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by Raveen
17 Sep 2020 19:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8805
Views: 2477866

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Education and enabling need to start at the mandir level. And it needs to be very well laid out to explain systematic issues. Examples and databases of incidents speak a lot. Collection of data is what's missing to have "if you build it then they would come" effect. Local battles and need...
by Raveen
17 Sep 2020 19:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032592

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

The final tweet by Kirloskar was that Toyota is investing 2000 Cr in hybrid and battery tech in Indian in the next 12 months.
by Raveen
17 Sep 2020 08:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5265
Views: 1798043

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

they are taking the deployment to a level where any firing by India would result in a humanitarian crisis - they are creating a massive suicide squad that will make it impossible for India to fire out of sheer compassion for human lives! You really think our army is on the border to show compassion...
by Raveen
17 Sep 2020 04:14
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032592

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Actually he specifically cited hybrid vehicle and EVs but since I agree with you 100% that Suzuki cars are worthless junk tin can death traps that couldn't cut it anywhere else so peddle their wares in India I'll let your hyperbole slide :D Dhanyavaad,jaan baksh diya. Your ire would have send me to...
by Raveen
16 Sep 2020 23:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5265
Views: 1798043

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Because the USA, God bless it, is stupid and unreliable when it comes to India. what else LEMOA, BECA and CISMOA are for? the door swings both ways...i think this is the hypothesis the govt entered ..remember during dokalam pre CISMOA the real time intelligence couldnt be shared with India. All thi...
by Raveen
16 Sep 2020 23:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5265
Views: 1798043

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

suryag wrote:BTW, what kind of comedy is this playing Punjabi songs, I have lost whatever little respect I had for their Army.
Were they expecting our soldiers to break out into a dance while they would capture the heights - maybe Bollywood movies do too well in China for their own good.
by Raveen
16 Sep 2020 23:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5265
Views: 1798043

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

remember the 12-0 victoey by the IAF against the same birds "Victoey" or not - when you decide what missiles the adversary uses, you decide whether they use AWACS or not, and you beat them in WVR dogfights not how they are best trained and equipped to fight from BWR, you cant really count...
by Raveen
16 Sep 2020 00:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2180120

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Petition in Delhi High Court demands recognition for homosexual marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act 13 September, 2020 OpIndia Staff A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking the recognition of same sex marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act. The petition has been filed by Abhiji...
by Raveen
16 Sep 2020 00:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032592

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

V_Raman wrote:All of this over taxation on business is a result of low payroll tax collection. We have to somehow increase payroll tax and sales tax collection as they form the bulk of taxes is developed countries.

Yup back to the corner mom and pop store lying on tax returns, if they file them
by Raveen
16 Sep 2020 00:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032592

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

And debunked - Toyota India vice chairman, Mr. Kirloskar himself tweeted that they are in fact investing 2000 Cr in India The investment to rebadge Suzuki cars? With 44 percent tax on sub 4m SUVs like Ecosport and Brezza ( taxation decided by engine cc, dimension and ground clearance). In Japan eve...
by Raveen
15 Sep 2020 20:23
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032592

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Toyota halts India expansion plans. https://www.carandbike.com/news/toyota-halts-india-expansion-blaming-the-countrys-high-tax-regime-2295512 Toyota Motor Corp. won't expand further in India due to the country's high tax regime, a blow for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who's trying to lure global c...
by Raveen
15 Sep 2020 08:21
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032592

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

More than that we need a wider tax net. There can't be just so few income tax payers in such a huge economy. I think there needs to be a payroll tax system in India. There is - TDS, the issue is the small business owners and shopkeepers show 0 sales and pay 0 tax. They want it all, world class infr...
by Raveen
11 Sep 2020 02:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4661
Views: 1548414

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

What is with the disco lights and music from The Final Countdown (shamelessly plagiarized in the 1989 Bollywood movie, Maine Pyaar Kiya) during the Rafale induction at Ambala? :lol: VIDEO :oops: Oh well. I'd have preferred a star wars theme instead :rotfl: No, that was reserved for Raga and the for...
by Raveen
10 Sep 2020 21:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5265
Views: 1798043

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Reduced valuations for major IPOs due to app ban, cancellation of contractors and tenders for infrastructure, I guess those aren't major economic costs? They are - very small given the size of their economy . And given how this govt is handling our economy(Even without covid) - it'll take us a deca...
by Raveen
10 Sep 2020 20:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5265
Views: 1798043

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Exactly what we have been doing in the past 5-7 days. Gain tactical advantage and show intent that we are not afraid of a fight to defend our position and objective. What we've really been doing is occupying our own area which we hadn't occupied before out of fear of provoking them. We still haven'...
by Raveen
10 Sep 2020 20:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5265
Views: 1798043

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Admin Note: This is an extra ordinary situation and some people still want to be in election mode. Denigrating a senior commander like General Panag’s professional competence or Indian Army’s leadership development ladder should not be used against his post-retirement political choices His and his ...
by Raveen
08 Sep 2020 05:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5265
Views: 1798043

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

williams wrote:It is funny when they say IA crossed the LAC when they never published their perspective of the LAC.
True, because their perspective of their borders is always about a couple of miles behind where their neighbor's troops are positioned - helps to keep things fluid given this stance. :rotfl:
by Raveen
31 Aug 2020 21:37
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1605072

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Ajai Shukla reporting that China is now occupying two high posts on Indian side of LAC PLA offensive in Pangong resumes, Chinese take two hilltops on Indian side The failure of three months of military and diplomatic dialogue in persuading Beijing to withdraw its troops from Eastern Ladakh was unde...
by Raveen
24 Aug 2020 23:32
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1318235

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

Won't the baboos complain about "Single-bidder situation" and scuttle the deal if there are no other bids besides that of Tata? Tata will probably sell its stake in either Vistara and/or Air Asia if this goes through. Running three airlines in India is insanity, especially in the current ...
by Raveen
24 Aug 2020 22:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1318235

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

Tata Group likely to submit bid for Air India this month Now, as per a report published in a financial daily, the Tata Group has already started due diligence and could submit it close to the official deadline at the end of this month. https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2020/aug/15/tata-grou...
by Raveen
20 Aug 2020 01:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2180120

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

'Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday (18 August) warned the Centre on the long-pending Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal and said that "Punjab will burn" if asked to share water with neighbouring Haryana. Hmm if Punjab does burn can Kaptan sahab be dragged to court ...
by Raveen
18 Aug 2020 20:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032592

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

nachiket: yes, water is a whole other creature from other utilities. I’ve mentioned this before when Modi first announced the JJM last year - unlike toilets and electricity, the quality of water matters , together with quantity and distribution. However the other side of this argument is that most ...
by Raveen
18 Aug 2020 20:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
Replies: 5318
Views: 2137828

Re: Indian Military Helicopters

HAL Helicopter Division is as good as any helicopter designer and manufacturer in the world: HAL Dhruv - Performing service in 100s across the country. HAL Rudra - Derived from Dhruv and much respected combat machine. HAL LCH (what shall it be named??)- Now serving in the heights of Himalayas. Perh...
by Raveen
18 Aug 2020 01:34
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1872754

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

Very Nice post Sir. Just One line in it stands out "The services need training on why buying local is advantageous." Why? Are our military leaders blind to this fact that real strength comes from within? IN to a large extent has worked with Indian industry to make home grown tech, how is ...
by Raveen
12 Aug 2020 21:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8805
Views: 2477866

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Did Trump ever go so much against India? https://thewire.in/world/us-nominee-joe-biden-caa-nrc-kashmir Joe Biden 'Disappointed' With CAA, NRC, Seeks Restoration of Rights for People of Kashmir A group of Hindu Americans has reached out to the Biden campaign expressing resentment to the language use...
by Raveen
12 Aug 2020 21:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8805
Views: 2477866

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

She is not Indian or Hindu. She is about as friendly towards India as is Premila Jayapal. Why do Indian's celebrate when a sliver of genetic material makes it anywhere. She is irrelevant. Only Indian's are so foolish. Look at Biden hobnobbing with the Jihad brigade. Between the devil and deep sea y...
by Raveen
11 Aug 2020 21:03
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1872754

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

Ironically on page 83 of this discussion, and still no order for 83 Mk1As, and no clue when the Mk 2s will happen.
by Raveen
29 Jul 2020 08:05
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1605072

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

This is a golden opportunity for India to throw off the shackles that binds us in thrall to the PRC economically ,and undo the damage of the supine diplomatic baggage legacy of the UPA. Philip... peddling Russian wares, at every opportunity you got and your marathon long post history is evidence of...
by Raveen
28 Jul 2020 23:01
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1605072

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Iyersan wrote:
Rishirishi wrote:Seems India is increasing the pressure on China.
I see some nationalistic rabid newshour channels like Republic and Timesnow openly advertising Vivo and Oppo phones. Arent these Chinese? Pseudos
Either you don't know what rabid means, or you don't know what context to use it in
by Raveen
22 Jul 2020 21:52
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2331038

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

#WATCH Trials of Helicopter-launched Nag Missile (HELINA), now named Dhruvastra anti-tank guided missile in direct and top attack mode. The flight trials were conducted on 15&16 July at ITR Balasore (Odisha). This is done without helicopter. https://t.co/Jvj6geAGLY Is that a failed test? Missil...
by Raveen
22 Jul 2020 20:22
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1605072

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Philip wrote:Therefore,their 29Ks will possibly be available should we want a few more.An extra batch of new upgraded 29Ks could be ordered while we lease the exg. CV aircraft from the Kuz.

Sorry, this is funny :rotfl:
by Raveen
14 Jul 2020 04:21
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1605072

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

AdityaM wrote:Fairly balanced and interesting talk by Gen Panag related to LAC
Hear him without any bias.
His Congi background, mixed with her Aapiyaness are pretty apparent.
by Raveen
10 Jul 2020 04:00
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1605072

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

This is something I am wary off. The jingoism in India of the wild wild west cheering us on. This is something all of us should be cautious off. You see a lot of RWers including everyones favorite - That Abhijit guy, who are happy becoming a vassal state of the west. https://twitter.com/healingbyhe...
by Raveen
09 Jul 2020 20:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 5322
Views: 1836479

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

I believed it was the concern with nukes that made ABV issue the order to not cross the border. If that wasn't the case then sorry to say but it was a stupid decision. Jaswant Singh's statement appears to be trying to give an excuse while skirting the main issue (nukes). If that was truly their lin...
by Raveen
07 Jul 2020 19:51
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1605072

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Just want to highlight. There were multiple predictions that post Modi's speech. War will happen in 24 hours and 72 hours etc. Yet the opposite happened. It would be interesting to know what concessions we have given china to achieve this.... Ha - this is not the end of the story. Its the end of on...
by Raveen
07 Jul 2020 17:25
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1605072

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

If a Taiwanese company can produce in the land occupied by communist bandits. It can produce in India. It now has to be insisted that no completely built in PRC stuff is to be imported in India. I understand that a total de-linking cannot happen immediately. But it has be done in the next 12 months...
by Raveen
07 Jul 2020 17:23
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1605072

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

We were patrolling all the way up to Finger 8. Some Army gent clarified this, in response to a message being spread that we were not patrolling between Fingers 4 - 8 "We were" begs the questions. - Have we stopped now? If no, well good. If yes, then because adversary has occupied this spa...
by Raveen
07 Jul 2020 04:05
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1605072

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

TWITTER @ShivAroor wrote: 97 days after this banner headline, the 1962 war happened. Banner IMAGE: (Newspaper Headlines 15,July,1962) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcPcEKzWkAMwniL?format=jpg&name=small https://twitter.com/ShivAroor/status/1280108698652811275 This is certainly not over - not by an...
by Raveen
07 Jul 2020 02:18
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1605072

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Rs_singh wrote:Raveen,

Land neither side has controlled for 60yrs, except by sending deterrence and recci patrols.

We have not sent patrols in 5 kms in, all the way to our claim line, not in the last decade we haven't. PP14 was the last patrol point we sent our patrols to.
by Raveen
07 Jul 2020 01:59
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1605072

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Their intrusion at PP-14 was some 400 odd meters into our side of the LAC. If they move back 2km, that means they will have to move back further into their own side. In any case, this could be another delaying tactic. That's what we should assume this is anyway looking at the way they have behaved....