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by Paul
02 Jun 2022 17:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion
Replies: 1140
Views: 266599

Re: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion

Slowly but surely, the Border between India BD will reduced to a line in the map. Partition being undone one step at a time... Regardless of our differences It is in India interests to bring up BD living standards to a level where most will not find it worthwhile to migrate to India. More BD women s...
by Paul
02 Jun 2022 14:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 477868

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

Hamid Ansari put paid to those hopes. He is Shia
by Paul
18 May 2022 15:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8810
Views: 2490316

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Zia Ul Haq had called a $400M package offered by Carter as peanuts after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. This was in 1980. Then a more hawkish Reagan came up with a $3.2Billion arms package only for Pakistan. May be we need to wait for a Republican President who is more Hawkish on China to come ...
by Paul
18 May 2022 14:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254113

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

No let down in spending....afrter all it is the Ashrafiya izzat at stake here,,,,,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xoGasJbd9E
by Paul
17 May 2022 20:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254113

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Why is the Pk rupee back to 183.55 per google?
by Paul
11 May 2022 14:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5643
Views: 1635646

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

There is more write up on this practice followed in Sri Lanka as well..... https://historyofyesterday.com/british-huntsmen-hired-sri-lankan-babies-for-crocodile-bait-2110fca5a793 British Huntsmen Used To Rent Sri Lankan Babies for Crocodile Bait A native baby’s life value was less than a dollar From...
by Paul
30 Apr 2022 15:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254113

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Shahbaz Sharif is conversant in Arabic.....remember reading this some time ago. His tenure as PM will go a long way in repairing relations with GCC states.
by Paul
26 Apr 2022 14:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 520872

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

The strategy and finances behind spreading the Muslim demography in India being provided by Kerala Muslims while the footsoldiers are coming from Bengal and Rohingya areas. They are spreading themselves thin.....like in Uttarakhand. As the Hindutva wave picks up momentum and I think it is happening ...
by Paul
25 Apr 2022 12:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 520872

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Remember Lulu mall's owner as the guy who went to that 2000 pound/plate dinner with Rahul Gandhi prior to 2019 election. I went to the Lulu mall in Kuala Lumpur and noticed that they do not serve beef in one of the mall cafeterias and had a somewhat +ve impression of this enterprise until now. But t...
by Paul
13 Apr 2022 14:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4426
Views: 1347012

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Uzbekistan Tourism Ambassador @UZAmbassador If you have been waiting for @uzbekmfa to restart evisa processing, please apply now. @Kalpak_Travel confirms they were able to successfully submit two applications yesterday for Pakistani citizens as Pakistan has finally been added to Uzbekistan’s evisa ...
by Paul
11 Apr 2022 14:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1802276

Re: Internal Security Watch

Govt plans database to mark countries with overstaying nationals Govt plans database to mark countries with overstaying nationals Prime Minister Narendra Modi had brought up the idea during a conference of Director Generals of Police (DGPs) and Inspector Generals of Police (IGPs) in Lucknow in Nove...
by Paul
26 Mar 2022 14:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3039337

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Quereshi wooed and married Nepal chief Election Commissioner 20y his junior.
by Paul
19 Mar 2022 15:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3039337

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

https://swarajyamag.com/politics/52-students-from-jamia-millia-islamias-residential-coaching-academy-clear-civil-services-mains-examination 52 Students From Jamia Millia Islamia's Residential Coaching Academy Clear Civil Services Mains Examination byPTI-Mar 19, 2022 02:56 PM 52 Students From Jamia M...
by Paul
18 Mar 2022 17:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3039337

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I would question Deccan Herald's credibility in publishing these articles. IT is on the same level as 'The Hindu'.

They will use this incident to question Modi govt's competence.

Sushant Singh is a well known Gunga Din who has questioned India abstinence vote on the Ukraine issue
by Paul
15 Mar 2022 14:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3039337

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Read somewhere that the operation to destabilize KA BJP Govt by engineering defections isn't getting anywhere as the defectors have cold feet after seeing Modi persona is still intact in masses as evidenced from the recent elections.
by Paul
14 Mar 2022 17:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 971139

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

The Russians may not have wanted to turn this war into a humanitarian disaster and wanted to ensure at least a part of the Ukraine population stays on their side. That is why they have not employed the usual shock and awe tactics seen in Iraq and Syria. They may not also have deployed their first li...
by Paul
03 Mar 2022 09:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 971139

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Most of the BRFites posting on this forum have been taken in by the western propaganda about Russian losses in UKR. Need a more a balanced analysis
by Paul
18 Feb 2022 17:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 971139

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Immy actually wants an invite from Joe Biden......it is a repeat of a 50s trick they pulled on the US. They were then in a similar situation where they were not getting invite from Ike or Truman (I forget). They then pulled back channels through their Ambassador in Iran to get an invite to the USSR ...
by Paul
03 Feb 2022 09:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1802276

Re: Internal Security Watch

Also, the Muslims are careful that any harm (or potential harm) to Modi or Yogi not be tied back to them. There are many other actors, useful idiots & BIF cretins who are willing to do the dirty deed: Khalistanis, Maoists, NE separatists etc. These are the other non-Islamic threats to our natio...
by Paul
19 Jan 2022 12:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 824201

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

Israel operates under umbrella of anglo saxon approval and has quasi support from Saxon-Nordic states like Germany and even has state support from Russia.

We are yet to generate that consensus.
by Paul
18 Dec 2021 15:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2275
Views: 868547

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Can the S400s be used against the famed tactical nukes mounted on Nasr rockets or they too short ranged. Nasr range is 60 km or so as I remember

The Pakis were touting these missiles to threaten IBG deployment on Pakistani soil.
by Paul
10 Dec 2021 13:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
Replies: 717
Views: 219345

Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions

The Air and Navy C-in-Cs have been promoted just now. They need time to settle down in their new roles.

That leaves only the Army chief Gen Navarane as the frontrunner. As usual the media is speculating. They have no clue what Modi's choice will be.
by Paul
07 Dec 2021 17:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
Replies: 855
Views: 344631

Re: India's Contribution to Science & Technology

Sidhu runs another IBP solutions company called O9 solutions.
by Paul
03 Dec 2021 17:46
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
Replies: 855
Views: 344631

Re: India's Contribution to Science & Technology

An article that somewhat but not completely aligns with the thrust of my argument.......2nd Gen Indian Americans cut off from their India roots do not have the ______ that their FOB counterparts have.....due to their cultural deracination. I think that they need to make more trips back home to assil...
by Paul
30 Nov 2021 17:52
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
Replies: 855
Views: 344631

Re: India's Contribution to Science & Technology

Always wondered why 2nd Gen Indian Americans are not able to match to their FOB cousins......
by Paul
31 Oct 2021 23:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1801761

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

If 17th mountain corps is already raised, does that mean that we have 2-3 additional divisions under Eastern command. That would be heartening news certainly.
by Paul
26 Oct 2021 11:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4661
Views: 1553596

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

Despite having so many other strike aircraft in our inventory in 1999, it was only our handful of Mirage-2000's that actually bombed the Pakis effectively. Same for Balakot 2019; our large fleet of SU-30MKI's, which were touted as highly capable strike aircraft from the beginning, were not trusted ...
by Paul
23 Oct 2021 10:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1801761

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

suryag wrote:This Maj.Gen has an interesting past.
He is brother to late Vinod Mehta, a poisonous anti Modi Journo, editor of Outlook and Debonair.
by Paul
21 Oct 2021 11:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3039337

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

3. What is the role of ICRISAT in India? The actual question is, who started ICRISAT?
Dishaji....ICRSAT Hyderabad wanted a Radar in the 1980s. Wonder what came out of it. Was their request granted?
by Paul
18 Oct 2021 17:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1801761

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

This is typical of GoI. Get sucked in to Pak aman asha cycle and when a terror attack happens, Pak blames it on "non-state" actor, which it doesn't have control on :roll: Then some nation acts as a go between and the aman asha cycle repeats. Now I am convinced there was a track 2 going on...
by Paul
18 Oct 2021 10:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kaushal Vepa is no more. Om Shanti
Replies: 86
Views: 18128

Re: Kaushal Vepa is no more. Om Shanti

I remember him telling me about Khruschev's visit to IBM STD in San Jose in the 1960s.
by Paul
18 Oct 2021 07:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kaushal Vepa is no more. Om Shanti
Replies: 86
Views: 18128

Re: Kaushal Vepa is no more. Om Shanti

Om shanti! I attended a couple of BRF meetings with him bay area and also travelled with him in a flight ✈️ from Hongkong to SFO.

Will always remember him.
by Paul
12 Oct 2021 15:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 669
Views: 325269

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread

PLAAF Bombers targetting Car Nicobar overflying Myanmar cannot be ruled out.
by Paul
05 Oct 2021 12:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Banks & Financial System
Replies: 246
Views: 73525

Re: Indian Banks & Financial System

Has anyone from the private sector invested in NPS - National Pension System to buy an annuity?

I would be interested in hearing your perspective.
by Paul
05 Oct 2021 12:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 824201

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

Another gem. 'Don't think India can compete with Pakistan': Razzaq Former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq, who is known for his explosive comments, has dropped another bomb, this time regarding cricketing ties between India and Pakistan, saying that the reason the Indian cricket team is not having bilater...
by Paul
05 Oct 2021 12:14
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2333740

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

IIRC Pakistan had deployed the RBS-70 during the Atlantique shootdown stand off in Kutch over 20 years ago.
by Paul
25 Sep 2021 17:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8810
Views: 2490316

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

“This year there is no roundtable with the CEOs. However, CEOs/Presidents of the five US based companies have been called for a meeting with PM Modi. The day will start with the first meeting with Cristiano R Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm, followed by Adobe Chairman Shantanu Narain. CEO of Fi...
by Paul
24 Sep 2021 18:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8810
Views: 2490316

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

When Modiji first came to NY in 2014-15, dozens of CEOs came and met him. Remember Gini Rometty meeting him at that time.

Being the 5th largest economy I would have expected more Management execs making a beeline to meet Modiji.
by Paul
24 Sep 2021 17:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8810
Views: 2490316

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Only 5 CEOs met the PM this time in NYC. Waning interest?