Search found 12241 matches

by Rahul M
16 Sep 2020 01:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XV Kaalkut
Replies: 74
Views: 28843

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XV Kaalkut

JJ and Pargha, very nice going. Thoroughly enjoying it.
by Rahul M
13 Sep 2020 16:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1178
Views: 338215

Re: BR Forum Feedback

Umm...haven't been here in a long time and was surprised to see I could not get in without being on VPN. Was I ip banned at some point? The server's algo might have put your IP as spam, esp. if not static ip. Please confirm that it's not your ISP doing the blocking. If issue persists please drop an...
by Rahul M
15 Aug 2020 15:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy 74th Independence Day!!
Replies: 12
Views: 10177

Re: Happy 74th Independence Day!!

May the 74th Independence Day represent a turning point in our nation's history !
May we collectively reach the destiny we should. Bharat Mata ki Jai !
by Rahul M
04 Aug 2020 09:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2833452

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

SRoy wrote: ...

.
The solution to disparaging comments is reporting the offending posts, not sarcastic posts of your own.
by Rahul M
02 Aug 2020 19:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5643
Views: 1634528

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Or the demand would be one for djinnah as well.

In any case, I get increasingly convinced that many of MKG's decisions were coerced by the Brits.
by Rahul M
01 Aug 2020 10:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8808
Views: 2486704

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Indian media will be agog with Kamala Harris stories. Public service announcement: She is NOT Indian. She has not even owned her Indian ancestry except for that stupid Mindy Kaling show. India will NOT benefit from it. Stop showing inferiority. Celebrate real Indians. Chetak ji, I have said this be...
by Rahul M
31 Jul 2020 02:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1375
Views: 500395

Re: Indian IT Industry

Varoon Shekhar wrote:In comparison what is Airtel doing? It is tying up with Verizon to launch online meeting service :)

RIght. Wasn't there a fairly competent Indian video meeting product, that can partially replace Zoom for example. Someone on BR mentioned it a few weeks ago.
zoho.
by Rahul M
27 Jul 2020 09:30
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 752942

Re: Indian Roads Thread

^^^ Inner town restrictions on motor vehicles are in place in most tourist towns with limited infrastructure. Not only hill stations like Mussoorie, Nainital but also in Amritsar. However traffic becomes a nightmare during busy seasons. Some years back I visited Mussoorie from Delhi over an extended...
by Rahul M
25 Jul 2020 15:07
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1606804

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

Let's not hang out hats on the lowered MTOW from Tibet airbases idea too much. As Vivek Ahuja s analysis showed, much of the worse effects of altitude on MTOW can be mitigated by having a longer runway. The Chinese could easily have painted over/covered extensions of the runway with camo to hide act...
by Rahul M
22 Jul 2020 02:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1303580

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

With all due respect to him he is conflating OFB QC issues with DRDO. this is unfortunate but a very typical 'criticism' of DRDO in India. The barrel bursts that took lives happened in T-72 tanks, designed by Russia and manufactured by OFB. How does DRDO come into the picture?? Similar issues with t...
by Rahul M
12 Jul 2020 01:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 1046685

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

Getting a sensor to click a hyperspectral image(s) is not a big deal, interpreting those images is a very challenging and potentially rewarding subject. It's almost an art as much as it is a science. It might he was at Google looking for algo's to help him in this? Google does do some of this ML/AI ...
by Rahul M
10 Jul 2020 12:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 1046685

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

I am sure many of you have read about the drone boy who has won accolades all over the world and been offered a job at DRDO by the PM. It did sound suspicious to most of us. story debunked https://www.opindia.com/2020/07/drone-boy-scientist-prathap-nm-600-drones-ewaste-fact-check-fake-claim/amp/?__t...
by Rahul M
07 Jul 2020 14:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 5322
Views: 1837882

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

MiG-21 were a special case because of their short legs. I have read ex IAF fighter pilots opine that because of their shorter time in the air number of sorties undertaken by a mig21 pilot was more relevant than flying hours to judge experience. Conversely, an air force pilot in a densely populated c...
by Rahul M
05 Jul 2020 03:05
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2333067

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

MBDA had objected to doing so with an Israeli radar iirc. May be when Uttam enters service, although by then SFDR might be nearing completion.
by Rahul M
04 Jul 2020 10:05
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1606804

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

.... Still - it could have been more 'contextual' if he exhorted the soldiers on protecting sovereignty and integrity of borders or even maybe avenge their fallen comrade - but telling soldiers indirectly that they are fighting against expansionism is a huge signal of intent that if war breaks - wh...
by Rahul M
02 Jul 2020 02:29
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1606804

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

NSA K Shivshankar's assertions on Chinese expecting us to behave like a vassal state does not sound strong - because we have shown in Dokalam that we will not back down. When we did not back down even when main incursion was in Bhutan - what would the Chinese be smoking to assume we will back down ...
by Rahul M
23 Jun 2020 19:05
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1606804

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

Guys, Check this out Chinese military forum. In Chinese. Google translate to English. If any one wants to understand what they are thinking about the current situation. Indian = Asan (derogatory term). The general attitude is contempt of Indians and ridicule. Deny Indian statehood and identity. Sho...
by Rahul M
20 Jun 2020 02:26
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1606804

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

Panther ji can you please choose a human sounding handle ? Sir so many people sacrificed their life for our freedom. In this free Hindustan. Can't you allow my to have my handle based on my favorite animal who kills by stealth and speed not by force. Username changed to Shardul as per board rules. ...
by Rahul M
13 Jun 2020 18:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2818
Views: 887439

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

... Sir, I just had to delete a bunch of personal attacks from your post directed at Karan M. For anyone else I would have readily issued board warnings and a one month ban. It is only out of deference to your military service that I making this request instead. Please, whatever be the disagreement...
by Rahul M
31 May 2020 13:22
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8451
Views: 3039042

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

kit wrote:
Suraj wrote:The mid year and annual statistical release is a good place to look . It’s not hard to find on google .
@Suraj ., how can i change my name handle ? My private messages are not enabled. Please delete this request after suitable action
Please drop a line to gentleman DAWT cadet YAT Google DAWT kom
by Rahul M
25 May 2020 00:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1178
Views: 338215

Re: BR Forum Feedback

Good to hear from you after a long time. Interesting perspective given that your family has been in the forces for generations.
by Rahul M
16 May 2020 07:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1303580

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

Rohit, any idea of the ORBAT for the IBGs ?
by Rahul M
13 May 2020 20:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8808
Views: 2486704

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

More details. .@JoeBiden @TheDemocrats #Biden2020 #Trump2020 Very curious. Joe, I think we Hindu-Americans/Indian-Americans also deserve a nifty box on your website. This is one of the reasons Hindu-Americans are considering voting for Trump: he actually acknowledges we exist. https://t.co/RFsC3bLTQ...
by Rahul M
13 May 2020 14:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8808
Views: 2486704

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

"Biden is disappointed by measures #India has taken with implementation & aftermath of NRC in Assam & passage of CAA. These measures are inconsistent w/ the country’s long tradition of secularism & w/ sustaining a multi-ethnic & multi-religious democracy" https://t.co/4AAXJ...
by Rahul M
08 May 2020 15:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2833452

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Docs, there have been articles that finger oximeter readings at home might be a reliable indicator of when and if to see a doctor. Is it something you would recommend ? my parents are in my hometown I am thinking if I should get them one for them to monitor oxygen levels regularly. Saar most high s...
by Rahul M
07 May 2020 13:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1303580

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

It's been a decade or more that DRDO et al have developed remote controlled robots like Daksh. Why on earth are we not using those or similar systems to check the safety of an enclosed area before our men move into those ?
by Rahul M
07 May 2020 11:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2833452

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Docs, there have been articles that finger oximeter readings at home might be a reliable indicator of when and if to see a doctor. Is it something you would recommend ? my parents are in my hometown I am thinking if I should get them one for them to monitor oxygen levels regularly. yes they are hel...
by Rahul M
07 May 2020 01:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2833452

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Docs, there have been articles that finger oximeter readings at home might be a reliable indicator of when and if to see a doctor. Is it something you would recommend ?

my parents are in my hometown I am thinking if I should get them one for them to monitor oxygen levels regularly.
by Rahul M
06 May 2020 01:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2833452

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Edited.

Thanks Anmol ji.
by Rahul M
04 May 2020 11:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182737

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

It's BS. Centre and state govt was always meant to pick up the tab.
by Rahul M
03 May 2020 16:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1239725

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

Excellent. What is the official mandate of the PRO's as they understand it? Is psy-ops, information warfare etc considered a part of their domain or is it considered ungentlemanly and the like ?
by Rahul M
03 May 2020 01:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2833452

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/04/new-york-clinical-trial-quietly-tests-heartburn-remedy-against-coronavirus# New York clinical trial quietly tests heartburn remedy against coronavirus ________ GoI has taken note. https://theprint.in/health/40-paise-a-pill-antacid-is-new-hope-to-treat-covid-mo...
by Rahul M
03 May 2020 00:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1303580

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

#HANDWARA ENCOUNTER UPDATE: All five army personnel including CO - with whom communication was lost - are safe. Operation still on

https://twitter.com/deepduttajourno/sta ... 73378?s=19
by Rahul M
02 May 2020 17:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182737

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Add YSR Reddy.
by Rahul M
02 May 2020 13:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2833452

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

A granular ward wise list for cities would be given by local administration, in time for 4th May. LG Delhi has initiated the effort for Delhi, f.e.
by Rahul M
02 May 2020 13:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1239725

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

Gagan, the forces are not a monolithic entity. Although there is some truth in what you say, unlike in Pakistan where everything is considered to be part of the fauz's mandate, here pay ops is mostly considered beyond the mandate. It would be interesting to know what the various defence PRO's think ...
by Rahul M
01 May 2020 14:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182737

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

WRT, the UT and his not holding the seat in the LC. I must confess that I don't really understand why UT is in hot water. Can't he simply resign from the post of the CM and then be sworn in again five minutes later. Is this action unconstitutional?? Obviously. In any case, if he resigns, there's no...
by Rahul M
01 May 2020 12:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8451
Views: 3039042

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Thanks guys, this has been an extremely educative series of posts, even by BR's standards.
by Rahul M
30 Apr 2020 16:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 767787

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces

ks_sachin wrote:
Rahul M wrote:There is a modelling thread somewhere.. Please rejuvenate it.
Sir Rejuvenate or resuscitate?
You have a point, it's been too long. But I meant what I wrote; as in make it happening again.