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by niran
18 Sep 2017 13:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 262498

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

^^^ that is what am saying current bijjili car is in Ford model T level by the time it becomes year 2017 combustion engine level i will dead and long gone
by niran
18 Sep 2017 11:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 262498

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

^^ niran sir., are you saying you are not going to buy your iPhonewa because its batteries last for 2.8 years instead of the advertised 3 years because of the fancy apps you run on your iPhonewa? Well ppl will run gizmos always on their "toys"., well bigger toys bigger gizmos. It is their...
by niran
18 Sep 2017 06:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 262498

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

100km is not daily travel for a personal car in india. Avg will be no more than 20km across our 100 largest cities That means a 25 KwH battery will be just fine., for the daily avg of 20 km distance travelled., the charge will last 5-7 days and on a DC fast charger will charge up in 30 mins., or wi...
by niran
14 Sep 2017 11:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Rohingya Menace
Replies: 602
Views: 74799

Re: The Rohingya Menace

negi wrote:^ They all might already have ration and Adhar cards :)

I wonder how did they make it to J&K ? IR never does ticketing without ID so did they stick to only buses and rest on foot.
special air conditioned buses saar, courtesy scamgress.
by niran
13 Sep 2017 08:22
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1358512

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

^ This can be seen in the video below. in the video the one pulling firing lever also load up the charge inspect and clean (good man he is) gun master is reading out the figures for 2 burly men pulling the wheels to position. Gun master remain on front of he gun besides the barrel (not a good place...
by niran
13 Sep 2017 07:48
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1358512

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

do howitzers clear unburned residue from previous shot using a puff of compressed air ? this is standard in tank cannons. what does it mean 1st round did not clear barrel when 2nd round was inserted in accident report above. during me conscription days was in an Arty regiment for 6 months AFAIR mer...
by niran
11 Sep 2017 09:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1887330

Re: Internal Security Watch

If they can do this in places like Rajasthan, Uttarakhand etc., where their population isnt even all that much, then what awaits places lke KEerala, WB, UP and more! Long term prognosis for India is not good at all, until unless severe measures are taken right now. I wish in 1947 we had listened to...
by niran
11 Sep 2017 09:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1887330

Re: Internal Security Watch

sum wrote:^^ What are these riots in Varanasi for?
what riots? i do not show any. last week few kids threw their classmate from 4th floor to death in Sun Beam ishkool is the only local news.
by niran
06 Sep 2017 10:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1478164

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

(i) A certain percentage of bank loans will turn out to be NPA's , that is a statistical fact. To say that during NDA1 no loans were given which later turned out to be NPA's will be a LIE. (ii) NDA1 average GDP's growth rate was only 6%, that is pretty average growth rate, especially when compared ...
by niran
05 Sep 2017 17:47
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1358512

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

In instances when there is no close air support available, GPS may just be the difference allowing artillery to come in and contribute. Collateral damage does not necessary always mean civilians and civilian infrastructure but could also mean blue forces. As I have mentioned in the past its importa...
by niran
05 Sep 2017 17:38
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1358512

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

The issue with unguided shell is dispersion and tumble. Which results in shell missing the intended impact point. Furthermore, the flight of the shell is also effected by prevailing wind at all altitudes. The a shell fired on pure ballistic aim will not be able to compensate for. However, some form...
by niran
05 Sep 2017 17:34
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1358512

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

GPS arty system came about advent of political correctness which means minimize co-lateral damage, say there is a machine gun nest at such and such coordinates bring it down, GPS would blow the nest with minimal collateral damage (most probably goat shed in IA case) well i do not see expending 50K U...
by niran
04 Sep 2017 12:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2293097

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

The official arrival and welcome by Xi of the 4 other leaders at the summit venue. Watch from 20:00 onwards when Xi receives and shakes hands with the other 4 sequentially on stage. My take is that the Xi showed genuine warmth only when greeting Putin. For Zuma and the Brazilian President he kind o...
by niran
28 Aug 2017 17:44
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 957534

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014

Armata looks eerily similar to Vijayant MBT
by niran
25 Aug 2017 12:00
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
Replies: 4649
Views: 1828063

Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016

“Swarming is currently considered to be one of the most promising areas of defence technology development in the world,” says Vasily Kashin, an expert on China’s military at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow. “The Chinese are prioritising it.” FYI swarming is as old as warfare itself, to win...
by niran
25 Aug 2017 11:12
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4794
Views: 1556981

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

pappu fatnavis again plays spoil sport, PM Abe will be here in next few weeks to launch the project. Great. The state government also wants the authorities to extend the bullet train corridor to Nagpur via Nashik. A Spanish firm has been conducting a study for the extension, which will run parallel...
by niran
23 Aug 2017 18:56
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1358512

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

If orders are given in graded manner why not come up with a batch upgrade plan and issue out the plan in the beginning. Present ordering system leaves too many people asking what next? I am sure the graded system has a defined philosophy but why not use it to make the future with timelines clearer ...
by niran
23 Aug 2017 12:39
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1358512

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

I did not post the link, so people will do their own Googling and learn various issues not only about K9 but also Gun barrels in General. Thanks to Srutayus, Indranil and Shaun for noting the point I am making. I did not post further, as I would have said more things but in a bitter way that would ...
by niran
23 Aug 2017 10:33
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1358512

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

what ever might be the reasons , we just love imports . so people here will go to the extent of saying Dhanush lethal to its own troops and ignoring the shortcomings of a foreign gun which actually killed its own people . Double standard of highest order. incorrect sir, Dhanush induction is not she...
by niran
19 Aug 2017 13:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?
Replies: 1451
Views: 354176

Re: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?

1965, 1971 saw full blown tank battles, naval ops, air warfare. 1999 saw full blown mountain warfare. Also AF did strikes against hard targets. 2001 saw IA wide mobilization. Then there is COIN, LOC attacks etc. PRC? All theory onlee. Forest warfare training against real foe in NE has been going on...
by niran
16 Aug 2017 07:58
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
Replies: 4649
Views: 1828063

Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016

Interesting video except for "God save the qyoon" used as dramatic sounding music the lake is longish as opposed to circular till early 2017 cheeni would boat in Indian side of the lake and go back last year ;which the video depict IA ran knots around cheeni boats with their spiffy new Is...
by niran
16 Aug 2017 07:33
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 957534

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014

Here is my 2 cents. 1.Crew from T-72 will have the least learning curve to jump on to T-90. We have 2000 of T72. Going bulk in to Arjun would require major retraining effort... and cost. Thousands of trained crew in a inferior tank versus half trainer crews in superior tank? Which one would you pic...
by niran
16 Aug 2017 07:13
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 957534

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014

The desert sector is one area where there is operational opportunity for in-depth penetration, and strategic opportunity for exploitation (Jiyo Sind!) Arjun is better suited for North Punjab / Jammu sector, where neither side can afford to lose an inch of land because of the political sensitivity o...
by niran
15 Aug 2017 12:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2293097

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Ha that's pretty clever, I never knew that's what Gobar meant. I hope you guys realize though that Global Times is a tabloid, and what it says is as much "Gobar" to the Chinese as it is to you. minor addition from a noob sir, Grober Times is published inside the "Gleat Warr of Cheen&...
by niran
14 Aug 2017 17:13
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 957534

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014

To effectively deploy Arjun, it would be first necessary to strengthen the road/bridge infrastructure in the district/state of deployment, the railway network, repair and maintenance workshops, etc. Are we seeing any sight of that happening? Perhaps the Army realises that such investment in infra m...
by niran
14 Aug 2017 08:42
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1358512

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Mortar firing at LoC What is the purpose of the little wall around the mortar emplacement? Its too low to provide any protection from counter battery fire, so it cant be that.. counter fire protection the name is Mortar Pit, the sand and wood and plastic covered wall make it difficult for laser ran...
by niran
11 Aug 2017 11:01
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1358512

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Vivek K / Gyan Are you suggesting that the gun continue to be inducted without knowing what is causing the shell hitting the barrel...10 or 11 men being permanent medical category be damned!! What about t90? It's barrel bursts as well. and the fault rectified, so will be Dhanush's fault. what is fe...
by niran
11 Aug 2017 09:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2293097

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Interesting counter point - but don't you think that will be extreme? NK is a vassal state of China and we all know it - but India is surely no satellite of US and a strike against Bharat will not be called for or rational. no not extreme if cheen attacks India in place of USA, both NoKo and Pukes ...
by niran
10 Aug 2017 09:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 962404

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

brvarsh wrote:And whats different this time is these are all high value terrorists not some just trained types.
if stone pelters and minor piglets deaths are counted the score for 2017 is 187 as opposed to 130ish in media if caught live are added it is 200 plus
by niran
10 Aug 2017 08:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 784
Views: 235503

Re: 1965 India Pakistan War: Forty Years Since

Mort Walker wrote:It is very likely the Soviets poisoned LBS and Bhabha was killed by a combined US and British intel operation.
BhaBha was killed by Combined merican and pasta people, pasta missplaced marker beacon as soon as the plane crashed they booted up new beacon at original spot.
by niran
08 Aug 2017 09:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2293097

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Niran boss , I never asked for GoI to ask for a boycott . In fact I didn't ask for anyone to boycott . My position is that GoI should apply punitive duties on Chinese imports, couched in whatever language lets us get away with it, or maximizes the delay in arguing it out at WTO . And direct that mo...
by niran
08 Aug 2017 07:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2293097

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

None of this strikes me as in any way meaningful to conducting foreign policy. Did it get back any land ? Cause any change in behavior from Chinese ? As far as I can tell, all they did was a few months later they precipitated the current situation. IOW, how was it effective was the entire exercise,...
by niran
07 Aug 2017 19:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2293097

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

^^^^what about PLAN blocking gulf from Gwadar? and PLAN will fly to Gwader, eh! they will need to sail ships no can fly, IN have 3-4 frigates permanently patrolling the region taking care of sea pirates of course(damn! who would have thought sea pirates coming in handy) so PLAN cannot sail to Gwade...
by niran
07 Aug 2017 19:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2293097

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Next are Ruski and Rski muna countries in the steppes, once again IAF Sukhoi is stationed in one airbase there, they can easily bomb those pipelines on their way back to India if shooting war starts. India need only to hold out in defensive position for a month and dlagon would be fuel starved.
by niran
07 Aug 2017 18:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2293097

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

^^ Impressive diplomatic/economic muscling skills by China indeed Not really. ASEAN works on consensus and can't make a statement unless everyone is on board. China has managed to buy out Cambodia and Laos, and Myanmar is deep in Chinese sphere of influence. Philippines is halfway there, depending ...
by niran
07 Aug 2017 13:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2293097

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

^^ Impressive diplomatic/economic muscling skills by China indeed So guess India is the only one in Asia-town which can stand up to the Chinese while rest will just cower in the shadows and watch the drama. just as folks standby and watch two powerful fight they will cheer align with the winner. Vi...
by niran
07 Aug 2017 13:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2293097

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

The ASEAN countries didn't allow Doklam to be the opportunity to grow a spine. They capitulated to the Chinese. What will be the point in inviting the ASEAN for 26 Jan, if their hearts beat with Chinese stents. https://www.yahoo.com/news/china-scores-diplomatic-coup-sea-row-150454194.html need to g...
by niran
07 Aug 2017 09:21
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 957534

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014

Yeah - how would IA have looked if Arjun had won the biathlon? first test is speed test, Arjun would have failed, IA have modified T90 engine air inlet filter notice the raised metallic cover during the contest it keep engine cooler and allow for more air in and out hence better speed to the tune o...
by niran
04 Aug 2017 10:30
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4794
Views: 1556981

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

I was referring to Niran sir's point about Japanese underground taking 6 7 times longer construction time. oops! misunderstanding it seems, mine underground means structures built underground see overground track will need at least 20 to 40 meter underground structure in India, in Japan minimum is ...
by niran
04 Aug 2017 10:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4794
Views: 1556981

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

If the land has been all acquired and the construction ready to begin at immediate notice, then a 4 year timeline could be reasonable. land acquisition complete, the sticking point was terminus station in Mumbai Mah wanted it for their metro the solution Shinakesen underground Metro on the bridge a...