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- 11 Sep 2010 23:38
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II
- Replies: 513
- Views: 76708
Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II
Got some news from a reliable Delhi source: "Yuvaraj" was supposed to take over after 2014 or just in 2013 mid. But the party is going to face a bad defeat in UP. Mayawati is running a very effective campaign & political run-up from now itself. Even with massive amounts of Media manage...
- 11 Sep 2010 22:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 785983
Re: Telangana Monitor
Got some news from Delhi:
Jagan is not leaving congress. Deal has been made. Just one point unresolved.
Will update later.
Jagan is not leaving congress. Deal has been made. Just one point unresolved.
Will update later.
- 29 Aug 2010 04:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India Nuclear News And Discussion
- Replies: 4936
- Views: 795601
Re: India Nuclear News And Discussion
Wow, within 3 hours of posting the above post, here comes the great spin for the lawyer leader from " " : http://www.dailypioneer.com/279428/N-Bill-intervention-big-boost-for-BJP.html Mr Swapan Dasgupta doesn't know a difference between a nuclear fusion & a fission, but he was wax eloq...
- 29 Aug 2010 02:29
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India Nuclear News And Discussion
- Replies: 4936
- Views: 795601
Re: India Nuclear News And Discussion
"The party with the difference" (baajaapaaa) supported after some changes as its Lawyer leader (Arun Ja...) wanted the party to support it. For some unknown reason he just raised the cap from 500 crores to 1500 crores even though it was pointed out to him that in US, just for a oil leak th...
- 29 Aug 2010 02:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 785983
Re: Telangana Monitor
Got some news . INC is confused. It is weighing two options. One option is very relevant for this forum. Three seperate states (Telengana, Andhra & Rayalseema). TRS Chandrasekhar Rao is ready to merge his party with INC if he is made the CM of Telengana and the party is under his control. Chiran...
- 20 Aug 2010 09:19
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Geopolitical thread
- Replies: 3955
- Views: 607565
Re: Geopolitical thread
Hitler was not a vegetarian. He used to eat tons of sausage even when his doctors told him reduce the amount. These stories of Hitler being a "vegetarian", following "paganism" etc were suddenly developed after 1945 when a particular religion & its religious structures wanted...
- 28 Jul 2010 08:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
- Replies: 3241
- Views: 414430
Re: Managing Pakistan's failure
http://www.ndtv.com/news/videos/video_player.php?id=152988 When Brihaspati ji & some others used to have hope on Indian deracinated mind, I thought they were wrong. See the above video. Towards the last, the anchor takes comments from audience. Two youngsters make interesting comments: i. "...
- 24 Jul 2010 21:18
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Interests
- Replies: 6458
- Views: 840892
Re: Indian Interests
There is a post on some supporters & Bihar analysis: http://www.india-forum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/2312-bjp-future-7/page__st__200__p__107605&#entry107605 "These kinds of reports/analysis are very much further away from real data or ground situation. This is one of the reasons why ...
- 16 Jul 2010 21:41
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: BRF Meet in Bay Area
- Replies: 2
- Views: 961
BRF Meet in Bay Area
Some BRFites are doing a focussed meeeting in Bay Area today (16th July - Friday): Following is the Agenda: Agenda 1: i. Discussion on Indic movement - What is the core - presentation & discussion - What is being articulated - fighting non-issues - absense of competency & no formal skill dev...
- 21 Jun 2010 03:39
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Are We Ready for a Two-front War ?
- Replies: 749
- Views: 202706
Re: Are We Ready for a Two-front War ?
Some ideas which have been going on my head for some months now. Correct me if I am wrong: One of the strong points of Western neighbor is anti-aircraft defense and many Ghauris/Ghaznis they claim to have. All their Ghauris or Ghaznis will be kept in maximum of 20 or 30 places so that they can be la...
- 10 Jun 2010 08:13
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II
- Replies: 513
- Views: 76708
Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II
The leadership in states are now increasing determined by 'externals'. Some people wanted to know why recently a party was doing flip flop in a state. It got some bad name. But atleast the party and its ideological mentor tried to avert something even though they knew the media will finish it.. Some...
- 10 Jun 2010 07:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indo-UK: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3938
- Views: 823924
Re: Indo-UK: News & Discussion
Prisoners convert to Islam for jail perks
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/u ... 145784.ece
TIMES ONLINE (LONDON)
From The Times, June 8, 2010
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/u ... 145784.ece
TIMES ONLINE (LONDON)
From The Times, June 8, 2010
- 06 Jun 2010 08:36
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies
- Replies: 4186
- Views: 65176
Re: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies
Ramana ji: Thanks a ton for the Gautam Sen article.
For all learned seniors in BRF, India-Forum, voiceofdharma.org:
Endaro Mahanu Bhavulu , Antariki vandanamulu
For all learned seniors in BRF, India-Forum, voiceofdharma.org:
Endaro Mahanu Bhavulu , Antariki vandanamulu
- 06 Jun 2010 04:54
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies
- Replies: 4186
- Views: 65176
Re: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies
The statement 'all men are equal' refered to all WHITE MALES WITH PROPERTY. It was not any sound foundation for equality. wow great. You have hit the nail in fact. So called liberals in India or liberals of Indian origin can't understand this and fall for western thought. It is like a understanding...
- 31 May 2010 22:34
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies
- Replies: 4186
- Views: 65176
Re: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies
Is it possible He was homeschooled ? There are instances where He displays His knowledge of the Vedas. He would have been sent to a proper Gurukula and taught all subjects just like all other princes across Bharath. Lot of hagiography stories are written about people later to justify everything the...
- 30 May 2010 22:04
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies
- Replies: 4186
- Views: 65176
Re: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies
x-posted from Future Future Strategic Scenario thread:- Pranav wrote: ^^^ Very interesting chronology - there is very high correlation between Buddhism and inability to resist invasions. Can this be considered a distortion of Buddhist teachings? What does Buddha say about violence being sometimes ne...
- 30 May 2010 21:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
- Replies: 4264
- Views: 528252
Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I
Great discussion on Buddhism. Along time back Ramana had said in a thread: "And one more request. Can you maplify the adi Sankara part. my brother has a saying "First come the sages and then the invaders follow" meaning the advent of sages weakens the body polity and drops resistance ...
- 06 May 2010 07:01
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Perspectives on the global economic meltdown (Jan 26 2010)
- Replies: 3870
- Views: 627207
Re: Perspectives on the global economic meltdown (Jan 26 201
A question to gurus: India has huge NRI population and their remittances make up for the BOP being negative on goods. If the USD & Euro falls drastically will it not affect ouf BOP ? In what currency should NRIs hold their money? I felt Japanese Yen is decent bet as it is a savings economy or ma...
- 29 Apr 2010 23:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: BR Forum Feedback
- Replies: 1360
- Views: 272135
Re: BR Forum Feedback
Request to admins: 1. This new format is very straining on the eyes. I think many members in this forum spent at least 2 to 3 hours a day (like me). 2. BRF's earlier format in simple text without any of these colours were very helpful (especially in office setting). People passsing by won't peer on ...
- 11 Apr 2010 22:30
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Apr. 11, 2010
- Replies: 2848
- Views: 438470
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Apr. 11, 2010
Inshallah, how did the maulanas in this forum miss this video? "Results of Indian TV Channels - India Media War Against Pakistan" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6AbRYaf58c h6AbRYaf58c Can some one put the transcript of this urdu video ? Not able to understand every thing they speak. Also ...
- 29 Mar 2010 01:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
- Replies: 4264
- Views: 528252
Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
. Will this happen? http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_a-1-2-trillion-timebomb-ticks-in-china_1363881 If it happens then, can this economic problem creat the social unrest & force regime? Can economic & social problems create a situation in China where its national unity is threatened? The...
- 29 Mar 2010 01:04
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions
- Replies: 3933
- Views: 793873
- 15 Feb 2010 06:58
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
- Replies: 4264
- Views: 528252
Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Posting this to show the interconnections between History, Academic Institutions and Well Being of a Nation: Recently in a history group there was a mail on the book written by well known Indian Marxist in a US university. One Hindu Scholar has written a very good review on that book showing the amo...
- 29 Jan 2010 22:56
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Jan. 29, 2010
- Replies: 2837
- Views: 376151
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Jan. 29, 2010
Vikram Sood (former Head of RAW) has tweeted this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2-qRyfEsC4
- Baluchi man tell Pakistan's History in few Minutes
Can somebody help in understanding fully what this 'poet' says? Was able to understand only bits & pieces.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2-qRyfEsC4
- Baluchi man tell Pakistan's History in few Minutes
Can somebody help in understanding fully what this 'poet' says? Was able to understand only bits & pieces.
- 29 Jan 2010 22:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 785983
Re: Telangana Monitor
See some interesting writing on new states & governance
http://antyodaya.wordpress.com/
This blog talks about "Sophomoric Debate on Demand for New States" in view of Administrative Reforms &
Constituional Reforms
http://antyodaya.wordpress.com/
This blog talks about "Sophomoric Debate on Demand for New States" in view of Administrative Reforms &
Constituional Reforms
- 26 Jan 2010 04:44
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
- Replies: 1461
- Views: 250504
Re: Book Review Folder - 2008/2009
Seems to be an important book: 1965 war: the inside story, Defence Minister Y.B. Chavan's diary of India-Pakistan war. by Pradhan, RD ISBN: 9788126907625 Publisher: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi Pub.Year: 2007 http://bibliaimpex.com/index.php?p=sr&Uc=3833954977416951448503078 S...
- 26 Jan 2010 04:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army History Thread
- Replies: 1020
- Views: 526072
Re: Indian Army History Thread
Seems to be an important book: 1965 war: the inside story, Defence Minister Y.B. Chavan's diary of India-Pakistan war. by Pradhan, RD ISBN: 9788126907625 Publisher: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi Pub.Year: 2007 http://bibliaimpex.com/index.php?p=sr&Uc=3833954977416951448503078
- 20 Dec 2009 23:22
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
- Replies: 2861
- Views: 442540
Re: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
Usually people ask why history should be studied. Some people also say that we don't have to look "backwards" and we should look for future, 'modernity' etc. One reason to learn the history or past is given below: See the video of the Talk by Anupam Mishra on how Water Harvesting was done ...
- 30 Nov 2009 05:59
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
- Replies: 2861
- Views: 442540
Re: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
Brihaspati ji: See this article by 15 year old youngster http://bit.ly/5ui32n The brain washing seems to be complete in most regions of India. See the WKK attitude in 15 year old. "Pakistan and India have been childishly arguing since their independence." "Pakistan and India, two neig...
- 21 Nov 2009 06:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
- Replies: 1461
- Views: 250504
Re: Book Review Folder - 2008/2009
Lot of unpublished works of Dharampal which he has collected from British Archival material on India from London is now available in http://samanvaya.com/dharampal/ Nearly 20 volumes all in PDF files giving exhaustive material on i. how Britishers wanted to loot and plunder India. ii. details of EIC...
- 21 Nov 2009 01:44
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
- Replies: 2861
- Views: 442540
Re: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
Brihaspati ji, See the article by Swapan Dasgupta on Bengal politics & its future (http://bit.ly/6y9rlf) (http://www.tehelka.com/story_main43.asp?filename=Ne281109the_revenge.asp) Do you think a big anarchy (Maoist + Jihadi + CPM violence) is possible in West Bengal in the near future? What is y...
- 11 Nov 2009 02:54
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II
- Replies: 513
- Views: 76708
Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II
"Actually Congress isnt particularly better as far as that is concerned is it? Or most other parties, or do you think BJP has higher amount of incompetency, if so why?" Quote: The problems in BJP now are more organizational than ideological. They have incompetent people in BJP That in its...
- 10 Nov 2009 12:42
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II
- Replies: 513
- Views: 76708
Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II
I am just posting this as I think posting about leadership of India's principal opposition party might qualify for Strategic leadership for future of India. If the moderators think otherwise, please delete it. For all people who follow BJP a lot: The problems in BJP now are more organizational than ...
- 27 Oct 2009 04:19
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies
- Replies: 4186
- Views: 65176
Re: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies
Brihaspati ji: The article you mentioned (Levine, Philippa. "A Multitude of Unchaste Women:" Prostitution in the British Empire Journal of Women's History - Volume 15, Number 4, Winter 2004, pp. 159-163 ) is available only as paid article in MUSE project. Can you email me ? (mine is bharat...
- 25 Oct 2009 22:38
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies
- Replies: 4186
- Views: 65176
Re: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies
Moving this discussion to this thread: i. Bharath.Subramanyam wrote: Since British & Habibs are being discussed here, I have a request. I was talking to a very solid history researcher some time back. He said the following. East India Company had a policy of creating Anglo-Indians to create a pe...
- 25 Oct 2009 05:12
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India
- Replies: 1978
- Views: 321808
Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India
Since British & Habibs are being discussed here, I have a request. I was talking to a very solid history researcher some time back. He said the following. East India Company had a policy of creating Anglo-Indians to create a perimeter of defence around the British cantonments & settlements. ...
- 23 Oct 2009 11:10
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India
- Replies: 1978
- Views: 321808
Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India
Though not directly related to Strategic leadership, I am posting this as RayC has asked the question "Why congress is romping home?" Somebody in twitter world has done a decent analysis of Haryana results for BJP & its future work there: BJP Haryana results - analysis http://is.gd/4wL...
- 03 Aug 2009 00:24
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
- Replies: 4158
- Views: 1194346
Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Arun_S wrote : "BTW "anyone on this board" means those who participates and we can hear their postings on this board v.s non-discript stealth browsers like Condi Rice who is also known to brows this forum before she took a position in Bush administration." Arun ji - isn't this a ...