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by williams
14 Jun 2026 11:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13641
Views: 4955782

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/06/secretary-rubios-call-with-indian-external-affairs-minister-jaishankar-4/ ^^^ Official link. I think we need to address this very deftly at the appropriate time. If this is not an Indian flagged vessel then they could have sorted thi...
by williams
14 Jun 2026 11:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 2238
Views: 1935934

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Advanced Agni missile with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle) system was successfully tested from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on 08th May 2026. The missile was flight tested with Multiple payloads, targeted to different targets spatially distributed over a large geograph...
by williams
13 Jun 2026 00:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 4034
Views: 1597330

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

I believe Netra MII will give us 300-360 deg coverage and 500 km range. IAF has 5 operational Phalcons which should cover most of our Northern and Western neighborhoods. They all have traditional Phased Array RADARS. Netra MII will use AESA RADAR - another advantage IMO. That said we need more of th...
by williams
12 Jun 2026 13:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6259
Views: 2860685

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

BTW this happens to most places where peacefuls live. When there is no external threat they fight with each other. We should let them fight. However Gilgit Baltistan is a different story. They are Shia and they are of completely different culture. Unfortunately we missed the opportunity to integrate...
by williams
12 Jun 2026 09:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 9471
Views: 4603493

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

IMO thing like right to recall does not work that well. China had a scheme where all professors will have to work in a startup company in the side and the students of that professor will have to work for him for 5 years before being allowed to do what they want. Best thing to do cleanup our educati...
by williams
12 Jun 2026 07:28
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 9471
Views: 4603493

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

IMO thing like right to recall does not work that well. China had a scheme where all professors will have to work in a startup company in the side and the students of that professor will have to work for him for 5 years before being allowed to do what they want. Best thing to do cleanup our educatio...
by williams
11 Jun 2026 23:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 199
Views: 140720

Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion

India's light tank Zorawar may face delays of up to 2 years as Army demands enhanced protection https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indias-light-tank-zorawar-may-face-delays-of-up-to-2-years-as-army-demands-enhanced-protection/articleshow/131642804.cms 11 June 2026 Uh ho. Sprut-SD ent...
by williams
11 Jun 2026 22:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 9471
Views: 4603493

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

It is an exaggeration. We are looking at only the top 5% successful people. The rest 95% are doing normal jobs. Every one leaving India is not Abhijit Banerjee or Sundar Pichai. Those FTAs were negotiated by the UPA govt and were poorly negotiated. There is some indication that they are going to be...
by williams
11 Jun 2026 09:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13641
Views: 4955782

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

The cockroaches will rightly take full political advantage of the death of the Indian sailors by the irresponsible action of the US navy. It is turning political very soon. The alpha cockroach is a US resident. Any protest against US action will be on pain on being denied entry or $s. You are right...
by williams
11 Jun 2026 09:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 4380
Views: 1637182

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

^^ Whites hide their religious hatred of pagan Hindus behind geo-strategic gobbledygook, but they are just Neanderthals' wearing an after-shave. Don't be fooled. They will always remain an enemy till they are pried out from clutches of the tribal Abrahamic cult of "believers v/s non-believers....
by williams
10 Jun 2026 02:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5281
Views: 1369702

Re: Deterrence

......... Qatal ki Raat" Warning: Prime Minister Narendra Modi famously communicated a strict ultimatum via intelligence channels—warning that India had aimed nine specific missiles at major Pakistani targets and that if the pilot was harmed, it would trigger a severe "night of bloodshed&...
by williams
09 Jun 2026 08:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13641
Views: 4955782

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Texas DFW housing bust due to H1B issues? - Sad to see one person having a cancer diagnosis, losing his job and having to sell the house(after removing Ganesha idol etc because prospective buyers did not like that...) - House prices being marked down, some of them look quite big. I feel sad for som...
by williams
09 Jun 2026 08:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 6th Generation Fighter Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 49
Views: 11658

Re: 6th Generation Fighter Program: News & Discussion

So we don't have an engine and seems like GTRE has given up and would like to rely on partnership collaboration with Safran. Good or bad lets start that work and ground up lets go for adaptive engine tech - which is not a big deal once you've figured out the metallurgy for high thrust. How big a jum...
by williams
08 Jun 2026 13:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4983
Views: 1513700

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Guys come on it is not the PM or even the DM's job to babysit every little R&D project. Babu's job is to make things happen financially once the professionals come up with the requirements. It is the job of the Armed forces to come up with requirements and scientific advisor, DRDO chief to evalu...
by williams
08 Jun 2026 02:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13641
Views: 4955782

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Cross posting from Internal security watch thread https://x.com/ANI/status/2063477677303218481 @ANI BJP MP Nishikant Dubey tweets, "...On June 7, 1974, the then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi signed an agreement that effectively bound India to a state of subservience. The seeds of this subjugati...
by williams
08 Jun 2026 00:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
Replies: 352
Views: 296338

Re: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)

I recall reading somewhere that the Chola Navy had a staging base in the Andamans that they used during Rajendra Chola's expedition to Sri Vijaya. So it is historically Indian territory, why is there even a question of giving up? Added l8r: In fact, they conquered or possessed Maldives as well. It ...
by williams
08 Jun 2026 00:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Power Sector
Replies: 1780
Views: 804396

Re: India's Power Sector

China and India are both pursuing thorium-based nuclear programs to leverage their vast thorium reserves (India has the world's largest, followed by China) as a sustainable alternative to uranium, aiming for energy security and reduced waste. China's approach centers on molten salt reactors (MSRs),...
by williams
07 Jun 2026 11:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7962
Views: 2938482

Re: Internal Security Watch

BTW I checked Paki Yawn and seems like they are quite excited about the cockroaches :D It is interesting that Intelligence is wide spread to a point where even Congis distanced themselves from this crowd. The other interesting thing when you see Cockroach Abjit airport video:- There were several pla...
by williams
07 Jun 2026 01:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: South India River Water Issues/Disputes
Replies: 1219
Views: 267362

Re: South India River Water Issues/Disputes

Isn't it a very energy-intensive process? All water projects are energy intensive. But water conservation and its use is becoming increasingly important in the world. Some cities are resorting to recycling waste water (Israel does it routinely and they even have a certain fish which can detect minu...
by williams
06 Jun 2026 21:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7962
Views: 2938482

Re: Internal Security Watch

It is important for these closet cases to come out in the open. I am pretty sure our IB people will start monitoring and stop more harmful act.
by williams
06 Jun 2026 14:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7962
Views: 2938482

Re: Internal Security Watch

I think Delhi govt knew CJP protest will be a joke. Hence gave permission before they asked it. :rotfl:
by williams
06 Jun 2026 01:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13641
Views: 4955782

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Yes this admin is dead rubber. Just wait for 3 months and they will sound even more lame duck. India is not going to sign on the dotted line until the terms of the deal is equal in all respects.
by williams
05 Jun 2026 22:26
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality
Replies: 976
Views: 425436

Re: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality

Gupta Ji, Blame our education system, but any regular and good quality media apply the principles of rhetoric. The moment you apply rhetoric it is biased to reflect the authors view. Social media is noise in many cases but 3 out of 5 posts come without any rhetoric. Unfortunately most scientific pap...
by williams
05 Jun 2026 08:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1095
Views: 251329

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Post-Namo is key Yogi seems logical. He has nationwide appeal. Hope Namo doesn't pull a Gandhi and veto him because he isn't "Westernized" enough in his monk robes. I hope Yogi also feels like he belongs in the highest office BJP, without charismatic leaders, doesn't have the same appeal ...
by williams
04 Jun 2026 10:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1095
Views: 251329

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

None of these new parties AAP, TVK etc has any national appeal. From the national perspective BJP' has peaked well. They need to now plan for a post Namo scenario and keep the younger leaders together. As long as BJP can increase the vote share by another 3 percent and not lose existing support they...
by williams
03 Jun 2026 23:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1095
Views: 251329

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

... If the bjp becomes this spineless party for everyone ... I agree the article is a bit out of track. But Is there a definition of spineless everyone can agree? The 36-37% of vote share BJP has today will be consolidated through whatever means possible. That is politics. Right now BJP's success i...
by williams
03 Jun 2026 22:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 2238
Views: 1935934

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Perfect excuse for the IAF to not induct Rudram-1 .... because they are waiting for Rudram-2 Astra-1 redux On cue, Israel will reveal its equivalent ARM missile & IAF will make emergency procurement to "gap fill" while Rudram-2 completes its trials Seriously this is a possibility. Som...
by williams
03 Jun 2026 09:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 9471
Views: 4603493

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

India s business houses have a legacy of spending almost nothing for R and D. That's what the problem is. There are premier educational institutions and talent that can tap on and build remarkable results. South koreas chaebols spend significant amounts on R and D. That took South Korea to where th...
by williams
02 Jun 2026 21:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Scenario - OPERATION NILKANTH
Replies: 30
Views: 5499

Re: Military Scenario - OPERATION NILKANTH

This installment (7) has been the most bold and unconventional approach i have taken in this story. But todays india has to be bold and show to the world stage it has arrived. comments and suggestion are welcome From the outside perspective, this scenario make Pakis too sophisticated and well coord...
by williams
01 Jun 2026 13:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2567
Views: 7228616

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

HAL requires some work culture reset. It is a large old public sector company with years of screw driver giri. They would probably do better if their focus is on blind manufacturing and design/integration issues are resolved by ADA or some other org. There is probably a smart group of people within...
by williams
31 May 2026 13:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 9471
Views: 4603493

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

S_Madhukar wrote: 31 May 2026 12:41 I guess unless we manufacture at scale there won’t be much demand for Rupee hence few more years of pain.
There is a lot we can do in tourism but a lot of investment is needed there. We should also focus on import substitution of a lot of low tech products that comes from China.
by williams
31 May 2026 11:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2567
Views: 7228616

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

HAL requires some work culture reset. It is a large old public sector company with years of screw driver giri. They would probably do better if their focus is on blind manufacturing and design/integration issues are resolved by ADA or some other org. There is probably a smart group of people within ...
by williams
31 May 2026 09:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 899
Views: 142246

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

My prediction is Iran will drag this for another 3 months. At this point they don't have any reason to be in a hurry to sign in the dotted line. Unfortunately Paki's have as usual extracted their pound of flesh in the conflict.
by williams
30 May 2026 05:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 899
Views: 142246

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Meanwhile From Times of Israel" Contrary to Trump claims, deal does not obligate Iran to open Hormuz, destroy uranium, Iranian media says Sounds like Trump want to exit without any ground operation. Right now if the strait is open Trump can claim victory and leave. Iran is dragging their feet ...
by williams
29 May 2026 22:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2567
Views: 7228616

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

We need to plan for Chinese 5th gen air force more seriously than a Paki 5th gen air force for sure. Pakis also have a serious radar problem. They will have to close their airspace now and then even for our exercises. Chinese air force did not show that much confidence in the 20s when things were es...
by williams
29 May 2026 09:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7962
Views: 2938482

Re: Internal Security Watch

“Take the border out of state hands.” India's land borders are too important to be left to tender mercies of mercenary provincial parties ruling border states like AAP / TMC. Best solution is to declare a 2 km strip all along India's land borders as union territory, and depopulate it. Pay people co...
by williams
28 May 2026 23:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4983
Views: 1513700

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

India’s 2,000 KM Undersea Gas Pipeline Plan to Bypass Strait of Hormuz | Connecting The Dots lRAGIvQq7yY I am hope this happens. I have worked on aspects ofthis project nearly 20 years ago. Even today it remains closetomuy heart. At that time lack of GoI follow through resulted on it being shelved....
by williams
28 May 2026 22:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4983
Views: 1513700

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

If you ask me the whole JEE, NEET tests are unfair if the syllabus for board exam students is allowed to be set by the states. If the center wants to keep Education in the dual list then let NCERT syllabus and books be set the standard for all states. Let the states focus on education infrastructure...
by williams
28 May 2026 00:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2567
Views: 7228616

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

I am sorry guys. We need to focus on the motivation of each of these groups. We cannot expect a RM who is a techno buff all the time. A RM can simply express his/her intend through policy review, and cannot baby sit technical and military people. MP ji is a rare phenomenon - cannot expect that all t...
by williams
25 May 2026 01:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13641
Views: 4955782

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

In short the whole Rubio visit is a large Chai biskooth exercise. it keeps the machine running until another circus from the Bahadur in white house. It is six more months and then Bahadur will become lame duck.