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by Sri
19 Aug 2013 14:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 971095

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

SS Saar. Will you be watching it live?

I have to play office office til 6. :(
by Sri
12 Aug 2013 17:33
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1204566

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

The pictures thing is beyond funny now. Every guy reporting about it is searching random submarine pics on the Internet and choosing the one he/she likes as the Arihant. Even Sandeep Unnithan, the guy who gave us the one real pic four years ago couldn't control himself. That business about being no...
by Sri
11 Aug 2013 16:52
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Dives into soldier's killings right way
by Sri
09 Aug 2013 08:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Buddhism - Socio Political Contributions
Replies: 444
Views: 50692

Re: Buddhism - Socio Political Contributions

^^^ Saar
1) Who is Gaudapada and where does he acknowledge it? (Links required)
2) On what basis do you claim that Adi Sankara's philosophy == to Madhyamaka Buddhism (Your understanding in bullet points)

Just wanted to learn from you....
by Sri
07 Aug 2013 13:20
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Now all she has to do is vote and convince 6 of her buddies to vote. And ask those 6 buddies to ask 6 more and show up and vote. In one stroke she would have inspired 36 people!! It is achievable and doable. And if she wants to join BRF., a different perspective will always help BRF! Disha ji, +1. ...
by Sri
07 Aug 2013 13:17
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

^^^ None at all Chandragupta Ji. Dhoti shivering middle class family onlee. Mum is a retired teacher. Dad retired Army.
by Sri
07 Aug 2013 09:39
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

http://i.imgur.com/R5Msgm1.png Every time I feel I can't be more a fan of NaMo, he does something like this. The humility, the connect, the drive! Namo Namah indeed! My mother was also given front row seats 2 weeks ago in BJP women's meet at Delhi's Tarkotla stadium. She has never been political bu...
by Sri
05 Aug 2013 10:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 537593

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

Vishnu,

Thanks for posting this video. I can understand the difficulty in putting across all points of view and coming to conclusion in just 20 mins of air time.

Since you are Editor for documentaries. May be some more effort and air time on this important issue is also on cards.
by Sri
01 Aug 2013 11:38
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 5848
Views: 599465

Re: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections

I personally see a huge headache for me when Telengana is official. We have mobility and area mapping services for a large number of clients now we have add another state add cities, taluks and villages to it (easy part). Change core application with BIG line dividing Andhra which due to volumes we ...
by Sri
31 Jul 2013 11:46
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 5848
Views: 599465

Re: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections

Division of political map of a state was always going to be a political issue. Why do we mix finance and other things in it. When it became politically possible for the ruling party they did it. And yes political parties will have only political interest in their mind. Now if people of India think o...
by Sri
30 Jul 2013 22:22
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Bihari Babu just now insulted Modi on timesnow. Looks like he has decided to play susai for Loh Purush. He is blaming BJP for leadership Nitish's exit.In other words, why did you appoint Modi as CC chief? As expected and suggested by Madhu K , he is quoting yesterday's poll survey to make his point...
by Sri
30 Jul 2013 14:28
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Shatrughan Sinha says Nitish Kumar is PM material "There is no doubt that Nitish Kumar is a PM material. But this is the parties', allies' and the people's decision. If they desire, Nitish can definitely become the PM. If he doesn't, it's not that Nitish Kumar is not capable. He is definitely ...
by Sri
30 Jul 2013 12:00
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Arun Ji, Everyone is a product of the environment they grow up in and ecosystem in which they operate. Calling names is thus fraught with bias and prejudice. RG represents a system which has underpinnings of sycophancy inbuilt in it's DNA. Congressmen make NO qualms about it. Trick is look beyond th...
by Sri
30 Jul 2013 10:54
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

MMS doesn't have any political power or support underpinning his credentials. And hence it shows in his Governance. His is not the last word either for cabinet or for bureaucracy.
by Sri
30 Jul 2013 10:20
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

SwamyG garu, Generally a person is called idiot/stupid when that person 'demonstrates' a level of intelligence much below the average intelligence of the surrounding society. So far has Rahul demonstrated below average (i mean very poor indian) intelligence for the level of access he has compared t...
by Sri
25 Jul 2013 19:29
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Gus wrote:
vayalukku vanthana? naathu nattana? :rotfl:
Saar, please do translate.
by Sri
25 Jul 2013 08:50
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Some BJP sources had claimed that NM may stand from Sultanpur.
by Sri
22 Jul 2013 20:08
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

There is no doubt that NaMo is not yet as tall as either LKA or AB. He has to earn his position. Even though NM's current popularity is higher than LKA or AB, he has not yet achieved the successes of LKA+AB duo. There is a high chance he may be able to do that, IFF (IF and only IF) the party stands...
by Sri
22 Jul 2013 07:10
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

today's TOI is hitting Modi hard on declining spending in rural and urban areas. It is the top story on front page.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Gujarat-slides-in-both-rural-and-urban-spending-data-reveals/articleshow/21229651.cms
by Sri
17 Jul 2013 18:38
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Modi should be careful with facts and should immediately acknowledge mistakes (like when he misspoke on China's 20% GDP expenditure on education), instead of having BJP spokespersons defend the indefensible on TV shows. He should be careful 'Yes'. But why apologies for lack of funding in education ...
by Sri
12 Jul 2013 19:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: IRNSS Launch and Discussions
Replies: 247
Views: 62861

Re: IRNSS Launch and Discussions

Neshant wrote:
As to why India is involved in practically all (glonass, gallileo, irnss) at great cost I don't understand.
This beats me too. I think we are just too eager for partnerships and at the time of agreements IRNSS may not have been finalised.
by Sri
12 Jul 2013 18:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Chinese Threat
Replies: 5192
Views: 742235

Re: Managing Chinese Threat

Can't 'hunt' Chinese soldiers but we can definitely leave tents containing rice, atta, dal and Dalda tins deep inside Tibet every now and then. Maybe even some maps showing these areas inside India. We need to have the Chinese side complain and the Indian side respond with 'differing perceptions' a...
by Sri
12 Jul 2013 18:18
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Mr Modi is pushing the secular left to extreme left. Lot of space getting creating in the middle. Will he be able to capitalize on it? But he is doing exactly what the core base and some fringe elements / fence sitters would like to hear. I sincerely hope there is a plan.
by Sri
12 Jul 2013 13:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Chinese Threat
Replies: 5192
Views: 742235

Re: Managing Chinese Threat

I think localized confrontations can be indulged in and also encouraged. The chances of it developing into a wider war is slim to none, IMO. In his book 'Defeat into Victory' FM Slim talks of how he used exactly this tactics to build up his troops morale. One of the things he was faced with was the...
by Sri
12 Jul 2013 10:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: IRNSS Launch and Discussions
Replies: 247
Views: 62861

Re: IRNSS Launch and Discussions

^^^ "Airbus Transport became interested because their aircraft go to smaller runways that are not always [instrument landing system]-equipped," says France's directorate general of civil aviation. "They use Pau for training." Eurocontrol has fitted the A300-600STs with the requi...
by Sri
12 Jul 2013 10:33
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Remana Ji,

The Government has to file a review petition to the court and CJ will decide whether a single Judge, 3 Judge or 5 Judge bench will here it.

Question is will GOI file a review petition?
by Sri
10 Jul 2013 07:57
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

I think Modiji should ditch BJP as it is seen as nothing but a front for Brahminical forces such as the RSS. For this reason since he is a Shudra, he can galvanize the masses, and he should capitalize on it. BJP is too much Hindutva where Hindu fanatics will basically want to impose 'varnashrama dh...
by Sri
09 Jul 2013 19:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 771753

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

vivek_ahuja wrote:Looks like our level and quality of equipment and kit for the soldiers varies depending on how TFTA the other country is in the exercise. :mrgreen:
Not necessarily. To avoid paper work, Indian side would not have taken their own guns.
by Sri
09 Jul 2013 18:45
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

^^^

I agree with you Sir. Somehow all those who think that BJP needs allies before elections are doing so with an assumption that somehow 182 is the maximum BJP can achieve ever... because it is the maximum it has achieved in the past.
by Sri
09 Jul 2013 17:33
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Stratagems and Spoils Good balanced article... Claims Rajnath Singh could be the dark horse... Anyways good long read. Apologies if posted earlier. Few tid bits Advani’s push for Gadkari as a counterweight to Modi is a minor detail, but it nicely illuminates the multiplying intrigues and rapidly sh...
by Sri
02 Jul 2013 05:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: IRNSS Launch and Discussions
Replies: 247
Views: 62861

Re: IRNSS Launch and Discussions

Until most of the IRNSS capacity is created, any question to sync the present wpn systems to use IRNSS will be pre-mature. First the IRNSS has to be up there, while it is getting up there, sub-systems has to be designed and tested and accepted. Once the whole system is up there, reliable and the su...
by Sri
01 Jul 2013 23:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: IRNSS Launch and Discussions
Replies: 247
Views: 62861

Re: IRNSS Launch and Discussions

congrats guys... well done ISRO
by Sri
01 Jul 2013 23:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: IRNSS Launch and Discussions
Replies: 247
Views: 62861

Re: IRNSS Launch and Discussions

first stage seperation
by Sri
27 Jun 2013 11:44
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012
Replies: 3973
Views: 427036

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012

Its better if RBI stop supporting rupee and let the reach a level where it finds its own equilibrium based on current economic scenario the country is facing. Till yesterday RBI was pumping in dollar so that Rupee does not fall below the pyscological barrier of 60 and only to find out after half an...
by Sri
27 Jun 2013 11:42
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012
Replies: 3973
Views: 427036

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012

Is there a real bottom to the rupee? So what happened to economic genius PM and his dream Finance Minister? What is the chunkian spin on this? We are running 2 big Ponzi schemes. 1) Current A/c Deficit of GOI 2) Higher Imports then Exports. The delta is usually covered by printing money. Money is p...
by Sri
26 Jun 2013 12:28
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

The reason I mentioned those 2 constituencies is that if I were NAMO, I would oust either the queen or the prince before the elections onlee. It would be a good riddance if either one of them are not there in LS. People from these two constituencies must have had enough of the Gandhis for the last ...
by Sri
24 Jun 2013 16:54
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4047688

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Sri ji, it is news to me that he actually has followers who see any use for him beyond his surname !? Also, if he actually has any ideas in that head of his - what has stopped him from implementing them so far ? Are there actually folks dumb enough to believe the kool-aid that he has not been in a ...
by Sri
24 Jun 2013 16:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: PRC Economy - New Reflections : Dec 15 2011
Replies: 3942
Views: 572343

Re: PRC Economy - New Reflections : Dec 15 2011

^^^

I think 'authoritarian dictatorship' is no advantage it is a BIG disadvantage. I think if China was democracy it would have been doing much better than what it is doing today. CCP keeps them down.

Other examples of Hans under democratic system are Hong Kong, S'pore and Taiwan.