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by prahaar
06 May 2017 23:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1088993

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

KiranA, is it your suggestion that formal sector only makes business from organized businesses? Something is amiss in your hypothesis. When formal economy grows, it is mere speculation to claim "real economy" is contracting.
by prahaar
06 May 2017 17:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: OBOR, Chinese Strategy and Implications
Replies: 995
Views: 267352

Re: OBOR, Chinese Strategy and Implications

Cholaji, based on second hand information, Chinese businesses have poor reputation with locals in Africa. Indians have established business in nook and corners, all based on personal entrepreneurship. Chinese entry is top down, and locals hate their non serious approach (no sight of long term engage...
by prahaar
05 May 2017 16:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - March 17, 2017
Replies: 2850
Views: 677431

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - March 17, 2017

Reminds me of this incident.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_St ... n_Belgrade

What is the likelihood of Khan sending a message to NoKo?
by prahaar
03 May 2017 18:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1375
Views: 498457

Re: Indian IT Industry

In my experience, lethargy and inertia exists in top notch global giants, medium sized companies as well as tiny startups. The difference is only in scale. Manual email forwarding babus talking high-falutin stuff coupled with paper creds exist everywhere. Poor quality developers exist in most compan...
by prahaar
27 Apr 2017 21:17
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Telugu States' News and Discussion
Replies: 2477
Views: 163261

Re: Telugu States' News and Discussion

Nobody recognizes the RSS or any work that it does. Truth be told, the RSS itself does not seek recognition. They are happy to serve one and all as Indians. many simply spit on them and scoot as a matter of reflex after their feeble minds are filled with sickular propaganda. The minorities can have...
by prahaar
27 Apr 2017 17:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - March 17, 2017
Replies: 2850
Views: 677431

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - March 17, 2017

Any corroboration about Jindal carrying PM's message to Nawaz? There was twitter chatter about it but could not find any MSM link.
by prahaar
27 Apr 2017 15:23
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Power Sector
Replies: 1712
Views: 491820

Re: India's Power Sector

^^ why not do what many shops do which is install one dim light and not ON the whole USS enterprise. My guess, ready to be corrected. Many of the rural subscribers might be tapping a farm line, which might be free or only a nominal charge. This removes the need to be cautious about the bill amount....
by prahaar
27 Apr 2017 14:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Power Sector
Replies: 1712
Views: 491820

Re: India's Power Sector

Just yesterday I came to hear of powercuts in a village in Eastern UP. High temperatures are driving up the power demand. The problem is not power generation, but the distribution system- the transmission wires, dilapidated transformers and of course rampant theft and an utterly corrupt and ineffic...
by prahaar
27 Apr 2017 13:12
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Telugu States' News and Discussion
Replies: 2477
Views: 163261

Re: Telugu States' News and Discussion

TKiranji you are sharing false information or you understood it incorrectly. I believe you are referring to Tarun Vijay's statement about skin color, for which he apologized. Inferring that statement to mean RSS derision for "Madrasis" a word YOU have used without quotations. You are free ...
by prahaar
26 Apr 2017 20:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1794713

Re: Internal Security Watch

Karthikji, these Maoists are not sitting in a garden waiting for HM or PM to change his mind. Consider the pain of the personnel's families before making those statements. Those pictures not becoming public does not mean PM or other people involved will not know about them. What is worse than inacti...
by prahaar
25 Apr 2017 10:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 954740

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

March 1966 Mizo National Front uprising During the Government operations to suppress the rebellion, the Indian Air Force carried out airstrikes in Aizawl; this remains the only instance of India carrying out an airstrike in its own civilian territory Eventually Pu Laldenga who In the early 1960s, t...
by prahaar
03 Apr 2017 02:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889624

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

I have been yelled at "Go back to Pakistan" many a times in NYC/NJ area 15-20 years back. This is not new, does not make it any less racist. Khan MSM has developed newfound sensitivity. Is this Trump effect?
by prahaar
02 Apr 2017 20:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 752029

Re: Indian Roads Thread

The video on Minisry of Road Transport Youtube channel mentions the cost to be 3800 crores. The total implementation time of 5.5 years is impressive.
by prahaar
31 Mar 2017 12:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 607295

Re: Understanding US thread-III

For all the negatives about the US system, if an ex-NSA is tried for collaborating with its biggest rival, who was at the highest level in the government. We have never investigated Chidambarams sending letters to UK Foreign office for taking action against internal opponents. This incident also hig...
by prahaar
24 Mar 2017 13:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013
Replies: 3962
Views: 625667

Re: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013

It appears police commissioner ran away / drove away from the scene of action during Westminster attack http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4344248/Why-did-Met-boss-race-away-tragedy.html#ixzz4cC6SWz9u Hey he was just securing an expanded perimeter....like 1000 miles in diameter. Surely you don...
by prahaar
22 Feb 2017 22:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461326

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Dipankerji, you are talking about who is Ravana after going through the whole Ramayana. It has been stated my many official sources behind the motivation for introducing 2000 rupee note.
by prahaar
14 Feb 2017 01:17
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1539632

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

This is great. Just compare the two links below to get an idea of the difference between helicopter borne LiDAR and satellite imaging. The former is more informative about the landscape. https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=654ca588-1f5d-4bcf-a1a1-69fc5b7c57ab&cp=v0vstfk2bsw8&lvl=20&style=b&am...
by prahaar
10 Feb 2017 14:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889624

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

Komalji, you can live with the self-image of US. The problem lies in the fact that US claims Greco-Roman as its cultural heritage (not native American culture), ever wondered why millions of teenage Americans make a trip to their Mecca? I will always look at US from the point of view of India since ...
by prahaar
10 Feb 2017 02:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889624

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

Those outraging about US immigration, many EU countries demand six months transaction records for providing visa to children. Foreign travel means full surrender, no ifs and buts. And this is in the so-called utopian human rights EU-land. I so wish that many EU intellectuals/media first look in the...
by prahaar
10 Feb 2017 02:31
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889624

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

Those outraging about US immigration, many EU countries demand six months transaction records for providing visa to children What "transaction records"? Bank, credit card, utilities, share purchases???????????? PS: aha, bank statements. https://travelvisabookings.com/schengen-visa-indian-...
by prahaar
09 Feb 2017 20:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889624

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

Those outraging about US immigration, many EU countries demand six months transaction records for providing visa to children. Foreign travel means full surrender, no ifs and buts. And this is in the so-called utopian human rights EU-land. I so wish that many EU intellectuals/media first look in thei...
by prahaar
08 Feb 2017 21:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1539632

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

IoT sensor networks are essential to enable that.
by prahaar
10 Jan 2017 14:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461326

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

When we talk about corruption, Gujarat is not too far behind. The difference is that delivery of services happens (improved roads + electricity is primary driver). When Modi was CM, he started notifying prices of land to ensure compliance. After he left Gujarat and became PM, additional land prices ...
by prahaar
10 Jan 2017 01:00
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461326

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Honestly, if UPA had done in 10 years, half of what Modi sarkar has done in 2.5 years, it would have won a comfortable majority. And I do not mean demonetization but about providing bank accounts, toilets, improved power situation, reducing attestation, etc. I thought bank accounts for all to be dre...
by prahaar
09 Jan 2017 04:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1539632

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

I really doubt Ahmedabad-Mumbai will go via Nashik. Mumbai-Pune via Nashik is about 400KM (about 3X Mumbai-Pune).This may be a future extension but going through Saputara/Vansda/etc. does not sound cost effective.
by prahaar
05 Jan 2017 17:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461326

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Shivji can you please reply in appropriate thread (e.g., Nukkad) about what is A-khata and B-khata? Never heard about this semi-legal status where one pays property tax but you do not have ownership.
by prahaar
31 Dec 2016 14:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461326

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

IP keeps changing depending on the network. IMEI is usually not used for lack of privacy. A suitable hash of that or device ID is used to sign the apps.
by prahaar
31 Dec 2016 04:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1274384

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

How likely is US accommodating Russia, and taking her away from China? All the Trump Putin drama made me wonder if there is any method in this.
by prahaar
31 Dec 2016 04:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461326

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

4 digit code is the security to access the app and fingerprint to approve the transaction.
by prahaar
30 Dec 2016 23:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: European Union: Positive News
Replies: 411
Views: 181379

Re: European Union: Positive News

Institutional degeneration in EU land is serious. A person responsible for attacking a passerby, which caused the victim's death is given a prison sentence of mere 2 years.

http://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/neo-n ... ck/9379918
by prahaar
28 Dec 2016 02:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889624

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

Maybe docs will be required to type rather than scrawl their prescriptions? In which case a robot can check for interactions much better than an hyooman can. That is already the situation in Nordics. The patient goes to the pharmacy and gives her ID card, which medicine in what dose, all details ar...
by prahaar
27 Dec 2016 19:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889624

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

NRaoji, even the check-out queues are being turned to self-service which reduces these jobs as well. I was in a pharmacy which uses hand written prescriptions to punch-in codes in a robot which picks up the required medicine. In future, when all prescriptions are electronic, pharmacist will become a...
by prahaar
27 Dec 2016 19:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461326

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

^which city, saar? dunno when bhagyanagaram will get such bhaagyam only. This is weird that some parts it is completely normal and in other big cities, citizens are facing hardships even after so many days. I suspect, further away is a location from RBI offices, poorer is the situation. Gujarat bei...
by prahaar
27 Dec 2016 11:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461326

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Mandis need to get a stick for holding back online payments. Although most farmers have accounts dalals are refusing to pay via cheque or dd or wire transfer.
by prahaar
25 Dec 2016 05:37
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461326

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

It is funny that man-made disaster articles have not stopped. Also it is enlightening to see so-called Modi Bhakts cry out about how this regime has miserably failed with demonetization, Modi is burning the economy, etc.
by prahaar
22 Dec 2016 14:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461326

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Nandakumarji, there have been instances (in the news) of people taking a color photocopy of the 2000 rupee note (or some similar low tech forged currency). If it makes you any happy, I have had bus drivers in Europe check my 20 euro note.
by prahaar
22 Dec 2016 13:35
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Replies: 979
Views: 245750

Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion

Is something wrong with our MSM or is it purposefully restrained reporting on the above? 9 Kg of depleted uranium from abroad should have sent shivers to the security agencies.