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- 02 Nov 2020 07:36
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
- Replies: 860
- Views: 384505
Re: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
USA will be very happy to supply corn syrup at discounted rates for important partner. Don't get high hopes about reducing sugar consumption. Look at this title World’s Largest Consumer of Sugar Wants Its People to Eat More Pratik Parija More like correct title should be "Sugar Mills in india w...
- 01 Nov 2020 07:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
- Replies: 6071
- Views: 1272909
Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Igorr ji - one problem i notice is lack of people-people interaction between indians and russians. Whereas, in almost all western countries, there is a large population of Indian professionals and vice versa. When I was growing up, SU was viewed as a good friend and source of great math and physics ...
- 31 Oct 2020 09:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1843
- Views: 588700
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/7747/japan-goes-back-to-the-future-with-lithium-ion-battery-powered-submarines Japan Goes Back To The Future With Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Submarines Tyler Rogoway The main downside to lithium-ion batteries is very well publicized: they are known to “runaway...
- 30 Oct 2020 06:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1843
- Views: 588700
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1321712333417189377?s=20 ---> The Indian Navy wants private Indian industry to quickly develop a Lithium Ion battery system to replace the lead-acid battery systems on its current conventional submarine fleet. Interesting. Nice thing with this approach is it scal...
- 30 Oct 2020 06:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1843
- Views: 588700
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
Arrival of brochuritis :) https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1320654770265178112?s=20 ---> Neat and slick!!! Naval Group, builders of the Scorpene submarine, reveals the SMX 31E, its 2020 concept ship. Stealthier thanks to her biomimetic covering, the ship also benefits from an "unmatched e...
- 28 Oct 2020 21:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 4661
- Views: 1545308
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
HVT Sir's post https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/1320558045621972992 Frankly, quite tired of previous generations having left Indian Aerospace industry in a mess. Enough imports slavery. Spend some serious effort of Indian developments. Not lip service. Not stand on the fence & wait for Ind R&am...
- 17 Oct 2020 10:45
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 4780
- Views: 1537572
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Looks like we missed this Train 18 news. Whoever filed a false complaint ...will they face any music? It is confusing why they are going after Mr. Shubhranshu with a fresh case. https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/1317055548714405888 W.r.t the Train-18 ICF investigation: The CVC in a note said the c...
- 14 Oct 2020 22:54
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1871321
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
no concept of enjoying the moment?? why not throw in transonic acceleration?
- 14 Oct 2020 21:13
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1871321
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Graceful moves by Tejas! So effortless.
Kartik saar - in general, when shooting events like these, there needs to be 3-4 cameras (or more) focusing on different subjects and mixing is done from these live feeds. No idea of DD does these....
Kartik saar - in general, when shooting events like these, there needs to be 3-4 cameras (or more) focusing on different subjects and mixing is done from these live feeds. No idea of DD does these....
- 07 Oct 2020 07:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5265
- Views: 1796366
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Shiv saar's insights. it makes a lot of sense. https://twitter.com/bennedose/status/1313489762666319873 "Here's a real concern I want to voice. If PLA men sit comfortably in warm oxygen rich barracks while our men freeze on the heights - by next spring the Chinese will be fresh and our forces w...
- 07 Oct 2020 07:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5265
- Views: 1796366
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U89FKElYvrc Lt. Gen. Kulkarni explains mountain warfare in some detail. Read & listen v.carefully. This is 1 of 5-7 best experts worldwide. Disregard critics. Not even one guy who prattles "War is too important to be left to generals," has ever won a wa...
- 07 Oct 2020 07:05
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1871321
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
well said saar. HAL contract includes several years of parts supply and maintenance. This article talks about manufacturing evolution in the Tejas line. (2019-02 article by IR and NR). Even though article is about MK2 - it gives an idea of direction in which HAL and ADA are moving. http://delhidefen...
- 29 Sep 2020 00:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5265
- Views: 1796366
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Incredible people of Todnam village, Pin Valley, Spiti - this is how winter looks in Ladakh. Love the human touch in these travel videos by India In Motion. ERf6nMG3Gzw This is a story very close to my heart. The story of a village that gave me refuge after a snowstorm. The story of a family that to...
- 30 Aug 2020 21:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1210363
Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
government to government deals are relatively clean. Parrikarji did mention that there is a lot of effort and help needed by manufacturers to sell their wares. He was of the opinion that we should allow representatives and the commission etc. should be included and mentioned in the contract. (i am p...
- 30 Aug 2020 02:06
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1210363
Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Train 18 is also the same story. Someone accused someone of doing something. We have no idea what the outcome was, whether allegations of corruption were true. However, the train 18 got delayed like forever. The problem is there is no punishment for people who raise bogus allegations and disrupt the...
- 30 Aug 2020 02:00
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
- Replies: 717
- Views: 217640
Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
saar - when the new broke out, it was mentioned that navy pilots regularly train with IAF and they are infact familiar with the area in the NE.
- 24 Aug 2020 09:15
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 10196
- Views: 2178382
Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Dalrymple’s success may carry a whiff of colonial advantage, but he maintains a sober perspective about his status in India. “I’m amazed that people allow me to function and read me as widely as they do, given British history in India. If you have even a measure of sensitivity, people are amazingly...
- 24 Aug 2020 08:54
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 10196
- Views: 2178382
Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
one of his ancestors is Alexander Dalrymple, cartographer to the East India Company. https://amp.thenational.ae/arts-culture/books/william-dalrymple-on-why-britain-shouldn-t-be-speaking-nostalgically-about-empires-amid-brexit-1.914070 Writer in residence: William Dalrymple opens the doors to his De...
- 17 Aug 2020 06:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 771846
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
don't worry saar. after summer, winter and monsoon trials and 13 major and 24 minor modifications later, it will not even resemble a rifle. It appears to me OFB has jumped the quality perception "issues", however, organizational memory (on both sides) is too hard to erase. The other option...
- 14 Aug 2020 18:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5242
- Views: 1530910
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Folks one of our Inida based members is going to have a Facebook session/webinar with DRDO chief. Please put your top 5 questions here so he can collate and get answers for you. Please no long paragraph questions as time is limited. Eg. Question when is Dhruvastra going to be integrated with LCH? S...
- 10 Aug 2020 18:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
- Replies: 520
- Views: 130374
Re: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
On the topic of ahimsa and ashoka. True indology on twitter: https://twitter.com/TIinExile/status/1292135149761490945 When Ashoka became Buddhist: 4th year of his rule. When he invaded Kalinga: 8th year. Ashoka was a BUDDHIST when he waged Kalinga war. After war,he killεd 18,000 Non-Buddhists who al...
- 10 Aug 2020 18:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5242
- Views: 1530910
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Cross posting from Tejas thread: Guys please hear out Air Marshall PK Barbora (Former Vice Chief of Air Staff) ... makes an extremely strong statement that HAL and public sector is unable to deliver because of lack of patriotic sentiment amongst workforce. DvvENYtFG8U Obviously, his statement would...
- 05 Aug 2020 09:43
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
- Replies: 520
- Views: 130374
Re: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
Jai Shri Ram! At this time, it is important to acknowledge new generation of attorneys who are strongly rooted in our way of life and who are going to play an important rule [edited]. May Rama, Sita ma, Lakshmana, Hanuman keep us strong and bless us! Exclusive Interview With Keshav Parasaran: The Ma...
- 05 Aug 2020 07:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2810
- Views: 1457107
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Spirit Aerosystems, the largest aerostructures manufacturer is in serious trouble. Two major customers Boeing and Airbus are themselves in trouble.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/spirit-a ... 12545.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/spirit-a ... 12545.html
- 04 Aug 2020 19:40
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1871321
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
India must leapfrog in military technologies: Air Marshal Suresh https://www.onmanorama.com/news/nation/2020/07/31/india-must-leapfrog-in-military-technologies-air-marshal-suresh.html 31 July 2020 Tejas is a fantastic aircraft and there is no doubt about it. I have flown it. The serviceability of a...
- 03 Aug 2020 22:33
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1603711
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Ladakh in winter
Migration of the Changthang Nomads | Living with the Changpas of Ladakh
Admins - hope it is okay to post occasional travel videos here. It gives a sense of the terrain and challenges.
Migration of the Changthang Nomads | Living with the Changpas of Ladakh
Admins - hope it is okay to post occasional travel videos here. It gives a sense of the terrain and challenges.
- 28 Jul 2020 23:14
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 4661
- Views: 1545308
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Question: if original MRCA 126 M2Ks were available and assuming they were upgraded to current M2K-India standards, would you still need Rafales to handle china threat? I know this is a silly question. I am suspecting that Rafale would still be needed.
- 26 Jul 2020 00:37
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 10196
- Views: 2178382
Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
I was once attending a presentation on farming in the US and one of the guest speakers was a farmer who later became a state leader. He also had cattles. Somehow the topic came to groups like PETA. He told us that once PETA wanted to inspect his farm to ensure animals werenot abused. So, he invited ...
- 25 Jul 2020 21:05
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2329180
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Forget about using window shopping money on local products. Tonbo imaging CEO mentioned couple of months back that Army/MoD is yet to pay them for product delivered last year. Due to lack of payments, their company is under severe stress. On top of that, army cancelled Tonbo orders this year. with w...
- 24 Jul 2020 06:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: What military assistance can US give to India in Indo-China War?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5320
Re: What military assistance can US give to India in Indo-China War?
The right question is: what will india offer in return?
Even better answer is: use this opportunity to kick start private manufacturing
Even better answer is: use this opportunity to kick start private manufacturing
- 23 Jul 2020 00:21
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1603711
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
A Winter's Day in Changthang | Living with the Changpas of Ladakh - 2/6
Admins - hope it is okay to post occasional travel videos here. It gives a sense of the terrain and challenges.
- 21 Jul 2020 10:43
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Know Your India
- Replies: 605
- Views: 248834
Re: Know Your India
India In Motion - Really good travelogues of Himalayas and the border areas.
Gives a sense of the terrain and the people of the land.
Gives a sense of the terrain and the people of the land.
- 21 Jul 2020 10:40
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1603711
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
India In Motion - Really good travelogues of Himalayas and the border areas. gives a sense of the terrain and the people of the land
- 20 Jul 2020 08:16
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1603711
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
That's the question every single country is asking themselves
- 20 Jul 2020 08:14
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2810
- Views: 1457107
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/1283346029237043200 So, here we have the USAF acquisition Chief Will Roper saying: 'US May Need to Nationalize Military Aircraft Industry' So, even the world's largest military-industrial complex is finding it hard to do 'price discovery' & keep competition go...
- 20 Jul 2020 08:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 4661
- Views: 1545308
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Rakesh Saar - there are 2 ways to sabotage - cost and desired performance.
Rafale deal also promised a working Kaveri engine on LCA.
Rafale deal also promised a working Kaveri engine on LCA.
- 19 Jul 2020 07:13
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1871321
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Nambi sir could have clarified in social media on what he meant. so far, he hasn't and people including hvt sir are not happy.
- 02 Jul 2020 01:32
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2825280
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
The problem I have is of the opposite nature. There are so many 'magic' cures offered for chronic illnesses that at best provide a 40-50% benefit and yet the companies that make these products earn billions of dollars from them. The amount of money spent on ads, promotions via physicians - both in ...
- 01 Jul 2020 01:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2825280
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Great info!ShyamSP wrote:There is a talk today by the same Prof Rama Jayasundar. Probably it is a good idea for some posters here to go through it and learn science before posting jibes on Ayurveda.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0-Df7CPB7E
- 30 Jun 2020 18:40
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1603711
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
unrelated posts saar...merged two posts into one.ks_sachin wrote:How does that apply to Admiral Filipov?
but admiral does demand complete and subservient loyalty; otherwise will punish you of dire consequences (similar to gobar times)