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by satya
18 Oct 2020 02:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1741149

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

sanjaykumar wrote:Not surprising at all. Really only a confirmation.

The question is what purpose does it serve the GOI to leak this information at this time.
First Create a perception of Two Steps forward & later One step backward. ( troops withdrawal in Simple terms but packed for gullible indian public)
by satya
26 Jan 2019 23:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 477836

Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK

Few points 1. Couldn't understand NSA breaking a mobile handset after each call. Exaggeration ???? 2. Was expecting onscreen use of flamethrowers to wind up piglets. 3. Jingo would have felt more happy if Instead of techie kid's Grarud more use of ISRO resources and was shown. But those are just ni...
by satya
11 Aug 2018 01:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1776
Views: 570704

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread- June 2015

So what does illiquid market mean? No paisa? Yet lira tanks? How many orders market can absorb without making wild price fluctuations is what liquidity all about . Normally there is plenty of liquidity ( lots of limit orders both sell and buy definesthe order book ) at london open and daily 4 pm fi...
by satya
10 Aug 2018 23:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1776
Views: 570704

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread- June 2015

ramana wrote:I was wonder where you have been?
Observer mode
by satya
10 Aug 2018 21:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1776
Views: 570704

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread- June 2015

Where is the liquidity ? Today's fx mkt moves in TRY & Euro were in near illiquid mkts . So i will rather wait till wednesday . Remember its august . Big picture is US China trade dispute and turkey situation is a good place for US to show its strength. So turkey can anytime make amend and US Is...
by satya
25 Mar 2018 14:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Cambridge Analytica and Next Color Revolutions India
Replies: 113
Views: 27868

Re: Cambridge Analytics and Next Color Revolutions India

panduranghari wrote:Well at least Congress won't be coming back to power in India. The ouroboros will consume itself. The assorted sycophants are still sticking with congress as they hope 2019 will dent Modis plan for India.
Congress is goldman sachs of india . One never short goldman sachs so goes mkt wisdom .
by satya
18 Jun 2017 00:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3094
Views: 530012

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

It looks like they are watching the changes in IA and applying it there. They may have implemented Ghatak platoon concepts. In another of Wajahat's videos he shows 'special air services group' which is their version of Garud force. How long before they start their version of Rashtriya Rifles in Kpk...
by satya
17 Jun 2017 20:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 2894
Views: 793051

Re: CT and COIN operations in India: News, Images and Discussion

manjgu wrote:this is very good development from a counter insurgency point of view..when local policeman get killed ...

Fully agree . Came to same conclusion.
by satya
23 May 2017 20:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1189479

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

sorry, doesn't satisfy me one bit. ten. that should be the number in our mind when talking of just reply. every single casualty on our side MUST extract ten of the barbarians. I want to see arty & MBRLs raining on their btn & bde hqrs. Rahul there are wheels within wheels of this new strate...
by satya
24 Apr 2017 18:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1663187

Re: Internal Security Watch

Indian state reacts at the 11th hour. Need to see if present government is any different. Will be a first direct intervention if it happens. Won't happen. Link connecting Political leadership to lower security leadership is deeply rotten . Feedback from ground is completely vetted unless it confirm...
by satya
24 Apr 2017 17:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 927747

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

wheels within wheels :

INC-NC-PDP -TSP combo against NaMoji in open . Hidden hand is silent maybe playing dutiful role of a good conductor! Post US NSA vist saw hardening of TSP stance. Someone is fearing change of status quo on J&K .
by satya
14 Apr 2017 00:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - March 17, 2017
Replies: 2850
Views: 658959

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - March 17, 2017

Playing two cards in a row. Sooner rather than later someone gonna call his bluff . Its important to play to gallery but what if that's all there is in his bag of tricks . Maybe its cause he loves showtime too much . His two closest advisors Bannon & damadji come from media sector. Why we think ...
by satya
13 Apr 2017 15:11
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Replies: 979
Views: 226285

Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion

Our kali topis have come a long way from Singh's defection in 2004-05 . It took us almost 13 years to finally erase that episode and a few others though not so worthy but none the less demoralizing. In btw story of isi col lured by a job offer was isi's cover for his travel. Swiftness with which Pin...
by satya
22 Jan 2017 18:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA: News & Discussion - June 2014
Replies: 2777
Views: 599870

Re: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread - June 2014

Austin PAKFA is not production ready . Parrikar sir has personally read its technical journey so far unlike st. Anthony complete reliance on instructions from above and advise/inputs from MoD with zero self study . If it comes in production earlier as russian news suggest then we will buy them off s...
by satya
22 Oct 2016 14:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 477836

Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK

For once i enjoyed the Cold Start validation .
by satya
22 Oct 2016 14:07
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1175942

Re: Indian Single Engined Multi Role Fighter with Transfer of Manufacturing Technology

Reason behind IAF's original tender for 126 single engine fighter jets still valid today. Current GoI is trying to undo the mistakes made by UPA with selection of Rafale . Tejas won't be killed . Expect deal to conclude in 2017 not later. Its on fast track . There won't be a repeat of field trials ....
by satya
20 Oct 2016 23:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Replies: 2933
Views: 423490

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III

So even ECB is not sure of Clinton Win nothing else explain their wait till december presser .
by satya
09 Jun 2015 21:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 430940

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

what are the unemployment benefits in rich socialist countries like france and germany with high taxes on the rich? Depends on type of employment contract : temporary or permanent . total number of working years , full time or part time work .In beginning one gets 75% of his last pay check for firs...
by satya
08 Jun 2015 18:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1663187

Re: Internal Security Watch

Which local indian media group first broke the story about 'american ammunition' being used in Manipur terror attack ? Then there's crackdown on PLA's top leadership by Chinese Political Leadership thrown in typical Chinese way of throwing one off track . If Niran's post is true then India's connect...
by satya
06 Jun 2015 19:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Perspectives on the global economic changes
Replies: 4318
Views: 623360

Re: Perspectives on the global economic changes

Austin You can only sell if someone is willing to buy without that there is no real profit for seller but only paper profits. Offshore banking centers play a very important role in recycling and controlling the flow of dollars under supervision of Fed hence no visible massive inflation breakout that...
by satya
05 Jun 2015 23:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Perspectives on the global economic changes
Replies: 4318
Views: 623360

Re: Perspectives on the global economic changes

What do ya make of this oped The liquidity timebomb - monetary policies have created a dangerous paradox - Nouriel Roubini He forgot to mention ECB President Draghi's comment on markets to get used to periods of higher volatility. Lack of liquidity can also be attributed to political uncertainty as...
by satya
31 May 2015 18:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1189479

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

^^^ Went through the 'thoughtful paper' cited above & quoted in article . What's thoughtful in stating the obvious ie total numbers ( soliders , tanks & so on on ) , terrain and man-built fortifications . Why he forgot to mention that 1/3rd of the TSPA divisions assets failed to mobilize dur...
by satya
09 May 2015 12:46
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 430940

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

ChetakJi :http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/ ... JI20150506
"I would highlight that equity market valuations at this point generally are quite high," Yellen said. "There are potential dangers there."
by satya
08 May 2015 18:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 430940

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

^^^ Its Fed Granny's comments that spooked the market across the globe nothing India specific. But as usual Indian MSM chose not to mention it . Nothing to worry so far.
by satya
01 May 2015 18:42
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 892951

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9 , 2014

If Modi Sahib can shoot down the proposal for buying more Su30s from Russia then one can be sure there will be no more russian tank imports atleast in his tenure.
by satya
24 Apr 2015 23:42
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Perspectives on the global economic changes
Replies: 4318
Views: 623360

Re: Perspectives on the global economic changes

^^^ I might be wrong but my understanding is that Dude was creating & cancelling Limit Orders = showing & removing liquidity in market real fast . Most traders do change their mind on second thoughtS but don't do it on such ultra short time frame basis. Will have an impact on HFT definitely....
by satya
24 Apr 2015 18:32
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Perspectives on the global economic changes
Replies: 4318
Views: 623360

Re: Perspectives on the global economic changes

^^^ Apparently he did so in some IMF even in Washington . Same stuff he repeated in 2012. CBs do give guidance in normal times but they keep a check on liquidity flow . Earlier even rumor of CB checking the market would put speed brakes in price movements but then we had no ZIRP. I accept the argume...
by satya
24 Apr 2015 14:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Perspectives on the global economic changes
Replies: 4318
Views: 623360

Re: Perspectives on the global economic changes

Odd thing happened on Monday in FX market. In weekend was ECB's Draghi's statement 'don't short Euro' only to be met by Euro falling on Monday . Euro recovered quite a bit but bounce came later in the week not 'immediate' ,normally one except immediate bounce either caused by lack of liquidity or ma...
by satya
13 Mar 2015 15:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
Replies: 3957
Views: 508701

Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014

Approaching parity if Fed play along.
by satya
16 Feb 2015 16:26
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 430940

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

bio if one kabul chawla who sold a 65 cr property in golf links this week some 22000 clients of his have no house and no clue when he would deliver....why he is out scot free is another mystery perhaps? http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/newsmaker-kabul-chawla-115021201749_1.html ht...
by satya
18 Dec 2014 14:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec 2014
Replies: 2852
Views: 338607

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec

Ajit Doval visits PAK High Commission Has there been any precedent when a NSA visits Pak High commission and pay sympathies? Surely, AD knows Pakis dont give a rodents behind for the gesture. For all purposes the retards in Pak High Commission must believe it was AD who must have spinned it for TTP...
by satya
05 Oct 2014 01:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
Replies: 3957
Views: 536195

Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013

Moment the current MMRCA deal is signed , miraculously LCA will stop having problem simple as that . Informal ideas floated during UPA regime whether IAF would accept LCA built by an indian private company ( with its no bar wine-dine expense account ) but let's just say answer was not nice 'forcing'...
by satya
22 Sep 2014 18:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1189479

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

^^^^ Both Ravi's & T S Ninan's weekend article in BS brings out once again lack of will & strategic direction under Political Leadership in Delhi combined with IA's ' never again 62 ' mantra as one & only policy against China . Blindfolded as we are with this ,our forces are left with sh...
by satya
24 Aug 2014 01:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1189479

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

^^^ An eye opener video . No wonder PLA's side seemed pissed off for having lost an opportunity to establish a post at such commanding height . Near end of video someone from PLA side ( probably an officer) was pointing to another dominating height for establishing their own post. Another point to n...
by satya
15 Aug 2014 17:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: PRC Economy - New Reflections : Dec 15 2011
Replies: 3942
Views: 531561

Re: PRC Economy - New Reflections : Dec 15 2011

If a bank cannot liquidate an asset against which it has the loan , it doesn't matter if its a physical asset or a paper one.In both types of assets , bank can continue to keep the 'asset' on its book by assigning a value . Before 2008 it used to be marked to market value ie what the market think th...
by satya
11 Aug 2014 02:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
Replies: 4026
Views: 387786

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine

Germany can be one of the possible reason behind Putin's delayed response. Germany is re-considering its blindly toe the Anglo-Saxon foreign policy if one goes by the editorial in one of the most prominent German newspaper . Already US is approaching all hands on deck situation wrt Middle East. Iraq...
by satya
11 Aug 2014 01:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions (YEMEN, gulf)
Replies: 4734
Views: 645816

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

Was watching a clip of Vice News piece on ISIS ( link via zerohedge ) and in very beginnnin of the clip clearly heard '' Idher bhi aa jao , aa jao , hum yahan per hein ( come here. here , we are here ).Very clear hindi/urdu sentence .
by satya
07 Aug 2014 16:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India and Japan: News and Discussion
Replies: 2129
Views: 365598

Re: India and Japan: News and Discussion

^^^^ Very grounded & realistic assessment of Indian Foreign & Economic Policy under PM Shri. Narendra Modi by Japanese.
by satya
02 Aug 2014 22:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1130240

Re: Internal Security Watch

^^^^ Indian trade has to increase inside India that will bring indian culture inside india . Rest of world will fall in place. Its amazing to see the level of disconnect when it comes to tradeable items produced in Bharat and sold in India . Need to bridge this gap.