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by Javee
06 Aug 2017 09:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189183

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Not sure if this was posted in the old postive news thread, but just to put things perspective from Dean's post above, Li announced a major cutback of 50 million tons on steel production and 150 million tons on coal output in 2017. This is on top of a production decrease of 65 million tons in the st...
by Javee
05 Aug 2017 18:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189183

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Heh, look how China is selling the story internally, It is a war with an obvious result. The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be aware of the PLA's overwhelming firepower and logistics. Indian border troops are no rival to PLA field forces. If a war spreads, the PLA is perfectly cap...
by Javee
05 Aug 2017 10:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189183

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

China's elite have begun their game of thrones — here are some of the potential winners Five of the seven members of China's most powerful ruling body are due to retire in a massive leadership change that happens twice a decade For President Xi Jinping, the changeover is an opportunity to install l...
by Javee
31 Jul 2017 09:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Be Indian Buy Indian
Replies: 176
Views: 38369

Re: Be Indian Buy Indian

UBji, Slightly difficult task to accomplish in desh. Looked for some casual shoes in myntra and jabong. The shoes I liked were imported from China by Myntra, I rejected them for that reason, ended up buying a British sneaker brand which were made in Vietnam/China. Not sure what I will get, but I tri...
by Javee
30 Jul 2017 21:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189183

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Eleven ping's strategy is slowly unraveling, whether it will come to fruition or not is a complex chain of events and India action in Doklam is currently a threat in his path. Ahead of the parade, a write-up in Study Times, a top publication of the CPC party school, unequivocally highlighted Mr. Xi’...
by Javee
26 Jul 2017 22:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189183

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

I thought we gave away Minsar to them during the hindi chini bhai bhai times??
by Javee
26 Jul 2017 18:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189183

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

dlagon navy is preparing for a major show-off in their side of the pond, China's navy will temporarily seal off part of the Yellow Sea to maritime traffic for "large-scale" military purposes, authorities announced, ahead of the coming 90th anniversary of the founding of the People's Libera...
by Javee
22 Jul 2017 12:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

Heh, I still remember the event where a security guard at Infosys saw our resume and told us that we don't have a chance and gave us tips to improve it.
by Javee
19 Jul 2017 12:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 252688

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

According to a report by Society of Indian Automobile Manufactures (SIAM), India has emerged as the biggest two-wheeler market in the world overtaking China to take the No 1 spot. According to the reports, India sold close to 17.7 million units in 2016 compared to the 16.8 million units sold by Chi...
by Javee
15 Jul 2017 20:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189183

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

I think its time the govt tables the 62 war report to the public and talk about the advances we have made in the last 40+ years. There is too much dhoti shivering in the general public and having a clear representation of information (not the operational ones) like that naval war college report will...
by Javee
15 Jul 2017 20:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189183

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Not that it matters, but an European view... http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/sikkim-standoff-china-didn-t-foresee-india-stepping-in-to-defend-bhutan-117071400769_1.html He has been critical of China for a while now. I dont discount his views, I think we should cultivate/pub...
by Javee
11 Jul 2017 14:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189183

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

‘As far as the troops are concerned, they cannot take any decision. There is no point in holding such meetings’ The Army is not expected to seek any immediate flag meeting with Chinese field commanders to resolve the Dokalam border standoff. The reversal of its stand is a clear recognition of the f...
by Javee
10 Jul 2017 02:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

It is what we all do. Do we provide security or care for once the maid leaves our house? Guess even in America you people don't. This is in poor taste. BPO workers are not maids, not that there is something wrong with the maids. Also, the company is responsible for the safety and well being of the ...
by Javee
04 Jul 2017 15:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Positive news from the Middle Kingdom
Replies: 68
Views: 17933

Re: Positive news from the Middle Kingdom

China says launch of Long March-5 Y2 'unsuccessful' The launch of China's latest heavy-lift carrier rocket, the Long March-5 Y2, was announced unsuccessful on Sunday evening. An anomaly occurred during the flight of the rocket, which blasted off at 7:23 p.m. from Wenchang Space Launch Center in sou...
by Javee
02 Jul 2017 17:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189183

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Came across an article on the Chinese infra built-up in the higher ranges of Himalayas (from a Kailash yatri)

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travelogu ... ash-3.html
by Javee
24 Jun 2017 12:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Status of Indian Nationals abroad
Replies: 153
Views: 29720

Re: Scenario: Return of Indian Nationals from Middle East due

Take it with a pinch of salt, as it's from Kaleej times, Expatriates working for Qatar Petroleum and other organisations said on Thursday their employers had cancelled holidays and barred them from leaving Qatar. http://m.khaleejtimes.com/region/qatar-crisis/qatar-firms-put-travel-bar-on-several-exp...
by Javee
24 Jun 2017 11:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

Even with boatloads of money they make, fruitco is asking for tax concessions from KA govt. All companies are here to make money, why single out Infy?

In other news, restructuring in my kb, some heads are rolling :(
by Javee
19 Jun 2017 13:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions (YEMEN, gulf)
Replies: 4734
Views: 645801

Re: West Asia News and Discussions (YEMEN, gulf)

Saudi Arabia too is accused of arming and funding rebels in Syria, of funding Wahabbi extremism in madrassas in South Asia….when KSA points the finger at Qatar, it has many fingers pointing at it. There is no truth, whatsoever, in the allegation that the Kingdom funds extremist madrassas or mosques...
by Javee
11 Jun 2017 08:21
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

Any merger with Indian companies will result in a bloodbath for employees, not that the chairman's or CEO's care. I don't think infy will merge, Wipro has an outside chance but then in the last couple years they have lost customers in drove. Wipro used to be strong in certain industry verticals, lik...
by Javee
10 Jun 2017 10:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

Marten, absolutely TCS has a sky high pile of cash and has no vision. To their defense, don't know whether they are equipped to run a business like that.

But what does netz and hp have in common? Layoffs will be more from the support I assume??
by Javee
10 Jun 2017 08:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

Soft bank picked up Boston Dynamics from Google. Not sure of the price, but not sure what's up with Alphabet,have they ever sold something before, that too in a growth area like AI?
by Javee
09 Jun 2017 13:29
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

Most Indian IT companies work 9 hours a day in India. Softbank has not acquired a pure services company. The other black hole where funds are cheap is China, somehow we have not heard any players from China other than Alibaba. Strangely, NTT is still a bit player in the overall market. A high profil...
by Javee
09 Jun 2017 12:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

^^+1. As for HCL's, unlike all other companies, Nadar still owns a most majority shares in HCL and still works for the tech side of the company. Roshni has hands-off approach on the tech side of the business and more interested in the philanthropy and the educational side. As you rightly said, I thi...
by Javee
09 Jun 2017 06:55
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

PEs could potentially bite a company with large cash/liquid reserves, something like Wipro. HCL has went through a tough round of cost cutting under the previous CEO/CHO, dont think there is much optimization left. Infy still has some fat left, I would doubt TechM being sold by AM.
by Javee
08 Jun 2017 13:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

20-30% would the entire margin for most companies. Yes, there might be pressure to improve, but I doubt it can be that much across the board. Absolutely, it won't happen. But 30% over the period of the contract over and beyond the usual savings,and this is for ASM, they are forcing us to take autom...
by Javee
08 Jun 2017 10:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

Pravin Rao is doing some damage control and has clarified that his company is not going through margin pressure.
by Javee
08 Jun 2017 06:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

^^They have tasted blood, very difficult to let it go. Most of them run companies not for the upliftment of poor Americans, they do it to maximize shareholder value and their payout. There was an article early this week that said all of Trumps hungama reduced about 10K visas from Indian IT companies...
by Javee
09 May 2017 04:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

Why so much takleef on Indian service providers? If "peechakaro" wants to reduce their IT budget by 40% and YoY cost reduction starting from 40% all the way to 60-70% in 3-5 years, this is what they will get. Indian service providers have mastered the art of ASM/AD that even the other MNC'...
by Javee
11 Apr 2017 13:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1312183

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

yeah, i think Paes has a chip in his shoulder these days and none of the current gen players want to partner with him. The worst is, they are fighting publicly in social media, which is highly unacceptable. Mahesh will have to be reprimanded for that.
by Javee
08 Apr 2017 14:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 252688

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

Not really, people choose innova for comfort, it puts even the expensive German suv's to shame in Indian conditions. Innova is one of the best mpv's in India today, so don't compare it with traditional Suv's and particularly sumo or scorpio, body roll is legendary. What pisses me off the regular pri...
by Javee
04 Apr 2017 13:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
Replies: 4147
Views: 837882

Re: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)

Now this genius will be deported to his native village in TN and now some one will have to keep an eye on him, In a written apology, Mr. Malik said that the chant was taken from a text he found at his village. “ I had recited the additional supplication in Arabic, which was taken from an old text th...
by Javee
30 Mar 2017 12:29
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 252688

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

^^ This is a known thing, there is a reason why these guys get re-programmable chips. With out exhaust mod, it will be difficult to catch these folks on the road.
by Javee
30 Mar 2017 12:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 252688

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

Try the new Hexa, the only worrying factor is the Tata badge or else i would've been all over it. I checked around, there are no BS3 innovas available, most of them were sold in 2015-2016.
by Javee
29 Mar 2017 17:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 252688

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

If the discounts are steep, I think its worth buying, for eg, Innova, BS3 was selling 50k cheaper when BS4 was introduced. Now if the discounts are north of 1L, then its better to get it, than the ugly looking Crysta.
by Javee
04 Mar 2017 17:55
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

The cases will go for 15+ years, it goes to arbitration panel, courts and what not. Some do pay the money and get off, others keep prolonging, but IT dept is like an elephant, they never forget.
by Javee
26 Feb 2017 11:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Blockchain Technology
Replies: 101
Views: 49055

Re: Blockchain technology

Im still struggling to understand what additional information/security that blockchain will provide in Supply chain/trade finance. I understand there are some procurement related use cases. But in traditional supply chain, there are no unknowns today as most provide end to end tracking and the trade...
by Javee
26 Feb 2017 10:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has reportedly shut down 12 websites and 12 apps available on Google Playstore. These apps and websites were allegedly offering Aadhaar-related services illegally and charging excessive money from the public. These alleged unauthorised agencies we...
by Javee
26 Feb 2017 10:21
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

Yogi, like they say, it takes guts to live your dreams admit defeat and reorient back again. Best of luck. And I agree on the funding difficulties, I faced the same dilemma last year and after thinking it through shut it down. It's difficult, but then, like you/Marten said I know the mistakes I did ...
by Javee
22 Feb 2017 13:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

I mean if we talk conspiracies, then the hoard of American companies that do business here in automotive, insurance, banking, capital markets, IT, Telecom so on will give their employee/customer information to their govt at the drop of a hat. They dont need to build backdoors in mongoDB for that :D
by Javee
22 Feb 2017 08:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445532

Re: Indian IT Industry

I would doubt it will send a yes or no answer. It's a verification and validation system, which means you need to validate the info and verify the identity holder is the same. The question here is not about the basic information, but your biometrics which will not be accessible to Jio.