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by Gaurav_S
31 Mar 2012 07:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1118848

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

DCNS signs a cooperation agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) This MOU opens new cooperation avenues to DCNS in India for education and research programs in naval defence and energy. Considering their respective domains of expertise, DCNS and IIT Bombay expect a rap...
by Gaurav_S
31 Mar 2012 05:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army : News and Discussion
Replies: 1596
Views: 188386

Re: Indian Army : News and Discussion

Bhai log, I have noob question here. I am following this whole drama since chief said he was offerred 14cr till today when CBI is roped in. Now questions are. 1) If someone offerred him bribe then why he can't give more details publicly? Like name of the person or status. 2) Fortunately, details lik...
by Gaurav_S
30 Mar 2012 14:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 29 March 2012
Replies: 2868
Views: 287896

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 29 March 2

US asked to help Pakistan overcome energy crisis The LCCI President said that Pakistan needs extra-ordinary cooperation {Wonder what this extra-ordinary cooperation means?} from the United States as it was a frontline ally with the United States while facing the brunt of war on terror even today wh...
by Gaurav_S
29 Mar 2012 09:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
Replies: 855
Views: 343420

Re: India's Contribution to Science & Technology

Brazil keen on space ties with India

Let ISRO launch some sats for Brazil at no cost. And we get some good looking TFTA Brazilian chicks. :lol:
by Gaurav_S
29 Mar 2012 09:21
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 232870

Re: Indian Health Care Sector

^^Indians need cheaper drugs which can be afforded by poor people. IMO, this won't be possible by western pharma's unless compulsory licenses are issued. At the same time India needs to be careful with compulsory licsences as pharma's will feel their intellectual properties are not protected well en...
by Gaurav_S
28 Mar 2012 16:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 232870

Re: Indian Health Care Sector

Vaccine makers give India shot in the arm A few days earlier, clinical trial investigators in Pune, Vellore and Delhi completed vaccinating 6,800 infants with Rotavac, an experimental rotavirus vaccine being developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech. The vaccination was part of the final phase (p...
by Gaurav_S
28 Mar 2012 12:07
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 232870

Re: Indian Health Care Sector

Pharma companies need to do more to cure the country of its health care ills Y.K. Hamied, the usually upbeat head of Cipla, a generics giant, believes Indian companies will soon rid the patients of the problems created by pricey drugs. "Give Indian companies another two years and you will see ...
by Gaurav_S
28 Mar 2012 11:46
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
Replies: 855
Views: 343420

Re: India's Contribution to Science & Technology

Ayurveda research at Haffkine gets Rs4cr boost The department of science and technology has granted Rs4 crore to the Parel-based Haffkine Institute for Training Research and Testing to work on the scientific validation of ayurvedic medicines. Under the programme, scientists will study herbal produc...
by Gaurav_S
28 Mar 2012 11:37
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)
Replies: 3372
Views: 441805

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)

India rises to reveal shameful stench INDIA is routinely touted as a big emerging market and a rising global player. Tomorrow New Delhi will host the fourth BRICS summit of the non-Western powerhouses Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Last June, Boston Consulting Group listed the US, ...
by Gaurav_S
28 Mar 2012 06:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7952
Views: 2245156

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

AoA, Karachi suffers Rs 11.5 billion due to violence and strike. They said trade suffered a huge loss due to a sharp decline in sales in the city as buyers were avoiding risk of visiting markets over fear of anti-social elements. The port activity remained shut and due to the closure of loading and ...
by Gaurav_S
27 Mar 2012 08:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 2012
Replies: 2848
Views: 292467

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 201

RajeshA wrote:
The story is gone! "Page Not Found" :mrgreen:
Yep, can't find it even after search. Software glitch has ocurred and Paki "professionals" are looking into it. :((
by Gaurav_S
27 Mar 2012 06:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2269
Views: 492443

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

^^May be we can arrange, but need more folks to agree.

Huawei ban to protect 'critical' NBN: PM

Huawei got pretty big blow there. They can't supply any networking gear to NBN on the grounds of security. I think there was same argument in desh about this. Not sure if GoI gave them permission.
by Gaurav_S
27 Mar 2012 06:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 2012
Replies: 2848
Views: 292467

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 201

Our own Einsteins and Steve Jobs :roll: Bravo! We have our own Einsteins and Steve Jobs. Moosa Feroz, the 15-year-old Pakistani student has won a gold medal in the Online World Mathematics Competition held in Australia, which is a great distinction, a big achievement. About five million children fr...
by Gaurav_S
26 Mar 2012 16:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
Replies: 855
Views: 343420

Re: India's Contribution to Science & Technology

Indian universities trail Chinese in research NEW DELHI, Mar 24, 2012, DHNS: Deep chasm separates centres of higher learning in two Asian giants Chinese higher education institutions are three times ahead of their Indian counterparts in research performance, a new comparative study has shown, expos...
by Gaurav_S
26 Mar 2012 15:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 2012
Replies: 2848
Views: 292467

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 201

India triggers an arms race Pakistan does not present a military threat to India. Budget of other smaller countries neighbouring India is also comparatively meagre. Most of these countries do not have requisite military prowess to pose any meaningful threat to a country that boasts to be a mini sup...
by Gaurav_S
24 Mar 2012 17:52
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 232870

Re: Indian Health Care Sector

Roche to sell cheaper cancer drugs in India Mumbai: Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding plans to offer cut-price versions of two blockbuster cancer drugs for the Indian market soon, a company spokesman said on Friday, days after the government moved to slash the price of another cancer treatment. India s...
by Gaurav_S
24 Mar 2012 10:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7952
Views: 2245156

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

The funny part is how he takes having minerals for granted. Minerals is a god gift and there is no human invention or research involved. And that too is just a tip of iceberg. As if once this whole iceberg is discovered they gonna take over the world then even Amrika's GDP will look minnow
by Gaurav_S
24 Mar 2012 09:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7952
Views: 2245156

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Pakistan is most promising emerging market Singapore—Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Singapore Syed Hasan Javed said that recent advances in IT (?) and Telecom Apps (?), Genome (?) and bio-technology (?), Medical sciences (?), Defence (?) and Space technology (?) have put Pakistan in a different le...
by Gaurav_S
23 Mar 2012 05:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 703138

Re: Indian Autos Thread

Seems like Ford is undeterred by issue of slowdown in global economy. Plans of new plant are going as scheduled.

Ford lays foundation for a new $1B factory in India
by Gaurav_S
22 Mar 2012 03:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: A Nation on the March
Replies: 897
Views: 378163

Re: A Nation on the March

I hope this is the right thread to post some pictures. Admins else please remove it. Just thought these efforts are worth noticing. Ajab story: Online classes in Gujarat village http://i40.tinypic.com/eaqmua.jpg [edited Ramana] http://i41.tinypic.com/4im1wz.jpg http://i39.tinypic.com/513ots.jpg Real...
by Gaurav_S
21 Mar 2012 15:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 2012
Replies: 2848
Views: 292467

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 201

Korea assured full support to overcome energy crises Now SoKo has also assured Pakistan that they will extend their full support to further de-electrify TSP. To a question about dengue virus, the ambassador said vaccine for the virus would be made available to Pakistan if Korea had any solution to ...
by Gaurav_S
21 Mar 2012 15:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India / Afghanistan - A New Strategic Relationship
Replies: 446
Views: 37363

Re: India / Afghanistan - A New Strategic Relationship

India eyes Pakistani route for Afghan mine access NEW DELHI/KABUL: India will explore a route through Pakistan to transport iron ore from Afghanistan, the head of a consortium involved in the $11 billion project said, hoping that economic benefits will outweigh political hostility. If bakis are ser...
by Gaurav_S
20 Mar 2012 15:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tracking Errors in Defence reporting
Replies: 499
Views: 133782

Re: Tracking Errors in Defence reporting

5,000 Pinaka rockets to be produced every year These rockets, with a payload of 100 kgs, have a striking range of 40 kms and can bring devastation around 500 kms of surrounding areas of the target. I hope this is a typo. But no one even bothers to proof read. However, I doubt if they will see error...
by Gaurav_S
18 Mar 2012 16:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 232870

Re: Indian Health Care Sector

^^This is indeed a good step but still lots needs to be done. This below article is a good read as it explains why still poor people in India are away from any affordable treatment. Nexavar (Nexavar is the trade name for the generic chemotherapy drug Sorafenib) by Natco will still cost Rs 8800/month...
by Gaurav_S
18 Mar 2012 15:30
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) news and discussion
Replies: 21
Views: 5103

Re: Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) news and discuss

Apart from some 18,000cr allocated for DMIC over 5 years, Pranab Mukherjee during budget said that Japanese PM has announced a loan of $4.5billion for DMIC. Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor making progress: Mukherjee Not sure if Fukushima nuclear melt down has made Japanese re-think their commitment...
by Gaurav_S
17 Mar 2012 17:14
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Replies: 860
Views: 384201

Re: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry

Scientists feel sunny with farm research push NAGPUR: Though there is no special provision for development of science and technology in the Budget, allocation of Rs 200 crore for incentivising agricultural research has been very well received by the scientific community in general and agricultural ...
by Gaurav_S
16 Mar 2012 08:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2269
Views: 492443

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

The one thing that I am very very happy to see is the guys and girls that had come over the years around my time are now all well established in their respective fields and inching closer to management positions. In my field of banking you can see many many more sdres than in prior times! Sdres are...
by Gaurav_S
15 Mar 2012 13:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2269
Views: 492443

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

they need to stop being complacent turds, start working hard Oz's haven't seen anything yet. Influx of Indians has just begun in last decade and they have worked hard to get their foot in and settle. I already see many Indians doing pretty well in IT industry and are giving tough competition to Oz'...
by Gaurav_S
15 Mar 2012 12:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2847
Views: 347267

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv

Fellow abduls on BR. Some great newz from paki land. Pakistan uses teenage boy to help with ***** crack down What's the easiest way to compile a global list of ***** websites? Ask a 15-year-old boy to do it for you. That's exactly what the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) did as part of a...
by Gaurav_S
15 Mar 2012 06:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2269
Views: 492443

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

KLNMurthy wrote:
Rony wrote:Is Amrit Dhillon a male or female name ?
I think it could be either, but the language feels masculine to me.
It's her. Why should it matter?
by Gaurav_S
14 Mar 2012 06:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2269
Views: 492443

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

Mining boom is strangling heart of Gunnedah Two speed economy. On one side retailers are struggling and on other side mining companies are having free run. Paying $1300/week as rent is just too much. Wonder wha't going to happen once this Chinese mining boom is over. These towns will become ghost t...
by Gaurav_S
13 Mar 2012 03:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: States News and Discussions
Replies: 1154
Views: 269215

Re: States News and Discussions

Who will read Vanchshe Gujarat? 83,000 children out of school It seems the state government is ensuring that its assurance of achieving almost zero percent drop-out rate does not fall flat. In an exercise carried out by the state education department under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Mission, it wa...
by Gaurav_S
13 Mar 2012 02:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 728183

Re: Indian Railways Thread

Mumbai to Ahmedabad in four hours? Bullet train likely In what could be a first for the Indian Railways, a high-speed corridor for long distance passenger trains has been proposed between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. An announcement to this effect is likely to be made on March 14 by Railway Minister Dines...
by Gaurav_S
13 Mar 2012 02:37
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) news and discussion
Replies: 21
Views: 5103

Re: Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) news and discuss

Govt sees growth bouncing back Along with many other 'plans' of this government have decided to allocate money for DMIC. ... The government has decided to provide Rs. 17,500 crore to the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor over a period of five years for the implementation of trunk infrastructure proj...
by Gaurav_S
12 Mar 2012 07:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: A Mirror on Pakistan: In their own words by Pakistanis
Replies: 108
Views: 33798

Re: A Mirror on Pakistan: In their own words by Pakistanis

I am hooked to this video by Javed Chaudhary. Especially the way he says word "bhikhari nooqlear power". Every paki should watch this before they open their mouth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ66Mo71m8M
by Gaurav_S
09 Mar 2012 14:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7952
Views: 2245156

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Saddened by the fact that TSP is going to miss its growth target this year. :(

4.2 percent growth target to be missed: Pide
by Gaurav_S
09 Mar 2012 14:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 763759

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Indian and Amrikan soldiers celebrating Holi somewhere in Rajasthan.

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