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- 19 Jun 2019 17:05
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 6664
- Views: 1322101
Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Chalo, let's hope things pan out well. Disclaimer - am all out shaashtaang pranaam for Modi ji's awesomely inspiring vikas achievements and the very real impact on ground on desi lives across rural and urban india. Nowhere do I or will I support any suggestion that vikas and 'core' are incompatible,...
- 08 May 2019 14:07
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
- Replies: 6200
- Views: 1122496
- 22 Apr 2019 11:04
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
- Replies: 6200
- Views: 1122496
Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
^ A law is needed specifically to weed out foreign funding and other ways of influencing Indian polity and lawmaking. There're ready templates available. In Russia for example, anyone partaking of foreign funds in any form and having anything to do with the govt sector has to register as a "for...
- 20 Mar 2019 21:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
- Replies: 5107
- Views: 1370660
Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
The cheenis would know this too, after Doklam.Singha wrote:foreboding silence is always more terrifying than fiery speeches.
- 26 Feb 2019 14:02
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
- Replies: 2210
- Views: 385661
Re: Indian Air Forces Strikes Pakistan along with Ground Assault
Someone pointed out on twitter the significance of 3.30 am for the strikes - brahmamuhurtam!
धर्म की जय हो !
अधर्म का नाश हो!
और मुहरतानुसार हो!
धर्म की जय हो !
अधर्म का नाश हो!
और मुहरतानुसार हो!
- 12 Dec 2018 18:50
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1740387
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
The only issue for us is the bargain he negotiated with the chinis. Do they get a quid pro quo over something less strategic to the US for giving in? The US won’t budge on East Asia, Europe, the Middle East or South America or anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. That leaves sooth asia. just saying.
- 07 Nov 2018 14:07
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8429
- Views: 2892918
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
^ More on freeing the agri sector: Agriculture ministry gears up to start trade via e-NAM among seven states (ET) NEW DELHI: The agriculture ministry will, in the next two months, run a pilot project for interstate mandi trade through the electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM). This will ena...
- 09 Oct 2018 10:50
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8429
- Views: 2892918
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
^ Great news. Have been hearing about hyderogen fuel cells and ammonia based alternatives for a while now. Makes sense from India's POV to diversify risk and invest in different technologies in parallel. Only.
- 08 Aug 2018 21:07
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1740387
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Chinese People Hope ‘Powerful Grandpa Trump’ Ends the Chinese Communist Party This one's a laugh riot. Illuminating too. Recommended read. Some gem-my excerpts: A deeper meaning underlying the nickname is the fact that, in the eyes of some Chinese people, Trump is daring to stand up against the Chi...
- 06 Aug 2018 09:36
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1740387
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
India is threatening the made-in-China industry (in smartphones, appliances and consumer electronics) The following article is an adapted translation of this article, written by Wang Xinxi and published by Sina Tech. Article seems tad overly pessimistic reg PRC and overly worried about India, IMVHO...
- 29 Jul 2018 10:21
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8429
- Views: 2892918
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
One goes to the most convenient reliable source. Anyway, weekly foreign exchange reserves statistics are of interest mainly because of the sinking rupee. So it looks like the RBI has not (needed to?) defend the rupee this last week. Abheek Barman in ET yesterday strongly arguing that RBI shouldn't ...
- 07 Jul 2018 07:43
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6203
- Views: 1665704
Re: Internal Security Watch
Modi govt’s Bastar 'development offensive' showing results, tribals getting first taste of freedom (first post) Very heartening read. Mucho recommended. And that too in First Post, must wonder whats going on only. Debobrat Ghose of Firstpost takes a trip through the Dandakaranya forests in the Maoi...
- 23 Jun 2018 09:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1740387
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
PRC testing eye-lasers (designed to permanently blind enemy troops, and explicitly banned under UN conventions) against US troops, seems like. Likely to be used against our troops too along the TAR border, I fear. Laser Attacks Against U.S. Forces Spread to the Pacific (popular mechanics) Laser atta...
- 20 Jun 2018 15:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
- Replies: 4447
- Views: 1487867
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016
+1.
Also, not necessary that the better product win in the short to medium term (and hence die before it gets to the longterm only0. UPI's BHIM is soooo very convenient that by now i'd have thought the paytms of the world would've gone bellyup. But that's not how the world works in the short run.
Also, not necessary that the better product win in the short to medium term (and hence die before it gets to the longterm only0. UPI's BHIM is soooo very convenient that by now i'd have thought the paytms of the world would've gone bellyup. But that's not how the world works in the short run.
- 20 Jun 2018 09:36
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
- Replies: 4447
- Views: 1487867
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016
Regardless of influencing int'l standards, we should 'nudge' products used by Indians to be NAVIC compatible, using the full force of law if necessary.
Nice to know NAVIC cannot be manipulated, jammed or 'switched off' by outside powers at will, particularly in non-peace-time.
Nice to know NAVIC cannot be manipulated, jammed or 'switched off' by outside powers at will, particularly in non-peace-time.
- 17 Jun 2018 14:38
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
- Replies: 4447
- Views: 1487867
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016
you can just wink and I will take the hint. :rotfl: wink wink. But more seriously, mil applications for ISRO assets is a hush topic for good reason. Lotsa damage potential in commercial launch orders, inter-agency relationships etc. (not to mention tech sanctions) might apply if ISRO comes out of t...
- 07 Jun 2018 12:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3234
- Views: 895554
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
India’s first indigenous technology to search, track and kill enemy drones, has been developed and a working prototype is sitting in Bengaluru.
- 06 Jun 2018 10:06
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8429
- Views: 2892918
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Excerpt from ZH of what Urijit Patel wrote y'day in an FT op-ed In an op-ed published overnight in the FT, a central banker writes that when it comes to the turmoil gripping the world’s Emerging Markets, whether it is the acute, idiosyncratic version observed in Argentina and Turkey, which accordin...
- 30 May 2018 09:42
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
- Replies: 1295
- Views: 677216
- 16 May 2018 09:49
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8429
- Views: 2892918
- 11 May 2018 12:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
- Replies: 1295
- Views: 677216
- 11 May 2018 07:31
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1740387
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
IMHO, our big advantage is that our supply lines are rather short and that we have densely populated regions just south of the Himal. Hence, the PLA will be forced to fight its way inch by inch into our land whereas their side is mostly empty land with infra standing out waiting to be taken out with...
- 04 May 2018 17:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1740387
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Xi’s compulsions to meet in Wuhan were greater than Modi’s (AVM ARJUN SUBRAMANIAM (RETD) in the print) The firefight at Nathula and Chola in 1967; the Sumdorong Chu incident and the recent stand-off at Doklam are some examples of India standing firm in the face of attempted coercion by the People’s...
- 27 Apr 2018 07:48
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1740387
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
I for one hope nothing more than chai-biskoot happens. Also, hope NM takes his cook along if not food as well. Another LBS in tashkent moment this country could do without. Only.
- 22 Apr 2018 07:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
- Replies: 5579
- Views: 1519031
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Why give any importance to UKstan at all, I wonder only. Theek hai, NM went there, had his say aimed also at a domestic audience and moved on. Its no secret UKstan routinely kowtows to PRC diktats. I don't see too many cheeni 'dissidents', criminals, venal baboons etc being invited and sheltered by ...
- 19 Apr 2018 07:30
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8429
- Views: 2892918
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Was chatting with an entrepreneur friend who is in the 'RegTech' industry - regulatory tech. The next big thing after finTech or so the pitch goes. The vast maze of compliance requirements for orgs of all shades - firms, non-profits, edu institutions etc. - necessitates a 'product platform' that aut...
- 11 Apr 2018 09:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6203
- Views: 1665704
Re: Internal Security Watch
Pak diplomat in ‘Wanted’ list: NIA explains horrific destroy south India plot (Newsroom) An NIA source said that his crimes were horrific and had it gone through, the destruction in South India would have been unimaginable. The source also goes on to add that in the history of the organisation, thi...
- 11 Apr 2018 09:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - 4th Jan 2018
- Replies: 2862
- Views: 543813
Re: Terroristan - 4th Jan 2018
Pak diplomat in ‘Wanted’ list: NIA explains horrific destroy south India plot (Newsroom) An NIA source said that his crimes were horrific and had it gone through, the destruction in South India would have been unimaginable. The source also goes on to add that in the history of the organisation, thi...
- 11 Apr 2018 09:45
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - 4th Jan 2018
- Replies: 2862
- Views: 543813
- 11 Apr 2018 09:44
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7930
- Views: 2127209
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Meanwhile in Trumpistan...
- 10 Apr 2018 14:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1740387
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
PRC meanwhile is out toneuter and defang its taller than ocean ally TSP. Here's a fresh pic showing the cheenis making the Pak PM do a stool test.... the chair (err, stool) they gave him is so luxurious, the chap's impressive girth is half bulging out only... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaZ4pUbWsAAy...
- 02 Apr 2018 23:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
- Replies: 3305
- Views: 927975
Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
+1. The Indian State should openly express admiration for PRC strategies in Tibet and Pak ones in PoK.
Should jolt the valley sunnis to their senses in seconds.
Should jolt the valley sunnis to their senses in seconds.
- 02 Apr 2018 08:44
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8713
- Views: 2268157
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Had to imagine how someone who has lived and worked outside in 'em emerged economies, particularly those in 'em balmy temperate climes, could even contemplate returning to the heat, grime and dust of India. My humble salutes to those who do. P.S. I returned too, a decade off ago. Sometimes wonder if...
- 01 Apr 2018 12:21
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
- Replies: 4447
- Views: 1487867
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016
#ISRO #GSAT6A Faces Serious Glitch In Power System, Scientists Say Communication Lost
https://t.co/qsePGXYAeS
https://t.co/qsePGXYAeS
- 01 Apr 2018 12:16
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8713
- Views: 2268157
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
I don;t expect even a peep from those opposing aadhaar in the name of privacy or something.
- 28 Mar 2018 07:04
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8713
- Views: 2268157
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
+1, RD saar.
Too many who reject Indic dharma jump to pontificate, condescend, cherry-pick and as you aptly put-it 'shame-bait' us Indics for high-crimes we're yet to commit. Blame the victim is effective only so far, perhaps. Only.
Too many who reject Indic dharma jump to pontificate, condescend, cherry-pick and as you aptly put-it 'shame-bait' us Indics for high-crimes we're yet to commit. Blame the victim is effective only so far, perhaps. Only.
- 12 Mar 2018 16:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1740387
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Reg some alleged rumors of GOI kowtowing to PRC, this from the chindu no less: https://twitter.com/the_hindu/status/973133679135371264
The Hindu Verified account @the_hindu
JUST IN: Dalai Lama to be chief guest at Indian Science Congress, Manipur. PM Modi to inaugurate. @neutranino
- 12 Mar 2018 15:44
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1740387
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Population + Urbanization = High concentration of GDP in cities = Many cities in the list Sure. My point is not a single desi city makes the list. While the likes of jakarta do so. Of course the slimy brish1ts making the list might have some implicit bias spilling over but still, a rather large ove...
- 12 Mar 2018 15:36
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1740387
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
How come sooo many cheeni cities in the list, hain ji?
- 08 Mar 2018 06:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1740387
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Jared Genser Verified account @JaredGenser 1h1 hour ago #China paid hundreds of students $20 each to line streets of DC and wave Chinese flags during #Xi State Visit. #PaidNationalism http://foreignpolicy.com/2018/03/07/chinas-long-arm-reaches-into-american-campuses-chinese-students-scholars-associ...