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- 28 Jan 2012 04:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Attention non-members and lurkers !
- Replies: 414
- Views: 1120173
Re: Attn non-members/Not Received Confirmation Email
I, joshvajohn, request moderators of this forum to delete my account from this group. thank you jj
- 27 Jan 2012 11:37
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1307412
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
AI Express pilot defies ATC for take-off, puts flyers at risk
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes ... lot-runway
Air India needs a complete reworking in management, organisation and sales of ticket and so on.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes ... lot-runway
Air India needs a complete reworking in management, organisation and sales of ticket and so on.
- 26 Jan 2012 18:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
- Replies: 2935
- Views: 327440
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
David Cameron urges European leaders to 'be bolder' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16736260 What many Europeans have become like pessimits and hopeless. I think it is time for Europe to have strong hope that they are not going to go down and other economies are going to grow at their costs. Rather if ...
- 26 Jan 2012 14:14
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Rural Development in India
- Replies: 393
- Views: 74347
Re: Rural Development in India
Food security: Dampened prospects
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/6ed52738-4746 ... z1kYIRFPfg
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/6ed52738-4746 ... z1kYIRFPfg
- 26 Jan 2012 14:11
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread
- Replies: 3776
- Views: 701851
Re: Indian Autos Thread
World's first folding car unveiled
http://www.eetindia.co.in/ART_880066009 ... 3489d6.HTM
http://www.eetindia.co.in/ART_880066009 ... 3489d6.HTM
- 26 Jan 2012 01:03
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
- Replies: 3770
- Views: 608098
Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
Sri Lankan party accuses India of being 'cunning protector' of Lanka Tamils http://www.deccanherald.com/content/221226/sri-lankan-party-accuses-india.html Why Krishna's visit to Lanka can't be termed 'successful' http://www.rediff.com/news/column/why-krishnas-visit-to-lanka-cant-be-termed-successful...
- 25 Jan 2012 03:22
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1307412
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
I was so humiliated when Emirates did not announce in any Indian language when they had their flight from Chennai to Dubai. It did not go well with me that I made a note to them. Indian government must make it mandatory to announce either in the local language or at least in Hindi (though I would pr...
- 24 Jan 2012 20:21
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
- Replies: 14521
- Views: 1529542
Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Why do people want to harm US and China? This is a foolish and dangerous concept set to make India fall! Some are interestingly trying to push India to a corner by creating a negative feeling about US and China. For me we should see we grow together with US and China. Yes there is competition betwee...
- 24 Jan 2012 04:31
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Jan Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare, and Baba Ramdev II
- Replies: 3078
- Views: 375278
Re: The Jan Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare, and Baba Ramdev II
Black Money: India to knock at Swiss door for details in HSBC Geneva accounts http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-01-12/news/30619720_1_double-taxation-avoidance-agreement-india-switzerland-accounts Govt needs to monitor the private Banks and their activities particularly in supplying ...
- 24 Jan 2012 04:18
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: South India River Water Issues/Disputes
- Replies: 1213
- Views: 182064
Re: South India River Water Issues/Disputes
India's ‘water man' Krishnamurthy Rao passes away http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article2814736.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home Desalination is the solution to South India's water problems. Each Southern cities can have one or two Desalination units. Such units can be privatised and...
- 24 Jan 2012 03:56
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Rural Development in India
- Replies: 393
- Views: 74347
Re: Rural Development in India
How to realize the right to food? http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/global-observer/how-to-realize-the-right-to-food/3175 Parliamentary Panel to seek views of states, NGOs on food bill http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?contentId=10883675&programId=1073...
- 23 Jan 2012 00:32
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Solar energy in India
- Replies: 1113
- Views: 232015
Re: Solar energy in India
US-China Solar Subsidies Spat Sparks Interest from New Players http://ictsd.org/i/news/bridgesweekly/123060/ Solar's War of Words http://www.renewablesbiz.com/article/12/01/solars-war-words Which Side Are You On? The Solar Trade Wars http://sustainablebusinessforum.com/marcgunther/55751/which-side-a...
- 22 Jan 2012 23:33
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Rural Development in India
- Replies: 393
- Views: 74347
Re: Rural Development in India
I am confused by this food bill as it is kicked off by everyone from different corners. 1. First I thought it is going to be a right to food bill - which can be universal. It means everyone has right to food just reiterating and making amendment of what UN said long ago. 2. Second is the project to ...
- 22 Jan 2012 18:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
- Replies: 3770
- Views: 608098
Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
Another attack on Tamil Nadu fishermen by Lankan navy; 9 missing http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Another-attack-on-Tamil-Nadu-fishermen-by-Lankan-navy-9-missing/articleshow/11589691.cms Indian navy may be ordered by Congress Govt not to protect Indian Fishermen across Tamil Nadu Coast becau...
- 22 Jan 2012 16:03
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Solar energy in India
- Replies: 1113
- Views: 232015
Re: Solar energy in India
India Misses Solar Target With 20-Fold Jump in Capacity in Year http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-20/india-misses-solar-target-with-20-fold-jump-in-capacity-in-year.html Funding solar projects needs government push,experts Punjab Newsline Network Saturday, 21 January 2012 http://www.punjabnewsli...
- 22 Jan 2012 02:21
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: South India River Water Issues/Disputes
- Replies: 1213
- Views: 182064
Re: South India River Water Issues/Disputes
Water Policy draft favours privatisation of services http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2820794.ece?homepage=true Rather than privitisation of the present services private services can run a parallel system by investing and supplying. Congress govt is trying to sell India (Ahuwalia's sugge...
- 19 Jan 2012 02:09
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread
- Replies: 3776
- Views: 701851
Re: Indian Autos Thread
Indian government needs policies for hybrid and electric cars so that our dependency on Petrol reduces and many people start using such cars on the roads.
Global carmakers to go greener, bigger at India auto show
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/ ... 4320120103
Global carmakers to go greener, bigger at India auto show
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/ ... 4320120103
- 19 Jan 2012 02:03
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
- Replies: 14521
- Views: 1529542
Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
US willing to work with India on missile shield http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/NorthAmerica/US-willing-to-work-with-India-on-missile-shield/Article1-799113.aspx I have a doubt Chinese are trying to get India away from US by supporting India's closer links with Iran. India needs to be alert...
- 18 Jan 2012 04:13
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: States News and Discussions
- Replies: 1154
- Views: 268545
Re: States News and Discussions
'Jayalalithaa was a customer at Sasikala's video shop' http://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-i-dont-know-how-many-days-the-expulsion-will-last-chandralekha/20111222.htm Jaya's losing of Sasikala may cause her next election! One is Sasikala may reveal many things about Jaya at appropriat...
- 18 Jan 2012 04:06
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Solar energy in India
- Replies: 1113
- Views: 232015
Re: Solar energy in India
India Clean Energy Surge Enters Next Phase
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-1 ... phase.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-1 ... phase.html
- 17 Jan 2012 13:42
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Jan Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare, and Baba Ramdev II
- Replies: 3078
- Views: 375278
Re: The Jan Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare, and Baba Ramdev II
I am not sure how the HC has come to the conclusion. I do not want to support any rumours about EVM. But to make it objectively possible, EVMs should be given to an independent body of the govt to check whether it can be tampered with. I have got a lot of suspicion about EC for keeping these machine...
- 17 Jan 2012 00:49
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Rural Development in India
- Replies: 393
- Views: 74347
Re: Rural Development in India
Food subsidy bill can be lowered by Rs 2 lakh crore through cash transfers
http://articles.economictimes.indiatime ... tate-level
India leads the world in recognising the right to food,
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/a ... 796474.ece
http://articles.economictimes.indiatime ... tate-level
India leads the world in recognising the right to food,
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/a ... 796474.ece
- 17 Jan 2012 00:47
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Solar energy in India
- Replies: 1113
- Views: 232015
Re: Solar energy in India
US-China Solar Subsidies Spat Sparks Interest from New Players http://ictsd.org/i/news/bridgesweekly/123060/ BP Solar and India: Unable to Compete in Solar Can India and Western nations adopt an energy policy that copes with China and promotes domestic industry? http://www.greentechmedia.com/article...
- 14 Jan 2012 03:16
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
- Replies: 3770
- Views: 608098
Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
“Rethink policy to empower Sri Lankan Tamils economically” http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article2787284.ece Disappearances in Sri Lanka Murky business are disappearing—and the government has been accused http://www.economist.com/node/21542827 Lanka denies war crimes charges by forme...
- 13 Jan 2012 03:07
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
- Replies: 14521
- Views: 1529542
Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
India, US hold talks on enhancing cooperation in health sector
http://netindian.in/news/2012/01/11/000 ... lth-sector
Note: To improve better relations US govt should consider giving Mr Modi (Gujarat CM) the visa
http://netindian.in/news/2012/01/11/000 ... lth-sector
Note: To improve better relations US govt should consider giving Mr Modi (Gujarat CM) the visa
- 12 Jan 2012 13:54
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: South India River Water Issues/Disputes
- Replies: 1213
- Views: 182064
Re: South India River Water Issues/Disputes
One of the important mantra of India as a nation is "interdependency" of states. During M G Ramachandran's days similar conflict arose between Malayalees and Tamils, I remember a drama in the radio - which stated that to make a VADA in Tamil Nadu we need different ingredients which are not...
- 11 Jan 2012 00:09
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Rural Development in India
- Replies: 393
- Views: 74347
Re: Rural Development in India
42 per cent of Indian children are underweight
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/a ... epage=true
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/a ... epage=true
- 09 Jan 2012 03:37
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Jan Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare, and Baba Ramdev II
- Replies: 3078
- Views: 375278
Re: The Jan Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare, and Baba Ramdev II
Be the change you want to see
http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/ ... o-see.html
Many young people should come up like Hazare! Without many Hazares there is no way fight these corrupt officials and politicians in India
http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/ ... o-see.html
Many young people should come up like Hazare! Without many Hazares there is no way fight these corrupt officials and politicians in India
- 09 Jan 2012 03:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Tibet watch
- Replies: 646
- Views: 121136
Re: Tibet watch
Tibet's Problems will Definitely Be Solved One Day Soon; His Holiness http://www.thetibetpost.com/en/news/international/2273-tibets-problems-will-definitely-be-solved-soon-his-holiness 'China Is Refusing To Exercise Its Own Law,' - Tibet's Political Leader http://www.thetibetpost.com/en/news/interna...
- 09 Jan 2012 03:25
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Solar energy in India
- Replies: 1113
- Views: 232015
Re: Solar energy in India
India May Join U.S.-China Trade Spat to Prevent Solar ‘Disaster’ http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-12-24/india-may-join-u-s-china-trade-spat-to-prevent-solar-disaster-.html Why China is allowed to dump Cheap and less Quality Solar cells while local and international companies are asked to set up...
- 25 Nov 2011 14:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Tibet watch
- Replies: 646
- Views: 121136
Re: Tibet watch
Nepal’s India snub at UN vote shows Chinese clout http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/Nepals-India-snub-at-UN-vote-shows-Chinese-clout/articleshow/10863451.cms Tibet group says Nepal sent refugee back to China http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/tibet-group-says-nepal-sent-refugee-ba...
- 25 Nov 2011 02:50
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
- Replies: 4532
- Views: 701377
Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
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- 24 Nov 2011 23:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
- Replies: 3770
- Views: 608098
Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
Chetak Are you saying that Tamils in lanka can be tortured and Indian Tamils should not do anything because according some of you guys argument looks as if Tamils are not Indians and so just get over it whether it is an attack on Fishermen or torture of Lankan Tamils in Lanka. So are you promoting a...
- 24 Nov 2011 19:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
- Replies: 3770
- Views: 608098
Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
New Report Documents Torture in Sri Lanka (Video) Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/new-report-documents-torture-in-sri-lanka-video.html#ixzz1edAQuFD3 Sugar coating bitter realities with laughable theatrics http://www.sundaytimes.lk/111120/Columns/focus.html Charity hands UN file to back Sri La...
- 24 Nov 2011 19:13
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Tibet watch
- Replies: 646
- Views: 121136
Re: Tibet watch
Two More Monks Arrested in Tibet; China Imposes Religious Celebrations http://www.thetibetpost.com/en/news/tibet/2207-two-more-monks-arrested-in-tibet-china-imposes-religious-celebrations Tibet's monks driven to resist by Chinese repression, says exiled abbot http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/nov...
- 24 Nov 2011 16:14
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
- Replies: 4532
- Views: 701377
Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Let me put this way - 1. Koodankulam nuclear plant is safe. But further fears need to be allayed from the protestors. I do not agree with Kalam that is 100% safe. Scientists themselves do not agree with this view. But it does not mean that there will be any immediate radiation around this place and ...
- 24 Nov 2011 15:58
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
- Replies: 3770
- Views: 608098
Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
India Srilanka friendship is fine. My question is India also told the Tamils particularly DMK regime that they will not interfere into Srilankan affairs. That is also fine. But then when International bodies are trying to bring Lankan president to justice why Indians and foreign secretaries going ar...
- 24 Nov 2011 03:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
- Replies: 4532
- Views: 701377
Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
In the Fukushima disaster several of these cooling systems failed simultaneously due to flooding and impact of tsunami waves. Reactors were left with only few hours of battery power and it was not enough to cool the fuel rod continuously for an extended period of time. This lead the Fukushima plant...
- 23 Nov 2011 14:29
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
- Replies: 4532
- Views: 701377
Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
‘Russians not leaving Koodankulam project’ http://202.144.14.20/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&show=archive&id=387266&catid=36&year=2011&month=10&day=22&Itemid=66 If the Russians are there I will be happy to build them an orthodox church there for them! Rus...
- 23 Nov 2011 03:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Tibet watch
- Replies: 646
- Views: 121136
Re: Tibet watch
Situation in Tibet Very Worrying, Says Switzerland http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=122774 China’s Latest Bid to Flex Its Regional Muscle and Intimidate Tibet http://www.tnr.com/article/world/97669/china-nepal-india-tibet-exile If Nepal is playing around then we should bring the gov...