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- 07 Apr 2023 03:13
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1030
- Views: 706086
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
In a more positive news, Cabinet has given nod to Indian Space Policy 2023...the aim is to encourage Pvt Sector in activities such as satellite design & even launches while ISRO will focus on advanced Space related R&D activities. I am pretty sure there will be a lot of hand-holding from ISR...
- 07 Apr 2023 03:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
- Replies: 3327
- Views: 848421
Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
https://twitter.com/DrAyeshaRay/status/1644039393609412613?cxt=HHwWisCzzcbH5tAtAAAA About time I write a piece, I think, on how BJP+RSS+ Hindutva’s violent rhetoric and corrosive policies towards Indian Muslims is making India and all Indians vulnerable to a terrorist attack. This is a serious nati...
- 06 Apr 2023 21:52
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding Islamic Society
- Replies: 806
- Views: 110908
Re: Understanding Islamic Society
I think deletion of material from text books is not the right approach as stated by AR & others...remove the glorification part & present both positives & negatives...strangely I think deletion is detrimental is one topic on which both the left & right agree up on (for different reas...
- 05 Apr 2023 20:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: BR Forum Feedback
- Replies: 1178
- Views: 337294
Re: BR Forum Feedback
This has nothing to do with feedback but could not find an appropriate thread. Is Doc Shiv is back on Twitter? His previous handle @HariRam42245512 is suspended.
- 05 Apr 2023 19:44
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
- Replies: 703
- Views: 260357
Re: Indian Autos Thread -2
India NCAP crash test ratings for automobiles were supposed to launch from April 1st of this year. Not seeing these ratings mentioned so far...has the auto lobby managed to quietly post-pone the time frame?
- 29 Mar 2023 05:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 7500
- Views: 1748334
Re: Understanding the US - Again
Probably wrong thread but I gotta ask this question...whats up with many people using the "pronoun" he/him or she/her on their Twitter account. What does it even signify? And why do one need a pronoun in first place & how do we incorporate these pronouns while addressing them?
- 24 Mar 2023 19:14
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
- Replies: 3327
- Views: 848421
Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Take a look at the level of burn being felt by INC/RaGa supporters... Dr. Ayesha Ray @DrAyeshaRay Dear @POTUS @SecBlinken: note the very serious development in India where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been convicted on fraudulent charges and disqualified from Indian parliament. If you stand for ...
- 22 Mar 2023 19:45
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2829317
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Amber G, it seems like recent uptick in case numbers in India has prompted a meet within PMO...is a new variant circulating within India? Also how does the numbers track with SUTRA model?
- 17 Mar 2023 19:00
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8449
- Views: 3035055
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
A nube question to economics gurus. It looks like the US Federal reserve is preparing to inject 2 trillion dollars in the US banking system. What would be the effect of such a massive fund injection for the Indian economy. Although I don't know squat about economics, I am convinced that Western blo...
- 15 Mar 2023 19:26
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8806
- Views: 2480777
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Actually I like NRao suggestion...if US Amb is keen on engaging in sub-national diplomacy...so can we. Keep him out of important events...engage with like minded folks in Amreeka...probably many of US Armed forces folks...let the Ambassador go crying to Biden chacha
- 08 Mar 2023 09:33
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
- Replies: 3327
- Views: 848421
Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
BIF thinks 3rd time the charm for RaGa? I find it interesting the BIF gang are investing again in to Pappu...I mean the writing on the wall is quite clear...never say never but there is a good chance of BJP/NDA coming in to power again in 2024...unless BIF gang have promised Pappu of power in 2024 t...
- 07 Mar 2023 19:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1182
- Views: 723836
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
I think the earlier tests could have been done by design agency i.e. DRDO/Brahmos Aero while the recent one is an end-user test.
- 22 Feb 2023 18:54
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8806
- Views: 2480777
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
^^Wokeism = +1, Pragmatism = -100...There is this lady of Indian origin, who runs Equity Labs. According to Rajiv Malhotra, Equity Labs charges $75,000/hr to provide caste baste education & awareness among US corporate/IT companies...due to fear of reprisal & repercussions, most HR departmen...
- 17 Feb 2023 11:40
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aero India 2023
- Replies: 155
- Views: 35250
Re: Aero India 2023
Just saw this message arshyam...I have a work commitment this evening...I know the venue location and if things change, I might drop by!
- 15 Feb 2023 18:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 861
- Views: 453303
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
^^Probably hydraulic actuator...the conduit visible near the piston seems like a pipe used in hydraulic lines.
- 15 Feb 2023 18:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aero India 2023
- Replies: 155
- Views: 35250
Re: Aero India 2023
Just returned from the show. Firstly about the arrangement/show timings. In earlier AIs, on all days IIRC, the air display would happen twice a day...once in the morning & the other in the afternoon. This time, on business days its only once per day. To be fair, during booking itself, one could ...
- 14 Feb 2023 21:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aero India 2023
- Replies: 155
- Views: 35250
Re: Aero India 2023
After much deliberation, I am heading to AI tomorrow just to see the Air Show...will be @ ADVA area. I just booked the ticket along with vehicle pass but the pass is yet to be received. After some reading, it looks like pass will take some time to reach mailbox. For folks who attended either today o...
- 12 Feb 2023 13:06
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aero India 2023
- Replies: 155
- Views: 35250
Re: Aero India 2023
^^As of now, if I can score a pass, I plan to attend on Wednesday...if not I will be attending as a General visitor on Thursday. Hopefully, I will get to know the pass status by end of day tomorrow.
- 12 Feb 2023 10:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aero India 2023
- Replies: 155
- Views: 35250
Re: Aero India 2023
Arshyam, were you able to book a business ticket for individual? Just out of curiosity...Unless I can score a pass by end of day tomorrow (which seem quite unlikely), mostly I will be visiting as a General visitor on Thursday. Dileep saar, if you are gonna be @ AI till Thursday, I will drop by &...
- 08 Feb 2023 20:38
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8806
- Views: 2480777
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Rep. Ro Khanna talks growing Hindu nationalism and visa wait times as he prepares to helm India Caucus Some excerpts: Khanna said that, having spent much of his career in Northern California's Silicon Valley, he has been immersed in Indian American issues for years. The rising tide of Hindu nationa...
- 06 Feb 2023 06:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3029836
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Is the above sarcasm or for real?disha wrote:4. 2022/23. Nidhi will join Stanford and Ravish will join Oxford.
- 05 Feb 2023 21:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aero India 2023
- Replies: 155
- Views: 35250
Re: Aero India 2023
I think this time AI folks want to limit unwanted non-business folks...5k is not cheap. If we buy business ticket, do we gain access to ADVA part as well? This GST # is new...not sure if we can book business ticket without providing one! Anyways, I want to avoid going on general days...think I may e...
- 28 Jan 2023 12:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3363
- Views: 891313
Re: Military Flight Safety
So sad to read the above...just breaks my heart. IAF is saying it is investigating chances of a mid-air collision. Apparently Su-30 & M2K were involved in exercises...
- 28 Jan 2023 00:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aero India 2023
- Replies: 155
- Views: 35250
Re: Aero India 2023
Saw it on Twitter that US contingent this time will include F-15, F-16, F/A-18, KC-135, KC-46, C-17, B-1B & F-35 . French participation so far include Falcon-8X...I was having 2nd thoughts about attending Aero-India this time due to insane hike in prices but F-35 & B-1B might pull me back in...
- 27 Jan 2023 12:47
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3029836
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Any idea if this event will be streamed online?chetak wrote:for those in chennai who may wish to attend
- 28 Dec 2022 21:55
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 4780
- Views: 1539879
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
ICF has drawn up plans for VB 3.0 (Train 22...speeds up to 220 Kph)...my guess is that T-22 probably will include sleeper cars as well for long-distance travel. T22 is supposed to role out by end of 2024 with possible induction by either mid to end of 2025. Currently, a massive limitation is lack of...
- 24 Dec 2022 13:58
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2829317
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
It seems like 4th dose of vaccine is not being encouraged in India...GoI is still stressing people to take precautionary dose (3rd one) only since the coverage of 3rd dose is still at around 25%...logged in to CoWin and there is no feature to register for 4th dose if one has already taken 3rd one. M...
- 22 Dec 2022 19:34
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2829317
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Amber G., thanks for your replies. IMA also has recommended taking booster shots but not sure how to go about it...I think last time I booked through CoWin. Need to check for availability of nasal vaccine in India...
- 21 Dec 2022 06:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2829317
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Thanks Amber G. I think GoI is trying to be well prepared...my grouse...if there is any possibility of another wave in India, it is coming right around the corner of Aero India...I don't want to miss another year of AI again!
- 20 Dec 2022 18:36
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2829317
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Amber G, has SUTRA folks been able to estimate the impact of BF-7 Covid variant on rest of the world?
- 18 Dec 2022 11:50
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3029836
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
So J Sai Deepak in his recent talk at Mysore had mentioned that Karnataka Govt. has given up on its announcement of Freeing Hindu temples from State control. This recent announcement was made very quietly and has gathered very little attention. Found a news article about the same. Posting in full......
- 13 Dec 2022 06:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2829317
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Is BB's new nasal vaccine cleared for booster shots? If an aged person or adult in India, wants to take another booster shot next year, can they or should GoI officially approve another round of booster shots (4th) one?
- 10 Dec 2022 09:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3029836
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Rajiv Malhotra had alluded to this during his talks on "Snaked in the Ganga" book i.e. a narrative is trying to be created about how only elite Brahmins/forward castes are allowed to migrate in to US and thus perpetuating Caste System...I am paraphrasing his statement a little bit. Anyways...
- 29 Nov 2022 06:25
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8449
- Views: 3035055
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
This shows the charmed life that the US leads thanks to printing the world's reserve currency. They effectively exported their inflation all over the world leading to every other currency falling in value when US inflation shot up. In any other country, even a rich one high domestic inflation might...
- 28 Nov 2022 06:37
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
- Replies: 1899
- Views: 519212
Re: Social Media Watch Thread
^^^ Good way to call their bluff...
- 28 Nov 2022 06:35
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3029836
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
This infographic shows movement of HNIs around the world...Article dated June 15 of this year.
It seems like UAE, Singapore & Australia are among the new favoured destinations for rich folks...
It seems like UAE, Singapore & Australia are among the new favoured destinations for rich folks...
- 18 Nov 2022 06:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3029836
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
https://fcra2010.in/ngos-fcra-ceased-on-1-jan-2022/ Rajiv Malhotra, in a talk @ IIT Chennai during his recent book launch tour, mentioned that many foreign NGOs are being made aware NOT to send money via FCRA route since it is being monitored but are suggested to send money through FDI route. Since...
- 16 Nov 2022 06:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3029836
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Found this on Twitter...It is amazing that Shraddha was willing to walk away from her parents for that dude but unwilling to walk away from an abusive relationship...what kind of Feminist/feminism is above? Feel sad for the girl... Out of decency & respect for women, have the usual folks who cry...
- 11 Nov 2022 06:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
- Replies: 1899
- Views: 519212
Re: Social Media Watch Thread
I see quite a number of liberals in US slowly moving on to Mastadon...what starts in US tends to spread globally...expect Indian folks to start leaving Twitter when US/global exodus starts gaining momentum.
- 10 Nov 2022 06:45
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
- Replies: 1782
- Views: 634406
Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Prof. Salvator Babones in his recent session at India Today Conclave hit the nail on the head why India is protective of Russia. India needs Russian Veto at the UN (practically all other veto countries being unreliable as hell)...given the cards stacked against India and our own intellectual class h...