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by Hari Seldon
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,...
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
20 Mar 2019 21:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1370660

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Singha wrote:foreboding silence is always more terrifying than fiery speeches.
The cheenis would know this too, after Doklam.
by Hari Seldon
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!
by Hari Seldon
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.
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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.
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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 ...
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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.
by Hari Seldon
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.
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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.
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by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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.
by Hari Seldon
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 ...
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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...

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by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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.
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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
by Hari Seldon
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

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I don;t expect even a peep from those opposing aadhaar in the name of privacy or something.
by Hari Seldon
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.
by Hari Seldon
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
by Hari Seldon
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...
by Hari Seldon
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?

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by Hari Seldon
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...