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by Tilak
20 Apr 2009 23:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 395
Views: 263206

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

X-Posted : I am posting this here to provide a context, and hope there will be no trolling but a serious BVR Vs. WVR wrt. the smaller planes sneaking in.. If one remembers the Jock from USAF paid his full due to the improved Mig 21 MKI.. and where does it place the LCA .. T-38 Talon caps an F-22 8) ...
by Tilak
20 Apr 2009 23:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 516
Views: 209994

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

T-38 Talon caps an F-22 8) UXmDj3mFrXQ More from the DEW Line : The facts are a bit sketchy here. This clip was posted to YouTube on 18 April by an anonymous user named "d43e49". The video identifies the attacking aircraft as a T-38, but it's not confirmed by anything shown within the clip...
by Tilak
19 Apr 2009 21:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch
Replies: 4017
Views: 528628

Re: Af-Pak Watch

X-Posted :

Created a PDF and uploaded the N-E-A Surrender Document for posterity.. :cry:
Download : The Nizam-E-Adl Regulation - Pakistan (2009)
Alternate Download Link : @Filesavr
FileType : PDF
Size : 70kb
Original Source : Geo TV [Pakistan]
by Tilak
19 Apr 2009 10:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 2752
Views: 542931

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

Menon warned Dhaka of assassination plot: report Sat, Apr 18th, 2009 5:30 pm BdST Dhaka, Apr 18 (bdnews24.com) – India has warned Bangladesh's political leadership, including prime minister Sheikh Hasina, of a possible assassination plot, an Indian newspaper reported Saturday. The Indian Express sa...
by Tilak
19 Apr 2009 07:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Role in Global Terrorism
Replies: 1911
Views: 359407

Re: Pakistani Role in Global Terrorism

X-Posted : ***Must Read*** Book review: Jihad goes on in Pakistan —by Khaled Ahmed Jihad goes on in Pakistan —by Khaled Ahmed http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/images/2009/04/19/20090419_ed05.jpg The Fluttering Flag of Jehad By Amir Mir - Mashal Books Lahore 2008 Pp306; Price Rs 700 Amir Mir was able to ...
by Tilak
19 Apr 2009 06:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
Replies: 2861
Views: 444471

Re: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent

Europeans can try and define us. We have no obligation to accept such definitions and be limited by them. Which btw. leads me to post the following : Caste bias can't be equated with racism: India 18 Apr 2009 , 0428 hrs IST, Indrani Bagchi, TNN NEW DELHI: I ndia is fighting back a renewed onslaught...
by Tilak
18 Apr 2009 10:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 555987

Re: Internal Security Watch

Suspected mass murder plot foiled in Gujarat Kapil Dave Wednesday, April 15, 2009 3:20 IST Gandhinagar: An alleged plan to carry out a poison attack on IAS officers, senior government officials, visitors, and employees of the Gujarat state secretariat was foiled by an alert sweeper on Monday. When ...
by Tilak
15 Apr 2009 08:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forums Feedback
Replies: 1566
Views: 347719

Re: Site Suggestions & Forum Feedback

Admin/Mods, Can you guys disable the feature, of not being able to edit a post after a certain interval. I mean how many disputes have arisen in all these months regarding a members "controversial" post. With a high volume of readership atleast some can bear witness/or could quote the post...
by Tilak
15 Apr 2009 07:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion
Replies: 3997
Views: 622956

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion

X-Posted : Reference thread - lists of terrorist attacks
SSridhar wrote:Rahul, you are correct. I think Sify had already been informed.
Time for an update ?

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BTW : Layth Al Libbi got his 72..
by Tilak
12 Apr 2009 05:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1413480

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

He put country above self Mihir Vasavda Saturday, April 11, 2009 18:52 IST Mumbai: There're two bravehearts in the Indian team --Dilip Tirkey and SV Sunil. The former has become the highest-capped player in the world and the latter has defied a personal tragedy to stay on with the team. India now w...
by Tilak
12 Apr 2009 05:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch
Replies: 4017
Views: 528628

Re: Af-Pak Watch

X-Posted:
Charlie Rose - Zbigniew Brzezinski, Henry Kissinger April 6, 2009 - 56:01 - Apr 7, 2009

Pakistan - Iran - US Foreign Policy - Obama Administration
by Tilak
12 Apr 2009 00:46
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Discussion on Indian Epics, Texts, Treatises & Kathas
Replies: 4574
Views: 533710

Re: Dicussion on Indian Epics, Texts, Treatises & Kathas

2 excellent versions of the Bhagavad Gita by foreign authors are Christopher Isherwood and Edwin Arnold. Both are almost a century old, i feel they are amongst the best i have read. Epics cannot replace the content of the Shruti in Indian philosophy. The Shruti is the progenitor. Ved itself means w...
by Tilak
05 Apr 2009 10:14
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India nuclear news and discussion
Replies: 2908
Views: 498559

Re: India nuclear news and discussion

X-Posted :

Death knell .. to back-door diplomacy .. informal papers, foreign chai biskoot sessions..

Parliament’s nod will be mandatory for international agreements: BJP
by Tilak
31 Mar 2009 11:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion
Replies: 3997
Views: 622956

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion

India hails U.S. Afghan plan, says ready for a role Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:19pm IST NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India said on Monday it was ready to play a role in a new U.S. war strategy for Afghanistan, welcoming what it said was a comprehensive plan to stamp out extremism that had roots in Pakistan. "...
by Tilak
31 Mar 2009 11:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch
Replies: 4017
Views: 528628

Re: Af-Pak Watch

X-Posted: India hails U.S. Afghan plan, says ready for a role Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:19pm IST NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India said on Monday it was ready to play a role in a new U.S. war strategy for Afghanistan, welcoming what it said was a comprehensive plan to stamp out extremism that had roots in Pakist...
by Tilak
31 Mar 2009 11:23
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Perspectives on the global economic meltdown
Replies: 3894
Views: 1144941

Re: Perspectives on the global economic meltdown

Russia to call for new reserve currency at G20 March 31st, 2009 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS Russia will insist at the upcoming G20 summit in London that discussions are initiated into the possibility of creating a new world reserve currency, a Kremlin economic adviser said Monday. “There are nuances in ...
by Tilak
31 Mar 2009 11:12
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India nuclear news and discussion
Replies: 2908
Views: 498559

Re: India nuclear news and discussion

India links CTBT with disarmament March 30th, 2009 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Ahead of a meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and US President Barack Obama in London, India Monday said it “ won’t stand in the way” of Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) provided it “ ...
by Tilak
31 Mar 2009 06:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 2752
Views: 542931

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

Bangladesh Rifles’ new chief to visit India Monday March 29th, 2009 Dhaka, March 29 (Xinhua) Bangladesh’s new paramilitary border force chief is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi Monday on a three-day trip to India to discuss border issues between the two neighbouring countries, a foreign ministry o...
by Tilak
31 Mar 2009 05:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion
Replies: 1747
Views: 423297

Re: Nepal News and discussion

'Foiled arms deal behind Nepal palace massacre' Kathmandu, March 30: Coming out with a new theory on the 2001 Palace Massacre, ex-Nepal king Gyanendra's son Paras has claimed that crown prince Dipendra was not drunk during the killing and a thwarted major arms deal from which he had hoped to gain a...
by Tilak
29 Mar 2009 18:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 12577
Views: 1357481

Re: Middle East News and Discussion

Saudi Religious Police Pick On Shiite Women

Second (**LiveLeak Video**) with a better shot of the muttawa..
by Tilak
29 Mar 2009 18:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion
Replies: 3997
Views: 622956

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion

Things are moving fast. Russia is also calling meetings on Afghanistan with Iran. India, Iran discuss Afghan situation Its a good move.. Amrika is in rappoachment mode with Iran (albeit for securing logistics chain through Chahbahar-Zaranj-Delaram highway wrt . "deployment within ~600 mile fro...
by Tilak
29 Mar 2009 17:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 12577
Views: 1357481

Re: Middle East News and Discussion

Shia-Sunni Tensions 'Saudi Religious Police Pick On Shiite Women' (*LiveLeak Video*) The same scene filmed from another angle. The women can be heard chanting religious slogans : A video posted on the Internet has aroused the wrath of Saudi Arabia's Shiite community. In the footage, a member of the...
by Tilak
28 Mar 2009 22:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 318
Views: 40592

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

'India told us to keep deal secret' Josy Joseph Saturday, March 28, 2009 2:45 IST The contract was signed on February 27, just days before the Lok Sabha elections were announced. IAI was told that premature disclosure could lead to problems, and even termination of the contract. The deal includes s...
by Tilak
28 Mar 2009 22:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army Discussion
Replies: 398
Views: 183701

Re: Indian Army Discussion

General Deepak Kapoor to visit France from March 31 During his visit, the Army chief will interact with senior military and civilian defence hierarchy and discuss various contemporary defence related issues. He will also visit important training institutions and operational headquarters. France and...
by Tilak
28 Mar 2009 20:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: ISI-History and Discussions
Replies: 510
Views: 125608

Re: ISI-History and Discussions

X-Posted : Interesting Documentary On : Myannmar , China , Taiwan, Pakistan , Afghanistan , Drug Trade , CIA From Australian TV : An Unholy Alliance This 1996 documentary examines the CIA's connection to the global drug trade, with a focus on opium and heroin. Posted with the permission of Director ...
by Tilak
28 Mar 2009 20:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitical thread
Replies: 3955
Views: 611008

Re: Geopolitical thread

Interesting Documentary On : Myannmar , China , Taiwan, Pakistan , Afghanistan , Drug Trade , CIA From Australian TV : An Unholy Alliance This 1996 documentary examines the CIA's connection to the global drug trade, with a focus on opium and heroin. Posted with the permission of Director Chris Hilto...
by Tilak
28 Mar 2009 20:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitical thread
Replies: 3955
Views: 611008

Re: Geopolitical thread

Obama, Medvedev to sign declaration on START April 1 Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:37pm IST MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama will sign a declaration on a new nuclear arms reduction treaty on April 1, a top Kremlin aide said on Saturday, Russian media r...
by Tilak
28 Mar 2009 20:16
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1506537

Re: Small Arms Thread

A handgun to defeat any body armor (Video) The GSh-18 pistol, the world’s most lightweight handgun, is capable of piercing any body armor. Weapon designers at the arms developer and manufacturer KBP Instrument Design Bureau in Tula say it is a next generation side arm, replacing the legendary Makar...
by Tilak
28 Mar 2009 20:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1280985

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Russia to end nine-year military operation in Chechnya Russia’s National Antiterrorism Committee could discuss ceasing the counter-terrorism operation in Chechnya at its meeting on March 31, the initiative proposed by Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov and supported by State Duma Speaker Boris Gryzlo...
by Tilak
28 Mar 2009 05:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2274
Views: 499135

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

Australia rejects China takeover Friday, 27 March 2009 Australia has rejected a Chinese state-run firm 's $1.7bn (£1.2bn) takeover bid for Australia's Oz Minerals because of national security concerns . Australia Blocks China’s Purchase of Mining Company The decision to block the purchase of OZ Min...
by Tilak
28 Mar 2009 05:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 2752
Views: 542931

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

Bangladesh to revert to 1973 act for 'war criminals' trial Dhaka, March 26: Bangladesh will revert to a 1973 act to resume trial against those who collaborated with the Pakistan government during the freedom movement and are referred to as "war criminals". "We have examined the Inter...
by Tilak
28 Mar 2009 04:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion
Replies: 3997
Views: 622956

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion

ramana wrote:Text of Obama 's Speech on policy towards Af-Pak

For sake of completeness.


I think better to discuss the Afghan aspects here along with the the impact of FATA etc.
White paper on Af/Pak that the White House sent Congress (Word Document)
by Tilak
26 Mar 2009 11:11
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Discussion on Indian Epics, Texts, Treatises & Kathas
Replies: 4574
Views: 533710

Re: Dicussion on Indian Epics, Texts, Treatises & Kathas

tilak, can you explain what you had in mind? what are the specific current day experiences that you are asking us to avoid? shaardula saar, I have said what I had to, with a <For whatever its worth> tag around it. Wrt. Your question I dont want to straight jacket the limits of whats ~about to be di...
by Tilak
26 Mar 2009 10:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: US and PRC relationship & India
Replies: 2030
Views: 344089

Re: US and PRC relationship & India -1

'My remarks were not meant to be anti-US' Aziz Haniffa in Washington, DC | March 26, 2009 01:14 IST Former foreign secretary Shyam Saran, who was the original Indian interlocutor of the US-India civilian nuclear deal negotiations with erstwhile US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nich...
by Tilak
26 Mar 2009 10:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 555987

Re: Internal Security Watch

I have seen a lot of hand-wringing after the IPL series was shifted out. I have seen comments like "Humiliation" for India and the suggestion that India should have somehow done something to have the IPL and elections over the same period. Hearing these thins is surreal but familiar - the...
by Tilak
25 Mar 2009 06:23
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Discussion on Indian Epics, Texts, Treatises & Kathas
Replies: 4574
Views: 533710

Re: Dicussion on Indian Epics, Texts, Treatises & Kathas

<FWIW> Folks, Great thread, but kindly make sure that the thread doesn't get dragged/trolled into contemporary issues (wrt. drawing parallels, justifications, politics et. al), although this temptation will arise and I am sensing some on this thread already. Its a minefield that one doesn't want to ...
by Tilak
24 Mar 2009 17:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indo-UK: News & Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 830553

Re: Indo-UK: News & Discussion

NRao wrote:Guys,

Is there any Indo-UK news in any of these postings?

Most, if not all, seem to be events in the UK, and, nothing to do with India!!
Point taken. Should have posted it in Media Watch thread.