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by Asit P
07 Dec 2012 02:29
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Champion Trophy : India in Semis India, chasing their first Trophy medal for 30 years, edged out Belgium 1-0, while Pakistan upset Olympic champions Germany 2-1. While making the semifinal is an achievement for India, they now face the much tougher task of playing Australia before a capacity home c...
by Asit P
03 Dec 2012 15:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

So far the Hockey team has done well in the Champions trophy. 2 victories in 2 matches is not bad at all!Hope to see some good performance in the coming days.
by Asit P
28 Nov 2012 02:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 756667

Re: Indian Roads Thread

Road from Kolkata to China's Kunming city? India and China have concluded talks on the proposed land corridor that would pass through Myanmar and connect Kolkata with southwestern China's Kunming city in Yunnan province. Negotiations on the issue had resumed after three years. Foreign ministry offi...
by Asit P
21 Nov 2012 11:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Swift Action:Ajmal Kasab, hanged at Yerwada jail in Pune
Replies: 269
Views: 42825

Re: Swift Action:Ajmal Kasab, hanged at Yerwada jail in Pune

Oh no....72 less virgins in Jannat now :rotfl:
by Asit P
23 Sep 2012 04:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

PV Sindhu breaks into world top 20 ranking Rising Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Thursday broke into the world top 20 in the latest badminton ranking following her "giant killing" exploits at last week's China Masters tournament. The 17-year-old Indian, who stunned the world after beating Lo...
by Asit P
09 Sep 2012 18:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 971194

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Heartiest congratulations to ISRO for 100th successful space mission. The great Aryabhata might be smiling in heavens today.
by Asit P
16 Aug 2012 00:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The 2012 Olympics Thread
Replies: 1904
Views: 201835

Re: The 2012 Olympics Thread

SBajwa wrote:India is yet to lose a match in Kabaddi
I guess we have lost 1-2 matches at the hands of Pakistan, but they have been mere aberrations.
by Asit P
12 Aug 2012 04:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The 2012 Olympics Thread
Replies: 1904
Views: 201835

Re: The 2012 Olympics Thread

Congratulations to all for the 5th medal. Expecting a good show by Sushil as well.
by Asit P
10 Aug 2012 18:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The 2012 Olympics Thread
Replies: 1904
Views: 201835

Re: The 2012 Olympics Thread

kshatriya wrote:Amit wins his first match
And what a close match it has been. Am in transit at an airport and am glad that I was able to watch my countryman win :)
by Asit P
03 Aug 2012 19:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

And now a Silver in shooting! Way to go India....Expecting a few more from the boxers, wrestlers, Saina and Paes.
by Asit P
31 Jul 2012 01:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

India opens its account with a Bronze medal in Olympics :) . Well done Gagan Narang. Congratulations India!
by Asit P
27 Jul 2012 00:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Kargil Vijay Diwas Mubarak
Replies: 75
Views: 11687

Re: Kargil Vijay Diwas Mubarak

"Some goals are so worthy that it's glorious even to fail" - Lt Manoj Pandey.

Remembering the brave hearts of Kargil war. Happy Vijay Diwas to all Indians.
by Asit P
22 Jun 2012 11:07
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Regarding tennis - I dont understand it. Did Bhupathi/Boapnna qualify for Olympics? or, is it that they have to wait to get a wildcard? It is only Leander who has got a direct entry to Olympics by the virtue of his ranking. However, India has an option of sending two teams and hence, Bhupathi/Bopan...
by Asit P
17 Jun 2012 18:37
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Congratulations to Saina on her stupendous feat and may some sanity prevail in Tennis.
by Asit P
03 Jun 2012 01:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
Replies: 4308
Views: 594243

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012

Finally some good news on the Arjun front.
by Asit P
03 Jun 2012 01:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Good that the match is tomorrow. Time to get glued to TV :) .
by Asit P
03 Jun 2012 00:57
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012
Replies: 3973
Views: 427133

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012

Good to read about the growth rate of Bihar. Way to go Nitish Kumar.
by Asit P
28 Apr 2012 03:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 1018741

Re: LCA News and Discussions

Sushil Kumar also joins the list of qualifiers for London Olympics

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/spor ... 903572.cms
by Asit P
23 Apr 2012 21:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4358
Views: 562593

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

By the way, there is no dearth of champions in our own country. Read this: Perhaps India should build on the Agni V test to make longer-range missiles, as DRDO director V K Saraswat promised to do last week, but this has big financial, diplomatic and strategic implications - and is therefore a matte...
by Asit P
23 Apr 2012 21:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4358
Views: 562593

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

'Maha Bharat' concept :rotfl: I guess he was talking about the Akhand Bharat concept.
by Asit P
23 Apr 2012 01:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 771848

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

"Abdul Razzaq - Pakistan" in the recruitment rally of Indian Army! Isn't that too provocative a T shirt!
by Asit P
19 Apr 2012 12:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Give me 100 players, I'll make India the best: Michael Nobbs Indian hockey team's chief coach Michael Nobbs said that it was surprising that the standard of Indian hockey had fallen over the years despite players having the requisite talent and skill. Nobbs is in the city with the Indian hockey tea...
by Asit P
19 Apr 2012 12:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4358
Views: 562593

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Heartiest congratulations to all the Desh Bhakts.
by Asit P
26 Feb 2012 23:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

London Olympics here we come :) .
by Asit P
20 Feb 2012 17:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

India thrashes Italy as well :) . We did quite well in terms of Penalty corner conversion, however our defense still seems to be the weak link!
by Asit P
31 Jan 2012 20:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
Replies: 5222
Views: 720473

Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!

Patience is bitter but its fruit is always sweet :) .
by Asit P
29 Jan 2012 00:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1213720

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Just remembered something. Last Dec, I came across a TA soldier from Parachute Regiment in full uniform. I was intrigued to see that he was wearing parawings on his right chest plate. So, I had a little chat with him and came to know that even TA go through static line jumps! This was news to me! Y...
by Asit P
18 Jan 2012 00:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

India eke out 2-1 win over South Africa in 2nd Test http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/India-eke-out-2-1-win-over-South-Africa-in-2nd-Test/articleshow/11526851.cms Star drag-flicker Sandeep Singh converted a late penalty corner to hand India a 2-1 win over South Africa in the second h...
by Asit P
18 Jan 2012 00:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 514392

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

Brilliantly put Atri Jee. There couldn't have been a better way of describing the current scenario!
by Asit P
15 Jan 2012 01:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Red Menace
Replies: 3763
Views: 586707

Re: The Red Menace

Govt to assist Rama Krishna Mission develop Maoist heartland http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-to-assist-Rama-Krishna-Mission-develop-Maoist-heartland/articleshow/11483481.cms The Centre is set to involve Ramakrishna Mission in development activities in the Naxal heartland, impressed by...
by Asit P
08 Jan 2012 19:14
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Tourism: News & Discussion
Replies: 379
Views: 126221

Re: Indian Tourism: News & Discussion

Bihar to take tourism development as countries promise funds With countries like China, Taiwan and Japan promising to invest more than Rs 200 crore, Bihar government is preparing to transform the state into a world-class destination for religious and historical tourism. While the state government h...
by Asit P
29 Dec 2011 15:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

No it will not be a part of this Olympics.
by Asit P
19 Dec 2011 00:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

She lost the finals :( . Lets hope that she peaks at the right time for the Olympics.
by Asit P
13 Dec 2011 18:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1220025

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

Thanks god. The pilots are safe.
by Asit P
11 Dec 2011 02:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)
Replies: 3372
Views: 446416

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)

Benin invites Indian firms for oil and gas exploration The West African country of Benin Saturday invited Indian companies to help develop its oil and gas sector. "There is a lot of unexplored mineral reserves in Benin, especially in the oil and gas segment. We want India's expertise in explor...
by Asit P
05 Dec 2011 01:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Last minute heart break once again :( . Having outplayed the opposition in the 1st half, there was a scope of adding few more goals to the half time score of 1-0.

Enjoyed India's 3rd goal the most. Excellent stick work there.

A more robust defense and we shall be all set for Londonistan.
by Asit P
04 Dec 2011 03:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1414701

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

No It's not an Olympic qualifier. Just that entry into the finals of this tournament would have saved SA the trouble of going through the qualifiers (As they are Africa champions). And yes you are spot on with Jugraj Singh. He was a sad loss for the country indeed. Another such case which I can reca...