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- 11 Feb 2024 06:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Deterrence
- Replies: 5130
- Views: 922015
Re: Deterrence
This may be of interest: I happened to visit Nevada National Security Site, a place steeped in history with over 100 atmospheric nuclear tests and 1 000s of underground tests. . Apart from the first Atom bomb tested in New Mexico's Trinity site (which i visited in the past) *all* atomic tests inside...
- 11 Feb 2024 03:47
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Deterrence
- Replies: 5130
- Views: 922015
Re: Deterrence
I posted about about Dr. Swaminathan in this thread a few months ago. Noting that: One anecdote: After the nuclear tests of 1998, He said something very telling to in an Indian Science conference " You people in Defence, Atomic Energy and Space think of these as "strategic". But witho...
- 11 Feb 2024 03:36
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
- Replies: 2238
- Views: 457142
Re: BR Maths Corner-1
https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/17/deepminds-latest-ai-can-solve-geometry-problems/ 👆This is Huge! DeepMind's AI program can solve IMO Geometry problems at a Gold medalist level!! Thanks. Will be interesting to see. FWIW: I have played a little with chatGPT (and google's, MS version's version etc).....
- 11 Feb 2024 02:47
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
- Replies: 151
- Views: 55001
- 11 Feb 2024 02:29
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
- Replies: 151
- Views: 55001
Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
All of you are familiar with Nilesh Oak and his dating of 12209 BCE as the date of Rāma-Rāvaṇa yuddha. In this YT Nilesh Oak gives his clinching evidences used for 12,209 BC date. Scientific dating of Ramayana as 14000 yrs old https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3AtMO-SIUI Nileshji Oak had a long thre...
- 11 Feb 2024 02:13
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
- Replies: 855
- Views: 343263
Re: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
> Pythagoras, Euclid etc are figments of imagination. > The idea of axiomatic proof being superior to empirical is an import from christian theology as science accepts observation, experimentation, testing & evidence all of which fall in the category of 'pratyaksh praman'. With such rampant mis...
- 11 Feb 2024 02:09
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
- Replies: 855
- Views: 343263
Re: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
^^^ Responding to above in the math dhaga
- 11 Feb 2024 02:07
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
- Replies: 2238
- Views: 457142
Re: BR Maths Corner-1
Comments on <this> from other thread here: ___ ^^^ For those who are really interested in the subject -- please read. Ignore otherwise - zero interest in pointless debate. As they say: Without logic, mere quoting some 'sastras' is silly.. यस्य नास्ति स्वयं प्रज्ञा, शास्त्रं तस्य करोति किं। लोचनाभ्या...
- 10 Feb 2024 11:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2465536
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Meanwhile in California Cast case: The original reason HAF filed a suit to intervene in calcifornial's civilrights suit against Cisc was because the state agency presumed to define what we Hindus believe—and they defined our religion as an unrecognizable casteist morass. Smaill win -- ecause our act...
- 10 Feb 2024 06:04
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
- Replies: 855
- Views: 343263
Re: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
Glad to know - may write some more in this thread but i am overjoyed .. MS Swaminathan is awarded BHATAT-RATNA!!!! People who have lived through the period of PL 480 during which we were surviving from grain ship to grain ship, never mind that the wheat was red wheat, can better appreciate his contr...
- 08 Feb 2024 11:33
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Education System
- Replies: 3959
- Views: 783971
Re: Indian Education System
National Science Day is celebrated each year on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir CV Raman. It serves as a platform for various science communication and outreach programs, focusing on different themes each year. The theme for this year’s National Science Day 2024, ...
- 31 Jan 2024 10:32
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2465536
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
It is appalling to see recent remarks by a law Professor Dr. Khaled Abou El-Fadl’s - horrific & bigoted remarks, that come with no proof for the outrageous claims being made. This is part of a series of horrific lies, told by people with institutional backing, that leads to the silencing of vuln...
- 30 Jan 2024 00:47
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
- Replies: 1354
- Views: 730619
Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Happy to see that: Japan's Moon lander, SLIM, has resumed operations after power was restored.
- 27 Jan 2024 11:13
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Physics Discussion Thread
- Replies: 2917
- Views: 5289259
Re: Physics Discussion Thread
Arno A. Penzias, 90, Dies; Nobel Physicist Confirmed Big Bang Theory Arno A. Penzias, whose astronomical probes yielded incontrovertible evidence of a dynamic, evolving universe with a clear point of origin, confirming what became known as the Big Bang theory, died on Monday in San Francisco. He wa...
- 26 Jan 2024 22:06
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Aditya-L1 (आदित्य -L1): Launch and Discussions
- Replies: 119
- Views: 39869
Re: Aditya-L1 (आदित्य -L1): Launch and Discussions
https://www.financialexpress.com/life/science-aditya-l1-isro-successfully-deploys-magnetometer-boom-on-board-spacecraft-3376096/ The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully deployed the magnetometer boom on board the Aditya-L1 spacecraft. In space, it will measure the low-intensi...
- 26 Jan 2024 01:48
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2465536
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Big News, IMO: India confers its third-highest civilian award Padma Bhushan to Taiwan based Foxconn Chairman Young Liu
- 24 Jan 2024 10:44
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Education System
- Replies: 3959
- Views: 783971
Re: Indian Education System
Sharing some exciting news: New initiative for Indian diaspora in science & technology takes off! 22 stellar Indian origin scientists from across the world were offered the 1st VAIBHAV Fellowships & 2 emeritus scientists offered Distinguished VAIBHAV Fellowships by Hon'ble Minister for S&...
- 22 Jan 2024 23:13
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: BR Medical Topics Corner
- Replies: 69
- Views: 34783
Re: BR Medical Topics Corner
Found this quite interesting and useful, Sharing: The link between milk and protection from Type 2 diabetes in people with a common lactase gene variant Cow’s milk is frequently included in the human diet, but the relationship between milk intake and type 2 diabetes (T2D) remains controversial. Here...
- 22 Jan 2024 13:29
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
- Replies: 151
- Views: 55001
Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
The satellite image of the newly constructed Ram Mandir captured by Cartosat. (Photo Credit: ISRO) The photo is a little old - December 16- shows the aerial image of the Dasharath Mahal, the Ayodhya Railway Station, and the sacred Sarayu River. https://images.indianexpress.com/2024/01/ISRO-releases...
- 21 Jan 2024 11:10
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
- Replies: 1354
- Views: 730619
Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
PM Modiji congratulate Japan:
.Cngratulations Prime Minister @Kishida230 and everyone at JAXA on achieving Japan’s first soft Moon landing. India looks forward to our cooperation in space exploration between @isro
and JAXA
- 20 Jan 2024 01:56
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
- Replies: 1354
- Views: 730619
Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
What was interesting to me, and I talked about a few times here is this dhaga was LRA ( Laser Retroreflector Array), supplied by NASA .. see my one of my earlier post below for background: Well according to NASA and reports in newspapers: Even though V ikram's batteries did not survive past lunar ni...
- 17 Jan 2024 09:18
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
- Replies: 2238
- Views: 457142
Re: BR Maths Corner-1
Sharing: Glad to see, some of the people ( and friends) I have discussed in this dhaga are elected an Honorary Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences. https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/418954786_6832264070155520_1567046868776915304_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&...
- 11 Jan 2024 01:22
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Education System
- Replies: 3959
- Views: 783971
Re: Indian Education System
This is a remarkable piece .. worth reading,,Best institutes need to be careful.
My kids, many relatives and friends went to MIT- this is happening to some of the best universities in USA:
Lesson for India too..
Why I Quit My Dream Job at MIT
My kids, many relatives and friends went to MIT- this is happening to some of the best universities in USA:
Lesson for India too..
Why I Quit My Dream Job at MIT
- 11 Jan 2024 01:19
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2465536
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Worth reading:
My kids, many relatives and friends went to MIT- this is happening to some of the best universities in USA:
Lesson for India too..
Why I Quit My Dream Job at MIT
My kids, many relatives and friends went to MIT- this is happening to some of the best universities in USA:
Lesson for India too..
Why I Quit My Dream Job at MIT
- 09 Jan 2024 02:12
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
- Replies: 2238
- Views: 457142
Re: BR Maths Corner-1
Some tidbits: -The 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Conference was during Dec 20-22 in Kumbakonam, Ramanujan’s hometown. For this conference Prof. (Ms). Yunqing Tang (2022 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize Winner), and Prof. Ruixiang Zhang (2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize Winner), both from University of California, Berkeley...
- 06 Jan 2024 20:03
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Aditya-L1 (आदित्य -L1): Launch and Discussions
- Replies: 119
- Views: 39869
Re: Aditya-L1 (आदित्य -L1): Launch and Discussions
From PM Modi: India creates yet another landmark. India’s first solar observatory Aditya-L1 reaches it’s destination. It is a testament to the relentless dedication of our scientists in realising among the most complex and intricate space missions. I join the nation in applauding this extraordinary...
- 06 Jan 2024 13:04
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Aditya-L1 (आदित्य -L1): Launch and Discussions
- Replies: 119
- Views: 39869
Re: Aditya-L1 (आदित्य -L1): Launch and Discussions
Aditya is all set to enter a halo orbit around Lagrange Point L1 today. Best wishes! The critical thrust is just few hours away! Just to refresh: The payloads on Aditya • Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) will study the solar corona and dynamics of coronal mass ejections. • Solar Ultraviolet ...
- 03 Jan 2024 02:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2465536
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Many of us are wondering (and hoping)..(As Rajiv Malhotra , HAF and others or reacting to this news: "Could this be the tipping point? The beginning of the end of Woke? We have to appreciate the Jewish resilience against the might of Harvard. India must evaluate the subsidiaries operating in In...
- 02 Jan 2024 23:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2465536
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
According to reliable sources - Harvard President Claudine Gay to Quit After Months of Controversy.
The anti-merit, racist (Anti - India among others) of institutes like Harvard, Stanford, Penn etc are becoming more visible.
Added later: Just confirmed, she quits.
The anti-merit, racist (Anti - India among others) of institutes like Harvard, Stanford, Penn etc are becoming more visible.
Added later: Just confirmed, she quits.
- 02 Jan 2024 08:15
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Aditya-L1 (आदित्य -L1): Launch and Discussions
- Replies: 119
- Views: 39869
- 23 Dec 2023 11:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2465536
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
^^^Swaminarayan Mandir Vasana Sanstha in Newark, California was defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GB_GowAWsAAt6gq?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GB_GowBWQAAaJZr?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GB_GowJWwAA-_W_?format=jpg&n...
- 21 Dec 2023 11:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2465536
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
"Meanwhile, Indians’ perception of the US as a hypocritical, duplicitous and flatly hostile power is back in the mainstream." I don't think that perception had ever gone away, to be "back in the mainstream." Hard-hitting article with no punches pulled. Opinion | Biden-Modi Bonho...
- 20 Dec 2023 12:35
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Aditya-L1 (आदित्य -L1): Launch and Discussions
- Replies: 119
- Views: 39869
Re: Aditya-L1 (आदित्य -L1): Launch and Discussions
Journey of ADITYA L1 to Halo orbit and the Halo orbit itself: Excellent post! Thanks. To get some perspective on the figures he shared on the orbits - in x-y-z directions .. Sun-Earth distance is 151 million km. Earth-L1 distance is 1.5 million km. 1% of the former. Earth Moon distance is 0.384 mil...
- 20 Dec 2023 12:09
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Aditya-L1 (आदित्य -L1): Launch and Discussions
- Replies: 119
- Views: 39869
Re: Aditya-L1 (आदित्य -L1): Launch and Discussions
A ditya L1 ,will Reach Its Destination, Lagrange Point 1 around First Week Of January. ..( about January 7 th) Meanwhile Video of the shutter on #AdityaL1's SUIT instrument opening and then closing! https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cuFrEhbE68sdpSFeyqEoRk-1200-80.jpg.webp The SUIT instrument is a te...
- 20 Dec 2023 11:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 4422
- Views: 1340221
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Unconfirmed reports that Trudeau called Dawood Ibrahim during his last moments to discuss unknown men & poisoning. He expressed concern & spoke about India & the importance of upholding - and respecting - the rule of law. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBmv6hZbcAA7AVR?format=jpg Dawood's l...
- 20 Dec 2023 07:13
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
- Replies: 1250
- Views: 2384004
Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
PM Modi, Israel PM Netanyahu hold telephonic talks; share concerns regarding the safety of maritime traffic. PM Modi emphasized an "early and peaceful resolution of the conflict", says Indian Readout https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBtstDxbEAA7W--?format=jpg&name=medium Isreael readout..&q...
- 20 Dec 2023 06:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2465536
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
It just struck me that Modi's speech was scheduled and then cancelled by U Penn (Wharton) in 2013; and Subramanya Swamy was removed from his adjunct (?) teaching post at Harvard a few years ago- for similar types of reasons. Perhaps the same forces were at play then. UPenn has also come under scrut...
- 20 Dec 2023 02:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2465536
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Thanks AmberGji, I have done the needful as a California resident to chip in for getting Wahab(i scum) out of circulation. Hope she is sent to the dustbin of history. Looks like the efforts are gathering momentum. Thanks. Along with Wahab ..many from well knowns (supported and financed by islamists...
- 18 Dec 2023 11:07
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2465536
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Friends in California, please follow this #RecallWahab please sign & protect your children! If you are us citizens or know California Residents please consider to sign it (or share): (Only people from CA senate district 10 can sign). Link: https://x.com/tandon4congress/status/1736172428546752927...
- 05 Dec 2023 19:54
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
- Replies: 1354
- Views: 730619
Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Ch-3 's Propulsion Module (PM) takes a successful detour! In another unique experiment, the PM is brought from Lunar orbit to Earth’s orbit. An orbit-raising maneuver and a Trans-Earth injection maneuver placed PM in an Earth-bound orbit. Returns to home Earth: Chandrayaan-3 P...