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Beg to disagree, vinaji. Tablets are cannibalising notepads irrespective of presence of surface in tablet market. You are anyway losing that sales; why not get some or more of it back thru surface?
The strategy is correct; don't know abt the execution.
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- 15 Jul 2013 18:49
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Phone, Tablet and Gizmo Thread #0x02
- Replies: 8048
- Views: 761436
- 28 Jun 2013 16:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: PRC Economy - New Reflections : Dec 15 2011
- Replies: 3942
- Views: 581037
Re: PRC Economy - New Reflections : Dec 15 2011
Concrete Floors! No Working Toilet! Just $200K In Shanghai What A "Bargain" To find a cheaper home, I focused on the areas at the end of each subway line. The search for a good price pushed me so far out, I came within a few miles of the next province. After months of painstaking online s...
- 26 Jun 2013 12:33
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 4257
- Views: 574206
Re: LCA News and Discussions
^^
Saik has answered it
Saik has answered it
- 11 Jun 2013 09:39
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: BR Forum Feedback
- Replies: 1360
- Views: 277405
Re: BR Forum Feedback
^^^
SS, Thanks for the help.
SS, Thanks for the help.
- 10 Jun 2013 14:01
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: BR Forum Feedback
- Replies: 1360
- Views: 277405
Re: BR Forum Feedback
How do i change my password for BR forum? i cant find any link.
- 28 May 2013 15:57
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2094240
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tdp-will-take-initiative-in-forging-third-front-chandrababu-naidu/394340-37-64.html I do not understand this madness of CBN. His third front drama is the reason why did not get some seats in 2009 Lok Sabha elections. He has nothing to gain by this and BJP has some good % ...
- 25 Apr 2013 18:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
- Replies: 6593
- Views: 1279565
Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
We should move some 10 km inside Chinese side of LAC and stay there till they vacate from our side. Different perceptions of LAC can happen on Indian side too.
- 22 Apr 2013 11:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
- Replies: 4215
- Views: 545490
Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
HAL should go ahead and MOD should support it. IAF is stubborn and wont come around unless prodded by MOD. I have been thinking about this import/indigenous debate for some time. I think the best method should be that capex allocation should be split into 2 parts - Indian product and Imported produc...
- 10 Apr 2013 09:57
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 3916
- Views: 630082
Re: Indian IT Industry
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margin must be around 10% i guess.
margin must be around 10% i guess.
- 10 Apr 2013 09:48
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012
- Replies: 3973
- Views: 435625
Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012
As per grapevine, even KF employees lived life kingsize! There was little effort to control costs.
- 09 Apr 2013 11:36
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 604956
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
But the basic point is - if IA really wanted to induct Arjun and if development of MLC-70 Sarvatra bridge was holding the same up, . No the bridge is a secondary issue right now. The primary issue in holding up development of Arjun is its simple unavailability at the right time. If enough Arjun's w...
- 09 Apr 2013 10:52
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 604956
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
There is no logic! Only Natashas! I also have tried my best to understand why IA cant induct Arjun Mk1s now while letting the line idle. But line constraint is another red herring as nothing stops Avadi from putting a new line for Mk2 and use existing line for Mk1s and upgrading them later. Nothing ...
- 08 Apr 2013 16:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 604956
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
^^^^@Pratyush,
As long as u have Natashas, GSQRs are irrelevant!!!
As long as u have Natashas, GSQRs are irrelevant!!!
- 08 Apr 2013 14:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 604956
- 08 Apr 2013 12:40
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 731442
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
HAL should be made accountable for any mistakes or delays attributable to it. HAL actually should give counter guarantee to Dassault that they would adhere to agreed timelines and quality. If HAL cannot, we need to either find an Indian party who can do it or scrap the offset requirements and ask Da...
- 08 Apr 2013 12:14
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 731442
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
We dont exactly understand the issue now. If Rafale believes HAL cant absorb ToT but RIL can, then it is bunkum. If the issue is only about accountability, then HAL should stand up and say that they are accountable for parts produced by them. I agree with Rafale that they cant be accountable for par...
- 05 Apr 2013 12:37
- Forum: Military History Archive
- Topic: The Battle of tololing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11610
Re: The Battle of tololing
ramana, though the story is about exceptional bravery, it should not warrant a separate thread.
- 05 Apr 2013 09:49
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 604956
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
Last trip talked to someone in IN. Asked about the preference for Russian stuff. He said the perception over there (Russia) is now that India is up and running they (India) should support them (Russians) now and is the prevailing sentiment. So asked in that case make sure you (India) get the best. ...
- 05 Apr 2013 09:32
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3908
- Views: 1160223
Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
South Korea is getting Apaches at a cheaper rate! 1.6 Bn for 36 choppers.
FMS is too costly! It is ironic that relying on a mechanism to prevent corruption actually makes the product costlier.
world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/news_zoom_detail.htm?No=6888
FMS is too costly! It is ironic that relying on a mechanism to prevent corruption actually makes the product costlier.
world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/news_zoom_detail.htm?No=6888
- 03 Apr 2013 15:39
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3882
- Views: 820493
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread
I keep reading that Tatra trucks cost 1 crore each and they sell for 50-60% less in Europe. Having stayed in Britain and continental Europe, this is not something i agree with. The place where I bought my used car from also had a sister truck dealership in UK and i happened to check the prices stuc...
- 02 Apr 2013 09:37
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3908
- Views: 1160223
Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Army should buy LCH! Why is it necessary to have Apaches?tushar_m wrote: maybe army can get another 22 Apache for commonality with IAF Apache 64d
this will created a good 44-50 units of heavy weight choppers ...
- 01 Apr 2013 12:18
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 4257
- Views: 574206
Re: LCA News and Discussions
Congrats to ADA/HAL!
Now LSP-6 needs to fly with improved AoA and "all is well"
Now LSP-6 needs to fly with improved AoA and "all is well"
- 28 Mar 2013 17:32
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
- Replies: 2935
- Views: 341210
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
In international relations, might is right. So there is one law for US and another for India. So you agree that for UK, following the "letter of the law" is not a priority - but it alls depends on who is mightier internationally. India is also the same. Indian SC allowed Italian marines t...
- 26 Mar 2013 10:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
- Replies: 2935
- Views: 341210
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
In international relations, might is right. So there is one law for US and another for India. India is also the same. Indian SC allowed Italian marines to go for voting!!! When did SC allow African and Asian nationals under trial in India to go for voting? I also dont expect India to extradite anyon...
- 22 Mar 2013 15:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
- Replies: 3770
- Views: 620106
Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
India should have voted against the resolution. As is BD and as in Sri Lanka, India needs to exercise influence directly through multilateral forums. And can we get the genocide word a miss in case of SL. There is nothing happening there. Without getting into what happened during the war, two years...
- 22 Mar 2013 15:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
- Replies: 3770
- Views: 620106
Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
Ok. As per your definition, we should not intervene in either case. Nice.Sanku wrote:^^^
If SL tamils are Indian diaspora so are SL Sinhanlese.
If BD Hindus are Indian diaspora so are BD muslims.
The religious polarization in BD != ethnic polarization in SL.
- 22 Mar 2013 15:26
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
- Replies: 3770
- Views: 620106
Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
It seems UPA votes based on EU, American interests and not on Indian Interests. Can you please define "Indian interests" here? is it in Indian interest that people of Indian diaspora are subjected to genocide? Do you support the attacks against Hindus in Bangladesh? LTTE was a terrorist o...
- 22 Mar 2013 15:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
- Replies: 3770
- Views: 620106
Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
Damned if u vote damned if u dont!
What should have India done? abstain?
India has been doing that for ages in Bangladesh and Hindus have become nearly exterminated there. Now u want to turn a blind eye to genocide against Tamils in Sri Lanka?
What should have India done? abstain?
India has been doing that for ages in Bangladesh and Hindus have become nearly exterminated there. Now u want to turn a blind eye to genocide against Tamils in Sri Lanka?
- 21 Mar 2013 10:56
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 4257
- Views: 574206
Re: LCA News and Discussions
i agree with shiv here. we make fun of indian made products when compared with non indian products even though they are at par with others. we seriously need to change this view. as a case study one can compare samsung galaxy s2/s3 with micromax 110/ 116hd. sorry for OT. Agree with your thoughts bu...
- 21 Mar 2013 10:40
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 604956
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
Yes Sir we do, the HAL press release is specific. We are importing some parts (not lot of parts) only because of capacity extension. That was the question asked in parliament "why is HAL importing some parts if it is the manufacturer" to which HAL replied "because we need to now fini...
- 20 Mar 2013 09:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3882
- Views: 820493
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread
Unfortunately, TATA is not known for bribery! Some other group would have got the approval much faster in the system
- 19 Mar 2013 15:10
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: PRC Economy - New Reflections : Dec 15 2011
- Replies: 3942
- Views: 581037
- 18 Mar 2013 10:12
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 604956
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
This link points out that we are still importing components from Russia for MKI which is in contradiction with your assertion that HAL was doing all the manufacturing. Was it not clear? Oh I see --> It appears that you did not read the HAL press statement at all. HAL statement expressly covered the...
- 15 Mar 2013 17:18
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 604956
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/hal-to-rope-in-local-entrepreneurs-to-make-sukhoi-spare-parts/article4455755.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home Its fine to post a link. It is also important to say what is the point you are making with the link. This link points out that we are still im...
- 15 Mar 2013 16:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Interests
- Replies: 6458
- Views: 863108
Re: Indian Interests
You can't stop people from doing lots of illegal things, but that doesn't mean that they have to be legalized. You can't separate sex from pregnancy and childbirth. If you are getting pregnant and having kids why should you not be allowed to marry. Sorry. i disagree. Sex is separate from pregnancy ...
- 15 Mar 2013 12:15
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 604956
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
Arnab's link has clarified the matter. Whether you choose to believe it or not is your decision. Please. :roll: We are looking for some reliable data source, not some well known track II, Boeing/ISI funded junketing loudmouth. Just a page back Austin showed with a statement from Dr Sarswat how Shuk...
- 14 Mar 2013 10:30
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
- Replies: 4215
- Views: 545490
Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
^^^
why wonder? 120 LCA is definitely better!
I hope we have both by 2019.
why wonder? 120 LCA is definitely better!
I hope we have both by 2019.
- 14 Mar 2013 10:01
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 604956
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
1. The number is dependent on order The number should not depend or order, in the sense that the line is set for 50 tanks a year, it should be able to produce that. If not we have a issue. So far the 50 tanks target seems to not be achieved, leading to the belief that the production process has not...
- 13 Mar 2013 10:44
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 604956
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
To clarify, i am not against T90 induction now. However, Mk1 should also be inducted.
- 13 Mar 2013 10:42
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 604956
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
To make a accurate assesment on this we need two firm factoids 1) How many Mk Is are actually being made per year. 2) If the line is going to stay empty before Mk II 3) What is the current status of Ml II I am afraid we can not conclude in any manner that ordering Mk Is right now is better without ...