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by Karthik S
07 Jul 2017 16:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2257552

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

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Gopal Baglay‏Verified account @MEAIndia 56m56 minutes ago
At d BRICS leaders' informal gathering @ Hamburg hosted by China, PM @narendramodi and President Xi had a conversation on a range of issues
Cheen is embarrassing itself. That's all.
by Karthik S
07 Jul 2017 16:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2257552

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Unless we go to war with this opportunity regardless of what the PRC does, the long term strategic position of India is left to chance. They've already opened up their front in OBOR. That is war by economics. That is Cheen's strength. We can't challenge them in this, not when OBOR alone is as much ...
by Karthik S
07 Jul 2017 12:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1526849

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

NEW DELHI: With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections weighing high on the Narendra Modi-led government, the Centre has sought commissioning of India’s first Bullet train between Ahmedabad-Mumbai a year before scheduled 2023 target with an aim to allow expenditure on over Rs one lakh crore showpiece project...
by Karthik S
06 Jul 2017 21:31
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 4822
Views: 1454861

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

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Keel laying ceremony of the third P-15B.

http://www.freepressjournal.in/fpjgalle ... .php?/8173

We can expect mid next year launch based on their speed with first two ships. P-15Bs look imposing.
by Karthik S
06 Jul 2017 21:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 474368

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

Guys just had a thought, Israelis didn't spare nazis, black september terrorists and anyone who harmed their country or citizens. But during 26/11, the terrorists at nariman point specifically targeted jews, but Israel didn't take any action, what could be the reason. Again I want to ask was Chabad...
by Karthik S
06 Jul 2017 20:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 474368

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

Guys just had a thought, Israelis didn't spare nazis, black september terrorists and anyone who harmed their country or citizens. But during 26/11, the terrorists at nariman point specifically targeted jews, but Israel didn't take any action, what could be the reason.
by Karthik S
06 Jul 2017 00:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 474368

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

AFAIK, Heron TP deal was signed in 2015, deliveries are expected any day.
by Karthik S
05 Jul 2017 20:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 474368

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

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From Jerusalem post. Agree with Lion part, the other, we are yet to prove.
by Karthik S
05 Jul 2017 20:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2257552

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Youngsters in China do not want to join the Army, which is also the situation in India . Thanks to the previous govt, people join the army to fight for the country, not to act as a dispensable buffer between border and lutyens delhi. Youngsters would have lost any motivation to fight and die for a ...
by Karthik S
05 Jul 2017 20:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2257552

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Spending so much on infra that will be taken out in the first few minutes of conflict.
by Karthik S
05 Jul 2017 19:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2257552

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

:rotfl: It's getting funnier by the hour.
by Karthik S
05 Jul 2017 18:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 474368

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

NM is travelling to Haifa tomorrow to the resting places of 44 Indian soliders who fought during WW 1.
by Karthik S
05 Jul 2017 17:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 474368

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

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Yossi Cohen, person right to BN, director of the Mossad. Am sure he and pigeon would have spoken few times before.
by Karthik S
05 Jul 2017 10:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 474368

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

It's just from having covert to overt relationship. Back home, NM's hindutva image has shot up.
by Karthik S
05 Jul 2017 09:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 474368

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

From few israeli and other foreign news coverage, it seems that to them, the main difference is that NM is not visiting Ramallah. Even they feel the rapport between NM and BN. Al jeera has a worrying heart about pakis, asking how pakis will take the visit etc.
by Karthik S
05 Jul 2017 08:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2257552

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

India Today‏Verified account @IndiaToday
"India is acting shamelessly before the international community," the Chinese editorial said
:lol: Guess super powers whine like this.
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 23:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 474368

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

Netanyahu also says it's good to see you again.
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 22:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1082451

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

GDP will double in 8-9 years thanks to GST, Union minister Suresh Prabhu says "The GST aims at increasing the number of taxpayers. And, as the tax revenue rises, the GDP will also increase. Our GDP is $2.5trillion today and in the next 8-9 years, it will grow to $5 trillion if our tax revenues...
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 22:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2257552

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Major Gaurav Arya‏Verified account @majorgauravarya
China will invest USD 62 billion in Pak over 15 years through CPEC. India's annual trade deficit with China is 46.56 billion#NumbersMatter
Govt should play a protectionist role, IDK when will govt think in those terms.
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 21:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2257552

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Seems their AC is in Indian Ocean.
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 20:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 474368

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

May be because US President is head of the armed forces, while Indian PM is not. My $.02
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 18:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 474368

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

Of the "friends" NM has, Netanyahu and Abe seem to be the closest. The very two countries that we need the most. Nice to hear NM speaking about Op Entebbe. I'd recommend to watch this:

by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 18:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2257552

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

We desperately need SSNs, we realized its significance in 71, still yet to have a fleet. Cheen will send a big fleet to protect its shipping lines and business interests in IOR.
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 17:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2257552

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

SSridhar wrote:All eyes now on Modi-Xi meet in Germany - Dinakar Peri, The Hindu

Modi should NOT bring up the border issue. Let Xi bring it up if he wants.
That will be the best way to rub salt on 11.
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 14:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 948888

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

Pulwama, 4 terrorists killed amidst stone pelting in Shopian.
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 14:23
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: GST - Discussion on all Aspects
Replies: 772
Views: 240264

Re: GST - Discussion on all aspects.

Even mineral water cans prices have increased from Rs 30 to Rs 35.
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 14:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: GST - Discussion on all Aspects
Replies: 772
Views: 240264

Re: GST - Discussion on all aspects.

Perhaps case wherein these caterers were not paying taxes before.
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 13:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 4822
Views: 1454861

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

That seems to have hurt Philip saar. Sir, how do you think any such vessel would fare against a someone of the same size?
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 11:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 4822
Views: 1454861

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

DO-228s to carry not the KA-31 AEW radar but a version of the planar radar used in our AEW&CS aboard the EMB's ERJ-145 platform.As mentioned the size of the aircraft is smaller than an ASW Sea King and would be compatible with the hangars aboard the VikA and IAC-1. STOBAR trials could be carrie...
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 11:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 745283

Re: Indian Roads Thread



Very nice explanation.
by Karthik S
04 Jul 2017 09:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 4822
Views: 1454861

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

CJ-10 and YJ-18 missiles are formidable threats.
by Karthik S
03 Jul 2017 20:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2257552

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

^^^^ Frankly I do not think we will ever use Nukes (against Bakistan) even if our non-populated areas are attacked by nukes (by bakistan). i know it is weird thinking but that is my gut feeling. Our leaders are expandable. They can be blackmailed on moral grounds. We are country on non-violance, Ne...
by Karthik S
03 Jul 2017 17:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2257552

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Funny part is, Cheen is also supposed to be buddhist country before commies took over.
by Karthik S
03 Jul 2017 15:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1227608

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

Another sun tsu tactic could be: pretend to be big when you are small, and small when you are big, make noise in Sikkim, and pretend war will breakout. What if all this to draw attention from somewhere else. Above strategy of subjugating enemy without a fight will not work now, because they are the ...
by Karthik S
03 Jul 2017 13:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2257552

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Another consequence could be that GOI and babus will see the situation that can arise and increase the defense budget to 3% of our GDP.
by Karthik S
03 Jul 2017 10:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
Replies: 4147
Views: 875646

Re: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)

My best shot:

We've neither changed the ship nor the river,
We who are drowning, our passion hasn't changed
This voyage is such that it took a lifetime
We haven't haven't reached our destination, haven't changed our route as well.
by Karthik S
03 Jul 2017 08:21
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: GST - Discussion on all Aspects
Replies: 772
Views: 240264

Re: GST - Discussion on all aspects.

Is GST exempt for Churches and Mosques but is applicable to temples that exceed 20L in donations?
by Karthik S
03 Jul 2017 08:13
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
Replies: 4649
Views: 1793135

Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016

Singha ji, any idea why Cheen is not too keen on building good number of SSNs? Even UK has 6 7 SSNs. OTOH, Cheen are building DDGs on war footing.