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by rahulm
01 Jun 2023 05:29
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4794
Views: 1556074

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Vande Bharat: Russia’s TMH-RVNL consortium emerges lowest bidder As per the tender conditions, the lowest bidder (L1) will be awarded to manufacture, supply and maintenance of 120 trains while the remaining 80 trains would be awarded to produce to the second lowest bidder provided that the bidder m...
by rahulm
30 May 2023 19:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4794
Views: 1556074

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Alstom emerges as lowest bidder for 100 aluminium Vande Bharat trains Its a massive order book. "Another interesting point to note is that Alstom made a strategic decision to bid with a lower price point for the alluminium trains when compared to their bid for steeel trains. This means that th...
by rahulm
29 May 2023 14:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1042
Views: 763193

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

4m fairing (up from 3.4m) means larger satellites can be launched.

Brochure

Space qualified desi rubidium clock
by rahulm
31 Jan 2023 14:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4157
Views: 2446298

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

I think t would be within the realms of probability to safely assume UKR pilots are being trained in secret on Western fighters and hell's at some base in Poland, Germany, UK or even the US in preparation for transfer of aircraft to UKR. We already have a land based foreign legion. Next step. foreig...
by rahulm
30 Jan 2023 18:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8484
Views: 3084414

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

YcB_1_27ZO4 According to him this is the US retaliation for buying Russian oil and not toeing the US line. Thats a pretty big statement to make if it turns out to be true. He calls it an attack on India by the US to create a systemic issue.crisis in India. and that regime change ^*^% pit Nuland bul...
by rahulm
29 Jan 2023 06:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8484
Views: 3084414

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

If H pulls this off, will make a lot of money and keep making it for a long time till elections .they hit the gravy train and NIFTY may be hostage. Lets see how the story unfolds on Monday and particularly after Budget day. Maybe SEBI should take out the Adani firms from index and release some press...
by rahulm
28 Jan 2023 14:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8484
Views: 3084414

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

"While as a matter of policy we don't comment on individual clients, in the interest of setting the context right, we wish to clarify that SBI's exposure to Adani group is well below the Large Exposure Framework," said SBI's managing director in charge of corporate banking and subsidiarie...
by rahulm
28 Jan 2023 11:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8484
Views: 3084414

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

I think SEBI can negate the short by "readjusting" Indian banking covenants. But it's a bold step. INC thru Jairam has already opened a flank attack. There is talk on the street that essentially A grp was fronting M's infra push to bypass the capricious babugiri and that its not such a sec...
by rahulm
28 Jan 2023 09:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8484
Views: 3084414

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

From my WA grp. Its a composite over last 3 days -begin- H=Hindenburg H don't directly take positions . They do research and charge a hefty fee for profits from their research. They reach out to hedge funds that go short tie up capital and then hit the target .. So that means H would have tied up 10...
by rahulm
22 Jan 2023 03:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Humor and related
Replies: 584
Views: 215916

Re: Military Humor and related

Received in my NDA WA group: ESSENCE OF LIFE AT NDA: (Author not known) Dunno who the author is, but he has brilliantly and very precisely captured the essence of life at the NDA. The process of the transformation - from Boys to Men. I had goosebumps recalling every bit of my life there. I'm sure yo...
by rahulm
07 Jan 2023 02:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3155454

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

My general mental model is Indians in India are generally rude to others. Only power is respected. People dont show kindness and go into CYA mode at any hint of perceived trouble. yes and the model seems to be by parents : beta dont worry, become a brat, money will fix everything. ergo do whatever ...
by rahulm
07 Jan 2023 02:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3155454

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Not sure why Air India should be liable and made to pay? They are not the ones who spoiled her luggage? Yes the pilot should have showed more empathy and crew should not have brought the urinator and urinatee together, but why is AI liable? The urinator may have drink prior to boarding as well so f...
by rahulm
04 Jan 2023 02:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6367
Views: 1423380

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

India has, it seems, punched way below its potential in relation to TSP participation in international cricket. With India's clout in cricket, India should have long ago ensured the TSP cricket team were sanctioned and in some smelly pig sty for TSP's continued use of terrorism as a State policy. TS...
by rahulm
02 Jan 2023 04:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2862711

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Amber G. wrote:
rahulm wrote:^^^
Hope this helps.
Happy New Year.
Thank you. Much appreciated.

Happy new year to you too.
by rahulm
01 Jan 2023 05:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2862711

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

^^^

Amber-ji, thank you the excellent reporting.

Japan on Wednesday recorded 415 COVID-19 deaths, the highest-ever count for a single day, health ministry data showed.

Any SUTRA model predictions for Japan please?

Thank you
by rahulm
31 Dec 2022 06:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2766
Views: 701702

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

^^^ The Pacific Island dominoes were always shifting but we may see an accelerated pace from China Fiji's new PM Sitiveni Rabuka questions equality of relationships with Australia and US Fiji's new Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he would welcome partnerships with China, but committed to "r...
by rahulm
31 Dec 2022 01:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2766
Views: 701702

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

An anecdotal (and prolly insignificant) data point - nevertheless: Yesterday at my gym sauna, a Singaporean origin naturalised Australian who has been in the primary resources industry > 30 years and a global primary resources broker since the last few years said that there is now a robust Russia-Ch...
by rahulm
04 Dec 2022 05:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3155454

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Bravo. VP delivers a brilliant speech and a message to the SC.

by rahulm
28 Nov 2022 07:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3155454

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

^^^ Except UAE which surprises me (prolly Ummah/quom millionaires homecoming influx). the rest of the destination countries have no friction in normal daily life, good delivery of civic services whether you know somebody or not behind the counter, judiciary that works in time, great infra, general s...
by rahulm
27 Nov 2022 14:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 26/11/2008: Never Forget. Never Forgive
Replies: 757
Views: 493687

Re: 26/11/2008: Never Forget. Never Forgive

^^^ Perhaps score double the points - score one point (Kasab = Hindoo) get one free (Malign the peaceful Pakistan, Ummah and quom) . The claim could be "not only did the Hindoo commit this heinous, murderous, terrorist act, the bigoted, facist, nazi Hindooo also maligned the peaceful Ummah and ...
by rahulm
26 Nov 2022 10:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1042
Views: 763193

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Its comforting that ISRO space launches have become routine enough to be taken for granted here. Gallery Assembly video (didn't work for me - maybe I need to apply in triplicate) EOS-6 Satellite Launch Brochure (Also didn't work for me) Live Stream video link ISRO Website hHfDIMb37wM Youtube link Lo...
by rahulm
19 Nov 2022 06:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8484
Views: 3084414

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

x-post from strategic thread https://twitter.com/dk_mercer?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor I have observed a curious phenomena over the last few months. There has been a slow and sure ratcheting up of woes of Griffin coal in WA which was lent 1.5 billion by Sindhu Trade Links,...
by rahulm
19 Nov 2022 06:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3155454

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

https://twitter.com/dk_mercer?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor I have observed a curious phenomena over the last few months. There has been a slow and sure ratcheting up of woes of Griffin coal in WA which was lent 1.5 billion by Sindhu Trade Links, through its subsidiary Ocea...
by rahulm
18 Nov 2022 12:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1042
Views: 763193

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Prarambh launch a success.
by rahulm
13 Nov 2022 04:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8954
Views: 2601750

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

I dont know how shipping works. Having said that.. Wet lease Greek/Cyriot tankers and sail them under a Indian flag.Get LIC to open a Lloyds type maritime insurance underwriting business. Operate a tanker convoy from Russia to Kandla or wherever Russian crude is off loaded under an Indian Navy Destr...
by rahulm
11 Nov 2022 06:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4484
Views: 1371728

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Doc Shiv speaking on TSP at the Jaipur dialogues
by rahulm
03 Nov 2022 03:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4794
Views: 1556074

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Cattle may not be safe but Vande Bharat is!! Sudhanshu Mani the Designer of VB chips in, in his cheeky blog post on the cattle hit issue and VB. His word should be the last. He knows VB best. Separately, I think there are laws against stray cattle with the owners responsible for their "strayne...
by rahulm
27 Oct 2022 11:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5655
Views: 1650880

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Like my British college ( a ruddy ol' chap) use to say to me in jest " My wife insists I have a bath, once a month, whether I need it or not"
by rahulm
14 Oct 2022 01:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 579
Views: 305425

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

A5uzmVNmrCI Col. Satish Vaidya (Retd), an accomplished Para Commando lead his brave men under very uncertain and tough conditions in the War Zone, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. This time with the help of a Radio Direction Finder they continuously monitor the radio signals and track a 'Most Wanted' terrorist o...
by rahulm
22 Sep 2022 14:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5655
Views: 1650880

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

'Abolish the monarchy' protests held on Australian day of mourning for the Queen The Melbourne rally was coordinated by Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance, which said in a statement it stands "against racist colonial imperialism and its ongoing effects on us as Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...
by rahulm
21 Sep 2022 03:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5655
Views: 1650880

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

From the lefties, now officially the Monarchy. Why King Charles's support for Islam is important for Muslims and the world "The Islamic world is the custodian of one of the greatest treasuries of accumulated wisdom and spiritual knowledge available to humanity," said the then-prince in a 2...
by rahulm
29 Jun 2022 13:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2275
Views: 502635

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

The Australian 2021 census results are out. Key takeaways: India has overtaken China and New Zealand to become the third-largest country of birth for Australian residents after China and NZ. The number of Australians born in India has increased dramatically since 2016, and India has now gone past Ch...
by rahulm
24 May 2022 04:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2275
Views: 502635

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

Andrew Shearer is part of the staff team that accompanies Albo and Wong to the QUAD meeting. Shearer was also part of the SoMo's staff. Shearer is a China hawk. Watch to see if he is replaced. Google him.