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by Amber G.
09 May 2026 12:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Know Your India
Replies: 777
Views: 658370

Re: Know Your India

This is the 1834 paper by Charles M. Whish to the Royal Asiatic Society of GB and Ireland: https://www.jstor.org/stable/25581775?seq=1 On the Hindú Quadrature of the Circle, and the Infinite Series of the Proportion of the Circumference to the Diameter Exhibited in the Four S'ástras, the Tantra San...
by Amber G.
09 May 2026 01:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 5132
Views: 1356959

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

Question: does an economy of scale in manufacturing of nuclear plants hit if one is producing a thousand instead of a hundred? If India can use 100, can it find customers for 900 in the Global South? Trying AI (Minimal editing by a human): The skepticism regarding "product line" savings i...
by Amber G.
08 May 2026 23:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 5132
Views: 1356959

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

Thanks to irradiation technology that extends shelf life and kills pests without altering taste..


sharing: The Nuclear Facility Providing Indian Mangoes To America
by Amber G.
08 May 2026 10:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Trump yesterday: "Their missiles are mostly decimated; they have some, they have probably 18, 19 percent, but not a lot by comparison to what they had." WaPo today: "Iran retains about 75 percent of its prewar inventories of mobile launchers and about 70 percent of its prewar stockpil...
by Amber G.
08 May 2026 06:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13431
Views: 4839286

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

New: US Court finds Trump’s new 10% tariff on India and countries around the world illegal Two courts have now struck down Trump's tariffs in three months. First the Supreme Court: 6-3, including two of his own appointees voting against him. Then a federal trade court today, on the replacement tarif...
by Amber G.
08 May 2026 04:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

This Scientific American article also examines the technical and political complexities of Trump’s demand to physically remove Iran's "nuclear dust"—the enriched uranium remaining in facilities damaged during the 2025 military strikes... Conclusions similar to mine. The Concept of "Nu...
by Amber G.
08 May 2026 02:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 902
Views: 196826

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Governor of West Bengal, RN Ravi, has issued an Order dissolving the West Bengal Legislative Assembly with effect from 07 May 2026.
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by Amber G.
08 May 2026 01:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Why is Iran going down the centrifuge route for its quest for a nuclear weapon? Iran's preference for the centrifuge route is primarily driven by the dual-use nature of the technology and its concealability . Unlike plutonium production, which requires large, easily detectable nuclear reactors with...
by Amber G.
08 May 2026 00:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Finally few more technical points - did not see it discussed much.. The "Pickaxe Mountain" facility (locally known as Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La) has become the central "ghost" in the Islamabad negotiations. While the JCPOA focused on the known quantities at Natanz and Fordow, this site...
by Amber G.
08 May 2026 00:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

... Cont.. Based on current reports from early May 2026, here is the technical breakdown regarding your specific points: 1. The "No Nuclear Weapons" Clause In the JCPOA (2015), Paragraph 1 explicitly stated: "Iran reaffirms that under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop or a...
by Amber G.
08 May 2026 00:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say According to this report- intelligence assessments: Despite recent operations, Tehran’s potential timeline to produce a nuclear weapon remains largely unchanged...<snip>.. The assessment contradicts more optimistic ...
by Amber G.
07 May 2026 23:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4763
Views: 1438522

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

An EU report says around 6000 EU firms are active in India, generating €186 billion in turnover in 2024, equivalent to around 5% of India’s GDP and nearly a quarter of its manufacturing sector turnover:
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by Amber G.
07 May 2026 23:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13107
Views: 3921755

Re: Understanding the US - Again

^^^Meta is not moving. The company remains headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Zuckerberg is moving his personal residency, but the "Social Media Giant" itself is staying put in Silicon Valley for now. (But California is trying to apply 'spooky action at a distance,' claiming that if ...
by Amber G.
07 May 2026 22:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Renewable Sources of Energy
Replies: 533
Views: 345881

Re: Renewable Sources of Energy

@Cyrano, @Jay - it seems we are tripping over the definition of 'hardware' versus 'fuel.' If we disqualified energy sources based on the expiration date of their machinery, even your beloved dams would fail the test—silt happens! To put Jay’s excellent points into perspective: - claiming solar is 'g...
by Amber G.
07 May 2026 05:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Renewable Sources of Energy
Replies: 533
Views: 345881

Re: Renewable Sources of Energy

By what definition are solar and wind renewables? The only ones to me are hydro and biomass. Solar and wind are defined as renewables because they rely on replenishable natural flux —the sun’s fusion and atmospheric pressure gradients—which aren't depleted by use. While hydro and biomass store this...
by Amber G.
06 May 2026 22:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13431
Views: 4839286

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

:shock: What has happened to him? Trump: India lucky to have Modi https://x.com/Ajay90977887/status/2051701878719971788?s=20 Unkil's trying hide his contributions to destabilize Bharat and his network of trouble rousers in a key border state. Makes it all relevant in the American report of congratu...
by Amber G.
06 May 2026 21:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

^^^ The amount of times Trump now says Pakistan, many people are wondering if Pakistan controlling the USA ?
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by Amber G.
05 May 2026 21:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

kamikaze dolphins?
Hegseth: I can't confirm or deny whether we have kamikaze dolphins, but I can confirm they dont'
by Amber G.
05 May 2026 20:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1556
Views: 1472190

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Pixxel will design, build, launch, and operate the satellite, and Sarvam will provide the AI backbone

Pixxel to launch India’s first orbital data centre satellite this year
by Amber G.
05 May 2026 10:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say According to this report- intelligence assessments: Despite recent operations, Tehran’s potential timeline to produce a nuclear weapon remains largely unchanged. The program's overall trajectory—specifically the tim...
by Amber G.
05 May 2026 00:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Meanwhile: The UAE must be so shattered reading this.. from these Pakistanis ...
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by Amber G.
05 May 2026 00:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Meanwhile - Gas prices rose about $1 per gallon in just last week in Cincinnati, Ohio. > The average price rose 96.3 cents to $4.79 per gallon, up 99.5 cents from a month ago and $1.69 higher than a year ago, based on a survey of 637 stations. (Across the river, in Northern Kentucky the average pric...
by Amber G.
04 May 2026 23:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Physics Discussion Thread
Replies: 3139
Views: 7808941

Re: Physics Discussion Thread

Latest Updae on LIGO-India: LIGO-India has officially broken ground at Aundha in the Hingoli district of Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in India's role within the global scientific community. I highlighted that this project is the culmination of years of anticipation—dating back to ea...
by Amber G.
04 May 2026 09:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13107
Views: 3921755

Re: Understanding the US - Again

For all the fans out here ..there’s a brilliant new scientist among us.

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by Amber G.
04 May 2026 01:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 5132
Views: 1356959

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

The 100 GW by 2047 would imply we deploy around a 100 reactors in the next 21 years. Thats about 5 a year between now and 2047, even assuming IPHWRs get bumped to 1GW Your calculation hits on the central logistical challenge: a "100 by 2047" target requires acceleration of deployment. As ...
by Amber G.
02 May 2026 11:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

US envoy Steve Witkoff sent a list of amendments on Monday to reinsert the nuclear issue into the agreement under discussion. One of these amendments demands that Iran commit to not attempting to move any enriched uranium, reports US media citing an informed source. ******* Based on recent reports f...
by Amber G.
02 May 2026 04:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Trump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran War - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/us/p ... -war.html

The Iran War Is Terminated Because Trump Said So!
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by Amber G.
30 Apr 2026 12:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13107
Views: 3921755

Re: Understanding the US - Again

^^^ Very old tale being repurposed, ie, May 8, 2025 <snip> Cut off happened last year! {AmberG - See the post /NY Times headline it is 2026!!!} This not OLD but the current and developing news. The reports surfaced in mid-March 2026 and have reached a critical point this week. The situation centers ...
by Amber G.
30 Apr 2026 11:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13107
Views: 3921755

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Trump is demanding Zambia to hand over its mineral rights by end of day tomorrow or the U.S. gov’t will cut off the country’s access to the AIDS medications that are literally keeping its citizens alive. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HHFvabpbcAAiHww?format=jpg&name=360x360 Conditioning HIV treatme...
by Amber G.
30 Apr 2026 11:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Adam Kinzinger @AdamKinzinger on X (Retweeted by Gary Kasparov)
Trump, after having a 90 min phone call with Putin, puts out a truth social that he is considering withdrawing all troops from Germany. Something sinister is going on between them. It’s time for “concerned” Republicans to speak out
by Amber G.
30 Apr 2026 10:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Renewable Sources of Energy
Replies: 533
Views: 345881

Re: Renewable Sources of Energy

India pulls off a power miracle. A big thanks to the Sun When India's power demand surged to a record high, it wasn't only the coal-fired plants that kept the lights and fans on. The Sun quietly blessed and delivered its share. Amid the searing heatwave, the country saw power demand soar to an all-...
by Amber G.
30 Apr 2026 07:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

This observation came my way and I verified it, and now I'm puzzled. The day before the war started till today: Feb 26, 2026 : 1 USD = 279.45 PKR Apr 29, 2026 : 1 USD = 278.84 PKR PKR appreciated marginally against USD. Feb 26, 2026 : 1 USD = 90.993 INR Apr 29, 2026 : 1 USD = 94.917 INR INR depreci...
by Amber G.
30 Apr 2026 06:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 817
Views: 105105

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Hi everyone, I started this thread about a month ago with a specific vision for our dialogue (see my opening post) , and I am thrilled to see how it has grown. We have surpassed 700 posts already—the depth of insight here is excellent. Thank you all for your active participation! To ensure the threa...