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by bala
26 Jan 2024 11:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7488
Views: 1708328

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Actually wanting a favorable outcome from either the dems or repubs is counter productive for India. An embrace by Uncle Sam could turn out to be very very deadly, considering that the Deep State operatives have venomous poison packed in their teeth, one bite could kill you. Having a love-hate relat...
by bala
26 Jan 2024 10:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
Replies: 144
Views: 45092

Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views

This YT makes the claim that the money donated for building the Ram mandir was put into 3 banks - SBI, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda (more than 3600 crores) and the interest gained from the deposits went towards paying for the cost. The interest would pay for other buildings that are in the p...
by bala
26 Jan 2024 06:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 551
Views: 206045

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

Lobsang Sangay served as the Tibetan Prime Minister in exile from 2011 to 2021. He is the first person without a monastic background to hold this position. He was born in 1968 in a refugee community in Darjeeling, India. Sangay earned a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Delhi. Later, he ...
by bala
25 Jan 2024 06:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
Replies: 144
Views: 45092

Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views

Is there a spiritual side to the story of Ramanyana? Pujya Swami Chinmayananda explains that there is a spiritual background to the entire story of Ramayana. This is the reason why it is so popular. The average man is happy with the story. To the mediocre man, the idealism that Shri Rama stands for ...
by bala
24 Jan 2024 22:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1154
Views: 678384

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Alpha Defense Hindi is claiming 900 km Brahmos test is successful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc_wFo-APDo
by bala
24 Jan 2024 10:12
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
Replies: 144
Views: 45092

Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views

They are anything but confused. That is fine. But facts are otherwise and all of us collectively need to point out the plain irrefutable facts and paint these slobs as completely stupid/idiotic. If we continue this strategy the journos will be left defending their trash pieces and they would all be...
by bala
24 Jan 2024 01:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
Replies: 144
Views: 45092

Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views

At the ram mandir site, 1360 discoveries were made by Archeological Survey of India (ASI), then the courts reviewed the evidence first the Prayagraj court, then the supreme court of India. ASI also published evidence for 13th century BC human activity, 1 & 2nd century BC there was a temple, 10 t...
by bala
23 Jan 2024 10:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
Replies: 144
Views: 45092

Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views

Some scientific institutes (ISRO, CSIR, etc) made their contributions towards Ram Mandir. No concrete, no steel was used in the construction. Interlocking stones were used. The foundations of the temple were strengthened due to river bed of River Sarayu nearby. Sun rays were used to shine a tilak on...
by bala
23 Jan 2024 04:52
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
Replies: 144
Views: 45092

Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views

Burj Kalifa in Dubai had lit up with Jai Shri Ram and Ram lalla picture.

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by bala
22 Jan 2024 22:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
Replies: 144
Views: 45092

Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views

Sachin has posted about Madras High Court clearing the way for proper worship. Apparently Shrimati Nirmala Sitaram Finance Minister was in Kanchi for prayers and the ruling party DMK threw up roadblocks. The high court slapped them down. Reminds me of the havaans of ancient times, conducted by pries...
by bala
22 Jan 2024 08:42
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
Replies: 144
Views: 45092

Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views

I am adding some YT which provides visuals of Ram Mandir and the floral decorations made in preparation of Pran Prathista of Ram Lalla. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76ay65uGhsc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxXxfa2Wu-Y People wondering whether Lord Sri Ram is the supreme Brahman or just King of...
by bala
22 Jan 2024 00:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 820729

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Another case where correct political leadership, goal setting, mission mode tasks allow a sleepy, dirty, neglected city like Ayodhya to be completely revamped in a short period of time. According to divisional commissioner Gaurav Dayal, the man overseeing the transformation of the temple town, suppo...
by bala
21 Jan 2024 10:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Know Your India
Replies: 605
Views: 236613

Re: Know Your India

What is the Importance of Ram Mandir to India and the World? Is this the auspicious time or Muhurth for the Ram Mandir Pran-Prathistha? 3 Reasons WHY We Need Ram Mandir Now - every Indian MUST Watch this video by Swami Mukundananda. Swamiji has distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management fro...
by bala
18 Jan 2024 02:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Know Your India
Replies: 605
Views: 236613

Re: Know Your India

Jai Shri Ram जय श्री राम अयोध्य राम मंदिर के महत्वपूर्ण The Shri Ram mandhir is a testament to the enormous religious faith of India and other nations around the world. The legacy of Lord Shri Ram (Maryadha Purushotaman) is the living spiritual heritage of India and endures to this day. Ram mandir'...
by bala
17 Jan 2024 21:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 820729

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Indian Civil Service Officer K K Nair and what he contributed towards the Ram Mandir movement is stupendous. A brave officer who defended the rights of worship of Hindus for Ram Lalla at Ayodhya during the 1949-50 era under Neverwho. He stood his ground and did not fold in. Later PM PVN Rao wrote a...
by bala
17 Jan 2024 10:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7488
Views: 1708328

Re: Understanding the US - Again

After Vivek R exited the race for President, Trump introduces Vivek R at campaign event in New Hampshire..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6FbSbr5lJI

// seems like the opening that Vivek R was looking forward to after endorsing Trump.
by bala
17 Jan 2024 10:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 820729

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

UP CM Yogi Adityanath handles these two questioners of India today, whose single agenda seems to be to rake up the opposition's viewpoint on Ram Mandir. Yogi firmly tells them that the opposition is full of it and none of it makes any sense. BTW how ironic: Sitaram Yechury CPI and Jairam Ramesh of K...
by bala
17 Jan 2024 10:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 109
Views: 35362

Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion

Per Shooklaw article, the Chinese ZTQ-15 light tank and artillery, intruded into Indian territory in Ladakh. This IMO is a serious lapse of intelligence gathering on your opponent. What were the IA establishment doing as far as sizing up the enemy. We can't have these last minute dash to get a light...
by bala
16 Jan 2024 20:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7488
Views: 1708328

Re: Understanding the US - Again

The epithet of Drumpf is to tar Trump with his germanic background. Donald John Trump is german on his father's side and scottish on his mother's side. The term Anglo-Saxon connotes the English across the pond. The words Anglo-Angel (e.g. Angela Merkel) and Saxon are districts in Germany. One half o...
by bala
16 Jan 2024 11:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Know Your India
Replies: 605
Views: 236613

Re: Know Your India

The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple is set to be held on January 22. Ahead of the consecration ceremony, the installation of Golden Doors in the ‘Garbh Griha’ has been completed. The Golden Doors in the ‘Garbha Griha’ of Ram Mandir is about 12 feet high and 8 feet wide. These door...
by bala
16 Jan 2024 10:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1961
Views: 746674

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

I don't know the nuances of guns but this YT on TAR (trichy assault rifle) which has been in production by OFB for a while has been adopted by CRPF, BSF, Chandigarh police and many others. What is preventing the Indian Army to use a few of these guns? Maybe someone more knowledgeable than me can exp...
by bala
15 Jan 2024 06:52
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Know Your India
Replies: 605
Views: 236613

Re: Know Your India

In Sattology, Aditya Satsangi explains geography and places in the Indo Pacific as mentioned in Ramayana. Places like Mount Meru, Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Papua Guinea, Fiji, South America are all in play in Sugriva's search of Sita. He has published various books on this ...
by bala
14 Jan 2024 22:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7488
Views: 1708328

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Dr. Ankit Shah joins Sanjay Dixit and they delve into his predictions on Indian and US elections, offering unique perspectives on India's evolving role in the global order. Ankit Shah also explores the intriguing topic of de-dollarization, providing valuable insights into its potential impact on the...
by bala
14 Jan 2024 10:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Telecom Folder
Replies: 1209
Views: 364904

Re: Indian Telecom Folder

The Story of Naya connected bharat by mantriji Ashwini Vaishnaw Broadband connectivity and optical fibre connections all throughout India and nearby islands like Lakshwadeep, Andamans is the goal. 5G all throughout India is another goal. All 5G equipment are made in India, some are exported to Euro...
by bala
14 Jan 2024 01:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2783717

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

The high threat level PL4 lab in Wuhan, China is owned by Glaxo, Smith Kline, which in turn is owned by Pfizer corp. Pfizer corp created a vaccine for the virus unleashed by Wuhan PL4 lab. Dr. Anthony Fauci is a huge promoter of Pfizer vaccine. Glaxo, Smith Kline is managed financially by BlackRock....
by bala
13 Jan 2024 22:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indian Interests_2
Replies: 642
Views: 255492

Re: Indian Interests_2

A recap of India's rise and what are India's interest in the world. The world is searching for an alternative from the Hegemony of traditional western powers firstly with the britshits and then the US. Russia and China are not the nations which others look up to for leadership. China, especially aft...
by bala
13 Jan 2024 22:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8772
Views: 2392627

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

^^ classic case of Kangaroo court . If you don't know the details of what you are charged with then that is not justice, it is mere accusations. I am amazed at the level of jurisprudence displayed by a US district judge. He has been told to toe the line. Expect Gupta to be charged without producing ...
by bala
13 Jan 2024 21:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1961
Views: 746674

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

IMO, this is where mantriji needs to step in and provide some direction. I am fine with keeping the INSAS name for the rifle, call it INSAS-II or INSAS-3. A national design contest should be the norm and the best design wins after some qualification/tests. In addition, 3 vendors (include OFB, includ...
by bala
13 Jan 2024 09:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 109
Views: 35362

Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion

Alpha Defense is saying that Zorawar Light Tank has rolled out and 100 hrs of testing has occurred.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-qaCavFZwI

so is Indian defense analysis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HSd_0klwt4
by bala
12 Jan 2024 10:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Manufacturing Sector
Replies: 681
Views: 471967

Re: Indian Manufacturing Sector

Micron's Gujarat plant to roll out first 'Made In India' memory chip in 2024: Ashwini Vasishnaw Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Indian Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, announced that Micron, a leading semiconductor manufacturing company, is preparing to launch its first Made-in-India memo...
by bala
11 Jan 2024 20:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2338
Views: 813728

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Indian Main Battle tanks & Infantry combat vehicles to be powered by DRDO’s developed engines

Indian Defense Analysis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53h8b9K_RN0
by bala
11 Jan 2024 11:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 551
Views: 206045

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

China has sinicisized an Ancient Civilization called Tibet. The region was broken into 5 administrative sections and the actual tibetian area is much smaller than it originally was. Claude Arpi provides a treasure trove of info on Tibet. Many places in Tibet are renamed by the Chinese. The language ...
by bala
11 Jan 2024 02:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4059
Views: 1859790

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

ANDREI MARTYANOV is an expert on Russian military and naval issues. He was born in Baku, USSR in 1963. He graduated from the Kirov Naval Red Banner Academy and served as an officer on the ships and staff position of the Soviet Coast Guard through 1990. He took part in the events in the Caucasus whic...
by bala
10 Jan 2024 19:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2979820

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Yet another prediction by Indian Finance Ministry: India will be $ 30 T economy by 2047. FM Nirmala Sitharaman gives the roadmap to 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 I Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024 The 21st century will be India's century,' said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit....
by bala
10 Jan 2024 10:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 551
Views: 206045

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

Elmer Yuen was a founder of Hong Kong Parliament. He keenly watches China and its economy. Currently he is a VC. In PGurus he claims that Emperor came to US during APEC meeting in San Francisco, CA. He wanted to bail out the real estate sector in China and drew up a whitelist of companies to bail ou...
by bala
10 Jan 2024 04:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
Replies: 267
Views: 106037

Re: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)

A more balanced view of Maldives and the recent tilt towards China is presented. The realities are otherwise and maldives will have to lump it and face the consequences. The entire population is around 6 lakh and only 2.4 lakh voted and Muizzu won by margin of 20 K votes. Maldive's area of all islan...
by bala
09 Jan 2024 08:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7488
Views: 1708328

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Vivek R. talks plain truth in this YT by economic times, compares US VP Kamala Harris to ex-Harvard President Claudine Gay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjxb6q4pa0Y
by bala
08 Jan 2024 03:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indian Interests_2
Replies: 642
Views: 255492

Re: Indian Interests_2

Rajiv Malhotra explains how deconstructing biases of western social science experts on India helps to understand the algorithm at work there. Talked about discovering the algorithm of bias against Hindu dharma very early into his academic journey and pinned it down on the academic community for bei...
by bala
06 Jan 2024 11:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 551
Views: 206045

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

This write up is from Lt. Gen P R Shankar and all credits are due to him. I took some notes which I found useful and hopefully for the rest of us in BRF Much of this is material culled from Chinese (origin in China) translated to English. No communist country has been rich, because the moment people...
by bala
06 Jan 2024 07:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4059
Views: 1859790

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Did the Russians Make American Rocket System Useless I Sqn Ldr Vijainder Thakur I Aadi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olqXYamMy8w The American HiMars was touted was a wonder equipment and Ukraine started its use against Russia. However in a short time the Russians figured out a method whereby they...