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by amritk
17 May 2021 11:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8695
Views: 2258826

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Sorry for OT, but is anybody aware of any good civil lawyers in Massaland, preferably Indian, who are of dharmic bent? Whisper and giggle campaigns are going on in KB (under the guise of "humor") involving caste. Maybe put together a memo explaining the situation and reach out to Rajiv ji.
by amritk
11 Jun 2020 10:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7452
Views: 1632652

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Please don't tell me that just because they are black that they are not racist and believe in standing in solidarity with other colored people. Or believe in not getting off the negotiation table till all the issues affecting colored people is covered. In all my years across the US, nearly all case...
by amritk
17 Jan 2020 00:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3300
Views: 554449

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Luckily the Patriots don't get all worked up at compressor stalls. And civilian/military ATC coordination, well, exists.
by amritk
15 Jan 2020 11:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1960
Views: 525408

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

The only way that both the minorities and the majority can win respect, is for the ruling junta to be from a MINORITY. Then they have to be careful not to biss off the majority to the point of rebellion. This is why Iraq under Saddam, and Syria under Assad, were reasonably stable. This insight also...
by amritk
14 Jan 2020 12:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: ReImagining the Indian Nation State
Replies: 6
Views: 3295

Re: ReImagining the Indian Nation State

Thank you Tandav; we've looked at: 1. Gandhian/minimalist system (village based, cottage industries). Low output but high happiness. We dropped this in an unseemly hurry the first chance we got. We didn't know the value of what we had, and yes it's hard to sustain the pressure of globalization. 2. M...
by amritk
24 Sep 2018 11:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6030
Views: 1222451

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

Sends shivers down my spine. So many things wrong with how the crew handled that, I don't know where to begin. They were very lucky.
by amritk
04 Aug 2018 07:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1486885

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016yhe

^^ Please check the image below: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cell_efficiency#/media/File:PVeff(rev180716).jpg For solar cells for satellite, which technology will you use? And why? For residential usage, which technology will you use? And why? Hi Disha, For space it would generally be the t...
by amritk
19 Dec 2017 09:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BRF Project: Design a UAV/Drone
Replies: 66
Views: 66677

Re: BRF Project: Design a UAV/Drone

Interesting thread, if a bit slow. Tandav, Rotax is not certificated as a typical manned aircraft engine. In fact their manuals say that you should assume they can fail any time and should plan accordingly. Use of certificated engines is not needed for experimentals and certainly not for military un...
by amritk
21 Jul 2017 07:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: PRC Economy - New Reflections : April 20 2015
Replies: 1351
Views: 349259

Re: PRC Economy - New Reflections : April 20 2015

panduranghari wrote:Vish ji,

Canada opens up the door to the USA. Australia does not do so directly.
They do have the pretty sweet E3 visa.
by amritk
15 Jul 2017 04:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3300
Views: 554449

Re: Iran News and Discussions

What is the mechanism by with China does trade with Iran, without inviting sanctions against itself? It's the only major country doing significant trade there. No explanation here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China%E2% ... ions#Trade
by amritk
15 Jul 2017 04:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Solar energy in India
Replies: 1113
Views: 222885

Re: Solar energy in India

Theo saar, your point that solar electricity, even with battery, will be cheap is taken. Request you to please fix/clarify units (especially energy vs power) for new readers. Also, we will need roughly 18,000 MWh of battery capacity (not 4,000 MWh) to support 24/7 operation. If I understood your log...
by amritk
13 Jul 2017 10:22
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Solar energy in India
Replies: 1113
Views: 222885

Re: Solar energy in India

Hari Seldon, It's a commodity business requiring very large scale. Some parts are quite technology and capital intensive. Can you believe a piece of silicon that has surface purity 10x better than what's used to make the latest Intel chips is sold for a price that's next to nothing. Take a look at t...
by amritk
12 Jul 2017 11:00
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Solar energy in India
Replies: 1113
Views: 222885

Re: Solar energy in India

Nice posts, Theo Saar. This is why it's so funny to see people railing about coal jobs in certain countries. There's nothing to save or create there.
by amritk
06 Jul 2017 11:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8695
Views: 2258826

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions I

There's hardly any modern country that is not confused about identities. Maybe the Russians, maybe the Chinese, maybe the Australians. Maybe a couple more countries like Japan or Switzerland. The US has a plenty strong inner jihad waging to figure out what it wants to be.
by amritk
06 Jul 2017 10:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3300
Views: 554449

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Amazing how quickly the winds change. I'm referring not just to Iran's behaviour, but to the speed and extent of the global realignment that has been triggered (or perhaps accelerated) by India's decision to ally with the US in this advanced stage of the Great Game.
by amritk
26 Jun 2017 09:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 858420

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

https://www.va.gov/vetdata/maps.asp srin, there are very few "civilians" in the US, going by the Indian definition. Something like 10% of the male population has served in the armed forces. If you count near relations (brother, father, etc), a very large fraction of families have a member...
by amritk
04 May 2017 09:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2236
Views: 460531

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

It'll probably sustain for decades, mostly because of Chinese money. And then it could be Indian money. There may be hiccups, of course.
by amritk
24 Apr 2017 00:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 582637

Re: Understanding US thread-III

A_Gupta, can't resist mentioning that the first time I heard of microencapsulation was its application to keep flavour fresh in Limca.
by amritk
03 Apr 2017 08:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 457937

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

Panel discussion with Gen Bakshi and others is informative but guys, it's the sacrifices the Israelis make for their community that makes the difference. Please visit an industrial kibbutz sometime if you get a chance. Even their technology is borne from (relative) cohesion and sacrifice.
by amritk
01 Apr 2017 09:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6030
Views: 1222451

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

tandav wrote: Thanks for the input AmritK would appreciate more such to tweak the concept I have in mind.
You may want to study manned autonomous and multi rotor concepts, such as the one from Ehang.
by amritk
28 Mar 2017 10:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6030
Views: 1222451

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

Hi Tandav, low and slow aircraft cannot attain good dispatch reliability. They are too susceptible to weather. Low means it cannot outclimb clouds and icing quickly, and slow means low wing loading, which means it cannot deal with winds and turbulence, especially during takeoff/landing. That said, I...
by amritk
26 Mar 2017 11:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 582637

Re: Understanding US thread-III

Whoa, brofesaar, looks like students are trying to compete against you :D
by amritk
08 Mar 2017 09:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 858420

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

I don't think we are confused with anyone, for the most part. I-As do need to engage more. Several good ideas from gun classes to political activism have been discussed. Service to the larger community is an almost untapped opportunity. Does not have to be full time enrollment in police, military, e...
by amritk
06 Mar 2017 01:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1776
Views: 569865

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread- June 2015

When are we going to buy something? Like the CHT.
by amritk
25 Feb 2017 12:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 858420

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

Logical and almost inevitable, Rudradev. Meanwhile, trouble even in the blue bubble of NorCal, where so many Indians live. Few know that Homeland Security has police powers within 100 mi of all US borders, which is where most of the population lives. http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/02/23/santa-cruz-...
by amritk
16 Feb 2017 10:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013
Replies: 3962
Views: 597799

Re: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013

asgkhan, please grab a cup of chai and read the description of Soyuz FG launch in Seveneves. It will restore humour.

Added: http://www.ebookvampire.com/Fantasy/Sev ... on/52.html
by amritk
16 Feb 2017 09:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 582637

Re: Understanding US thread-III

The State tightens its coils some more. I was a bit surprised when a close relative chose not to go to a top 10 university in the US last year, opting to work in another country instead, but I'm starting to feel he did the right thing. May no longer be worth sacrificing your youth to get in, and the...
by amritk
08 Feb 2017 19:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Perspectives on the global economic changes
Replies: 4318
Views: 622873

Re: Perspectives on the global economic changes

It's a believable number. For example, many women would like to work, but find it too competitive to find a job, and not worthwhile because of high childcare costs, and US tax law for married couples. Many people are forced into an early retirement when they are in their 50s, due to competition. I r...
by amritk
31 Jan 2017 10:52
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Perspectives on the global economic changes
Replies: 4318
Views: 622873

Re: Perspectives on the global economic changes

Austin, to a certain extent, yes. We'll be able to afford US supply chain products more easily. But your point is taken and I don't know the full answer. Gold? J.

If a series of crazy politicians were to damage Brand USA, USD could drop.
by amritk
30 Jan 2017 12:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Perspectives on the global economic changes
Replies: 4318
Views: 622873

Re: Perspectives on the global economic changes

Austin, should it not be the other way? For rupee to become 16 to the dollar, we would have to raise output and exports by a factor of 4, relative to what others are doing. RBI has been using devaluation as a band-aid to compensate for deep structural problems.
by amritk
30 Jan 2017 06:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 582637

Re: Understanding US thread-III

krisna, the logic you justify is applied selectively by the USG. There are countries not on the list that are worse, viewed through the very lens, than at least one of the countries that is on the list.
by amritk
10 Dec 2016 06:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013
Replies: 3962
Views: 597799

Re: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013

Philip wrote:To be quite honest,Britain has in the last couple of decades squandered much of its goodwill in India for a variety of reasons....
Poetic post.
by amritk
11 Oct 2016 10:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 858420

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

UlanBatori wrote:That would be MONGOLIAN candidate, not Manchurian. :rotfl:
Why not write in our dear TSJi, after all he knows it all about the US, and what is good for Injuns.
Lol - would be just as good :D
by amritk
09 Mar 2016 04:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Solar energy in India
Replies: 1113
Views: 222885

Re: Solar energy in India

Global and Top 4 solar installations: http://c1cleantechnicacom.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/files/2015/12/Mercom-19.png http://c1cleantechnicacom.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/files/2015/12/Mercom-20.png 65GW total, ~3-4GW in India for 2016. Cumulative numbers: http://c1cleantechnicacom.wpengine.netdna-cdn.co...