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by Rahul M
30 Apr 2020 16:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182014

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Agasthi ji, the vast majority of aam left supporters have always been like any other hindu, left leaders helped organise some of the major Durga pujas in WB. The left ideology and on ground reality were quite far apart. Interestingly, every major puja pandal would have a leftist book stall on the wa...
by Rahul M
30 Apr 2020 13:12
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8450
Views: 3037018

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

While "artificially low" (my opinion) credit rating for India has not impeded availability of debt, it has been detrimental in keeping interest rates high for govt and corporate borrowers in India. Higher interest rates in turn make project financing more expensive, which reduces the amou...
by Rahul M
29 Apr 2020 14:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 767092

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces

There is a modelling thread somewhere.. Please rejuvenate it.
by Rahul M
29 Apr 2020 14:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8450
Views: 3037018

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Suraj, given what you say, couldn't the coupon rates be set by fiat at one level higher(say) than what the credit agencies would suggest and see if there is still demand ?

Would you recommend such a step? If not, why not ?
by Rahul M
29 Apr 2020 00:26
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8450
Views: 3037018

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Is the coupon rate tied to ratings or do the central bank etc have an option of amending that if it fills the rating is unfair ?

Complete novice here, so ....
by Rahul M
28 Apr 2020 18:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1303041

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

chetak wrote:
Aarvee wrote:
Sir, link please.
pse don't expect to be spoon fed.

the details are all there: sundayguardianlive and natwar singh.

a cursory google would have got you the link, no
On the contrary any news article posted must be accompanied by a link, lest it open us up to copyright infringement charges.
by Rahul M
28 Apr 2020 10:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182014

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Suraj San, KLPD ji, Why on earth would you think that I am unaware of the positive steps taken ?? Yes, I admit those were much needed and kudos for taking them. However, on many multitude of issues, from countering subversive narratives and movements, checking political violence to much needed refor...
by Rahul M
28 Apr 2020 01:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182014

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Frankly, it's not that any of this is unexpected from BIF.

The galling thing is sheer lack of follow through even in legitimate cases against BIF.

303 seats, 0 balls is the popular opinion on teetar.
by Rahul M
28 Apr 2020 00:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182014

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

https://twitter.com/goonereol/status/1254717020630913024?s=19 UT grills Arnab for 9 hrs in his first year as minister of any kind. Fadnavis was busy giving interviews to Nikhil waghle in his 5th year as CM. Who is the real pappu ? Valid question, IMHO. You have to say this, BIF have killer instinct ...
by Rahul M
24 Apr 2020 00:18
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1874058

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

I can take some credit in this picture coming out. It appeared in the ADA calendar last year, which is not available online. There are only 2 pictures of Tejas with the shock diamonds that I know of. So, I requested this picture be published. I am on a hot trail to get some eminent people from the ...
by Rahul M
23 Apr 2020 09:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182014

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I say this again, Palghar investigation should be taken over by NIA.
by Rahul M
22 Apr 2020 18:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

https://twitter.com/KiranKS/status/1252658113284411394 17,000+ COVID cases in India as of 19 April. Only 166 needed critical care . The rest recovering with basic care. Out of those 166, ICU needed for 87, extra oxygen needed for 55 and ventilators needed for just 24 . Only 0.14% of Corona positive...
by Rahul M
21 Apr 2020 00:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182014

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I think this case should be treated as a case of Naxalite terror and investigation should be done by NIA.
by Rahul M
19 Apr 2020 22:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

rsingh pindiwale, get well soon. Our best wishes are with you. I wonder what is Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology ( CCMB ) in Hyderabad is doing. Apart from being a Covid testing center they don't seem to be doing much going by their web site (which is also seriously old tech by the way). in...
by Rahul M
18 Apr 2020 18:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182014

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Why not nationalize media too while we are at it ?? :mrgreen:
by Rahul M
18 Apr 2020 09:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182014

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

You said it. One of the worst offenders in recent days, a joker who is masquerading as a science reporter, posted a series of bizarre tweets accusing GOI of lying. Of course goras and resident BIF types were very happy. But reading it clearly indicates individual in question was either drunk or hig...
by Rahul M
18 Apr 2020 00:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182014

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Her father is retd navy officer and defence analyst Cmde Uday Bhaskar.
by Rahul M
15 Apr 2020 00:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1117804

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Second JayS on the aircraft design book thingy. With my simple fyzziks background I found I could understand them to a decent level and thoroughly enjoyed it.
by Rahul M
15 Apr 2020 00:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182014

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Pioneer newspaper had a similar section for sometime. Don't know if it still does.
by Rahul M
15 Apr 2020 00:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182014

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Yagnasri wrote:As per the reports they want to go to Mandla in WB. Is it possible that they are illegal BDs? The person who spread this rumour is now arrested by Navi Mumbai police and said to belong NCP.
There's no such place in West Bengal.
by Rahul M
14 Apr 2020 10:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

PM's address on 14th April: 1. Lockdown continues till 3rd May 2. Every region from state to police station will be evaluated for COVID response in terms of adherence to restrictions etc till 20th April. 3. Those regions which pass the evaluation will be given limited relaxation to re-open basic sec...
by Rahul M
14 Apr 2020 02:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

in my area (Mysore, Karnataka) Mysore Mahanagara Palike has thrown bleaching power on road. this was done at every house entry. i think it is the same. bleaching powder thrown around is useless... (from what I know about use of bleach). I am open to be corrected Bleaching powder solution is possibl...
by Rahul M
12 Apr 2020 01:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

The only addition I would do is 100% testing for all SARI patients.
by Rahul M
10 Apr 2020 20:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/04/10/covid-19-will-peak-in-mid-september-could-affect-80-of-india-amarinderamar.html COVID-19 will peak in mid-September, could affect 80% of India: Amarinder excerpted He also referred to a report prepared by PGI, Chandigarh, which said that the disease is e...
by Rahul M
10 Apr 2020 18:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

More testing numbers. 16K tests. Overall the infection rate to tested is still around 5% I am planning to follow https://www.mohfw.gov.in/. Crowdsource website, doesn't seem to data which are reviewed. The difference in number of deaths are around 70! I can understand positive cases, but the number...
by Rahul M
09 Apr 2020 03:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

This was deleted from medium and this is just an archive ... Yes, but has it been posted on BRF? I checked this thready (went back quiet a few pages but didn't see). Here is the guy who posted original link - https://twitter.com/agaiziunas Posted and discussed threadbare over the last few pages.
by Rahul M
08 Apr 2020 23:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

nam wrote:UK ICU stats have shown an interesting data.

73% of the ICU patients are men.

This seems to push largely men in to ICU.

Any theory why this could be? Is it because men need more oxygen level compared to a woman, because of extra muscle mass?
Smoking?
by Rahul M
08 Apr 2020 10:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Germany seems to be doing good compared to its neighbours. What's the trick there? Are they using homeopathy or something? our current situation reminds me of older days where villagers put wet napkin on forehead and wait it out. I read somewhere that they are reporting a covid death only if it was...
by Rahul M
07 Apr 2020 18:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182014

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Perhaps we can take this to Econ thread.

But is India's domestic debt high as compared to other major economies??
by Rahul M
07 Apr 2020 14:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

We should export token amounts to all those who requested, for a start. Fulfilling orders would happen after our own requirements are met.
by Rahul M
07 Apr 2020 10:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Dr Sirs how is Hydroxychloroquine+zinc+azithromycin doing ?Read a number of anecdotal accounts that emerged today that it is clearing it up in a few hours. Additionally, ivermectin, favipiravir, BCG studies also seem underway. Anyways, am pretty sure you are all reading up on all new emerging studi...
by Rahul M
07 Apr 2020 02:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/3Containme ... 9Final.pdf

The govts very detailed containment plan. This is the one coupta was talking about. It seems our administration is also rising to the challenge.
by Rahul M
07 Apr 2020 01:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

I have been tracking Confirmed cases. US: The daily growth is reducing. It is now at 8%. Was in teens earlier, and the decline is also steady. By around Apr 18, we should see 0% growth. Then decline. India: The growth is very erratic, so hard to see any trends emerging. I think it will be a few mor...
by Rahul M
06 Apr 2020 16:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2182014

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I just lost it at #44. -Chuha :lol:

Wow, she is already shadow banned. No amount of searching by her id will return results on twitter.
by Rahul M
06 Apr 2020 03:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Mollick.R wrote:https://twitter.com/hanson_hhc/status/1 ... 05351?s=20

Suggested to read full thread.
Looks interesting......
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A good read
It is. Thank you. Good lessons for any country thinking of an exit strategy from the lockdown.
by Rahul M
06 Apr 2020 00:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

To RatnaDip garu and other Doctors - some interesting news about invitro results of ivermectin on corona, just throwing it out here, so we have three known potential treatments, BCG, Hydroxychloroquine+azithrmoycin, ivermectin which show promising invitro/invivo trials. I havent heard of the result...
by Rahul M
06 Apr 2020 00:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2830553

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Will the Coronavirus Ever Go Away? Here's What One of the WHO's Top Experts Thinks Posting in full. . What should a country’s first priority after locking down be? Test, test, test, test, test. Not test, test, test, test, test everyone, but test the suspects, test the suspects, test the suspects. ....