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by GShankar
14 Oct 2016 21:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959465

Re: Levant crisis - III

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/10/13/kurdish-peshmerga-homemade-tanks-report/ Kurdish Peshmerga preparing to battle ISIS in homemade tanks http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/crop/1920x1079+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/85/http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/218f1139fb2fec9b5395a476...
by GShankar
14 Oct 2016 21:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959465

Re: Levant crisis - III

I am NO MAN!!! only for all those wimmen troops.
by GShankar
14 Oct 2016 20:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Replies: 2933
Views: 446635

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III

I guess that says more about those guys than DT.

Funny that even chomsky is on record saying in spite of DT's noise, there is not much policy difference among these 11 (at that time) or so candidates.
by GShankar
14 Oct 2016 19:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Watch Thread-I
Replies: 815
Views: 182391

Re: China Watch Thread-I

^Even if it does, we will more than match it...like we are doing in Nepal where the Indian babucracy hit the ball out of the park. Relax!!! Oh did I miss some fireworks? Pliss give knowledge to this nanha Mujahid. Not really fireworks but Eleven Ping Pong's previously announced trip was cancelled i...
by GShankar
14 Oct 2016 18:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist State of Pakistan - Multimedia Links
Replies: 2728
Views: 580328

Re: Terrorist State of Pakistan - Multimedia Links

Brad Goodman wrote: They have made one sir. It was called Baby and starred Akshay Kumar
Totally Forgot and wait, there is another one for Deadwood


Too bad, they don't have any surgery. We need one with surgery!!
by GShankar
14 Oct 2016 18:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5130
Views: 925620

Re: Deterrence

From the above, a short summary could be made such as - China is trying to warn/intimidate mostly USA and little bit Japan and SK (SK-NK different issue) to back off from encircling it US doesn't care due to knowledge that NK can only make noise and use all these provocations to build up more capabi...
by GShankar
14 Oct 2016 02:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1274803

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

^^ We're going to war. And this acquisition is probably to stop it from escalating to the eastern border ^^ Correct. I had said many months ago when the S400 acquisition first came up, that unless India has an off the shelf AD/BMD defence like that, it will not be comfortable escalating with Pakist...
by GShankar
13 Oct 2016 22:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Replies: 2933
Views: 446635

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III

I am no pisko analyst. Still,
  1. Who does the tagging?
  2. What are defensible vs. non-defensible allegations? (so far DT has not been punished for this)
  3. Are these non-defensible allegations universally applied for all people? (even while geographical hindus discussing western subjects)
by GShankar
13 Oct 2016 22:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3239
Views: 940951

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

I don't expect. But, going by the name alone, there doesn't seem to be any variations. May be I am missing it. Do let me know if you come across any differences.
by GShankar
13 Oct 2016 22:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3239
Views: 940951

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

But S-400 is what is deployed in Syria? If that be the case then my be there is just one version.
by GShankar
13 Oct 2016 22:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1089336

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

http://scroll.in/article/818854/indian-industry-is-on-life-support-and-the-governments-denial-of-this-isnt-helping Seems like a hit job, but IIP data does point to a slowdown in July 2016. Source - IIP October, 2016 . Rest யாமரியேன் பராபரமே (no idea till almighty shines a light) Prime Minister Nare...
by GShankar
13 Oct 2016 10:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 954978

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

The right response is 3 parts - remove 370, get rest of PoK and CoK
by GShankar
13 Oct 2016 10:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 496242

Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK

Well, the Dog and Pony show should be allowed to continue in paki land. But keep preparing for ongoing surgeries.
by GShankar
13 Oct 2016 05:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
Replies: 2846
Views: 613251

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016

Well, idk, may be the govt. should dedicate a 24/7 live news channel for cross border raids. If we are going to ask for information on every op, we may get dangerously closer to what muffler-topi asked. Last time we didn't just win the physical battle, we also won the information battle. Let's keep ...
by GShankar
13 Oct 2016 04:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Replies: 2933
Views: 446635

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III

I thought he said "There are lies, damned lies, and Analysts". No? The term was popularised in United States by Mark Twain (among others), who attributed it to the British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli: "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." source
by GShankar
13 Oct 2016 04:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1274803

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

I don't know if we antagonized them or they antagonized us. We did lemoa and they conducted exercise with pakis. I don't know if this is an == but afaik these are the last two events from each of us that the other didn't like. Probably until someone makes a next move, we are in an inertia. It is not...
by GShankar
13 Oct 2016 03:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist State of Pakistan - Multimedia Links
Replies: 2728
Views: 580328

Re: Terrorist State of Pakistan - Multimedia Links

Army of ONE! to catch Bin Laden. New Movie



Made by the director of Borat!?? Along the lines of "Tere Bin Laden" sequels. We need part two of this to catch Hapiss and others. Bhaiwood won't make it. but who else?
by GShankar
13 Oct 2016 03:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1274803

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Russia is telling - just stop with lemoa. If we go further then I wouldn't be surprised to see russia joining cpec, etc. May be cpec is a bad example since russia needs to export it's own oil - idk. OTOH we could spend another $20B with russia on more airplane, submarine and nuclear reactors and it...
by GShankar
13 Oct 2016 02:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
Replies: 2846
Views: 613251

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016

how do we know more SS type raids or attacks didn't happen?

We only know that the army/govt. didn't announce.
by GShankar
13 Oct 2016 02:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1274803

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Russia is telling - just stop with lemoa. If we go further then I wouldn't be surprised to see russia joining cpec, etc. May be cpec is a bad example since russia needs to export it's own oil - idk. OTOH we could spend another $20B with russia on more airplane, submarine and nuclear reactors and it ...
by GShankar
12 Oct 2016 20:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959465

Re: Levant crisis - III

China sending military advisors to Syria to be followed with troops China will be helping out the Syrian government in the fight against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL/ISIS) by sending “military advisers,” media reports have claimed. “More Chinese troops will be arriving in the coming weeks,” a S...
by GShankar
12 Oct 2016 19:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Psy-Ops techniques employed to sucker Indians
Replies: 224
Views: 87760

Re: Psy-Ops techniques employed to sucker Indians

Primus, Agreed about the mehndi part. We don't do that even in most hindu ceremonies. Song part being influenced by punjabi/north india, not sure but possible. While growing up, I recall there used to be carnatic music or speakers in weddings. I have been to weddings that had Bala murali krishna and...
by GShankar
12 Oct 2016 08:29
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1230619

Re: Indian Single Engined Multi Role Fighter with Transfer of Manufacturing Technology

When an old 'friend' becomes frustrated with you for ignoring him or her, and, if you still 'like' to be friends with that person, may be you go visit.

If there are a FEW such friends who are pissed at you, or if you want to make some NEW friends, you throw a party!!
by GShankar
12 Oct 2016 05:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Psy-Ops techniques employed to sucker Indians
Replies: 224
Views: 87760

Re: Psy-Ops techniques employed to sucker Indians

Thanks for the detailed responses, I was mainly taken aback by the "secular festival" term. Ravan being Keralite ;-) is straight from Burkha Bibi's book. My Tamil friend Sriram was fuming when BB claimed that Tamils support Ravana. they have some temples for him in TN but that does not me...
by GShankar
11 Oct 2016 23:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2069
Views: 523712

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj

but look at that poster!! All jihadis are probably being told that they are the assassins of yore with hashish and all that. May be that's why they are able to smile at this time.
by GShankar
11 Oct 2016 22:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Replies: 2933
Views: 446635

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III

Back in the Apprentice days, Trump used to say something to the effect - "There is no such thing as negative publicity. All publicity is good and positive only..".

His campaign during the primaries was proving that concept. However doesn't seem to be the case now.
by GShankar
11 Oct 2016 04:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 496242

Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indian-surgical-strikes-lashkar-terrorists-pakistan-army/1/784132.html How India's surgical strikes created a rift between Lashkar terrorists, Pakistan army Intelligence sources say the Lashkar cadre were apparently miffed as the military didn't allow them to remov...
by GShankar
10 Oct 2016 23:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
Replies: 2846
Views: 613251

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016

OR, Pakistan is like thiz onry because all money were siphoned off?
by GShankar
10 Oct 2016 23:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889807

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

This rally organized by Indian Americans (and a bernie supporter ) in support of Trump has been postponed due to rains - https://allamericanrallyfortrump.wordpress.com
by GShankar
10 Oct 2016 21:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889807

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

Of course India is bigger. Not sure why that is being brought up. I don't think anyone would question that. On the same vein, If India is much bigger than H1b programs then India is also much bigger than Indian Americans. But that is not the point. And all of those Indian Americans (american citizen...
by GShankar
10 Oct 2016 20:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Tracking India's Admission into International Groups & Bodies
Replies: 754
Views: 155389

Re: Tracking India's Admission into International Groups

China is fudging just ahead of Modi-Xi meet at Goa. China is *NOT* going to allow India's entry into NSG. It is very clear now that after Xi's ascent to power, the India-China relationship has slid down dramatically. It is now enemy-grade relationship. I agree it is fudge. My impression after readi...
by GShankar
10 Oct 2016 12:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Tracking India's Admission into International Groups & Bodies
Replies: 754
Views: 155389

Re: Tracking India's Admission into International Groups

http://www.india.com/news/world/ready-for-consensus-nsg-but-opposed-to-un-ban-on-masood-azhar-china-1546965/ Ready for consensus on NSG but opposed to UN ban on Masood Azhar: China Xi's visit to India this week to take part in the BRICS Summit in Goa, China's Vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong again ...
by GShankar
10 Oct 2016 10:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: PSU Privatization / Strategic Disinvestment
Replies: 72
Views: 26645

Re: PSU Privatization / Strategic Disinvestment

Thanks for the details. It is sad to see this go due to personal connections. Could have been made into a "flash storage device" company. All this reduced to another day, another news. Some good and some bad.
by GShankar
10 Oct 2016 09:33
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1230619

Re: Indian Single Engined Multi Role Fighter with Transfer of Manufacturing Technology

For a while it appeared the stern message had gone out to HAL to cooperate and get the Tejas done, but instead we are back to same old, same old. I know (2nd hand information) that number of the HAL engineers feel that LCA is not worth the effort. They seem to be much happier fitting up MKIs than t...
by GShankar
10 Oct 2016 08:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889807

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

Now, how much of this is just observations vs. how much of this is used to justify reduction of visas? don't know. The fact that these things are recorded may only mean new laas are coming to get a bigger share of the moolah prom (d)immigrants. Statistics is confusing, I agree ................ Conf...
by GShankar
09 Oct 2016 22:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 889807

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

Now, how much of this is just observations vs. how much of this is used to justify reduction of visas? don't know. The fact that these things are recorded may only mean new laas are coming to get a bigger share of the moolah prom (d)immigrants.

by GShankar
09 Oct 2016 09:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 4679
Views: 1315417

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Going forward we don't have to 'mask' brahmos range. We are part of MTCR and would not be surprised if brahmos range is shortly extended across all modes.
by GShankar
09 Oct 2016 09:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 4035
Views: 714404

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

Just to add a contrary note: So many (almost all in brf) were happy about 'surgical' strikes. And if we need to be ready for all such future missions, we need to equip ourselves properly. The govt. we (atleast some) 'trust', may have to do certain things that we may not like. In the larger scheme of...
by GShankar
09 Oct 2016 03:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 4679
Views: 1315417

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Kakarat - you da man! You are like A Sharma - rare appearances and whenever you guys post, meaningful to the core. Thanks! Now we have to track Astra orders. Finally, the Su-30 gets teeth. Perhaps IAF is deliberately keeping its progress low key. GShankar - great to know. Now the Su-30 gets its tee...