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by V_Raman
17 Mar 2021 00:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2828491

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

I am amazed at the speed of vaccinations in USA - they have caught up finally after all the tragedies. They will soon start exporting the vaccines.
by V_Raman
17 Mar 2021 00:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3027783

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I have a thought on the news of some IM vote going to BJP in WB. The more RG makes statements like NM is like Saddam/Gaddafi and autocracy etc. - the more IM will be inclined towards BJP. The majority is watching and IM will not want to be on the wrong side with such asinine comparisons. They know t...
by V_Raman
16 Mar 2021 01:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3027783

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I repeat what i said before - our PSU banks are going to be the biggest issue for reforms - even worse than Air India. That is one company. PSU banks is a monster Hydra which will need a Krishna to slay with a cosmic dance on its head...
by V_Raman
10 Mar 2021 22:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5642
Views: 1631888

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Best payback for colonization seems to be accepting the creation of Pakistan. Brits are now holding the consequence...
by V_Raman
10 Mar 2021 22:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5642
Views: 1631888

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

We should interpret this discussion of farm bills in their parliament as karma for colonization. No one cares - yet their govt. is forced to publicly backtrack for what the parliament does.
by V_Raman
10 Mar 2021 05:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518920

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Here is a collection of his work - https://statweb.stanford.edu/~naras/ncc-prev/ - any links here?
by V_Raman
10 Mar 2021 05:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518920

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Would love to get a link to that for reading/understanding.
by V_Raman
10 Mar 2021 04:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518920

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

https://www.opindia.com/2021/03/tenzing-lamsang-india-covid-19-vaccination-efforts-nirupama-subramanian-rohingya/ This is another unique self-defeating Indian trait - faced this in many discussions where my fellow Indian in the group would say some negative thing when I say something positive. Maybe...
by V_Raman
05 Mar 2021 14:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8449
Views: 3033592

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

No one is going to buy these banks - they are the next Air India(s) in the making. Sorry to be pessimistic. Public Sector banks is a giant headache.
by V_Raman
05 Mar 2021 08:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6378
Views: 2072034

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Well we might need to accept that we reached the limits of our capabilities in taking the engine forward regardless of what money we might spend on it domestically.
by V_Raman
05 Mar 2021 04:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 861
Views: 452741

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

I hope we get a portfolio of engines from this - Kaveri class, KMGT - essentially all military jet engines can be indian after this - but that might be too much to ask for...
by V_Raman
05 Mar 2021 02:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3027783

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

we are doing what korea and china did decades ago - cleanup the system. common man can work hard and earn an honest living. that is the social contract from BJP - not different from what Korea and China did. And that is all they need to do.
by V_Raman
04 Mar 2021 05:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 72
Views: 13939

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

My practical observations Eating fatty foods fills you up faster with lower portion sizes. That is not the same with carbs. If veggies are cooked in generous oil - then they are tastier. meal with more than 50% nice "vadakkal" veggies and smaller rice portions with fried appalam - makes me...
by V_Raman
03 Mar 2021 02:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Replies: 2093
Views: 638551

Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology

Fancy unobtainium, vibranium, lord-varuna and UNUSABLE/UNBELIEVABLE weapon it looks like...
by V_Raman
02 Mar 2021 10:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Replies: 2093
Views: 638551

Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology

what is a intercontinental torpedo - navigate underwater to intercontinental distances and hit the coast or navigate intercontinentally, suddenly rise above the water somewhere random and hit land somewhere random or is it a nuclear tipped normal torpedo launched by a nuclear sub?
by V_Raman
01 Mar 2021 23:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2828491

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

NaMo taking COVAXIN is awesomeness!!
by V_Raman
01 Mar 2021 12:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3027783

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The issue is not the variety of food - it is increase in affordability and reduction in physical activity - as correctly called out. My mom eats what she wants - but almost never sits. Keeps walking around the house and keeps doing something or another. She eats at specified times in moderate amount...
by V_Raman
01 Mar 2021 00:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3027783

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Last time I came to India on 2 week break and I just stuck to eating idli and plain dosa wherever and meals for lunch. I gained 10 lbs in the 2 weeks I was there....
by V_Raman
01 Mar 2021 00:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3027783

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

For the first time in Modi’s reign - I am feeling uncomfortable. Why did they have his image on the IsRO rocket that was recently launched? It was by the satellite maker of the satellite that was doing a ride share. A cube sat sent by some children’s company. Not by Isro Ack. Makes me feel a bit be...
by V_Raman
01 Mar 2021 00:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3027783

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Dosa is no austere food. It was always dunked in oil or ghee even in olden days. None of the food items hit the macros in south India. All the fried snacks - murukku at al. Sweets - jaangri, gulag jamun et al. They are all carb heavy. Be it idli, pongal, dosai, poori and the worst offender of all - ...
by V_Raman
28 Feb 2021 23:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3027783

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

For the first time in Modi’s reign - I am feeling uncomfortable. Why did they have his image on the IsRO rocket that was recently launched?
by V_Raman
27 Feb 2021 08:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3152
Views: 917425

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

the main rationale for these super carriers is the massive pacific ocean. if they have long range UCAVs - then even carriers might come down in number
by V_Raman
27 Feb 2021 00:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3027783

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

It is strategically super important to defeat amazon in India and have domestic giant(s) controlling retail. If amazon comes in with AWS thats fine - there are competitors in that space in India...
by V_Raman
26 Feb 2021 02:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2937
Views: 728598

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

F21 or any F* is dead after this new clean sheet design news. Only more Rafale makes sense and focus on MK1A/MK2/TEDBF/MCA/ORCA/LIFT/NLCA/Ityadi.

IMO Rafale is not being ordered due to lack of money - nothing else.
by V_Raman
25 Feb 2021 16:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3027783

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The biggest weapons india has are two - is its own set of celebrities who can overshadow the western ones in the eyes of the indian populace and PM who is popular for 90% of the population.
by V_Raman
25 Feb 2021 00:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8449
Views: 3033592

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Latest NaMo statement on privatization: "Government has no business to be in business" :D
by V_Raman
25 Feb 2021 00:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3027783

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

https://twitter.com/dhume/status/896391328715747328 @dhume Expecting Yogi Adityanath to pursue development is like expecting your dog to cook breakfast. No harm in hoping but don't hold your breath. First Jihadini Ayyu. Now this fellow Dhume. Something is cooking. It is too early for 2024 . THere i...
by V_Raman
24 Feb 2021 13:32
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
Replies: 531
Views: 618352

Re: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020

That is dumb - Indian forces are too big to keep anything that flies in IAF. Then why Rudra for IA? I guess IAF wanted the shiny USA toy for itself :-)
by V_Raman
24 Feb 2021 13:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318383

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

DMK election campaign looks tired - Stalin does not come across as a leader - but TN politics is still based on loyalties to MuKa/MGR/Amma - so cannot discount DMK based on how Stalin campaigns. Tejaswi making statements like DMK is anti-hindu in campaign rallies - I really dont know how that is goi...
by V_Raman
24 Feb 2021 13:13
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
Replies: 531
Views: 618352

Re: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020

Why do we need LCH in IAF? Arent such helicopters mainly for the Army? Why are Apaches with the IAF?
by V_Raman
24 Feb 2021 12:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318383

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

Covid handling has won a lot of goodwill for ADMK govt. The health minister - C. Vijayabaskar - a MBBS doctor - came across as a level headed, educated, informed person who is in control and a great communicator! Allayed the fears of the public and respect for the govt. is high. Paarkalaam...
by V_Raman
22 Feb 2021 10:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3152
Views: 917425

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

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Navy must go with at the very least 12 NLCA-mk1s/Trainers. Apart from excellent LIFT aircraft, it will generate immense operational data for ADA/HAL. This was mentioned by the PD, TEDBF as well in the interview.

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Getting that 12 could make it credible for the USN trainer bid as well
by V_Raman
21 Feb 2021 23:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8449
Views: 3033592

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

I think the govt is playing this to bring fuel under GST - which will immediately reduce the price...
by V_Raman
20 Feb 2021 03:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: US and PRC relationship & India
Replies: 2030
Views: 342197

Re: US and PRC relationship & India

Why are they releasing videos now?! They are withdrawing....
by V_Raman
20 Feb 2021 02:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1318688

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

https://swarajyamag.com/insta/maharashtra-farmer-buys-rs-30-crore-helicopter-to-travel-for-his-dairy-business an affordable twin-engined plane or a helicopter under 10 crores - indian private aviation will take off IMO... HAL should sell a civilian version of LUH... WOW helicopers are super cheap al...
by V_Raman
19 Feb 2021 04:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518920

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

who would have thought the great woke types like Rihanna/Greta would be cut to size by the lowly Indian govt and Indian celebs!!! The entire liberal woke movement is going to be cut to size by India...
by V_Raman
19 Feb 2021 02:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5265
Views: 1798432

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Lt Gen YK Joshi is the final word on this - China lost. no 2 ways about it. Whats happens now - might be due to other reasons. But not related...
by V_Raman
19 Feb 2021 01:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2828491

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

I am waiting for Covaxin. Given the mutations - that might be humanity's best hope. After the unncessary comments by Serum Institute head - I hope/wish he is forced to manufacture Covaxin to increase production...