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by Anabhaya
01 Dec 2008 20:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Mumbai Terrorist Attack-News stories and timeline
Replies: 2954
Views: 505542

Re: Mumbai Terrorist Attack-News stories and timeline

x-posting SSridhars time-line. It is best we update this with links and references. * The training was for a period of at least 3 months in Pakistan and these are LeT operatives * The Pakistani Maritime authorities helped in charting out routes including the return path, all crammed into their navig...
by Anabhaya
01 Dec 2008 19:24
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Indian Response to Terrorism
Replies: 2748
Views: 443383

Re: Indian Response to Terrorism

Even if our senile leadership decides to react strongly we can safely expect them not to begin before thursdays assembly elections in rajasthan. rajputana is a border state after all. there is also the JK polls to be worried about but I'm sure dilli can do a art. 365 on them if needed. They've begun...
by Anabhaya
30 Nov 2008 23:50
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Indian Response to Terrorism
Replies: 2748
Views: 443383

Re: Indian Response to Terrorism

What was the outcome of Sundays all party chai-biskoot?
by Anabhaya
30 Nov 2008 23:03
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Indian Response to Terrorism
Replies: 2748
Views: 443383

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

if the intention of the pubes was to provoke India into some sort of an 'eventuality' why are they whining already about a war situation and threatening the US about withdrawing 4,00,00,000 TFTA men on western border. if they wanted a skirmish of sorts they'd keep quiet rather than offering 'select ...
by Anabhaya
30 Nov 2008 22:54
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Indian Response to Terrorism
Replies: 2748
Views: 443383

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

The warning should go to US and not TSP. Either US defangs Pakistan or India will do it. All this to and fro with TSP is useless and keeps us hyphenated to be ratcheted at will. There has to be a game changer. and that is going to rattle the US into action? :rotfl: If the intention is to get the US...
by Anabhaya
30 Nov 2008 22:50
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Indian Response to Terrorism
Replies: 2748
Views: 443383

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

Avram. There is enough space for a limited conflict. Frankly, I think many of us are overplaying the nuke card. No paki jernail will launch a nuke - they know what they stand to lose.
by Anabhaya
30 Nov 2008 18:56
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III
Replies: 1969
Views: 334778

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

Navy is saying no IB warning came that pigs are coming from sea. S^%4 these guys are still carrying the anti armed forces propaganda I think the intel reports did not filter down to the navy. It's the job of the coast guard which incidentally is perennially short of all things its needs. Who will p...
by Anabhaya
30 Nov 2008 18:07
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III
Replies: 1969
Views: 334778

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

from ndtv:

Dilli says no troop mobilization is considered. ISI is apparently 'diverting' the issue. India has so far only referred to elements in TSP not TSP guvarmand itself.
by Anabhaya
30 Nov 2008 14:39
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Indian Response to Terrorism
Replies: 2748
Views: 443383

Re: Indian Response to Terrorism

Anabhaya from what i understand the intelligence was too general in nature and not specific enough. Also when did domestic intelligence fail. Is it that easy for LeT operatives to enter India to suss out targets before strike? http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/29/india.hotel/index.html Thank...
by Anabhaya
30 Nov 2008 12:38
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Indian Response to Terrorism
Replies: 2748
Views: 443383

Re: Indian Response to Terrorism

the way things are unfolding in dilli may this humble subject request a admin firman for a new dhaga to detail and document dilli's response to his particular eventuality?
by Anabhaya
30 Nov 2008 10:42
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Indian Response to Terrorism
Replies: 2748
Views: 443383

Re: Indian Response to Terrorism

The Intel agencies passed memos specifically alerting certain establishments and to the possibility of a sea-attack. What intel failure? Why are we still flogging that horse? :roll:
by Anabhaya
30 Nov 2008 10:38
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III
Replies: 1969
Views: 334778

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

Neither the Prime Minister or any cabinet have come out with any statements or reactions whatsoever after the operations were over. After a 'high level' chai-biskoot session with heads of security agencies the PM sipped chai and ate biskoot with Madame at the Congress Working Committee. An all party...
by Anabhaya
29 Nov 2008 21:38
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III
Replies: 1969
Views: 334778

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

the pubes say they might have to move all their troops from their west to east in case of any eventuality. also moan about pranab using very aggressive tone to their officials. thats the excuse for not sending that Shuja guy in New Delhi for inquiries.

Link
by Anabhaya
29 Nov 2008 21:03
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III
Replies: 1969
Views: 334778

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

One factor influencing New Delhi's (lack of) reaction :

Four phases of JK polls to be held from 30th to Dec 24th.
by Anabhaya
29 Nov 2008 13:45
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III
Replies: 1969
Views: 334778

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

Clearly the PA/ISI put their foot down and said no going to India business. Not at the level of ISI Chief. Why would they do that unless they smelt trouble? After all, MMS only said we wanted to 'share certain information'. Somethings up.
by Anabhaya
29 Nov 2008 13:41
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III
Replies: 1969
Views: 334778

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

request all to keep a tab on the wiki pages. attempts made to register the girlie-boys native as B.D.
by Anabhaya
29 Nov 2008 13:32
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III
Replies: 1969
Views: 334778

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

a string of meetings and chai-biskoot.

- high level security agencies meet with PM today.
- CWC meet today evening
- all party meeting tomorrow.

home minister skipped in all important meetings.
by Anabhaya
29 Nov 2008 00:09
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks on Mumbai-II
Replies: 1918
Views: 320464

Re: Terror Attacks on Mumbai-II

SSridhar wrote:trivedi, all Pakis are terrorists. There is no distinction between Zardarai, Gilani, Pasha & Kayani
Sridhar, what do you make of the Pak government dissolving the NSC?
by Anabhaya
28 Nov 2008 20:35
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks on Mumbai-II
Replies: 1918
Views: 320464

Re: Terror Attacks on Mumbai-II

Sunil, If it is flash please use a firefox plug-in like download helper.
by Anabhaya
28 Nov 2008 13:34
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks on Mumbai-II
Replies: 1918
Views: 320464

Re: Terror Attacks on Mumbai-II

Johann, zardari sahib would be a stuffed turkey if he does that...we all know how less his authority extends. I am doubtful he even has nuclear weapon authority. Pakistan Nuclear command Authority is fully under PA control. Recall the Pak. NSC was established by Mushy just after Nawaz was overthrow...
by Anabhaya
28 Nov 2008 11:34
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks on Mumbai-II
Replies: 1918
Views: 320464

Re: Terror Attacks on Mumbai-II

Nayak wrote:Where is Narayanan , the NSA guy, on all this ? Why is he keeping mum ?

Has the CCS met and devised a gameplan ?
Was seen accompanying Madame and PM to JJ hospital.
by Anabhaya
26 Nov 2008 22:37
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai
Replies: 1912
Views: 316051

Re: Firing/Attack in Mumbai

IBN ticker says Mumbai Shootout a terror attack.
by Anabhaya
26 Nov 2008 21:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy and International Anti-Piracy Ops
Replies: 1192
Views: 299600

Re: INS Tabar destroys pirate mothership

Thailand is notorious for gun running and arms supplies to militant groups. The LTTE for instance has been observed to have a strong presence in Thailand.
by Anabhaya
25 Nov 2008 21:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 62004

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Hope ISRO disseminates data from C-1 and MIP to sufficient educational institutions for study. Immense potential in all those private colleges and univs that came online some 15 years ago. Funding space study/research cells will be easy.
by Anabhaya
25 Nov 2008 20:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 62004

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

I'm very impressed with those Mars rover NASA sent. Working even after months and finding traces of water. Quite a feat. I believe developing local capabilities in fabricating such rovers and letting them prowl the lunar surface would yield much scientific data, and help develop the r&d base fur...
by Anabhaya
24 Nov 2008 11:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Replies: 1462
Views: 258754

Re: Book Review Folder - 2008

Paging Ramana, Acharya and other history buffs. Best works to read about Mauryan, Gupta and Vijayanagar empires, anybody? I'm temped to order Romila Thapars Asoka and the decline of Mauryan Empire. But then it would miss the important reign of Bindusara who ruled over 1/3rd of the then world populat...
by Anabhaya
21 Nov 2008 16:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 62004

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

The third CY could use a fully local lander and rover. Remember for CY-2 we are using a Russian lander, and then the rover will be a JV between us and Russians. Some valuable lessons can be learn't and we can take it from there. The rover is designed for a life of about 30 days. Hopefully it lasts m...
by Anabhaya
21 Nov 2008 16:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 65999

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

There you go mate.

Lancer Publishers

You might as well order the Kaoboys of RAW and other such nice works on the same website.
by Anabhaya
16 Nov 2008 07:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 65999

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

Like we don't have enough confusion already. :)

Sudarshan was being developed by ADE and LASTEC

Is it a missile? or an LGB kit? :((
by Anabhaya
15 Nov 2008 17:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 65999

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

How many Shaurya missiles can an ATV carry?

6 X 3 - 18?

That would be a potent force if the missile can go beyond 1000kms.
by Anabhaya
12 Nov 2008 13:03
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1491496

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

So after more than twenty decades inter agency chaos still hurts the INTEL set-up and yet nobody want to be doing anything seriously about it? Recommendations of the KRC report are implemented only on paper and new manpower is sanctioned **after** bomb blasts. :roll: And manya NSA gets IB to do the ...
by Anabhaya
12 Nov 2008 12:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 65999

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

Times Now news channel is now reporting a successful test fire of 600km range Shaurya missile, that is being 'readied' for the Army.
by Anabhaya
11 Nov 2008 18:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion
Replies: 1140
Views: 280460

Re: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion

Arunachal Pradesh an integral part of India: Pranab China 'regrets' Pranab's remarks on Arunachal :(( China on Tuesday angrily rejected India's assertion that Arunachal Pradesh is its integral part, insisting that Beijing never recognised the 'illegal' McMahon Line and that the status of the border...
by Anabhaya
09 Nov 2008 19:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6412
Views: 2128401

Re: Kaveri & aero-engine discussion

Maybe they have got close to original target of achieving 90kN thrust and will try flying that on a Tejas while Snecma will help them 'fine tune' it further to achieve the revised target.
by Anabhaya
09 Nov 2008 14:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1133183

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

IIRC there were supposed to be a JV or two with Israeli companies for developing these UAV's. Good it's fully local now.
by Anabhaya
09 Nov 2008 14:02
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Chandrayan-1 moon mission
Replies: 1807
Views: 520598

Re: Chandrayan-1 mission launched succesfully

anishns wrote:Does the MIP contain an actual flag? How will it manage to hoist it on the moon surface?
The tricolor is simply painted on the MIP. That's about it I believe.
by Anabhaya
06 Nov 2008 10:01
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 398
Views: 280771

Re: Artillery and Armor thread

Not throwing around accusations but if anybody reads this : seriously people, IA procurement sucks!
by Anabhaya
05 Nov 2008 11:13
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 398
Views: 280771

Re: Artillery and Armor thread

because the IA wants to kill the Arjun come what may. Simply hopeless. :roll:
by Anabhaya
03 Nov 2008 09:59
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: New Moderators on BRF - Round II
Replies: 99
Views: 97122

Re: New Moderators on BRF - Round II

thanks to Shiv. Not an exaggeration to say BR wouldn't be what it is without him. thanks doc.