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by Kashi
26 Nov 2019 09:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8450
Views: 3037105

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

alexis wrote:The intent may be there but the action on ground is lacking. The fact is corporates are not investing and neither is the government.
Perhaps they are both waiting for each other to invest, before going all in. Whatever the reason, the impasse cannot be good for us.
by Kashi
26 Nov 2019 08:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7501
Views: 1749298

Re: Understanding the US - Again

A_Gupta wrote:Imagine India got Independence from the UK but the UK was next door.
No need to imagine, Republic of Ireland is right there...
by Kashi
22 Nov 2019 17:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1435694

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

A_Gupta wrote:What does “on our side” mean? Is Shiv Sena “on our side”?
It means it is/was like the mythical Yeti. Supposedly powerful, yet nary a squeak.
by Kashi
22 Nov 2019 11:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8806
Views: 2483682

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

A_Gupta wrote:‪America's Top Islamist Network Pledges Support to Pro-Jihad Kashmir Leader https://www.investigativeproject.org/81 ... g.twitter‬
Is that what they are calling Sanders, Warren, Jayapal and Omar these days?
by Kashi
22 Nov 2019 10:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372572

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

arshyam wrote:For the people in those 100 odd constituencies that voted NCP + INC, pretty good, I guess.
...and 56 constituencies that voted for SS. They wanted their man in power and are getting it. Can't complain.
by Kashi
22 Nov 2019 09:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1435694

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

Amber G. it looks like in your country, free speech is not so free anymore.
by Kashi
22 Nov 2019 09:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372572

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

What do Maha voters feel about it?
by Kashi
21 Nov 2019 11:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8806
Views: 2483682

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Dont miss the ( anti-Indian) comments Didn't really see any outright "anti-India" comments. Lots of lament about "jobs for Americans first", but none of "Hindu extremist", "cow piss" "caste system" drivel that one finds on NyT, WaPo etc. message boa...
by Kashi
21 Nov 2019 07:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2251584

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

But as the economy gets tighter, TSP's ability to maintain their 10 billion dollars + army budget will start to pinch. Besides, they cant even think of starting a war. Their economy was in dumps when they instigated Kargil. Poor state of economy has not stopped them from instigating Uri, Pathankot,...
by Kashi
19 Nov 2019 13:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 473796

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

+1 here again. The BJP as a national party I feel should do more research on the way Southern states operate. I am sure that they can pull this through provided they actually get a more efficient and reliable leadership (or at least informers) in the southern states. In the context of KL; both the ...
by Kashi
19 Nov 2019 10:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 520
Views: 130579

Re: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion

Sachin, Shri Owasi brothers have remained remarkably calm, with just one brief statement from one brother to the effect that 'we accept the judgement but the SCI is 'not infalliable'. The other brother (one who said 'take police off the streets for 15 minutes and they would show 100 crore Hindus wh...
by Kashi
18 Nov 2019 13:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 473796

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

But one thing they are forgetting, once EJ activities are exposed, TDP can not go back supporting EJs like before. Why not? I would think it would be easy thing to do, ply one side against another at the drop of the hat. INC has been doing so all over the country despite all the "exposures&quo...
by Kashi
18 Nov 2019 09:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1795667

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

Since when did China start saying "Please.."?
by Kashi
16 Nov 2019 12:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 473796

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

If you seen the videos, you will see some women and men protesting. Otherwise how would the videos come out in the first place ? But it will never be a mass protests because of the reasons i mentioned above. The media projects the road widening angle and thats what most people believe. Media projec...
by Kashi
16 Nov 2019 06:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 473796

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

Once again, I am not referring to politics or voting.

I was asking about agitating, protesting against these actions. Taking to streets, making their voices heard.

Has it happened? Even if at a smaller scale?
by Kashi
15 Nov 2019 14:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372572

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

abhijitm wrote:Last option is to get SC to make split of pre poll alliance illegal and order a fresh election.
I don't think that is legally tenable at all.
by Kashi
15 Nov 2019 13:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372572

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

kittoo wrote:Maharashtra is incredibly divided over caste and what not and will keep supporting their parties.
You could say that about all of India.
by Kashi
15 Nov 2019 13:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 949548

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

Some sources say Aatish Taseer has U.K. citizenship. If so how did he acquire that? Through his father’s side? (Born in London with a British-Pakistani father). It would be disingenuous to disown the father for OCI but claim him for U.K. citizenship. Does anyone know the reality? I believe that inf...
by Kashi
15 Nov 2019 13:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372572

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Do these top-level Chanakyas of Shiv Sena realize the amount of disgust they have managed to generate among people of Maharashtra and Shiv Sainiks? It is the beginning of the end. Is there any evidence of that? The voters of Maharashtra gave ~100 seats to NCP + Cong and another 50+ to SS. Then why ...
by Kashi
15 Nov 2019 12:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1435694

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

The old consensus was that peace in the valley could only be brought about by healing touch i.e. bowing before the Islamist i.e. special status for Kashmir. Nope, the consensus was that Kashmir was a gravy train and the "chosen ones" could come along for the ride as long as they did not d...
by Kashi
15 Nov 2019 11:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 473796

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

The point is not what Jagan is doing, because even not-brightest-bulb could have predicted what was going to happen.

The question is what are AP folks doing or going to do about this? How are they going to respond.
by Kashi
15 Nov 2019 08:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 473796

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

Agasthi wrote:I understand why mono-faiths hate hindus, but why are commies selective in their ire?
Are they really that different?
by Kashi
13 Nov 2019 13:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5642
Views: 1633309

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

^^ Land is for residence or with our ever growing population, we still want to treat it as a investment commodity? There's no law stopping the purchase of residential land anywhere in India by an Indian citizen (except where special statutory restrictions exist as such). So one cannot really deny N...
by Kashi
13 Nov 2019 12:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 949548

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

Visit to Kartarpur Sahib: The arrangements looked good, but give it time to go bad under Pak management. Not too many pilgrims I am afraid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvnjZMXb5dE Gautam That's because there was some confusion about the documentation required to go through and as per the news r...
by Kashi
13 Nov 2019 12:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5642
Views: 1633309

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Regarding NRI supporting labor, i think it is time to prevent them from buying land in india till they return and settle for more than a year. Such cut in high return investment may win back support to india. NRIs are Indian citizens. How and why you stop an Indian citizen from buying land in India?
by Kashi
13 Nov 2019 07:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7501
Views: 1749298

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Politico is making a story about nothing and trying to scare Indian origin people in the US. Now that sound eerily similar to waving away of the Congressional hearing and the voices emanating from Democratic camp against India and Hindus. India gets very little foreign aid from the US (mostly publi...
by Kashi
13 Nov 2019 07:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5642
Views: 1633309

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

And right on cue British Indians warn Hindu nationalist party not to meddle in UK elections [T]he Guardian visited the north-west London suburb of Harrow on Monday, home to the highest density of Gujarati Hindus in the UK, people criticised the BJP’s involvement. “They don’t have to interfere in the...
by Kashi
13 Nov 2019 07:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5642
Views: 1633309

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

That is the most vile equal-equal garbage I have read, and that is saying something because I read HiC's mouthings as well. :twisted: Desis should make 100% sure that the Labor Party is sent to the pakistan. That is called wishful thinking. Only the other day the same reports that spoke of some Ind...
by Kashi
13 Nov 2019 05:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5642
Views: 1633309

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Dimwits be those who fall for this chicanery.
by Kashi
12 Nov 2019 20:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372572

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

UlanBatori wrote:Is Greater Mumbai Great enough to become a UT I wonder.. just wondering of course.
No party will dare do that.
by Kashi
12 Nov 2019 19:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1435694

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

India isn’t Pak. There is freedom of expression and everyone including Nidhi Razdan is entitled to their view. Absolutely. Everyone is entitled to their views, not their facts. Also I find it amusing that you haven’t referred to her tweets explaining her viewpoint - she was super harsh on Pak and P...
by Kashi
12 Nov 2019 18:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 949548

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

Basically Geelani is slyly asking for the abrogation of Indus Water Treaty.

True Cashmeri patriot and RAA agint only...
by Kashi
12 Nov 2019 14:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 520
Views: 130579

Re: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion

https://twitter.com/ExSecular/status/1194038139557306369 (Video) Venkayya Naidu garu post-verdict explained beautifully why Babri Mosque had to go giving the example of Poland and Russia. He was speaking in Telugu for ETV Telugu show. Under Soviet occupation a huge church was built in Poland, when ...
by Kashi
12 Nov 2019 13:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372572

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Not writing off SS chances of getting CMship. It is their complete moral fall and making mockery of itself. If NCP, Cong has to form some form of gov then they will prefer a scapegoat in SS whom they can pull down anytime they wish. So there is definitely a chance for SS. INC and NCP made a mockery...
by Kashi
12 Nov 2019 10:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372572

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I wonder why people are writing off SS. After all they are the ones forming the govt, their vote share seems to be largely intact. They'll install a Maratha CM on the gaddi , supported by the other Maratha party. So where's the downside to this? What makes members o optimistic/pessimistic about SS's...
by Kashi
11 Nov 2019 18:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1435694

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

UlanBatori wrote:NDTV appears to have finally crossed the line.
When were they ever on THIS side of the line?
by Kashi
11 Nov 2019 13:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - May 1, 2019
Replies: 2903
Views: 845121

Re: Terroristan - May 1, 2019

APS: What is Sidhu playing for ? What brownie points is accumulating by acting like a serf of Bakis ? Is there something that we are missing ? Sidhu probably feels that by bigging up Dimmy, he can get under the skin of Modi and thus, "get back" at him for "past slights". I am su...
by Kashi
11 Nov 2019 13:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372572

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

If what you said is true, there should be huge internal rebellion right now within SS. But its arent happening. What would SS MLAs gain by revolting. They want power and they'll get it either way. Going by what Maharashtra-based rakshaks here have pointed out, SS leaders may not actually be perturb...
by Kashi
11 Nov 2019 10:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1372572

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I have been judging few generation loyal SS voters, they are not happy with whats going on, but they will never ditch SS and shift their vote to other party. I am guessing SS has done this homework knowing not many of their voters are fence sitters. So, whatever they do will be eventually forgiven....
by Kashi
10 Nov 2019 04:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 1043
Views: 197569

Re: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion

Rsatchi wrote:As someone once pointed out on this forum is he not a 'Shia'
If so Why would the Sunni's follow him? :wink:
Djinnah was also a Shia.