How come loans are being termed as investment?partha wrote:Foreign financial institutions agree to invest $33B in Pakistan for a guaranteed returns between 2% to 7%
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- 21 Apr 2021 12:47
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
- Replies: 2853
- Views: 824010
Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
- 20 Apr 2021 21:40
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3038261
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Sorry, Lingayats are not so. Only congress lingayat leaders think they are. This is the exact reason why the congress got a nice drubbing in this election.
- 15 Apr 2021 12:37
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
- Replies: 2069
- Views: 524228
Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Why the mask? Corona in space too?
- 10 Apr 2021 21:54
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
- Replies: 1447
- Views: 318877
Re: 2021 Five State Elections
I think this to bring in complacency among bjp voters. The voilense is also for the same purpose to make bjp voters think it might not be worth the voilense since bjp is already winning. Unlucky for them, CRPF opened fire.
- 10 Apr 2021 21:52
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3038261
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
How can we apply an act restrospectively? This might be possible in 1991 but not current.
- 05 Apr 2021 15:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6211
- Views: 1801609
Re: Internal Security Watch
The biggest problems is also the one exam wonders called IPS heading them. These bosses have zero combat experience and only have ego. The senior posts should go to someone rising from withing the CRPF rather than Novice IPS officers who had just joined the force to spend time in AC offices. Army li...
- 05 Apr 2021 14:16
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6211
- Views: 1801609
Re: Internal Security Watch
The CRPF should be provided with the Dhruv WSI. Will server both CASEVAC and offensive air power. There was also rumbling about IAF not doing CASEVAC effectively in one such operation. It might be good idea to take back most of the rotary birds from IAF/IA and form a central command for them. They c...
- 01 Apr 2021 20:13
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8451
- Views: 3040650
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
B/W learnt something new yesterday. The BMTC (Bangalore Bus transport) was in loss due to pandemic and requested assistance from the govt. What did Yedyurappa do? Instead of giving free money, they introduced free bus passes for unorganized sector construction employees like carpenters, painters and...
- 01 Apr 2021 20:04
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
- Replies: 1447
- Views: 318877
Re: 2021 Five State Elections
They should do re election in many booths of Nandi gram wherever there was even small amounts of complaints. Keep her busy and rooted there.
- 01 Apr 2021 20:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2275
- Views: 868247
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Clever Rajnath Singh. Ban imports, allow leasing. The level of shamelessness they live in. KVRaghavji, it does say that this lease is only for the interim period till such time the HAL HTT trainer is inducted... so perhaps a genuine and time bound plug I think this might also be a way to work aroun...
- 01 Apr 2021 17:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2275
- Views: 868247
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Clever Rajnath Singh. Ban imports, allow leasing. The level of shamelessness they live in.
- 01 Apr 2021 17:17
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8451
- Views: 3040650
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
While we are discussing about market rates for EPF and PPF and also suggesting how doing this will help reduce lending rates for private sector, we should also remember that the only social security spending that the govt does for the middle class is this extra 1-2% interest. The western nations hav...
- 30 Mar 2021 09:35
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India - South & North Korea Thread
- Replies: 1370
- Views: 302364
Re: India - South & North Korea Thread
Why would SoKo do that? We have to understand SoKo is more close to China than India. India is just a cash cow to them and treat us the same way as Chinese treat us. They are only here to help Samsung, LG, Hyundia and Kia and nothing else.
- 28 Mar 2021 23:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 2937
- Views: 1047680
Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Seems to be the Rustom 1
- 28 Mar 2021 20:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3038261
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Looks like there was secret meeting between Pawar, Praful Patel and Amit Shah in Gandhinagar after which the Saamna attack comes. Interesting times.
- 21 Mar 2021 01:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3038261
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
So I think two things will happen.
NIA reaches Deshmukh doors
Parambir will be recalled by center. He will go on leave and directly report post that to center is what I feel. He may already be out of MH.
NIA reaches Deshmukh doors
Parambir will be recalled by center. He will go on leave and directly report post that to center is what I feel. He may already be out of MH.
- 12 Mar 2021 15:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3038261
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
What is the latest on “farmer’s” agitation? Are they still in numbers at the border? This happened: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/arhtiyas-to-go-on-strike-over-fcis-direct-transfer-of-msp-move-7216448/ Then this happened: https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/farmer-unio...
- 26 Feb 2021 14:14
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3038261
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
I can assure that it is common now in most Mid and high level IT companies in Bangalore for slogging yourself for the past 18 years. You get 2 lakhs in hand anyways and thats the frustration.
- 26 Feb 2021 14:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3038261
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Try having TDS and GST sir, belive me, not having to beg for payment, pay GST, Pay Salaries. Its far better to be Salaried person than a small professional. We have a small family business that does road and building contract for BBMP. We also do some building contract for small houses. We get our ...
- 26 Feb 2021 12:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3038261
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
How come they do not claim income of more than 40 lakhs but can buy a 50 lakh rupee car? Unless they are showing this as a depreciating expense in their company books?Aditya_V wrote:. Most of the people buying Fortuner's are of at least 3 Generations with good savings and asset base.
- 26 Feb 2021 12:37
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3038261
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
And here we are, the salaried class who feel we cannot claim as expenses the car, the driver, the maid and even coffee tea and travel and fuel like how businessmen do and have to pay double tax on everything. Can be thrown out of job any time. Wondering what is the ideal profession then. Politics? I...
- 23 Feb 2021 20:31
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2333573
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
The extra vanes may be needed for vertical launch stability when compared to the AAM.
- 22 Feb 2021 22:10
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2333573
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
VL-SRSAM is actually longer than Astra. Astra 2? If it has dual pulse, then it is for practical purpose Astra 2. Don't know if there is a requirement for dual pulse. Barak8 has it, Mica Naval is planned to have dual pulse, so it will not be out of ordinary.. This is older Astra MK1. The newer Mk1 i...
- 22 Feb 2021 21:33
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2333573
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Looks very close to astra mk1. Looks like they are using Astra missile for family of missiles.
- 19 Feb 2021 14:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3219
- Views: 2085148
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
I dont think LnT has invested much here. Everything comes as CKD and they just assemble it.
- 02 Feb 2021 17:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 861
- Views: 454849
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
This might be the hook to also deploy this model upside downAvinandan wrote:What is that ungainly hump between the tail fins
- 01 Feb 2021 14:12
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: India Budget 2021 News and Discussion
- Replies: 89
- Views: 18079
Re: India Budget 2021 News and Discussion
In the name of farmers and small industries, govt is looting middle class. Even Educational institutions run by Gundas got 4 cr rebate. Bloody Hell this govt economic policies. Not even one competent finance minister? If they dont put money is peoples hand, what use pumping more loans? Just promote...
- 28 Jan 2021 16:26
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3038261
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Sorry, this govt is impotent is all i can say. They can do a Arnab on Rajdeep but they do not. Shame on the leaders of the country. I would rather follow congress over the BJP, simply because they do everything to protect the ideology. The congress becomes strong when they get power while BJP become...
- 28 Jan 2021 12:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3038261
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Someone needs to start the rumor that tear gas leads to impotency. It will be fun to watch after that.
- 25 Jan 2021 21:44
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2333573
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Looks to be dual pulse rocket motor.srin wrote:So the ramjet is gone ?
- 25 Jan 2021 21:15
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2333573
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Seems like Astra mk2 and Akash NG might be the same missiles. The Astra 2 is supposed to have 160 km tail chase and launched from aircraft with velocity.
- 21 Jan 2021 15:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2343
- Views: 1025670
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread
I think they are practically same. A single chassis cannot take tight turns. The Paki/Chinese trucks are also tractor trailer configuration. The advantage might be with the trailer. That might be powered. Also, the cabin height is less. This would mean the missile can be above the cabin which might ...
- 18 Jan 2021 12:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3038261
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
But we know why there won't be such industry there, It would mean employment of engineers, training of technical manpower, large corporate houses and their power of patronage. No, Panjab will never empower Hindus, non-Jat Sikhs and also Jat Sikhs who don't own land. What better way to keep politica...
- 08 Jan 2021 18:24
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
- Replies: 4440
- Views: 1304032
Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
One major thing That should be removed is the selection of colonel and above. It should simply be based on the exams and experience. Right now based on feedback from known circles, it is nearly impossible for the first generation Faujis to go beyond Brigadier.
- 05 Jan 2021 21:45
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
- Replies: 1964
- Views: 474010
Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Bjp is not coming to power anytime soon in Andhra based on the interactions I had with my andra friends in Bangalore. The Reddy's see him like a god and others worship Chandrababu. Between I have a colleague called mubarak Reddy. How is that even possible?
- 05 Jan 2021 12:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
- Replies: 3873
- Views: 1090911
Re: International Naval News & Discussion
^^^
They will probably build one and sell 3 to India which we will buy with folded hands.
They will probably build one and sell 3 to India which we will buy with folded hands.
- 21 Dec 2020 19:21
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 10196
- Views: 2183367
Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Plus some old methods are also being ignored. My grandfather planted 3 teak saplings whenever he had a girl granddaughter saying they would be used for marriage. Trust me when i say this, they were indeed very handy for the expenses. It does not take much land but can reduce lot of debt related stre...
- 21 Dec 2020 09:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 887930
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
Dhruv blade diameter is 13.2 meters. Hal has ensured that the tail boom folds within the rear blade which effectively means that the folded length of this alh is within 13.2 meters even with the front blade straight. I think if you have more width, rotating the whole setup a little would even reduce...
- 17 Dec 2020 10:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1215670
Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
The only nearest thing that can hold that chapati is B787 in the AI fleet, it being a wide body and very close to B767 in dimensions and weight load.
- 16 Dec 2020 21:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1215670
Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
But isint there a Boeing 767 based AWACS? We can use the 787 from AI in that case since they are almost the same.