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- 15 Feb 2021 20:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
- Replies: 1899
- Views: 517195
Re: Social Media Watch Thread
When I was about to share a youtube video, I noticed that the amount of social media websites that I hadn't heard of. Like there is the Korean one, Japanese one, Russian one, and lastly French one too. I think we are very late in this indigenous internet companies field. Despite having tremendous p...
- 15 Feb 2021 18:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Folks, all of you getting upset over the arrest of this malicious woman forget that it is the youth of the nation that have the greatest potential to work for good or for harm against the country. Remember Bhagat Singh was the same age when he became a national hero and was executed at 23 by the Bri...
- 14 Feb 2021 21:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
I tried donating as an International donor on Crowdkash but nothing seems to happen even after clicking on the 'contribute now' button several times. Anybody know of any other way to get the funds to the family? Got it to work finally. You have to go through a link which leads to the page and canno...
- 14 Feb 2021 00:29
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Okay. So what are the solutions? Because it will be better to discuss solutions if these analysis does not help. Instead of expressing anger on SM, what can be done to prevent this? Not the first time this subject has been discussed on this forum. Certainly one can reference past back and forth on ...
- 13 Feb 2021 21:40
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
I tried donating as an International donor on Crowdkash but nothing seems to happen even after clicking on the 'contribute now' button several times.
Anybody know of any other way to get the funds to the family?
Anybody know of any other way to get the funds to the family?
- 11 Feb 2021 21:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2466101
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Thank you Cyrano Ji, this is very helpful. Never ceases to amaze me how erudite our MEA is. A vital post.
- 11 Feb 2021 20:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2822953
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
^ just to add that it is as safe as can be, and any side effects are well worth the risk, given that getting COVID would be a very serious event for him. My in-laws, aged 81 amd 87 got Moderna vaccine here without any side effects. SHQ and I both got the Pfizer version, I was completely asymptomatic...
- 11 Feb 2021 01:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2466101
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............. I remember EAM S Jaishankar's interviews last year which made these points very clearly with phoren interviewers and many were dumbstruck to respond, because they suddenly realised they were looking at India through an alien prism and and asking why India is not fitting into their cli...
- 10 Feb 2021 23:14
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Can we add Francis Gautier. He is a French journalist married to a Indian. https://www.amazon.in/Books-FRANCOIS-GAUTIER/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3AFRANCOIS+GAUTIER I met him several years ago and have been a supporter since then. He is a real Indophile and writes very well. I highly recommend supp...
- 10 Feb 2021 23:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
^ Agree completely. There can be no doubt at all as to the patriotism of Lata Ji and Asha Ji. I remember they were also contributors to the various relief funds after Pulwama. FWIW, I was a close follower of Asha Ji's daughter Varsha for many years, exchanged several emails. Was so sorry when she pa...
- 10 Feb 2021 20:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Triank Ji, thank you. There is no way to counter the propaganda of the MSM English media both in India and abroad without having some facts first. A cousin of mine casually told me that he thought Modi tells lies and is a fascist. I was horrified and this person is well known to me and quite close. ...
- 10 Feb 2021 18:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Sir, that is probably not the right attitude. without any of these channels the misinformation would just be exponentially high. Sure they are echo chambers, aren't all the news channels in a way echo chambers with probably a few open minded people in between? Without these channels and even opindi...
- 10 Feb 2021 05:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
- Replies: 1899
- Views: 517195
Re: Social Media Watch Thread
I had no problems, it automatically recognizes my country and adds the country code. The app itself installed very quickly. looks good so far.Ambar wrote:Thanks, it looks like they are down now.vera_k wrote:
No, 91 is the default, but the dropdown allows selecting other countries.
- 09 Feb 2021 18:16
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
^ Yeah, agree with most of what you say about the Little Master, Dravid was more deserving, IMHO. However, it can't be ignored that his popularity was incredible and he did become the darling of the masses, more so than any other sportsperson in India has ever been. The politics of Bharat Ratna asid...
- 07 Feb 2021 00:44
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2822953
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Isn't it the same story at The Lancet as well, with them going as far as publishing political editorials etc? IIRC they even published fake data on HCQ (before withdrawing it) coloured by their left-wing bias and hatred for Trump. It was the Lancet that was responsible for the anti-vaxer movement s...
- 07 Feb 2021 00:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Talked to Journalist friend in India. The chakka Jam was a failure and the impact was only in certain areas of Punjab, Haryana and NCR Sir, even their own gazette could not claim more, ‘Chakka jam’ | Farmers in Punjab, Haryana block roads https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chakka-jam-farmers-in...
- 06 Feb 2021 04:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2822953
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Meanwhile, Kamran Abbasi, the Pakistan born Executive editor of the BMJ writes a scathing article on government accountability, esp those of certain leaders. Surprise surprise , he picks Modi as one of five world leaders that he includes in his accusation of 'crimes against humanity' and 'social mur...
- 05 Feb 2021 05:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Thank you, RD Ji, Srutayus Ji and everyone who has contributed to the list.
I am gladdened considerably that there is indeed a good number of people who are Indic in nature and produce content that is worth reading/listening to and forwarding.
I am gladdened considerably that there is indeed a good number of people who are Indic in nature and produce content that is worth reading/listening to and forwarding.
- 04 Feb 2021 20:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
In my fantasy moments I often imagine if I had the kind of money Bezos has, what I would do with it for Indic causes. It is a good way to send the blues away. It's NOT about money. It's about personal contribution, networking and organization. Thousands clearly changed hands in order for the public...
- 04 Feb 2021 20:03
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Another update. May I request the mods to make a sticky post so that we may all be able to see at a glance who are worthy of our support and people may add to it. While we are about it, perhaps somebody can compile a separate list of anti-national journalists and websites/news outlets? We can have b...
- 04 Feb 2021 20:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
folks is it possible for you to compile a list of UPI ids for them so that we can support them 1) UPIs may change over time. Better to get the links to them. 2) unfortunately there aren't that many groups that act as enablers to provide assistance to handle bureaucracy. For example, help set up FCR...
- 04 Feb 2021 19:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Many of us are not aware of all the Indic supporters, some are regional, which makes it even more difficult. Would somebody simply update the list I posted instead of suggestions? I agree, URLs may become non-functional after a while, so a little additional info e.g. presence mainly on YT or the web...
- 04 Feb 2021 18:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
I have updated the list with additions proposed by other BRFites. May I request the mods to make a sticky post so that we may all be able to see at a glance who are worthy of our support and people may add to it. While we are about it, perhaps somebody can compile a separate list of anti-national jo...
- 04 Feb 2021 18:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/784489-psl-2021-javed-afridi-hints-at-possible-peshawar-zalmi-rihanna-collab Came across this curious piece of news!!! I was wondering at what is the link between Rihanna and 'Farmers' Has the above news has anything to do??? Wonder who owns peshwar outfit or who i...
- 04 Feb 2021 03:58
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
If nothing else, I hope the Greta oopsie gives Modi supporters cause for thought instead of demanding 'why doesn't somebody do something ?' from their armchairs. The other side doesn't sit around waiting for someone else to do something. Your useless righteous indignation is better channelized towa...
- 04 Feb 2021 01:58
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Someone saved and stored everything here: 24MB https://wetransfer.com/downloads/078e1dac0819855ab6867c528c2273af20210203160659/736a48 More 1.1 GB https://wetransfer.com/downloads/1a00c5c690909e8e1815c776052b700020210203165445/29e3c6 Wow, the larger file is a fully organized archive with folders and...
- 02 Feb 2021 06:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
It is possible you are right. There is so much uncertainty here. However, the following facts seem obvious even to me (and I admit I am not usually well versed with local politics even though I am from Haryana). 1. Tikait was pro-farm bill initially. 2. He then turned completely against it - no rea...
- 02 Feb 2021 03:08
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
On the evening after the debacle at the Red Fort, Tikait was surrounded by mainly Sikhs, if you look at the videos. There were less than 100 people on the ground as per live reports (that I saw). He then comes out crying - sobbing, literally. It is possible that he was indeed beaten up by the Khali...
- 01 Feb 2021 23:40
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Tikait is on the UP border and surrounded by jats,so no khalistanis can touch him there. Besides, after the 26/1 debacle Tikait is taking the heat off the khalistanis so why will they beat him up now ? That said many among jats and gujjars are seething with anger after the "naare takbir allah ...
- 01 Feb 2021 20:57
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
...Is it an existential threat to Modi or will it dent his popularity? No. But it stands to affect BJP’s chances in western UP where the Tikait gang holds sway. To be honest, I don’t know if BJP won from those areas though, so it might turn to be a non issue..... Dhirendra Pundir and Sanjay Dixit-j...
- 29 Jan 2021 06:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Been watching some youtube videos and commentaries of prominent Indics like Ajeet Bharti and Sanjay Dixit. They are quite upset with the Modi government for allowing all of this to happen, no matter the optics at the end favoring the government. I tend to agree. No group should be able to block nat...
- 29 Jan 2021 00:14
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6211
- Views: 1784669
Re: Internal Security Watch
Turdesai should be tarred and feathered and then beaten black and blue on his backside with a bamboo stick. He has long been a troublemaker and fake news peddler. The government knows who all these urban Naxals are - it is time the law was applied to them. In some ways I do tend to agree with the Co...
- 29 Jan 2021 00:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
The Flag is a symbol of national pride everywhere. The fact that you can burn it in the US does not mean the Americans do not respect it or display it with pride. Hell, more homes in the US hoist the flag than any other country in the world. I wonder what the fallout would have been had a radical bu...
- 28 Jan 2021 22:03
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3014446
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Been watching some youtube videos and commentaries of prominent Indics like Ajeet Bharti and Sanjay Dixit. They are quite upset with the Modi government for allowing all of this to happen, no matter the optics at the end favoring the government. I tend to agree. No group should be able to block nati...
- 28 Jan 2021 21:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
- Replies: 520
- Views: 130303
Re: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
I guess I will have to wait for the time when I can visit in person and perhaps be able to make a donation on site in rupees.
Meanwhile folks, those who like me are willing but unable, please support efforts like that of Prachyam.
Meanwhile folks, those who like me are willing but unable, please support efforts like that of Prachyam.
- 28 Jan 2021 05:50
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8796
- Views: 2466101
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Done, hope mine does not get pulled though.
- 27 Jan 2021 05:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
- Replies: 520
- Views: 130303
Re: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
So there is no way to donate from the US then?
- 22 Jan 2021 04:13
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 7497
- Views: 1743378
Re: Understanding the US - Again
Folks today is a historic day when the first woman US vice president is sworn in. And she is non-white. So celebrate the moment. Also mods there is lot of bottled up angst so please go easy for today. Can resume tomorrow. Ramana It is indeed historic. This is the first time in recent history when t...
- 31 Dec 2020 17:57
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2822953
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Previous Shingles vaccine had an efficy of 50% (that is the minium for FDA approval). Me and my wife took it. My wife got shingles and suffered a lot. Almost 6 months. 3 months on disability leave and 3 months I drove her to work. So far I am OK. The newer vaccine is supposed to be 90% effective. I...
- 24 Dec 2020 23:15
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 10196
- Views: 2177333
Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Primusji, the last few pages of responses to Mansinghji's questions and concerns will be a good start. Also recommend reading the following - https://swarajyamag.com/topic/MSP https://swarajyamag.com/topic/Farm%20Bills https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-the-basis-of-msp-6609668/ ht...