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- 05 Aug 2015 16:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6203
- Views: 1665534
Re: Internal Security Watch
One pig from porkistan has been caught in Udhampur area. Reportedly was part of the group (of 3?) that attacked and killed 2 jawans of BSF. A few hostages taken bu the pig overpowered him and handed over to the authorities. One voide is heard asking "yaar yeh kaam kyon karte ho? (why do you do ...
- 27 Jul 2015 19:45
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Abdul Kalam passes away Oct 15, 1931 - July 27, 2015
- Replies: 222
- Views: 68081
- 27 Jul 2015 16:43
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
- Replies: 3978
- Views: 431085
Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
An interesting idea. Risky but doable. Will make lot of Com Mafia money vanish into thin air. Market may lose in near future but I am sure it will emerge as a cleaner one. http://www.firstpost.com/business/closing-p-note-window-will-make-nda-moves-black-money-credible-2364636.html This step along w...
- 24 Jul 2015 21:11
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
- Replies: 703
- Views: 252769
Re: Indian Autos Thread -2
Rambling alert: About 10 years ago there was Hyundai Santro and Swift. A couple of years later, Santro curves started becoming like those of Swift and vice-versa. Such is the design approach. There are fashions/trends that come and go. Movement of personnel between the design teams leading to such c...
- 21 Jul 2015 14:37
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
- Replies: 703
- Views: 252769
Re: Indian Autos Thread -2
Aditya_V saheb do you have posting rights on the said forum ? I applied for membership a few months ago. Wasn't found suitable. You are right about their attitude I think. The eggzperts seem really surprised with the rates. I had got an estimate of about 9L from somebody. He was of the view that wit...
- 11 Jul 2015 15:35
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 1372
- Views: 446617
Re: Indian IT Industry
Didn't TCS Q1 results come early this time ?
Infy reported this morning. They are usually (among) the first.
Infy reported this morning. They are usually (among) the first.
- 11 Jul 2015 10:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aircraft Recognition
- Replies: 1014
- Views: 286492
Re: Aircraft Recognition
Saw IN Boeing P8-I Neptune being picked up by flightradar24.com It disappeared some time after it started to fly over sea. Surely was not planning to land at Mumbai as it was close to 32000ft at disappearance. Landing somewhere in Gujarat ? If I understand, military aircraft are not expected to appe...
- 09 Jul 2015 14:45
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - Apr 22 2015
- Replies: 2846
- Views: 305969
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - Apr 22
Sure, strategically brilliant ?Gagan wrote:Jernail Raheel Sharif is upto something strategically brilliant domestically. Looks like he doesn't want to retire after 1 1/2 years...
They have more experience with tactical brilliance.
What indicators are there about the uniformed Sharif's career graph ?
- 05 Jul 2015 17:20
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Education System
- Replies: 3954
- Views: 719488
Re: Indian Education System
@kenop, what constitutes decent salary for high school teachers ? beginner govt school teacher salary is at par with ITvity @30k p.m In tier II cities that I am familiar with, the salaries for teachers (B Ed) about 7 years ago in private schools # 4000-5000 with 0-2 years experience. Sampled from 3...
- 03 Jul 2015 23:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
- Replies: 2064
- Views: 498827
Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv
Just deserts aj they say in Al JookaystanJhujar wrote:Saudi Wahabi believe Zahil Hamid is the Dessert for next 8 years.
- 03 Jul 2015 23:22
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Education System
- Replies: 3954
- Views: 719488
Re: Indian Education System
I have been regularly tweeting this https://twitter.com/kenopbr/status/617008067515842560 @narendramodi @smritiirani What steps are being taken to ensure suitably higher salaries to school teachers? Most are paid peanuts Reached a score of 20 (pun intended) so far. I think school teachers can be and...
- 20 May 2015 12:22
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
- Replies: 703
- Views: 252769
Re: Indian Autos Thread -2
Renaault launches compact hatchback kwid NEW DELHI: Taking on Maruti Alto and Hyundai Eon, Renault India on Wednesday unveiled compact hatchback Kwid. The new car from Renault India's stable is likely to be priced between Rs 3-4 lakh. The car will be manufactured at the Renault-Nissan joint venture...
- 20 May 2015 11:24
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
- Replies: 703
- Views: 252769
Re: Indian Autos Thread -2
Thanks Manishji for the informative piece. It makes sense. I am driven by heart most of the times and at critical junctures. So, had a soft corner for Duster for some time. Was trying to use logic at this stage ;-) It would have been a much easier decision if Duster was a 7 seater. The boot volume i...
- 17 Apr 2015 04:47
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 1 Feb 2015
- Replies: 2849
- Views: 326177
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 1 Feb 2
On one of the MTV-Roadies style show on a Paki channel one contestant had listed (gang)rape as one of the daring things he had done.
Not a surprise
Not a surprise
- 16 Apr 2015 18:06
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 1372
- Views: 446617
Re: Indian IT Industry
TCS declares bonus for employees. Wonder if that will be offset by a smaller hike for the employees.
- 07 Apr 2015 03:49
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
- Replies: 703
- Views: 252769
Re: Indian Autos Thread -2
Had a brief look at Duster at the local showroom. It was just window-shopping moment as I am at least a year away from making a real move. Rejected outright due to it being too large for a 5-seater unless the available boot space is the most important consideration, looks being the second one. The h...
- 05 Apr 2015 07:46
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 1372
- Views: 446617
Re: Indian IT Industry
rundeeTV does a spin on Infy Salary hike The headline says "Reality Check for IT Employees as Infosys Gives 'Lowest-Ever' Salary Hike" But the body says India's second largest outsourcer had hiked salaries by 6-7 per cent last year too, but expectations were running high this year as new ...
- 16 Mar 2015 05:32
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian investments thread
- Replies: 441
- Views: 80952
Re: Indian investments thread
Sorry to cause alarm.Vriksh wrote:Yallah Kenop-uddin I thought this was Burkha forum. BTW have we interacted somewhere before? Interesting reading that Yahoo group.
It was reported in a relevant burka phorum.
- 16 Mar 2015 05:30
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian investments thread
- Replies: 441
- Views: 80952
Re: Indian investments thread
So how do I get started? I have the list and quantity of each. dematerialization process needs to be started Procedure to dematerialize your share certificates: Fill up a dematerialization request form, which is available with your DP. Submit your share certificates along with the form; (write &quo...
- 15 Mar 2015 21:25
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Perspectives on the global economic changes
- Replies: 4318
- Views: 624237
Re: Perspectives on the global economic changes
At the moment of "Sarve bhavantu ..." Modi almost said "Hindu" but recovered to say "Indian"
Is he too avoiding the H word.? Interesting
Is he too avoiding the H word.? Interesting
- 15 Mar 2015 16:57
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian investments thread
- Replies: 441
- Views: 80952
Re: Indian investments thread
Can you point out why such concepts will not be successful Most of the problems can be traced to tether drag. It kills everything that is good in any concept. Generating in-flight and using a conductor is not a very bright idea to say the least. I am not a wireless expert, but who knows it could be...
- 14 Mar 2015 18:14
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian investments thread
- Replies: 441
- Views: 80952
Re: Indian investments thread
Airbourne Wind Energy Startup anyone? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airborne_wind_turbine Investors are still VERY VERY cautious. A couple of self-funded projects did attempt but their concepts were inherently bad and hence no fun putting more money in them. The star of the field Makani too is techn...
- 12 Mar 2015 02:58
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian investments thread
- Replies: 441
- Views: 80952
Re: Indian investments thread
I am thinking of doing some short term trading pretty soon. During the rush of pre-2003 I lost almost all my investments (shares bought at 1000 levels went down as low as 20 !) and have not been quite active since. I have ICICI account which I'll be using after a *substantial* gap. Better options fo...
- 12 Mar 2015 02:47
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian investments thread
- Replies: 441
- Views: 80952
Re: Indian investments thread
Personally I would stay away (for long term, trading is another matter) from Suzlon having bought it once 10 years ago for moderate loss, which is not the reason. # I had some personal interactions (after having bought and sold, ref above) with one manager and my impression was that the promoters we...
- 09 Mar 2015 10:52
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 1 Feb 2015
- Replies: 2849
- Views: 326177
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 1 Feb 2
Mean-e-while
Out of 160 invited for Pakistan Day Parade on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/337659079757592/)
35 are attending
7 are maybe attending.
Out of 160 invited for Pakistan Day Parade on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/337659079757592/)
35 are attending
7 are maybe attending.
- 01 Mar 2015 13:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
- Replies: 3989
- Views: 549511
Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011
Mufti sahib has started his innings with this After taking oath, Sayeed says Pak, Hurriyat and militants allowed conducive atmosphere for J-K polls “Pakistan, Hurriyat and militants allowed conducive atmosphere for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir,” Sayeed said at a press conference that was ...
- 13 Feb 2015 07:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 1 Feb 2015
- Replies: 2849
- Views: 326177
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 1 Feb 2
http://www.webdo.tn/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Outarde-Houbara-Pakistan.jpg For one thing I am very impressed by the presentation the birds. Such symmetry and fine balance to achieve the visual effect could only have come from the highly evolved aesthetics of the Pukistanis. I think they allow such...
- 06 Feb 2015 19:01
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 1372
- Views: 446617
Re: Indian IT Industry
ERP vendors discourage customization in two ways 1. Cost 2. Schedule The reason in my view is that a customized solution does not work as well as a plain vanilla one (the legacy mentioned by negi, not-designed-to-change-much etc being among the top). They do promote "best-practices" for ve...
- 06 Feb 2015 15:59
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 1372
- Views: 446617
Re: Indian IT Industry
Our company outsourced SAP and is now on the recieving end. They have just realizeed the real costs :rotfl: But discussion has already started to move out of SAP. what if any options are there?? Everyone seems to be thinking of could. There are options. I had a look at an interesting product last w...
- 06 Feb 2015 15:46
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 1372
- Views: 446617
- 05 Feb 2015 17:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: BR Forum Feedback
- Replies: 1178
- Views: 294058
Re: BR Forum Feedback
"Indian IT Industry" is awaiting reincarnation.
- 03 Feb 2015 04:51
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Solar energy in India
- Replies: 1113
- Views: 222989
Re: Solar energy in India
I understand the solar panels are cleaned by spraying them with water. So, how do you clean them when they are 10-15 feet above ground? Just add a pressure spray in the middle along the beam on top. Need to use a robotic cleaner that uses channels (in-built, may need a little bit of redesign) to mo...
- 31 Jan 2015 20:19
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread
- Replies: 3776
- Views: 677890
Re: Indian Autos Thread
Thanks negiji. I had a test drive this afternoon. I am quite used to the ship-like pitch-yaw feel I get in my 17y old Zen. Huge upgrade it will be. On the mileage, a lot depends on the traffic conditions. Over here, it is certainly better than Bengaluru. Maintenance cost is the only concern now. The...
- 31 Jan 2015 00:13
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread
- Replies: 3776
- Views: 677890
Re: Indian Autos Thread
negiji
Please share your experience with polo.
Please share your experience with polo.
- 16 Jan 2015 16:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec 2014
- Replies: 2852
- Views: 338890
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec
Momeens of the Islamic State of Pakistan are protesting in front of the French Consulatesituated on Kashmir Highway just a 100m away from Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Slumabad Krachi. Reportedly an AFP reporter/photographer has been injured in the proceedings.
- 16 Jan 2015 08:00
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 3916
- Views: 593177
Re: Indian IT Industry
^ Unless I read the article wrong, nobody is getting 100% of their salary (the original gross pay) as bonus. Most of the news headlines are talking about bonus whereas it should be about variable pay. No great thing if they pay the full variable. Just spin the media. Noticed that TCS also gave ads ...
- 16 Jan 2015 05:18
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 3916
- Views: 593177
Re: Indian IT Industry
^ I don't think INFY is giving every employee 100% of their salary is bonus. I think what they are saying is they are going to pay 100% of variable pay which often is about 20-40% of total pay. Often they pay only a part of variable pay after discounting it based on individual performance. Am I wro...
- 14 Jan 2015 19:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec 2014
- Replies: 2852
- Views: 338890
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec
Interesting, Sridharji. OTOH, a) (superficially) and b) apply equally well to the Taliban, good or bad, yet the TSPA-ISI are what created, trained and fed them. To quote General Mohammed Aziz, Chief of the Pakistan Army of Islam(ic Terror), recipient of the Legend of Honor, Dignity and Sovirgnity f...
- 14 Jan 2015 08:40
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec 2014
- Replies: 2852
- Views: 338890
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec
Didn't somebody say here that the SFTUPA will not like expansion of ISIS in Pukiland as that would mean severe loss of control? After all, at the SFTUPA level it is for personal gains for each human component. The ideology does provide the opportunity to benefit and when sponsorship is available, ea...
- 14 Jan 2015 08:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec 2014
- Replies: 2852
- Views: 338890
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec
Guys, we need to watch this guy Ajai Shukla. Especially who is funding him, his trips etc. Because here he is once again on that traitor thappad's show debunking every nuance, every word of the defense ministers press conf on the Paki terror boat and making a mockery of the effort. This guys is sus...