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by kvraghav
21 Apr 2021 12:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 824103

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

How come loans are being termed as investment?
by kvraghav
20 Apr 2021 21:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3038702

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Sorry, Lingayats are not so. Only congress lingayat leaders think they are. This is the exact reason why the congress got a nice drubbing in this election.
by kvraghav
10 Apr 2021 21:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318899

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

I think this to bring in complacency among bjp voters. The voilense is also for the same purpose to make bjp voters think it might not be worth the voilense since bjp is already winning. Unlucky for them, CRPF opened fire.
by kvraghav
10 Apr 2021 21:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3038702

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

How can we apply an act restrospectively? This might be possible in 1991 but not current.
by kvraghav
05 Apr 2021 15:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1801907

Re: Internal Security Watch

The biggest problems is also the one exam wonders called IPS heading them. These bosses have zero combat experience and only have ego. The senior posts should go to someone rising from withing the CRPF rather than Novice IPS officers who had just joined the force to spend time in AC offices. Army li...
by kvraghav
05 Apr 2021 14:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1801907

Re: Internal Security Watch

The CRPF should be provided with the Dhruv WSI. Will server both CASEVAC and offensive air power. There was also rumbling about IAF not doing CASEVAC effectively in one such operation. It might be good idea to take back most of the rotary birds from IAF/IA and form a central command for them. They c...
by kvraghav
01 Apr 2021 20:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8451
Views: 3040934

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

B/W learnt something new yesterday. The BMTC (Bangalore Bus transport) was in loss due to pandemic and requested assistance from the govt. What did Yedyurappa do? Instead of giving free money, they introduced free bus passes for unorganized sector construction employees like carpenters, painters and...
by kvraghav
01 Apr 2021 20:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318899

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

They should do re election in many booths of Nandi gram wherever there was even small amounts of complaints. Keep her busy and rooted there.
by kvraghav
01 Apr 2021 20:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2275
Views: 868388

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Clever Rajnath Singh. Ban imports, allow leasing. The level of shamelessness they live in. KVRaghavji, it does say that this lease is only for the interim period till such time the HAL HTT trainer is inducted... so perhaps a genuine and time bound plug I think this might also be a way to work aroun...
by kvraghav
01 Apr 2021 17:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2275
Views: 868388

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Clever Rajnath Singh. Ban imports, allow leasing. The level of shamelessness they live in.
by kvraghav
01 Apr 2021 17:17
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8451
Views: 3040934

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

While we are discussing about market rates for EPF and PPF and also suggesting how doing this will help reduce lending rates for private sector, we should also remember that the only social security spending that the govt does for the middle class is this extra 1-2% interest. The western nations hav...
by kvraghav
30 Mar 2021 09:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - South & North Korea Thread
Replies: 1370
Views: 302370

Re: India - South & North Korea Thread

Why would SoKo do that? We have to understand SoKo is more close to China than India. India is just a cash cow to them and treat us the same way as Chinese treat us. They are only here to help Samsung, LG, Hyundia and Kia and nothing else.
by kvraghav
28 Mar 2021 23:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 1047866

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

Seems to be the Rustom 1
by kvraghav
28 Mar 2021 20:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3038702

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Looks like there was secret meeting between Pawar, Praful Patel and Amit Shah in Gandhinagar after which the Saamna attack comes. Interesting times.
by kvraghav
21 Mar 2021 01:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3038702

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

So I think two things will happen.
NIA reaches Deshmukh doors
Parambir will be recalled by center. He will go on leave and directly report post that to center is what I feel. He may already be out of MH.
by kvraghav
12 Mar 2021 15:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3038702

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

What is the latest on “farmer’s” agitation? Are they still in numbers at the border? This happened: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/arhtiyas-to-go-on-strike-over-fcis-direct-transfer-of-msp-move-7216448/ Then this happened: https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/farmer-unio...
by kvraghav
26 Feb 2021 14:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3038702

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I can assure that it is common now in most Mid and high level IT companies in Bangalore for slogging yourself for the past 18 years. You get 2 lakhs in hand anyways and thats the frustration.
by kvraghav
26 Feb 2021 14:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3038702

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Try having TDS and GST sir, belive me, not having to beg for payment, pay GST, Pay Salaries. Its far better to be Salaried person than a small professional. We have a small family business that does road and building contract for BBMP. We also do some building contract for small houses. We get our ...
by kvraghav
26 Feb 2021 12:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3038702

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Aditya_V wrote:. Most of the people buying Fortuner's are of at least 3 Generations with good savings and asset base.
How come they do not claim income of more than 40 lakhs but can buy a 50 lakh rupee car? Unless they are showing this as a depreciating expense in their company books?
by kvraghav
26 Feb 2021 12:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3038702

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

And here we are, the salaried class who feel we cannot claim as expenses the car, the driver, the maid and even coffee tea and travel and fuel like how businessmen do and have to pay double tax on everything. Can be thrown out of job any time. Wondering what is the ideal profession then. Politics? I...
by kvraghav
23 Feb 2021 20:31
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2333648

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

The extra vanes may be needed for vertical launch stability when compared to the AAM.
by kvraghav
22 Feb 2021 22:10
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2333648

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

VL-SRSAM is actually longer than Astra. Astra 2? If it has dual pulse, then it is for practical purpose Astra 2. Don't know if there is a requirement for dual pulse. Barak8 has it, Mica Naval is planned to have dual pulse, so it will not be out of ordinary.. This is older Astra MK1. The newer Mk1 i...
by kvraghav
22 Feb 2021 21:33
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2333648

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Looks very close to astra mk1. Looks like they are using Astra missile for family of missiles.
by kvraghav
19 Feb 2021 14:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3219
Views: 2086202

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

I dont think LnT has invested much here. Everything comes as CKD and they just assemble it.
by kvraghav
02 Feb 2021 17:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 861
Views: 454921

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

Avinandan wrote:What is that ungainly hump between the tail fins :?:
This might be the hook to also deploy this model upside down
by kvraghav
01 Feb 2021 14:12
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India Budget 2021 News and Discussion
Replies: 89
Views: 18081

Re: India Budget 2021 News and Discussion

In the name of farmers and small industries, govt is looting middle class. Even Educational institutions run by Gundas got 4 cr rebate. Bloody Hell this govt economic policies. Not even one competent finance minister? If they dont put money is peoples hand, what use pumping more loans? Just promote...
by kvraghav
28 Jan 2021 16:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3038702

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Sorry, this govt is impotent is all i can say. They can do a Arnab on Rajdeep but they do not. Shame on the leaders of the country. I would rather follow congress over the BJP, simply because they do everything to protect the ideology. The congress becomes strong when they get power while BJP become...
by kvraghav
28 Jan 2021 12:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3038702

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Someone needs to start the rumor that tear gas leads to impotency. It will be fun to watch after that.
by kvraghav
25 Jan 2021 21:44
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2333648

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

srin wrote:So the ramjet is gone ?
Looks to be dual pulse rocket motor.
by kvraghav
25 Jan 2021 21:15
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2333648

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Seems like Astra mk2 and Akash NG might be the same missiles. The Astra 2 is supposed to have 160 km tail chase and launched from aircraft with velocity.
by kvraghav
21 Jan 2021 15:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2343
Views: 1025774

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread

I think they are practically same. A single chassis cannot take tight turns. The Paki/Chinese trucks are also tractor trailer configuration. The advantage might be with the trailer. That might be powered. Also, the cabin height is less. This would mean the missile can be above the cabin which might ...
by kvraghav
18 Jan 2021 12:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3038702

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

But we know why there won't be such industry there, It would mean employment of engineers, training of technical manpower, large corporate houses and their power of patronage. No, Panjab will never empower Hindus, non-Jat Sikhs and also Jat Sikhs who don't own land. What better way to keep politica...
by kvraghav
08 Jan 2021 18:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1304100

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

One major thing That should be removed is the selection of colonel and above. It should simply be based on the exams and experience. Right now based on feedback from known circles, it is nearly impossible for the first generation Faujis to go beyond Brigadier.
by kvraghav
05 Jan 2021 21:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 474025

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

Bjp is not coming to power anytime soon in Andhra based on the interactions I had with my andra friends in Bangalore. The Reddy's see him like a god and others worship Chandrababu. Between I have a colleague called mubarak Reddy. How is that even possible?
by kvraghav
05 Jan 2021 12:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3873
Views: 1091046

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

^^^
They will probably build one and sell 3 to India which we will buy with folded hands.
by kvraghav
21 Dec 2020 19:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2183483

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Plus some old methods are also being ignored. My grandfather planted 3 teak saplings whenever he had a girl granddaughter saying they would be used for marriage. Trust me when i say this, they were indeed very handy for the expenses. It does not take much land but can reduce lot of debt related stre...
by kvraghav
21 Dec 2020 09:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2818
Views: 887971

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Dhruv blade diameter is 13.2 meters. Hal has ensured that the tail boom folds within the rear blade which effectively means that the folded length of this alh is within 13.2 meters even with the front blade straight. I think if you have more width, rotating the whole setup a little would even reduce...
by kvraghav
17 Dec 2020 10:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1215798

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

The only nearest thing that can hold that chapati is B787 in the AI fleet, it being a wide body and very close to B767 in dimensions and weight load.
by kvraghav
16 Dec 2020 21:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1215798

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

But isint there a Boeing 767 based AWACS? We can use the 787 from AI in that case since they are almost the same.