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by shravanp
02 May 2017 08:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Analyzing CPEC
Replies: 1405
Views: 406087

Re: Analyzing CPEC

We don't need what Pakistan produces: China envoy BEIJING: In a rare show of candour, a Chinese envoy has said that China has little interest in importing goods produced in Pakistan. :D It would be ready to import only after Chinese factories are established in Pakistan, and they begin manufacturin...
by shravanp
02 May 2017 07:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Real Estate Sector
Replies: 1122
Views: 249570

Re: Indian Real Estate Sector

My cousin in Mumbai had bought an apartment a mid-high rise (~20 floors) which was under construction. It got a stay order and construction has been halted. It's been close to 8 years and builder keeps promising that it will be done next year. Will this bill help such people in restrospect?
by shravanp
28 Apr 2017 23:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 954686

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

The recent most picture of stone pelting women in Kashmir stood out from the regular stone pelting fellas. If one carefully zoom in the pic, some of them are wearing expensive watches, westernized fleeces/sweaters and one even carried a soccer football. It's been proven beyond doubt that most of the...
by shravanp
25 Apr 2017 21:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 954686

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

All forces are uniting to make grounds to prevent Modi from getting his second term. saar even though this might seem so, but it's result seems to be contrary. Next obvious steps from Modi will be some strong handed tactic and be carefully timed to arouse nationalistic feeling. Hence for external h...
by shravanp
25 Apr 2017 20:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 954686

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

India is just holding it on by brute force, which is stupidity cuz India is draining it's money. Not sure what you are hinting at. Are you suggesting India must let go off the valley for the reasons you cite? That's incorrect reading. I am alluding to the fact that it's a bad business deal to throw...
by shravanp
25 Apr 2017 18:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 954686

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

I just find it hard to digest that India's neighbors, Pak and China ruthlessly crush their rebels in whichever province it be. While India itself supporting Kashmir valley turning into cesspool, and is ok with it ? I strongly feel that the affairs of Kashmir have stronger influence from external han...
by shravanp
13 Mar 2017 20:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Bharat Rakshak - 20th Anniversary
Replies: 92
Views: 37995

Re: Bharat Rakshak - 20th Anniversary

ranjan.rao wrote:you mean Long Island? JC would be good for people as most bharatnivasis stay there only, places like exchange place or newport would be good options. Has anyone here attended any BRF meet before?
Yep. I can come to JC. I havent been to BRF meet before though so this wud be a first timer.
by shravanp
07 Mar 2017 22:01
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Telugu States' News and Discussion
Replies: 2477
Views: 163238

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

There's a user "NTRAndhraKING" who's comments are pro-video-taper. He is dissing entire desi community in comments section. A look into his profile: I Will Not Compromise. I Will Not Comply. I Will Not Submit. I Will Not Break. I Will Not Roll Over. I Will Not Sit Down. I Will Not Shut Up....
by shravanp
07 Mar 2017 03:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889592

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

But idk whether the US agencies like labor dept, dhs, uscis take a nuanced approach while looking at an h1-b applicant's profile during h1-b renewals, perm, I-140, I-485, EAD, etc. Idk how it is now, but back in time around 2004, every 140 filer had to submit his university degree evaluation done b...
by shravanp
07 Mar 2017 02:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889592

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

Gus wrote:these things are not set in stone and imo it is quite dangerous to set policies based on such thoughts..
Who says it's set in stone. It's all about degrees in likelihoods.
by shravanp
07 Mar 2017 02:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889592

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

The US companies want the first F1->H1B-> GC path for their high potential employees they cant seem to hire from US citizens. There is no push back here. There's another reason why there's little or no pushback over in this stream. By the time F1s graduate, they have sort of merged with the mainstr...
by shravanp
24 Feb 2017 20:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889592

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

Mort Walker wrote:Is it time for the MEA to issue a travel warning to Indians in the US to avoid common public places? Dangerous ultra-nationalist terrorists with guns shooting any brown looking people?
Especially southern-states bound, they certainly need be travel warning to Indians.
by shravanp
17 Feb 2017 01:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Bharat Rakshak - 20th Anniversary
Replies: 92
Views: 37995

Re: Bharat Rakshak - 20th Anniversary

Jersey city even better, cuz I come from LI. If there's any folks from LI, we can carpool or take a train together to JC.
by shravanp
16 Feb 2017 20:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 607258

Re: Understanding US thread-III

No wonder so many nytimes wapo hit jobs on Trump with insider info.
by shravanp
16 Feb 2017 01:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Bharat Rakshak - 20th Anniversary
Replies: 92
Views: 37995

Re: Bharat Rakshak - 20th Anniversary

ranjan.rao wrote:Lets see who all for NJ?
I am in.
by shravanp
15 Feb 2017 20:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1541510

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016

Congratulations to ISRO team!

But I am not satisfied and dil maange more. GSLV ka number kab ayega
by shravanp
01 Feb 2017 21:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1375
Views: 498287

Re: Indian IT Industry

with H1Bs moving out, the low end housing market in the US will also get affected and prices will fall. Apartments will have more trouble getting people to stay. Why just housing market, even the rental market will be hit big time. I rent out condo to h1-b guys and its reliable source of rental inc...
by shravanp
27 Jan 2017 20:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: REPUBLIC DAY 2017
Replies: 236
Views: 59757

Re: REPUBLIC DAY 2017

I think this discussion over PM/RM not standing up is getting a bit ridiculous. Move on please.
by shravanp
27 Jan 2017 01:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 954686

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

Bottomline, No KP is ever going back to Kashmir with current state of affairs. They are even slowly moving out of Jammu. Rest all is political maya. 20 years is quite a long time. Older generation might have passed away. Younger generation have already moved on with jobs and other livelihoods. So h...
by shravanp
26 Jan 2017 21:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: REPUBLIC DAY 2017
Replies: 236
Views: 59757

Re: REPUBLIC DAY 2017

@Rakesh: That's just my opinion. I feel that Prez awarded it, and the widow was given due respect. (Had PM/RM had awarded I am sure they would have stood up). It's not about demeaning. Let's not drag down the discussion to this level. PM/RM are doing stupendous job and for them to not stand up when ...
by shravanp
26 Jan 2017 21:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: REPUBLIC DAY 2017
Replies: 236
Views: 59757

Re: REPUBLIC DAY 2017

He should have stood up at that moment-- Well the honor was awarded by President. Not the PM. So President stands up, gave the award to the widow. You want PM / RM also to stand up in line, and bow down? That's a wrong expectation. A protocol should always be in line with a reasonable honor/respect...
by shravanp
26 Jan 2017 20:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: REPUBLIC DAY 2017
Replies: 236
Views: 59757

Re: REPUBLIC DAY 2017

Happy Republic Day to all !

Vanday Mataram by Sangeetha Katti Kulkarni was simply awe inspiring. It captured entire essence of Bharat. Enjoyed and relished every frame of that song and video.
by shravanp
20 Jan 2017 22:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889592

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

Anti-Trump protestors smashing windows in DC
by shravanp
02 Jan 2017 22:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 4679
Views: 1314887

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

No video of either A5 or recent A4. Total atyachaar.
by shravanp
23 Dec 2016 19:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889592

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

Obama administration ending program once used to track mostly Arab and Muslim men Washington (CNN)The Obama administration said Thursday it was ending a dormant program that once was used to track mostly Arab and Muslim men. "The Department of Homeland Security is removing outdated regulations...
by shravanp
21 Dec 2016 19:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 4679
Views: 1314887

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

So we didnt learn all the lessons from Brahmos ? what are the similarities/difference of Nirbhay with brahmos apart from range, speed, payload. Huge differences. Nirbhay development is far more challenging than Brahmos because it's subsonic, terrain hugging, has more intelligent veering/loitering c...
by shravanp
19 Dec 2016 22:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461208

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Good talk by Niti Ayog CEO on demonetization.

https://play.ndtv.com/video/index/id/442878

Point to be noted (as stated by him): Rural, poor and lower middle class people more adaptable and faster to move on digital cashless economy than Lutyens :)
by shravanp
13 Dec 2016 20:22
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461208

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

One can only imagine how extended arms are of Congoon tentacles. Mind boggling!
by shravanp
13 Dec 2016 20:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461208

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/hawala-operator-arrested-rs-5-70-crore-in-new-currency-seized/472657/ Hawala operator arrested, Rs 5.70 crore in new currency seized CBI today arrested an alleged hawala operator K V Veerendra in connection with seizure of Rs 5.70 crore of new currency not...
by shravanp
08 Dec 2016 03:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1794298

Re: Internal Security Watch

And now with demonetization let's see how many show up at the funeral.
by shravanp
06 Dec 2016 03:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1794298

Re: Internal Security Watch

Would be interested to read it. Could you post link?
by shravanp
02 Dec 2016 23:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1461208

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

btw, Lok Sabha passed IT Amendment Bill and opposition is crying their lungs out. Is this a money bill or would it be subject to Rajya Sabha's atrocities?
by shravanp
02 Dec 2016 23:02
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Naval LCA - News and Discussion
Replies: 997
Views: 365298

Re: Naval LCA - News and Discussion

This is a complete volte-face. I have read enough articles on NLCA on how IN was being very supportive about it, and how good it's performance was. Especially during the tests in Goa's shore facility. It had also mentioned that NLCA's engine was "over-powered" for it's weight. I smell bs.
by shravanp
26 Nov 2016 22:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - IV
Replies: 929
Views: 171396

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - IV

Thanksgiving frenzy (and shopping scuffles). I thought this thread would be perfect fit for posting this vid.

by shravanp
26 Nov 2016 19:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist State of Pakistan - Multimedia Links
Replies: 2728
Views: 580074

Re: Terrorist State of Pakistan - Multimedia Links

I have always wondered how come Pakis have been sustaining this enmity with India for so long? 1. Militarily wise, they probably are 1/3 or 1/4 th strength to India. 2. Geography wise they are screwed as well as India has vast shore line compared to Bakis and it might be far easier for India to put ...
by shravanp
23 Nov 2016 21:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - IV
Replies: 929
Views: 171396

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - IV

All this gc based retrogression can be traced back to Bill Clinton's amnesty to illegals. That sucked up all the GC quota and legal immigrants especially Indians got shafted since 2007. There's nothing Dubya could've done. Comprehensive immig plan failed again and again due to dumbocrats refusal to ...
by shravanp
23 Nov 2016 20:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - IV
Replies: 929
Views: 171396

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - IV

On h1b for 14th year. Have I-140 (not 148) and get unlimited extensions. Thankfully my previous employer who got this to me has not revoked it since 2010. R2I has been in mind for several years. Will have to see if DT expedites the decision. Saar, once 6 months passed (after 140 approval) the emplo...
by shravanp
23 Nov 2016 02:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - IV
Replies: 929
Views: 171396

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - IV

Well there's certainly alot of H1 abuse where firms like Infosys and other desi sweatshops filing hundreds of them virtually choking off the quota thus turning it into a lottery system. It wasn't like this before (10 years ago). It's potentially abuse. Hope Trump fixes this by penalizing these filer...