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by hanumadu
07 Mar 2022 04:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

We should get all the shakti processor classes done soon and have at least 65 nm indigenous semi conductor technology in the next 5 years. There are open source OSes. An eco system will develop overnight if we are forced to use our own OS especially for 1.4 billion market. China is stupid and cant b...
by hanumadu
06 Mar 2022 19:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

https://twitter.com/politblogme/status/1500076306477764613?s=20&t=LpYRdGdBo9e1aL3yOypJFw That's more than 2000 Indians. I think this will be the pattern in all cities where Ukraine army is located. But Indian Govt. yesterday said that all Indians left Kharkiv... 1500 is a big number... It is pr...
by hanumadu
06 Mar 2022 14:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

https://twitter.com/politblogme/status/1500076306477764613?s=20&t=LpYRdGdBo9e1aL3yOypJFw Maria Dubovikova @politblogme Far-right Ukrainian fighters hold hostage as a "human shield" about 5000 foreigners: in Kharkov up to 1500 students from India, 200 citizens of Jordan, 60 - of Egypt,...
by hanumadu
04 Mar 2022 05:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

https://twitter.com/thomas_garrard/status/1498843530135052290 Beer Drinking Army Vet @thomas_garrard I am a U.S. Army Veteran. I served in Iraq. That was hell. Nothing hits you harder than realizing that maybe, just maybe, we are the bad guys. I love my country more than myself or my dogs, but that...
by hanumadu
03 Mar 2022 22:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

The Indian government should stop students and citizens going to unstable countries. After the 2014 Crimean takeover, Ukraine became a conflict zone and Indian students shouldn't have been allowed there. China is another country Indian students or citizens shouldn't be allowed. China has far less c...
by hanumadu
03 Mar 2022 20:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

The John Mearsheimer talk now has 14 million views. Before the Ukraine war, it must have been less than a million. A lot of Americans/EU must have watched it. There is a significant body of both experts and lay men in US/West who think NATO is at fault here. After the dust settles, more people will ...
by hanumadu
03 Mar 2022 09:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

The Indian government should stop students and citizens going to unstable countries. After the 2014 Crimean takeover, Ukraine became a conflict zone and Indian students shouldn't have been allowed there. China is another country Indian students or citizens shouldn't be allowed. China has far less co...
by hanumadu
02 Mar 2022 19:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Zelenskiy support is perceived to be sky high due to carefully created media images of him taking selfies and running around in army fatigues. Not to mention the constant barrage of articles in western media lauding his leadership and being a role model. The truth is probably in between. https://mo...
by hanumadu
02 Mar 2022 14:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Are the Ukranian soldiers even fighting? In the talk by John Mearsheimer, he showed data where more people in the east Ukraine are pro Russia than in the west.
by hanumadu
02 Mar 2022 14:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

There might be truth to Putin's claim than Ukraine was formed by Russia. From wiki. Ethnic group 1897 1926 1939 1959 1989 2001 Ukrainians 25.9% 38.6% 48.5% 48.4% 50.4% 62.8% Russians 63.2% 37.2% 32.9% 40.4% 43.6% 33.2% Jews 5.7% 19.5% 15.6% 8.7% 3.0% 0.7% Its the same case with Odesa. A decline in R...
by hanumadu
28 Feb 2022 19:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

vk dawt com is the Russian equivalent of facebook. Even on that site there seems to be more western posts than Russian regarding Ukraine war. You can use 'chrome' translate feature to translate the page.
by hanumadu
28 Feb 2022 18:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Spoils of War: American MIC --> New Cold War and Billions in sales UK and other European countries --> Fresh hands to man the economy (UK especially after brexit seems to be having a hard time to fill jobs Russia --> Parts of Ukraine (Not sure if Russia is in on it or just a victim Ukraine --> The b...
by hanumadu
28 Feb 2022 17:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Except Australia, NZ and a handful of other countries in Europe, all the remaining white countries are participants in this war. As a percentage of population, 90% of white nations are at war.
by hanumadu
28 Feb 2022 14:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

IMO Russia and Ukraine are playing the waiting game. Russia doesn't want to go into an urban warfare while Ukraine is looking to draw them into one. If Russian tanks are out of fuel or even lying in wait, aren't they sitting ducks especially with the thousands of anti tank missiles that Ukraine was ...
by hanumadu
26 Feb 2022 20:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8707
Views: 2266845

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

KLNMurthy wrote:
hanumadu wrote:Looks like influencers are now being deployed on BR. :rotfl: :rotfl:
Popcorn time?
I would say just ignore.
by hanumadu
26 Feb 2022 19:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

The secondary aim of the conflict for US/UK seems to be to create a rift between India and Russia by gaslighting Indians on how being a democracy we are not supporting a fellow democratic country, rule based order yada yada yada.
by hanumadu
26 Feb 2022 08:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8707
Views: 2266845

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Looks like influencers are now being deployed on BR. :rotfl: :rotfl:
by hanumadu
26 Feb 2022 00:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

If in doubt, blame India. The Daily Mail is the MOST read paper in the UK. The most absurd comment is: "India should be ashamed of itself maybe we should send the east India company back in, they might see things differently." https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10550811/How-Russia-s...
by hanumadu
25 Feb 2022 08:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

A wild thought on the Part of End Game: Thinking on a completely different line about population numbers. Russian population is approximately 145 million, and population of Russian speaking Ukrainians is approx. 14 million? If the numbers are anywhere close, it is approx. 9%-10% of Russian pop. Wha...
by hanumadu
25 Feb 2022 05:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

anupmisra: Why does this invasion sound more like it is preapproved/staged and the west is willing to live with the consequence of the post-invasion? Tulsi Gabbard seems to agree. Tulsi Gabbard TulsiGabbard Warmongers have got what they wanted: firmly establish new Cold War, guaranteed trillion$ fo...
by hanumadu
25 Feb 2022 04:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

I see parallels between Ukraine/NATO and SriLanka/China. Interesting comparison. By extension, would India invade Sri Lanka (and Bangladesh) to prevent them from falling into the Chini-trap? Sri Lanka already let China have a large presence in their country but India did not invade them. India will...
by hanumadu
25 Feb 2022 01:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 875565

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

I see parallels between Ukraine/NATO and SriLanka/China. A over stretched far off power with several interests around the globe is not something you can rely on. Friendly relations with close neighbours are much more handy.
by hanumadu
17 Feb 2022 13:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810806

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The hijab issue should be treated as a security issue and an oppression issue. People under 18 are not in a position to decide for themselves, so until 18 years there should be no hijab. France bans hijab in public places for under 18 girls. Also there are movements in other countries for freedom fr...
by hanumadu
16 Feb 2022 11:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 389386

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

Why did they try this stunt in the first place? The muslim vote must have been already highly polarized. The marginal gains must have been very less. The best plan can go awry. One theory I read was 3T had made an impact among muslim women. Another one I read was Yogi was gaining traction even amon...
by hanumadu
15 Feb 2022 06:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 389386

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

A data point to relate how BIF try various things to change the dynamics in voting. Now they suddenly feel Court proceedings should be paused. https://twitter.com/LiveAdalat/status/1493283712057761799 Hijab case : Girl who filed case in Karnataka HC for Hijab has requested the court to postpone hea...
by hanumadu
12 Feb 2022 16:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810806

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The dress code is enforced in the school/classrooms not outside. The students could come to school in burkha or what ever but remove it or change into uniform in a room provided for the purpose. Also, some seem to be wearing a mask which is giving an impression of burkha. I think this is the wrong l...
by hanumadu
11 Feb 2022 22:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810806

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

France banned hijab in schools in 2004
France banned hijab for under 18 girls in public places in 2021
France senators vote to ban hijab in sports competitions recently
by hanumadu
11 Feb 2022 15:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810806

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Posting here for more visibility. There are quite a few Indian ex muslim channels on youtube now putting out content on a daily basis. Usually they are long and some times for several hours and likely not worth your time. But this one is about one hour and I think worth your time. It also shows why ...
by hanumadu
04 Feb 2022 00:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 389386

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

No body is giving BJP more than 5 seats in punjab but I am seeing a steady stream of politicians joining BJP in punjab, some from congress which is expected to be the single largest party. What gives?
by hanumadu
28 Jan 2022 13:37
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Replies: 860
Views: 360662

Re: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry

They have too much water. That said, consider this: No high yield, not enough food for the exponentially growing population. Malthusians might have the last laugh after all . Europe doesn't seem to grow the same stuff as in USA. I saw a youtube video once about a European saying that vegetables in ...
by hanumadu
28 Jan 2022 13:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Replies: 860
Views: 360662

Re: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry

I am of the opinion high yield hybrids do not have the taste that naturally occurring fruits and vegetables have. That is the reason fruits and vegetables in the USA are big and colourful but tasteless. They have too much water. That said, consider this: No high yield, not enough food for the expon...
by hanumadu
27 Jan 2022 21:30
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Replies: 860
Views: 360662

Re: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry

Hopefully people start realizing the benefits of the traditional methods of oil extraction and the traditional varieties of fruits and vegetables but high yield hybrids. I am of the opinion high yield hybrids do not have the taste that naturally occurring fruits and vegetables have. That is the rea...
by hanumadu
26 Jan 2022 19:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810806

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Why not Ramnath Kovind for a second term? Unless he has declined, he is the obvious choice IMO.
by hanumadu
26 Jan 2022 17:42
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1312573

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Both Sidhu and Kohli have destroyed their career by listening to their idiotic wives. I think Anushka Sharma is unable to come to terms that she is not the center of attention anymore like she was when she was active in bollywood. Bollywood can do that to you. Now she is seeking attention on the co...
by hanumadu
16 Jan 2022 18:42
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1312573

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Lakshya Sen wins Super 500 Indian open badminton beating world champon Loh KY. Rankireddy/Shetty won the doubles. Sen is probably the best Indian player even though the rankings might not Indicate it.
by hanumadu
16 Jan 2022 13:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 238
Views: 258884

Re: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

Looks like Russia is going to get some other big order.
by hanumadu
15 Jan 2022 20:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1312573

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

There is no batsman in the current team whose position is assured.
by hanumadu
12 Jan 2022 05:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 389386

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

There seems to be a lot of churn in Punjab with people still switching parties. This combined with recent security breach, the result might shift from a hung assembly to outright AAP win.
by hanumadu
09 Jan 2022 21:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1740225

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

China used actors to stage flag hoisting video in Chinese territory claiming to be Galwan valley, reveal Weibo users before their accounts suspended I wonder what gave the game away? Was it the perfectly pitched voices synchronized with invisible musical equipment? Or was it the model-quality fit-l...