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by Prabu
02 Jul 2008 02:44
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

What gives me confidence is: 6. MMS & Co seem reasonably happy about IAEA (IAEA top mgmt seemed a heck of a lot more pro-India than Hyde & Co were, NSG may be not so). 7. At this point, signing "over the dead bodies" of the UPA seems to indicate reasonable level of confidence that...
by Prabu
02 Jul 2008 02:27
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

[quote Why should Americans get all the credit for ridding the GOI of these two major embarassments, I wonder.. didn't anyone in India have enough common sense to push them out without US advice?[/quote] Natwar was the architect behind J18 (equal equal )! That is why he was asked to be removed ! Iyy...
by Prabu
02 Jul 2008 01:13
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

I was trying to recollect the list of personalities who were removed ostentatiously for the threat they posed to the Nuclear deal. 1. Natwar Singh 2. Mani Shankar Iyer ??? PS. I am no fan of the above mentioned personalities, just trying to collate a list 3) UK's foreign minister !? (Jhon ....?) No...
by Prabu
02 Jul 2008 00:27
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

Gerard wrote:Manmohan: allow us to go to IAEA, NSG
“Once the process is over, I will bring it before Parliament and abide by the House”
Is it possible ? Does India have any say after going to IAEA ?
by Prabu
29 Jun 2008 18:36
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw passes away
Replies: 191
Views: 109991

Re: Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw passes away

May god bless his soul. I would like to re call my personal meeting with Great Field Marshal. This was almost a decade back. It was a private get together in Coonoor, The Nilgiris, Tamilnadu and every one was having their cocktails. He attended along with his beloved wife. I think he was sipping a w...
by Prabu
29 Jun 2008 16:20
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Welcome to the New Moderators
Replies: 83
Views: 44037

Re: Welcome to the New Moderators.

Welcome ! :)
by Prabu
29 Jun 2008 14:55
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

Admins,

Thanks for starting BR poll on nuke deal.

As expected majority is against the deal. atleast so far ! :wink:
by Prabu
25 Jun 2008 23:34
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

beginning to wonder if this guy is an agent for a foreign govt. Total nuclear disarmament of India is the aim: Pranab http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/25/stories/2008062560801200.htm This has been India's stated policy and goal since forever. This is the logic that we have used as a shield to deflect a...
by Prabu
25 Jun 2008 23:27
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

ramana wrote:I humbly request not to add to the confusion by switching ephithets.Only KS is Bishma Pitamanha.

All others are Shakunis!
:rotfl: :rotfl:
(Ramanaji, I really can't control my laugh whilel reading this and my wife came to me asking, please share the joke ! :lol: )
by Prabu
25 Jun 2008 16:54
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

I heard a tea boy telling this ; If this is the level of Black mailing well before signing the deal, imagine what would be the levels of Black mail after signing and surrendering the soveriegnity ?! And I suppose oil northwards of $130, inflation at 11 per cent, worldwide food shortage, low US doll...
by Prabu
25 Jun 2008 14:12
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

In the fine tradition of conspiracy theories :) : Heard on the street FIIs going radio active? Yet another conspiracy theory was heard doing the rounds on Tuesday. This one was about foreign institutional investors and their activity in the futures segment. That FIIs have been going short on the Ni...
by Prabu
25 Jun 2008 01:08
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor’s massive safety vessel installed CHENNAI: The construction of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, crossed “a mega milestone” on Tuesday when its massive safety vessel, a critical component, was installed inside the reactor vault. The c...
by Prabu
25 Jun 2008 00:48
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

No need to shout using CAPITALS. A simple reiteration of facts is enough. Also there were reprots of his being ill and not seeing anyone. That could account for the files piling up. Besides why is the electronicfication implemented by RG not used to preclude old style files stacking up? Ramanaji ! ...
by Prabu
24 Jun 2008 23:40
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

From Pioneer, 24 June 2008 Aussies are getting obnoxious. Or is it their HMV speaking? So what this means is NSG is not enough for them! No uranium until India signs NPT: Australia Neena Bhandari | Canberra Australia's Labour Government will not lift its ban on uranium exports to India as long as t...
by Prabu
24 Jun 2008 23:31
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

Dr. P. K. Iyengar, Dr. A. N. Prasad and Dr. A Gopalakrishnan, all of whom were very senior DAE authorities, have opposed the deal. That alone should be enough reason to stop this deal from proceeding further. The commies have so far been doing the nation a great service on this issue. Hope they suc...
by Prabu
20 Jun 2008 01:55
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Long range Agni missile & test launch
Replies: 187
Views: 126754

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by Prabu
20 Jun 2008 01:53
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Long range Agni missile & test launch
Replies: 187
Views: 126754

Re: interceptor missiles

To Arun_s & Ramana Garu, NAMSAKARAM. What WILL HAPPEN if our BRAHMOS is fielded aginst our own AGNI 3 ? which system will beat which one ? And for the (probable) failing one do we have alternates ? How about our adversaries developing / (or already developed ?) Anti missiles for our AGNI 3 ? Re...
by Prabu
20 Jun 2008 01:16
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

enqyoob wrote:Exactly why again are ppl here so :(( :(( about the deal moving ahead? I must have missed that discussion.. 8) Last I checked, even Shri L.K. Advani was in favor of it..
Yes, but NOT in the current form ! He wants to insulate from the bad effects of the Hyde act and re nogotiate as a NWS ! :D
by Prabu
20 Jun 2008 01:09
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

Prabhuji, Maybe he knows the true capabilities and hence is doing this to save India. Ramanaji, Thanks for your reply. If it is really so, I will be happiest person in this BR forum, Uncle is not a fool to give a clean NSG clearance and make India to go to France and Russia ! Anyway but time will r...
by Prabu
20 Jun 2008 00:33
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 274468

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

I used to be in favor of the deal but then I started reading posts on BRF and that confused this villager big time. Man Mohan Singh (the most powerful Indian) himself has assured in the parliament that the deal will not compromise India's strategic program. What more do we need? Is Man Mohan Singh ...
by Prabu
14 Jun 2008 23:09
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 120337

Re: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008

If all these points out to the In- efficeincy of GOI or DAE or any Govt body, NO NEED for some admins TO BECOEME SO DEFENSIVE !! after all its not against admins ! As BR members our job is to give our view points and discuss based on facts You seem to know your job as forum member. I will do my job...
by Prabu
13 Jun 2008 23:04
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 120337

Re: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008

At the outset, Congrats for the welcome change in the BR page out look ! N_Rao garu ! Good and consistant view points, Well done Santhanam ! Excellent Job ! Thanks ! If the facts and data presented by the Govts to the RS / LS points to the systematic , delibarate in efficiency and deliberate mis use...
by Prabu
01 Jun 2008 23:58
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 120337

Go on, save the deal (I tried to post a reply in Times of India, but cant post it due to Internet problems. Hence posting it here. - PRABU) The article proves that the writer has become a very glaring "chamcha" of the ruling party or the deal pushers!! It’s so pathetic and unfortunate f...
by Prabu
30 May 2008 23:13
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 120337

The removal of MJ Akbar from Asian Age and Deccan Chronicle, has sent a chill down the dissenters and even more removed a platform to express dissent. This is the Emergency without the hardface. Asian Age had little circulation limited to Delhi but was in every home of the chatterati. Pioneer just ...
by Prabu
29 May 2008 13:53
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 120337

Shankar wrote:you can fool some people some of the time
you can fool some people all the time
but you can never never fool all the people all the time

That is the moral of the story on nuclear deal

Well said, Shankar !
by Prabu
28 May 2008 13:02
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 120337

http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/28/stories/2008052855451100.htm The choice is clear but the question is whether the Indian political establishment can unite on this issue for the country’s good. [/b] Yes very much true. All political parties can and should unite. No doubt about it, but to oppose thi...
by Prabu
28 May 2008 12:17
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 120337

[/quote]Rule number 1. Do not trust the left. Do not trust anything they say or promise. [/quote]

Agreed. You mean to say the great congess party, MMS and sonia maino dynasty is greatly reliable ?? :roll: :roll:
by Prabu
28 May 2008 12:07
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 120337

[quote="abhischekcc"]Saik,

The most important thing is that BJP has formed its first government in the South, Narendra Modi has campaigned for this election, and Italian-Chinese-American government in Delhi is now in a corner


:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
by Prabu
27 May 2008 18:46
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 120337

[quote="Arun_S"]A very hard hitting article. UPA employs life support for nuclear deal The question is: Will the UPA’s recent PR succeed in masking all of it? Or will that PR only be a temporary life support to a deal that’s dying…as it should? ------------------------- by Arvind Lav...
by Prabu
25 May 2008 15:09
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Long range Agni missile & test launch
Replies: 187
Views: 126754

interceptor missiles

To Arun_s & Ramana Garu, NAMSAKARAM. What WILL HAPPEN if our BRAHMOS is fielded aginst our own AGNI 3 ? which system will beat which one ? And for the (probable) failing one do we have alternates ? How about our adversaries developing / (or already developed ?) Anti missiles for our AGNI 3 ? Req...
by Prabu
25 May 2008 12:32
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Long range Agni missile & test launch
Replies: 187
Views: 126754

Copy of Deccan Chronicle Article on May 10 ... http://syedakbarindia.blogspot.com/2008/05/agni-5-india-plans-5000-km-range-agni-5.html Agni-5: India plans 5000 km range Agni-5 missile May 10, 2008 By Syed Akbar Hyderabad, May 9: India has already attained the capability of developing missiles, whic...
by Prabu
24 May 2008 15:00
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 120337

[quote="Tilak"]Pokhran-III prospects dead on Pokhran-II anniversary?
IANS
Sunday, May 11, 2008 22:19 IST


Excellent article !

also

The communists asked if the shortage of uranium was due to lack of proper planning or “deliberatelyâ€
by Prabu
20 May 2008 16:50
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 120337

The only way out - IMHO - is to sign and break it at the right time.[/quote]

We should also see what is the cost of breaking the deal, once signed. Perhaps it is too costly decision to make !
by Prabu
15 May 2008 18:05
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 120337

If necessary, India should revive the issue of nuclear technology sharing amonst the Non-Aligned Nations, given that high energy prices are causing severe pain to the developing world. If enough like-minded countries can bring broad-based pressure onto those who have imposed the technology denial r...
by Prabu
15 May 2008 17:26
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 120337

so a decade after POK II the day will go uncelebrated? :roll: This clearly shows the intentions of teh GOI on nukes ! Kill or slow down all advanced researchs ! reduce all budgetary allocations and make it to starve ! This govt has scant regard to our research institutes and nuclear scientists !! T...
by Prabu
08 May 2008 23:16
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Long range Agni missile & test launch :Part-1
Replies: 283
Views: 148256

But Saar, doesn't this vindicate West's fear (rather psychosis, viewing non papal India a threat) that India can develop ICBMs from its space program ? Yes India is a equal equal to west. India will be happy to follow Wests example. If West has not Missile and rocket programs joined at hip, they ha...
by Prabu
27 Apr 2008 18:49
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Nuclear Discussion - Nukkad Thread: 25 Apr 2008
Replies: 128
Views: 70055

India must go ahead with n-deal: Brajesh Mishra This former NSA, Mr.Brajesh Mishra is the one who came to the rescue of Rahul Ghandhi(as reqested by Sonia) when he was detained along with his Girl friend in US Airport with a huge sum of un explainable (drug mafia ?) money. Mr.Brajesh, considered to...
by Prabu
27 Apr 2008 14:27
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Nuclear Discussion - Nukkad Thread: 25 Apr 2008
Replies: 128
Views: 70055

> Govt to act fast on sourcing uranium from non-NSG countries have they been sleeping on the issue all this while? Sleeping is too kind a word. Reactors take years to be designed and more years to build. The amount of fuel and when it is required is well known far ahead of time. That this simple ta...
by Prabu
23 Apr 2008 18:48
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Nuclear Discussion - Nukkad Thread: 16 Apr 2008
Replies: 220
Views: 110736

Time to rethink policy on strategic deterrence

This article make sense ! Our strategic planners need to come to reality that, now India is P6 ! and think like a super power and our posture and strategy shouldl be in line to that position.
by Prabu
19 Apr 2008 00:37
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Nuclear Discussion - Nukkad Thread: 16 Apr 2008
Replies: 220
Views: 110736

Calling duly elected Prime Minster of India..... What duly elected? If you mean duly selected by Sonia G, then you are absolutely right, but unfortunately he lives on the gratis of Left, :), Na sonia ka na china ka. Let him elected from his strongest constituency, shall we say Bastar in Uttarchal, ...