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by Vadivel
30 Jul 2021 14:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Let us Understand the Chinese - II
Replies: 277
Views: 86998

Re: Let us Understand the Chinese - II

China cracks down on tech companies. Will India benefit? It’s the Great Stall of China. They’re beating up their tech companies and causing the investing world to wonder why they’d drop an axe on their own feet. What happened: China just cracked down heavily on its homegrown technology companies. It...
by Vadivel
29 Jul 2021 15:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 819301

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

Pakistan is willing to sell Gwadar Port in Occupied #Balochistan if the Chinese are willing to settle their (Pakistan's) external debt of over $ 100 Billion

https://twitter.com/Sootradhar/status/1 ... 3624311809
by Vadivel
28 Jul 2021 18:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1791290

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

Vadivel "Almost every listed Chinese company we can buy outside of China is listed through a VIE structure. Through this structure investors (usually unwittingly) don’t actually own any part of the actual underlying Chinese company. While that might sound ridiculous, sadly its true. Investors ...
by Vadivel
28 Jul 2021 00:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1791290

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

No they are strengthening thier hard assets and de risking it from western financial play, they are on the right track for their goals.. https://gci-investors.com/chinese-vie-structure-recent-developments/ What is Vie? https://gci-investors.com/chinese-vie-structure-wall-street-continues-to-ignore-t...
by Vadivel
19 Jul 2021 00:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 819301

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

Daughter of Afghan envoy abducted and ‘severely tortured’ in Pakistan

Silsila Alikhil, 26, was badly beaten and held for over five hours in Islamabad, according to diplomatic sources


https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/ ... n-pakistan
by Vadivel
17 Jul 2021 09:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 819301

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

Hu Xijin 胡锡进 @HuXijin_GT · 17h China state-affiliated media The cowardly terrorists behind this attack dare not show up until now. But they will definitely be found out and must be exterminated. If Pakistan’s capability is not enough, with its consent, China’s missiles and special forces can be put ...
by Vadivel
16 Jul 2021 21:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 819301

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

Only Chinese have the right to slaughter Chinese. Others beware. Hmmm...interesting angle you have here. What if the chinis paid off the local "insurgents" for this attack, blame the injuns, and as a consequence of it, they got full control of all security measures in PoK/GB including the...
by Vadivel
16 Jul 2021 00:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7947
Views: 2242906

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

What is the status on the basmati trademark issue, pakis are diversifying into japan, or is that only for EU?

https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=243255360943638&_rdr
by Vadivel
30 Jun 2021 00:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 819301

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

Lawmakers scale Sindh Assembly gate to enter building as PTI MPAs block entrance, stage sit-in https://i.dawn.com/primary/2021/06/60db0beb32282.png It proves Law Makers are sporty and healthy. They are not constrained by physical boundaries. Nothing can stop them from carrying out their dutiful obl...
by Vadivel
22 Jun 2021 09:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 819301

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

What we should be doing is done by Deutch :((

by Vadivel
16 Jun 2021 14:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Manufacturing Sector
Replies: 681
Views: 498009

Re: Indian Manufacturing Sector

WZPYOujFZ_Q Interesting that they started in 1970s and did not get very far inspite of govt help and investment. It is the private companies like INARI etc there which have lead the charge. The Govt owned SILTERRA is a loss maker second only to the Malaysian Airlines. I think India has no entity in...
by Vadivel
14 Jun 2021 19:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Manufacturing Sector
Replies: 681
Views: 498009

Re: Indian Manufacturing Sector

We do have good water resources vis Ganga and Brhamputra https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-02-25/making-chips-requires-lots-of-water-and-gulp-taiwan-has-a-drought But environmental damage also needs to be taken into account. An alternate view https://www.chinawaterrisk.org/resources/an...
by Vadivel
01 Jun 2021 01:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations
Replies: 1463
Views: 492740

Re: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations

The Turkish-built KARGU-2, a deadly attack drone designed for asymmetric warfare and anti-terrorist operations, targeted one of Haftar's soldiers while he tried to retreat, according to the paper.


https://www.businessinsider.co.za/kille ... -un-2021-5
by Vadivel
26 May 2021 18:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 819301

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

https://stratnewsglobal.com/usa/jaishankars-u-s-visit-both-symbolism-and-substance/ NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar continued his “in person” contact with the Biden administration with his long-awaited official visit to the US. The visit which is the first by Jaishankar to the US s...
by Vadivel
02 May 2021 12:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 317586

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Its a bloody sweep by TMC, and the bloodshed is going to continue.
by Vadivel
02 May 2021 12:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 317586

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

AIADMK not bad, 83-84, it was expected on low 60-50's. Good Job.

DMK is 111-110 not majority on its own as of now.
by Vadivel
01 May 2021 19:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013534

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Let's together help Chennai fight the pandemic. If you can work from home, have access to internet, a laptop & a mobile phone, and speak fluent Tamil & English, join COVID-19 Unified Command Center: Chennai [img] https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E0TOh8CVEAQamPj?format=jpg&name=large [/img] ht...
by Vadivel
30 Apr 2021 23:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 819301

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

:rotfl: EU has hit back, beggars cannot be choosers, it’s time EU/France puts terroristan in its place where it belongs, in dust bin. European Parliament called on the EEAS to use all the tools at their disposal, including those provided for by the EU guidelines for the promotion and protection of f...
by Vadivel
30 Apr 2021 19:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 317586

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Pradeep Bhandari(प्रदीप भंडारी) @pradip103 23h Tamil Nadu is a closer election than many would have imagined. The data from the ground in Tamil Nadu is throwing up interesting findings . Watch @jankibaat1 Exit Poll at 6 pm to know the Tamil Nadu projection. #ExitPollWithPradeep https://pbs.twimg.co...
by Vadivel
28 Apr 2021 14:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2822587

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

SII - 70 and 100 million per month, as per a Rajya Sabha committee report.
Bharat Biotech, -12.5 million per month, per the Rajya Sabha report
by Vadivel
25 Apr 2021 13:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2822587

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Whatsapp Forward. Sharing below a post from Hanuman Mal Bengani the ex CEO of Linde India. Linde is one of the largest oxygen producers in India “Having spent my life time of 45 years in oxygen industry and involved with setting up 50% of production capacities in india ( as business head of Linde) I...
by Vadivel
05 Apr 2021 01:07
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 259589

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

South Korea and Taiwan elbow out China in chip investment



https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Comme ... investment
by Vadivel
08 Mar 2021 17:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 317586

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

I have interacted with IPAC guys, they worked out of same building as mine for some time (2-3 months). Pretty smart guys, with corporate and IIM backgrounds. They looked practical and had good data collection is what the TL said, did not divulge any other info. I presume they are good in last mile ...
by Vadivel
08 Mar 2021 15:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 317586

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

As far as PK is concern, I for one do not take him lightly. Or any opponent for that mater. I have followed him closely since 2014 and he seems to have developed and put in place processes to manage elections. He always claims to make marginal improvement of 2-5 % additional votes for his candidate...
by Vadivel
02 Mar 2021 12:00
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8446
Views: 3026126

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

How has Modi govt's Nal Se Jal scheme fared on the ground?

by Vadivel
01 Mar 2021 00:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 947814

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

So the other pakis came from Turkish forefathers after watching ertugul for 2 seasons has started :rotfl: Train from Islamabad to Istanbul ready to run from next month by Pakistan Railway https://startuppakistan.com.pk/train-from-islamabad-to-istanbul-ready-to-run-from-next-month-by-pakistan-railway/
by Vadivel
13 Feb 2021 17:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Non-Western Worldview
Replies: 1097
Views: 210718

Re: Non-Western Worldview

Can’t Get You Out of My Head: An Emotional History of the Modern World

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by Vadivel
07 Feb 2021 15:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013534

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

What is special about 70? I do hope he stays at least till 2029...and hopefully by gods grace he will be in shape (both physically & mentally) for the job till 2029. BJP has a policy of moving 70+ to seniors forum or something, most of the oldies, LK Advani, Murali Manohar, Shourie were denied ...
by Vadivel
06 Feb 2021 02:23
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8446
Views: 3026126

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Looks like we went ahead of Russia this week and now are the 4th largest forex holders in the world. We have $590 B Forex reserves. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EteGRMTVgAEfISD?format=png&name=medium --Vamsee I can understand China and japan, major economies having a high forex reserves, but wha...
by Vadivel
29 Jan 2021 01:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013534

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

https://swarajyamag.com/politics/bjps-online-supporters-have-an-instant-gratification-problem-need-to-realise-governance-may-be-more-complex-than-imagined The job of a government is to govern and not to demolish the opposition. The aim of the government now is to push ahead with the farm laws, and ...
by Vadivel
23 Jan 2021 15:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013534

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

LOL :D Farm leaders allege conspiracy hatched to kill 4 of them in tractor rally https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/farm-leaders-allege-conspiracy-hatched-to-kill-4-of-them-in-tractor-rally-121012300011_1.html The masked man who addressed a press conference with farmer leaders...
by Vadivel
20 Jan 2021 13:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India and Japan: News and Discussion
Replies: 2129
Views: 381591

Re: India and Japan: News and Discussion

Justice Pal is pretty popular with the Japanese Nationalist folks, i was introduced about him by one of them :mrgreen: , and reluctantly the Battle of Imphal, their largest casualties in Asian theater. They scorn on Mutaguchi and his foolish strategy :((