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by mappunni
08 May 2021 22:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8805
Views: 2477778

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

sudarshan wrote:Sorry for OT, but is anybody aware of any good civil lawyers in Massaland, preferably Indian, who are of dharmic bent? Whisper and giggle campaigns are going on in KB (under the guise of "humor") involving caste.
Did you reach out to HAF?

https://www.hinduamerican.org/
by mappunni
02 May 2021 08:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318287

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Pradeep Bhandari(प्रदीप भंडारी) @pradip103 23h Tamil Nadu is a closer election than many would have imagined. The data from the ground in Tamil Nadu is throwing up interesting findings . Watch @jankibaat1 Exit Poll at 6 pm to know the Tamil Nadu projection. #ExitPollWithPradeep https://pbs.twimg.co...
by mappunni
02 May 2021 04:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8805
Views: 2477778

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Not sure if this topic has been discussed here. Advocacy Group Fights India Caste System Discrimination in Silicon Valley Protestors took to the streets ahead of a major hearing in Santa Clara County on Thursday. Officials are trying to determine if “caste” can be used as a separate category in thei...
by mappunni
26 Apr 2021 01:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8805
Views: 2477778

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Chithi and Xiden are trying hard to Pin Modi and trying for a regime change.

Unfortunately they are trying it on a wrong person and its going to hit them back really bad!
by mappunni
25 Apr 2021 08:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8805
Views: 2477778

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

DemocRats have already lost little of the goodwill they had post elections and Midterm in 2022 is theirs to lose both the majority in House and Senate.
by mappunni
24 Apr 2021 21:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2827828

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

What else can you expect from PeeNari? This fellow went to Mayo Clinic, Rochester NY to get treated for cancer, similarly his lieutenant Kodiyeri was Houston MD Anderson once again for getting his cancer treated. All at the taxpayer's expense. Now Yechuri's son who passed away was at Medanta hospita...
by mappunni
12 Apr 2021 09:42
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1375
Views: 497793

Re: Indian IT Industry

^I have moved from Deskjet to laser B&W printer from Brother. The basic model is available in warehouse stores and has better ROI then inkjet class printers. If it is not new, then donate it and buy a laser B&W printer. I have a Brother inkjet (J885DW) and it runs out of ink every few month...
by mappunni
12 Apr 2021 08:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318287

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Also, check out this Zoom meeting organized by Advaitakala

Prashant Kishore's Loud Whispers Zoom Meeting



Great insight.
by mappunni
10 Apr 2021 07:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318287

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Karna wrote:Club house discussion with Prashant Kishore .

https://t.co/BCAQGuVfOB
Basically looks like a white wash for PK in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by mappunni
09 Apr 2021 02:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 948679

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

Calvin Saab,
Thanks for Thursday afternoon entertainment, As long as Porkistani think tanks are filled with clowns like this, we have nothing to worry!!
by mappunni
03 Apr 2021 03:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318287

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

According to the tweet from Hindu Makkal Katchi President Arjun Sampath https://twitter.com/Indumakalktchi/status/1377987772309405697?s=20 The loot found at ThiMuka President's Son-in-laws house is You got be joking me....!! Seriously... 700 crores cash 260 kg gold 30k cr worth of property docs. In ...
by mappunni
01 Apr 2021 09:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2827828

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Brazil regulator flags safety issues in Covaxin production, denies certificate Brazil’s health regulator has rejected an application to give Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin a certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices following an inspection of the company’s site in Hyderabad earlier this month. The move...
by mappunni
25 Mar 2021 02:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318287

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Talking to people on the ground, It will AIADMK scraping thru to get a majority in Tamizh Nadu. And this will be the beginning of the end of ThiMuka party as it's known.
by mappunni
16 Mar 2021 07:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2827828

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Saars Travel to India question. A side question on travelers from the US to Chennai, do we have to undergo compulsory quarantine? I got both my vaccines and it's been a couple of weeks since I got the second shot. I received a lot of conflicting information from the travel agent who told me about co...
by mappunni
11 Mar 2021 11:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 948679

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

Or rather will make Pakis impotent Less Mard-E-Momin :(( :((
by mappunni
21 Feb 2021 01:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7500
Views: 1747441

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Many many public buildings in Texas with water damage. Why didn't they shut off main supply lines to buildings to minimize damages? At some point, frozen pipes were a forgone conclusion. Also, these buildings have multitude of shut off valves to localize damages. Now various cities would have to go...
by mappunni
16 Feb 2021 04:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7500
Views: 1747441

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Frozen wind turbines hamper Texas power output, state's electric grid operator says Wind farms across the state generate up to a combined 25,100 megawatts of energy. But unusually moist winter conditions in West Texas brought on by the weekend's freezing rain and historically low temperatures have ...
by mappunni
12 Feb 2021 06:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7500
Views: 1747441

Re: Understanding the US - Again

A big metroplex incapable of handling responsibilities. I suppose that this will be used to propose why vehicle to vehicle concepts are required instead of prosecuting officials in charge of keeping people safe. At Least 5 Dead After Pileup Involving 100+ Cars & Trucks Traps Drivers, Shuts Down...
by mappunni
10 Feb 2021 06:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518710

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

RSP should not succumb to half-hearted attempts by Twitter to pick and choose what accounts it wants to block. Twitter and thug Jack needs to understand that they will have to obey the laws of the land if they want to function in India. Koo is the first step in delegitimizing Twitter in India. Once ...
by mappunni
09 Feb 2021 06:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518710

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

I have joined Koo based out of India. Id is @ramana_brf Many stalwarts are there. We plan to abandon Twitter soon. Found you and followed you being a good Kashmalan. It's about time the Indian government and BJP head honchos move lock stock and barrel to Koo. Once the PM moves its end of Twitter in...
by mappunni
06 Feb 2021 13:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2827828

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

^^Where did you get that? Doses administered: CA 9424/100k NY 10,591/100k TX 9675/100K Very few state have exceeded 10k per 100 K OR (11190), OK (12241), WV (15443). Sure these numbers can and should be improved. But you can not look everything through political lenses. CDC Saar just wait for a few...
by mappunni
05 Feb 2021 07:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2827828

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Got inoculated today at the Texas Motor Speedway Super Center in the Dallas area organized by Denton County. In and out in 30 minutes. They are expected to inoculate 10k people a day including today. Unbelievably efficient and fast process considering it was done by the county health department, com...
by mappunni
04 Feb 2021 20:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518710

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

My take is tomorrow evening the trailer is going to play when the Twitter herd in India will be arrested in as many sections as possible so that the gang can cool their heels in the jail over the weekend. They will try moving Supreme court which I think is the weak spot, unless the sections are char...
by mappunni
03 Feb 2021 19:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518710

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Govt warns Twitter of consequences for defying orders to block accounts alleging "Farmer Genocide" MONEYCONTROL NEWS FEBRUARY 03, 2021 / 04:34 PM IST The Centre on February 3 sent a notice to Twitter for reinstating accounts and Tweets supporting the farmers’ protest despite a directive b...
by mappunni
03 Feb 2021 19:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518710

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

https://swarajyamag.com/insta/amid-big-techs-rising-tyranny-zohos-sridhar-vembu-appointed-to-doval-led-national-security-advisory-board Tech entrepreneur and Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has been appointed to the reconstituted National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) led by National Security Advisor (...
by mappunni
03 Feb 2021 08:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2827828

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Fake Racket Selling Saline Water As Covid-19 Vaccine At Exorbitant Prices, Busted In China A fake Covid-19 vaccine racket where the perpetrators were selling bottled saline water as Covid-19 vaccine has been busted in China, ABC News has reported. As per the report, 3,000 doses of this fake Covid-1...
by mappunni
02 Feb 2021 02:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518710

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Why Twitter Blocked Accounts Linked to Farmers' Protests in India—Only to Reverse Course After the blockages drew widespread condemnation online, Twitter said it had unblocked all the accounts late on Monday. According to Twitter, company representatives had met with Indian government officials to ...
by mappunni
31 Jan 2021 05:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2827828

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

https://swarajyamag.com/politics/a-long-painful-year-of-covid-how-kerala-government-turned-the-state-into-an-epidemic-basket-case A Long, Painful Year Of Covid: How Kerala Government Turned The State Into An Epidemic Basket Case I remember how KL-commies on Whatsapp groups used to hype some charact...
by mappunni
18 Jan 2021 00:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8805
Views: 2477778

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-01-15/biden-to-send-congress-bill-to-legalize-11-million-immigrants-who-lack-documentation Biden govt to prioritise status of 11 million illegal immigrants in US, though it will not include legal Indians All the talk of removing per country quota was ju...
by mappunni
17 Jan 2021 08:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7500
Views: 1747441

Re: Understanding the US - Again

saip wrote:Some one came to this rally in a Private Jet all the way from Texas.
That's near me Saar! She was arrested.
by mappunni
10 Jan 2021 09:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518710

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

https://twitter.com/rajeev_mp/status/1151403461042290688 To my untrained eye, the parliamentary process seems to be broken. Hon. MP is raising an important point but being a techie, uses too many buzzwords, and wastes his entire time. He did not even explain what he meant by algorithmic bias. Shoul...
by mappunni
09 Jan 2021 08:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518710

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Google Playstore has banned Parler App. Doesn't look like Apple too will tolerate them for too long. Seems like the Big Tech has grown a bit too big. Am expecting a major churn in the entire Big Tech ecosystem in the mid to long term. In the short term, though, they will be able to do whatever they...
by mappunni
09 Jan 2021 07:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518710

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

^^^Agree completely. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp need to be banned like TikTok. No need to ban just neuter them. Ban Twitter for violation of an unknown statute and then drag Jack to a Parliamentary hearing and humiliate him publicly. That will make the rest of the villains' situp an...
by mappunni
09 Jan 2021 06:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518710

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Don't understand why BJP is soft-pedaling with the likes of FB, Twitter, and Google. They must be shown their rightful place which is a neutered SM! MPs like Rajeev Chandrasekhar and Tejaswi Surya have written umpteen times to Ravishankar Prasad who is playing deaf! @iyervval tweeted once again high...
by mappunni
09 Jan 2021 05:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518710

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Disclose.tv BREAKING - Apple has given #Parler a 24 HOUR ULTIMATUM to implement a "moderation plan" or it's getting scrubbed from the app store. @disclosetv Expect Google's Play store to follow suit. The current iPhone will most probably be the last Apple product. Already switch to Signal...
by mappunni
02 Jan 2021 08:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1539113

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://themetrorailguy.com/2021/01/01/lt-wins-rishikesh-karnaprayag-rail-lines-package-4/ Larsen & Toubro today emerged as the lowest bidder for major tunneling work on the under construction 125 km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway line which will link both towns in Uttarakhand through 12 station...
by mappunni
01 Jan 2021 00:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2827828

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Got the newer Shingles vaccine today and my Primary care physician said it is very effective. In Texas, they have different sets of guidelines on who gets the Chinese virus vaccine. I was told being diabetic, I should be able to get one of the Chinese virus vaccines in the next couple of weeks. Ple...
by mappunni
31 Dec 2020 11:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2827828

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Previous Shingles vaccine had an efficy of 50% (that is the minium for FDA approval). Me and my wife took it. My wife got shingles and suffered a lot. Almost 6 months. 3 months on disability leave and 3 months I drove her to work. So far I am OK. The newer vaccine is supposed to be 90% effective. I...
by mappunni
27 Dec 2020 10:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 948679

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

did pakistan really tried doing this? I remember one baki gas station owner in texas did speak to me about this, which at that time i just passed off as mungerilal ke sapne I actually really liked how it ended when bakis could not keep off their basic instinct of $hitting in their eating plate and ...
by mappunni
06 Dec 2020 12:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discussion
Replies: 1089
Views: 239069

Re: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discussion

@joannachiu It took me all year to try to understand what’s happening in India with the ramping human rights violations and rising influence of Hindu nationalism. I interviewed dozens of experts. Here’s an explainer: https://thestar.com/news/canada/2020/12/04/should-canada-try-to-forge-closer-ties-w...