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by saumitra_j
18 Feb 2014 16:42
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 5848
Views: 612567

Re: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections

Folks, there is a country called India beyond Seemandhra,Telangana and so forth. Stop blaming NaMo for this as he is not even a MP; D4 currently rule the parliament and will have things their way unless NaMo sacks them from the BJP - not possible right?!. Time is not to get emotional but move on wit...
by saumitra_j
12 Feb 2014 20:00
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 2098407

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

I feel, there is a significant amount of Non-Marathi middle class population in Pune, and they do not identify themselves with either MNS,SS,NCP. So for a lot of them, it IS an alternative, which is secular, speaks their language i.e. Hindi/English. Now I do not know whether they would have for BJP...
by saumitra_j
12 Feb 2014 19:56
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 2098407

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Sir, Pune's voter base is different from Mumbai - unlike Mumbai, native Maharashtrians are still a majority despite the IT and other industry related migrations for the last few years. P eople who have made Pune their home in last 10 years come from all across the country so their voting patterns ar...
by saumitra_j
12 Feb 2014 17:39
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 2098407

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Why is Pune consistently on that list? Do folks seriously think that AAP will win despite a strong base of NCP/CON on one side, BJP/Sena/RPI on the other hand, with MNS as the turd front (Remember Arun Bhatia types....)? IMHO Pune should be out of that list.
by saumitra_j
06 Feb 2014 13:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

Mr S Jaishankar in TOI Ambassador Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that India would see a decision to restrict certain temporary visas for skilled workers as a sign that the US economy is becoming less open for business. We think this is actually going to be harmful to us. It would be harmful to the Ame...
by saumitra_j
02 Feb 2014 17:23
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4142598

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Folks, Please do not expect Modi to talk about Hindutva in rallies and give an easy stick for the opposition to beat the BJP with. What Modi will do is simply enforce the rule of law without showing any favour and that alone will take care of all anti nationals - Muslims or Hindus and that is what w...
by saumitra_j
15 Jan 2014 07:55
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4142598

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

RMji, am copying your lines and spreading it through teeter hope you do not mind
by saumitra_j
14 Jan 2014 12:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

Awesome job Anmol Ji! The work is not yet over, this needs to be spread far and wide....
by saumitra_j
10 Jan 2014 08:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

I think once the lady is back, the imnediate problem is resolved. India has long institutional memory and the US will come out as the looser both in the short as well as the long term. In the short term, the relationship is reset at strict reciprocity. PB and his ilk are PNG as far as India is conce...
by saumitra_j
04 Jan 2014 20:01
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4142598

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

RM bjp said it is part of vision document and is under study and not an election promise. So please go easy on the equal equal
by saumitra_j
04 Jan 2014 17:38
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 2098407

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Singha sir...have quoted your Animal Farm quote on ny FB wall
by saumitra_j
02 Jan 2014 08:35
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4142598

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

I would say that letting PAAP form the govt was a master stroke to force them to reveal their true agenda Agree completely, there is one more important point: It is important to keep PAAP busy screwing up in Delhi before the national elections as they are FAR more important than the municipality of...
by saumitra_j
30 Dec 2013 11:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - Aug 21, 2013
Replies: 2841
Views: 292907

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - Aug 21, 2013

The only thing that makes sense to me is that perhaps the bakis don't have the capability. If they really had the capability, then even if the PA/ISI does not want to do that, there would some rogue jernail/kernail and some jihadhi attack dogs wanting to use that capability to attack Bhaarath. So, ...
by saumitra_j
26 Dec 2013 13:18
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 2098407

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

A keeper johneeG sir, an absolute keeper! Thank you very much!
by saumitra_j
24 Dec 2013 16:50
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4142598

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

subhamoy.das wrote:Well for that his party need to win 200 LS seats!
No not quite, he could join the CONgress and be their leader - with the DIEnasty out, he could easily do that, couldn't he? He also probably carries most popularity among all the other PM aspirants, with the exception of NaMo of course.
by saumitra_j
24 Dec 2013 16:43
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4142598

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

I have a slightly different theory about AK. If Congress were to get decimated in 2014, SG and RG and DIEnasty will not be able to provide leadership to either the CON party or to the UPA3 /Third Front. AK is probably looking at that opportunity, of being the leader of the Secular Parties . If if yo...
by saumitra_j
24 Dec 2013 13:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

She was on an official passport and can be characterized as a member of consular staff. Ditto for Ms.DK. That is the nub of the issue. No sir, that is NOT the nub of the issue. The nub of the issue is that after her arrest, DK was subjected to strip searching and cavity searches - that may be calle...
by saumitra_j
23 Dec 2013 14:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

I have a feeling that Om baba is the MMS of the US, given how fast he is pi$$ing off the American allies - now even Israel joins the list :rotfl:
by saumitra_j
23 Dec 2013 09:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

nawabs wrote:Now, India and US clash over Modi's Mumbai rally
These idiots are burning all bridges with a future PM - I must say, I wish good luck and good fortune to the decent, hard working people of the US as the US SD is doing everything to win new enemies where none existed.
by saumitra_j
20 Dec 2013 13:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

By the same token DK also had choice of paying her the specified amount on the paper she signed? Boss, you have not said why, even assuming that DK was at fault of visa regulations, the US did not simply declare her persona non grata and asked her to move out? What was the need for strip and cavity...
by saumitra_j
20 Dec 2013 11:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

pankajs wrote:Agree sirji. Do not we remember the USS <whatever> sailing into the Bay of Bengal during the '71 war?
Sir, that was not a direct kick on the backside of somebody in the IFS. This one is, as evident from the above report by Kati.....
by saumitra_j
20 Dec 2013 11:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

No way the USA backs down over this. People don't understand how the US works. Diplomat committed a personal error in judgement and must now pay the personal price. The US system is built on extracting this price. Hiding behind diplomatic immunity for personal action is weak. BTW the optics of this...
by saumitra_j
20 Dec 2013 09:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

Unfortunately the jingoistic prescription of forum can lead to even bigger loss of face for India. We need to handle this very carefully. WTF is loss of face for India? For heaven's sake, there is a woman of two children who is subjected to what in India is called Rape and is now prisoner with the ...
by saumitra_j
19 Dec 2013 13:25
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4019
Views: 702116

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

srin,

check this link: Barak v/s Yakhont

This link says Barak 8 weighs about 1350 kg, so all arguments are moot :)
by saumitra_j
19 Dec 2013 12:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
Replies: 3957
Views: 582764

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

One more article on LCA from Tarmak ... Pearls & Heroes of Tejas | Meet the all-women design team & shop floor rock stars of HAL | 'No dull moment working for India's pet fighter project' could you please post the article in full? unable to open blogs at work..:( Here you go sir.... Bangalo...
by saumitra_j
19 Dec 2013 11:17
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4019
Views: 702116

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

srin not an expert, but in my view, following points could explain the difference of range: 1. Missile material: Barak 8 may be using a more advanced and light weight material as compared to Akash 2. RAM Jet for Akash means heavier sustainer 3. And the most important reason: IIRC, Akash is remains f...
by saumitra_j
19 Dec 2013 10:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

As has been previously said, MMS has truly destroyed the country in many ways. The good thing is that now an IFS officer has received the treatment, this will stay long in the institutional memory. It is clearly a case of espionage and it will affect bilateral relations, what ever be the eventual ou...
by saumitra_j
19 Dec 2013 10:06
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4142598

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

From Gautam Sen at newsinsight : London: It has not been understood by many that Narendra Modi poses the gravest challenge to the highest officials of the Indian State since independence. The animus against him isn’t political at all, because even as India’s rulers accuse him of being uncaring for t...
by saumitra_j
18 Dec 2013 17:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

I think this is much more sinister. What is certain is DK or someone in her staff did some major damage to US or were about to do. It would be nice if Gurus can ponder on this possibility. What made this happen and Where do we go from here? my CT is that this Sangeeta Richards was hired by the CIA ...
by saumitra_j
18 Dec 2013 15:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

Ohk thanks Sridhar sir, but why would Massa do this for a lowly maid? Was this Sangeeta Richards lady being cultivated as some sort of agent for CIA??
by saumitra_j
18 Dec 2013 14:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

From TOI: Shri Salman Khurshid speaketh Spelling out the series of steps initiated to scale down the privileges granted to US diplomats in India, he said there was a "conspiracy" in which Khobragade was "virtually trapped". He said the diplomat is "innocent" and the US ...
by saumitra_j
18 Dec 2013 12:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

Folks, Please take some time to read the wiki on Cavity Search to understand what the poor lady was subjected to. To quote some ghastly details, In a thorough visual body cavity search, a flashlight is used to illuminate body orifices, including nostrils, ears, mouth, navel, penis (urethra and fores...
by saumitra_j
18 Dec 2013 08:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

rgsrini wrote:Rahul M,
As long as we have a way to retaliate, I am ok with it. It does not have to be against gays at all. But proportionate retaliation is a must
+108
by saumitra_j
18 Dec 2013 08:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

Persecuting gays is a no-win dumbhead move, it will lose India support among a very wide spectrum in America and the West, including gen-2 Indians.The current problem is in part due to lack of good understanding of how the US works; proposed solution like Art 377 is symptom of same lack of understa...
by saumitra_j
18 Dec 2013 08:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

There is almost nothing that the US buys from us they cannot get from other nations. Whereas the US shapes the Indian security environment by various means. And there is nothing that we buy from the US that we cannot get elsewhere so let's not get overboard on this. Indian problems will get resolve...
by saumitra_j
17 Dec 2013 12:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1583604

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

The folks in the State Department have messed up this time - they have basically ensured that CONgress which was so pliant so far is also turned against them - with CONgress against them, NaMo not exactly in their favour, and Turd Front which is naturally against them, US has ensured that the entire...
by saumitra_j
10 Dec 2013 13:35
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4142598

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Kumar Biswas seems to be taking AJaitley to the cleaners... "Arun Jaitley should know that drawing room politics and rajya sabha politics spread anarchy and not street politics-Kumar Vishvaas,AAP" "If Jaitley is so concerned about anarchy spreading then he should fight atleast one el...
by saumitra_j
10 Dec 2013 12:10
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 2098407

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Saar, I really hope that MNS goons dont fall prey to congress money and attack AAP activists in Mumbai. That will only increase their base. IMHO, the best way to hit out at AAP in Mumbai or any other place is to expose them frontally. Whether it is the NAC guys in AAP, or their bankrupt policies. H...
by saumitra_j
10 Dec 2013 08:44
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 2098407

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Now Bangalore and Pune city centers have only one seat each, with the second seat being in the suburbs in both cities. So bottom line is Mumbai will be their next target to hit at BJP. So the best way to hit back at them will be two pronged. Keep them busy in delhi somehow and carpet bomb Mumbai wi...
by saumitra_j
09 Dec 2013 12:23
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 2098407

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Unless the Kangress gets it's head out of it's a*se , kicks out the JNU and Jholawala ding dongs and gets some intellectual clarity and sense of purpose on what it is going to take to move this country forward and jettisons the socialist welfare doling out rubbish, it is a goner for sure and will b...