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by Supratik
21 Jan 2015 19:23
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 458511

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Suzlon did the right thing. They were trying to grow too fast and cutting corners. It will take them sometime to compete globally. The Indian market is going to only grow with Namo emphasis on renewable energy. Good news on CAD. The environment is going to take a hit in the short-term but that is th...
by Supratik
20 Jan 2015 16:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1778864

Re: Internal Security Watch

My estimate is Muslim population will be between 14-14.2%, Hindu population between 79.7-79.9%. Rest will be almost same. KL, WB and AS will show 2-3% growth in Muslim percentage. UP 1-2%. However, the leaked data suggests increases in UK and MH as well. The difference in growth rate is going to rem...
by Supratik
19 Jan 2015 21:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 749232

Re: Indian Roads Thread

If you build highways first they will say nobody uses it. If not they will say they don't build infra in India. I still remember how the lefties started howling about fascists building highways which doesn't make economic sense nor is necessary when the Mumbai-Pune expressway was build. That was all...
by Supratik
15 Jan 2015 17:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: A look back at the partition
Replies: 1938
Views: 273252

Re: A look back at the partition

Gurgaon is already experiencing heavy immigration mostly Hindus. It is Mewat which is in trouble. Apparently fertility is very high if not the highest in India, literacy and education extremely low and very backward.
by Supratik
14 Jan 2015 22:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding Punjab and History
Replies: 98
Views: 8801

Re: Understanding Punjab and History

Are you sure Arains are a subset of Kambohs? Many Arains apparently falsely claim to be of Arab descent. They are more likely an agricultural caste of PJ. I read somewhere there are a few Hindu Arains around Delhi region. Not sure how true.
by Supratik
14 Jan 2015 20:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: A look back at the partition
Replies: 1938
Views: 273252

Re: A look back at the partition

The figure I got is about 1 lakh returned. It was from a google search. Can't say how authentic it was. However, the nos are in line with the estimated nos of Meos in HY currently if you factor in the very high growth rate.
by Supratik
13 Jan 2015 21:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 585273

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

We may never know full reasons for his removal. From my understanding is NM do not want this kind of extension bussiness. Have been a victim of these extension business in finance sector and legal sector I agree with him. 64 years is good age and people should quite. It is the institution which sha...
by Supratik
12 Jan 2015 21:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: A look back at the partition
Replies: 1938
Views: 273252

Re: A look back at the partition

The Meos were always an indeterminate community i.e. neither Hindu nor Muslim exclusively till the arrival of Tablighis. Many were however expelled during partition riots - from undivided Punjab as well as Bharatpur and Alwar districts of RJ. Some were subsequently allowed to return under advice of ...
by Supratik
06 Jan 2015 12:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 458511

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

JNNURM will be back with a new name. Maybe in this budget.
by Supratik
03 Jan 2015 23:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1310448

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

Tenders (RFQ) for privatizing Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmd, Jaipur airports in PPP mode out (source livemint/SSC).
by Supratik
31 Dec 2014 17:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
Replies: 3989
Views: 573276

Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011

@tuvalan I already showed that there is a lot of difference between various constituents of J&K. There is no point in putting them together. We can't even have Tamils and Telegus or Marathis and Gujratis in the same state. We should not make the demands of people of Jammu and Ladakh hostage to P...
by Supratik
30 Dec 2014 22:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
Replies: 3989
Views: 573276

Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011

There are a lot of differences between various constituents of the entire J&K. Language - Ladakhi and Balti are Tibetan, Jammu both IOK and AJK are close to Punjabi (with other languages like Gurjari), Kashmiri and Shina (Gilgit agency) are Dardic. Ethnicity and religion are other differences. T...
by Supratik
30 Dec 2014 15:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
Replies: 3989
Views: 573276

Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011

Thats correct. Thats what I have been hearing from non-KMs of J&K. I think we shouldn't get emotional about this things like schinnas. This a strat forum and there is not much scope for emotions in strategy. @jamwal, I don't think delimitation will help Jammu as according to 2011 census Kashmir ...
by Supratik
30 Dec 2014 11:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
Replies: 3989
Views: 573276

Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011

I think Rajesh has already put forth elegantly the benefits of trifurcation. To add the KMs right now control the narrative of J&K. They use their demographic advantage in the valley to dominate the whole state. The impression is that the whole state wants to secede. The Kashmir valley is actual...
by Supratik
30 Dec 2014 00:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
Replies: 3989
Views: 573276

Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011

You and I don't decide what Jammu and Ladakh wants. Jammuites and Ladakhis do. There is a long list of grievances against Kashmiris. Use google. Jammu wants separate statehood and Ladakh wants UT status. They are also against Art 370. That is why they voted BJP.
by Supratik
28 Dec 2014 22:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1778864

Re: Internal Security Watch

This is why it is vital to get a hold of Assam by the RSS. To control NE you need to control the gateway i.e. Assam.
by Supratik
26 Dec 2014 19:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion
Replies: 1140
Views: 265195

Re: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion

Yes, this is not religious but ethnic. Please note this happened in Sonitpur which is outside the BTAD. Looks like an attempt to create majorities to include other districts in the BTAD.
by Supratik
25 Dec 2014 20:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion
Replies: 1140
Views: 265195

Re: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion

Requesting experts familiar with Assam Bodoland troubles. Can we have a succinct summary of what this is all about. My gut feel is that for long Govt of India never bothered to draw any red lines and enforce its writ on those who cross it. I feel it goes beyond illegal bangladesh immigrants. There ...
by Supratik
23 Dec 2014 21:37
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion
Replies: 1620
Views: 450621

Re: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion

Russia and Iran are the targets.
by Supratik
20 Dec 2014 22:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec 2014
Replies: 2852
Views: 361998

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec

Currently sarkari Pashtuns and Pakjabis are cooperating. But for how long?
by Supratik
20 Dec 2014 22:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec 2014
Replies: 2852
Views: 361998

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec

If the possibility of army action intensifies in Pashtun lands what is the probability of this turning into a Pashtun-Punjabi civil war notwithstanding sarkari Pashtuns like Imran Khan? Can this lead to a split in the army? This is what happened to Yugoslavia. I think the Pashtuns unlike the Baloch ...
by Supratik
19 Dec 2014 19:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1778864

Re: Internal Security Watch

The Hindu-led gangs were eliminated by the Congress govt in MH with Sharad Pawar being the key player. This gave the Muslim-led gangs the upper hand and relied on a quid-pro-quo with the Congress establishment. Many allege that this nexus allowed Dawood and co to escape after the blasts and Pawar/Co...
by Supratik
18 Dec 2014 14:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 673500

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

congrats.
by Supratik
17 Dec 2014 21:52
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 458511

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

RBI needs to be careful. The rupee is currently under devaluation pressure. Meanwhile, first Dholera SIPR tenders (RFQ) floated (source SSC).
by Supratik
17 Dec 2014 13:37
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 458511

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

I have been reading about this under-invoicing of import-export business for decades but no concrete effort has been made to stop this practice. How do developed economies deal with this? We need to find out and implement.
by Supratik
14 Dec 2014 18:28
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6364
Views: 1400986

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

We lost 2-1 to Aus. This team has potential but still a long way to go to be consistent. Hope they peak by Rio16.
by Supratik
13 Dec 2014 23:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 458511

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

I agree. It is not RR's business to dictate economic policies.
by Supratik
13 Dec 2014 22:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6364
Views: 1400986

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

We lost 4-3. Poor defense cost us the match.
by Supratik
05 Dec 2014 23:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1778864

Re: Internal Security Watch

Yes, I have read that news item but scanning media nothing is coming up post-Modi unless it is all hush-hush. We need to put in place a serious CI op in place with army help either directly or indirectly instead of these CRPF pickets which are just ambush targets and nothing else. I hope it is happe...
by Supratik
05 Dec 2014 22:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1778864

Re: Internal Security Watch

X-post One area of concern. The Modi govt seems to be following the same defensive posture as UPA wrt Maoist violence and Pak sponsored terror leading to heavy loss of life. I would like to see concerted anti-Maoist counter-insurgency operations instead of sitting duck model now being used. With Pak...
by Supratik
04 Dec 2014 19:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 749232

Re: Indian Roads Thread

It may be the correct amount. The less than 200 km Yamuna expressway was built for Rs 10000 crore.
by Supratik
03 Dec 2014 14:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 458511

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

It was a mother-son govt. MMS job was to give his signatures except a few cases like nuke deal where he seems to have convinced mother-son. Saying it was an ideological battle is overstating it.
by Supratik
02 Dec 2014 23:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1778864

Re: Internal Security Watch

Aggressive newbie. I like it. I don't know you on BRF but you clearly have no idea of how Indo-American entente changed over the period of last 20 yrs. A tit-for-tat (you didn't give me Headley - I will not give you Majeed) may not work with the Americans. Common sense suggest that you are unlikely ...
by Supratik
02 Dec 2014 22:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 458511

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

I saw RR press conference on some business channel. His contention is that it has been only two months since inflation has fallen after 4-1/2 yrs. He believes it is too early for rate cuts as he wants to see if low inflation remains steady. He doesn't want to change policy abruptly. He is not sure i...
by Supratik
02 Dec 2014 21:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1778864

Re: Internal Security Watch

Bhai, spent two decades on BRF. Take it from a vet - have seen worse. This is nothing to get your BP high over.
by Supratik
02 Dec 2014 20:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1778864

Re: Internal Security Watch

As I said no harm if the US gets access to him. I see no downside for India in this.
by Supratik
01 Dec 2014 22:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1778864

Re: Internal Security Watch

I don't see any harm. May be the US will reciprocate in future.
by Supratik
01 Dec 2014 11:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 2752
Views: 538843

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

X-post

So BJP has done a U-turn on land swap. Thats good. As pointed out before these enclaves are a source of illegal immigration, trafficking and smuggling. All you have to do is hide in one of the enclaves and you are technically within Bdeshi jurisdiction.
by Supratik
30 Nov 2014 12:28
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 458511

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

I don't think Modi will leave things to Jaitley in such a vital ministry required for his continuance. The journalist focuses more on what has not been done rather than what has been done in the last 6 months. Impatience mixed with lack of research.
by Supratik
27 Nov 2014 21:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 458511

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Apocalypse. C'mon the guy hasn't even started.