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- 27 Oct 2022 20:38
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Indians shouldn't be so eager to obtain visas to the US or UK et al, and less to ultimately immigrate. India is developing faster than just about any other country in the world! Why not stay in India and partake of that growth and development. It sort of looks unsavoury, if not pathetic, to see Ind...
- 25 Oct 2022 19:25
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8445
- Views: 2999935
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Been reading on Twitter (not reliable news source anyways) that India may sign trade treaties with a few countries where trade will be conducted in Rupee-<xx> currencies...so was curious. Thanks for the reply....
- 25 Oct 2022 18:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2716
- Views: 672430
Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Some domestic pushback has started. Liberals Urge Biden to Rethink Ukraine Strategy In a letter led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the 30 Democrats call on Biden to pair the unprecedented economic and military support the United States is providing...
- 25 Oct 2022 17:59
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8445
- Views: 2999935
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
A question...if India & Russia decide to trade with their respective currencies, how is the exchange rate between them evaluated especially with focus on de-dollarisation?
- 14 Oct 2022 18:24
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 4780
- Views: 1521214
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Ah...got it...thanks & welcome back Chetakjichetak wrote:elections
- 14 Oct 2022 18:03
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 4780
- Views: 1521214
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
So apparently #5 trainset of VB 2.0 is for MAS-SBC-MYS line...probably only JTJ-AJJ line might be OK for 130 kph speeds...rest are limited to 110 onlee (SBC-MYS was set max @ 100 a while ago...might be OKed for 110 now)...not sure why IR is introducing VB set here when the infra is not even capable ...
- 13 Oct 2022 22:32
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
One of the unintended consequences of the above judgement is that in a minority or missionary run institution, if any Hindu or other religion kid now wants to come to school in their religious/traditional attire, any attempts to deny them entry in to school can be called out openly...this is of cour...
- 11 Oct 2022 22:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Why don't Meta India sue Wire for defamation? A legal challenge hopefully will force Wire to come out clean...vijayk wrote:The Varadarajan scum and his WIRE fake news agents ran a story ... fabricated all emails/documents ...
Time to use this to shut down his operation. He is funded by Soros kind of orgs.
- 06 Oct 2022 09:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7942
- Views: 2218300
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
As Doc Shiv states Pakistan has the uncanny ability to feel the direction of International winds blowing and rent its services in exchange for gains...
- 05 Oct 2022 10:37
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
- Replies: 2760
- Views: 394727
Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Many thanks to Mangalyaan team & ISRO for outstanding work. Hopefully they will get a chance to do more with Mangalyaan-2 sat...Launch is still 2+ years away...long time but hopefully will give team time tor realize their goals.
- 04 Oct 2022 22:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1179
- Views: 698312
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Remembering reading that Astra Mk.2 will also sport locally developed AESA seeker....Perhaps usage of newer smaller avionics LRUs might have opened up space for more fuel carriage and dual-pulse motor. External shape might have been refined for better performance but changes could be not significant...
- 04 Oct 2022 13:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8781
- Views: 2420426
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Its amazing since earlier this year, each time Dr. SJ has made assertive statements defending India on EU/US soil, US/EU/NATO does a tit-tat action (like toting Paki line &/or providing them with continued MIL support or giving passive support in instigating riots in India) in hope to show India...
- 08 Sep 2022 12:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Corruption in Arms Deals - News and Analysis
- Replies: 768
- Views: 123308
Re: Corruption in Arms Deals - News and Analysis
I feel like this is a hit job article against indigenous MIC probably by C-lobby & other import dalals...
India 'Running Out Of Weapons' Due To "Make In India" Policy: Report
In the article. as usual sources want to remain anonymous and un-named persons are the sources of info...
India 'Running Out Of Weapons' Due To "Make In India" Policy: Report
In the article. as usual sources want to remain anonymous and un-named persons are the sources of info...
- 31 Aug 2022 14:36
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
From Singha's Twitter feed...some Youtube videos The genius of China's sponge cities Managing Floods In Singapore | Our Water Journey So it seems like other cities have faced massive water clogging issues and have taken steps to resolve it...hopefully, this will be a wake up call for Indian cities. ...
- 31 Aug 2022 11:36
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Either this is an extremely daring accusation by KA opposition parties or the KA BJP has become corrupt uncontrollably. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karnataka-government-corruption-allegations-meet-karnatakas-40-percent-bribe-paying-contractors-3302260#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll I think this is th...
- 29 Aug 2022 06:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
^^Harsh is definitely one of the better speakers...so erudite and brings out the points lucidly...Shashi's rejoinder to half of Harsh's points seems to be that "I've written a <> about it"
- 20 Aug 2022 13:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
A little OT here...It seems Toyota is launching Land Cruiser 300 for INR 2.2 Crore (Booking amount of 10L). At least two confirmed deliveries; one to a politician in North India & another one to another politician in Coimbatore, TN...official delivery date starts from Jan 2023 for people who can...
- 07 Aug 2022 11:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 850
- Views: 439903
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Could some of the expert(s) please throw some light on the non-aligned tail sweeps, they start off flat before they taper off. If you are referring to what seems like a curve at the base of the tail, its just the reflection of tail on the curved contour of the fuselage. The tail LE sweep is straigh...
- 20 Jul 2022 19:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2817
- Views: 875463
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
Boeing is putting out a lot of SH promotional materials & videos of trials in Goa...are they touting off SH winning or trying to drum up last moment support. Dassault is completely quiet...are they confident that Rafale-M will get selected?
- 20 Jul 2022 06:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2809
- Views: 1398372
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
IIRC, LM was a consultant in KF-21. The program took off once LM officially started consulting...CDR was in 2019 and first flight in 2022...quite remarkable and huge congrats. Of course a well established manufacturing facilities in S Korea helped in faster pace of the program. Clear establishment o...
- 23 Jun 2022 21:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2797244
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
^^Thanks for your reply Amber G. Hopefully, these ripples will mitigate over time...anyways, regarding Bharat Biotech's Covid nasal vaccine, has there been any positive buzz within the folks you interact in India?
- 19 Jun 2022 14:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
- Replies: 396
- Views: 47512
Re: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
Modi admin's reliance on the chalta-hain babu crowd and their inability to fix the glaring gaps seen is their biggest weakness. Would it be not possible to involve the private sector for research, policy formation & tweaking the same instead on relying Babus...private sector can also help with ...
- 19 Jun 2022 14:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
- Replies: 396
- Views: 47512
Re: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
There is a dedicated wing of CRPF called Rapid Action Force (RAF) under aegis of HM for riot control. As to why they have not been deployed is anybody guess...I may be wrong here but I think states should officially request Centre's help before it can dispatch RAF or similar forces.
- 19 Jun 2022 14:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2797244
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
BB has completed 3rd phase trials of their Covid nasal vaccine. Will submit their data to DGCI next month and if things go well & vaccine gets approval, it will be the world's first nasal vaccine. BB has not disclosed the efficacy numbers from their 3rd phase trials...also not sure if the vaccin...
- 18 Jun 2022 19:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
My prediction made 2 yrs ago has come true and since then we've seen farmers, islamists and students go on a rampage over and over again. So if a commoner nobody like me could predict and anticipate what was to come, how is it the government and the party in power is caught unguarded and unprepared...
- 18 Jun 2022 19:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
So the recent write off bill to IR due to protests by "army aspirants" is around 200 crore. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVhEXOjaUAAFfvI?format=jpg&name=medium I understand jail means an automatic ineligibility for a lot of Govt. jobs but the punishment must be more deterrent...GoI cann...
- 17 Jun 2022 21:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
"Didn't Anticipate": Navy Chief On Violent Protests Over Agnipath Scheme I am really beginning to question this "shock & awe" style of reforms by NDA-2.0 (For Article 270, it was needed and even there IIRC, plenty of reinforcements were flown in to the valley a day or two be...
- 17 Jun 2022 19:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Its amazing how well oiled protests/violence apparatus has been setup by BIF. It can call & organise protests in a matter of couple of days and bring nation to a halt. Serious questions needs to be raised and introspected...one would have assumed that Home Ministry, IB etc., would have identifie...
- 17 Jun 2022 06:45
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
People who torched trains, vandalised offices displayed the exact opposite ethos required by an institution like army. I'd the idea of using indelible ink and blacklist them people for recruitment in any law & order agency.
- 13 Jun 2022 19:43
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Hats off to Rana Ayyub...she has shown one can make it in this world with deceit & fraud (ref: someone has cross referenced her Tweet & Instagram photo...she is tweeting victimhood for her community while having a relaxing tanning session by a pool)...5 star activist lifestyle while giving o...
- 13 Jun 2022 18:40
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
One of the reasons M Parrikar was effective as Def Min, probably has to do with his engineering background. He was able to appreciate strength & limitations of domestic MIC and could see the vision of supporting indigenous products and was able to effectively convince forces to go ahead with dom...
- 12 Jun 2022 23:54
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
RWs are upset because IMs have now perfected the strategy of using street protests, violence to make Indian state bow down or be silent. Many PIO libs on Twitter are encouraging IMs to hit back hard (read more violence if necessary) since if they don't it now, Indian state (read UP Govt.) will conti...
- 11 Jun 2022 11:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Every town, district, city in India experiences periodic rioting, some more violent than others. And yet we cannot even provide our police force basic riot gear ! Heck ! Even Pakis seem to have done a better job of providing their police with basic riot gear and we are using cricket helmets (probab...
- 07 Jun 2022 06:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
If Modi does not run in 2024...there would be real dilemma...while Modi has been face of change & welcome development...others I am not so sure. Gadkari & quite a few others have been stellar performers but there are several people who have fallen short including AS, NM to an extent...I prob...
- 07 Jun 2022 06:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
In all probability there won't be a conducive moment for India along the lines we expect...there always will be some crisis going on and plus our large diaspora means that foreign governments can & will find ways to threaten India...plus who knows in 10 years from now, even if we are stronger ec...
- 05 Jun 2022 23:08
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
After Qatar, Kuwait & Iran have joined in summoning Indian envoys...many libs/Modi haters are enjoying over the turn of events
- 05 Jun 2022 21:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
I feel like the first 5 years, this Govt. was a lot more bolder in certain decisions...in the 2 term, feel like Govt. has lost some of its edge (obvious exceptions are there like Dr. SJ). Perhaps, they are seeing a long-term play which is evading many others... I don't know what parameters should be...
- 05 Jun 2022 19:43
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
It is quite possible the latest round of suspensions by BJP is triggered by controversies created within Arab countries as clip of Nupur's TV arguments went viral on SM there. Apparently, many grocery stores in Arab countries are boycotting Indian products and removed Indian products from their shel...
- 04 Jun 2022 12:48
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 2962916
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Interviewer is alumni of Jai Hind college, Mumbai and started her career in Financial express, Cnbc-18 before moving to London for PG and a career in western journalism. One would expect her to stand for her country, but I guess she isn’t Indian anymore. She is what Max mueller had talked about: a ...
- 02 Jun 2022 06:42
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2797244
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
It seems like cases are on the rise again in Mumbai...Amber G, if you are still posting on the forum, any chance of 4th wave in India?