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by S Bajwa
09 Jan 2003 20:08
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Agni test of 09 January 2003
Replies: 165
Views: 74590

Re: Agni test of 09 January 2003

Good job... Now we want at least 20+ batteries deployed all over India from Himalayas to Kerala and Kashmir to Nagaland to Andaman Nicobar Islands.
by S Bajwa
26 Nov 2002 02:26
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Survey: What got you interested in defense matters?
Replies: 53
Views: 42052

Re: Survey: What got you interested in defense matters?

(1) Why are you interested in defense/security issues, especially those relating to India? --- Though my parents and siblings live in US but lots of my relatives (uncles, aunts and cousins) are in India., and live right up close the border with Pakistan. I have relatives and many friends working in ...
by S Bajwa
31 Oct 2002 20:43
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: 40,000 year old paintings found near Delhi
Replies: 39
Views: 38768

Re: 40,000 year old paintings found near Delhi

I see a painting of 1. Tamed horses. 2. Spears. 3. Group of people dancing or watching a sport or ???? To me it looks like a hunting game "people are rounding up the animals to be killed by the person on the horse." This type of hunting is pretty old in India., even british used it. could ...
by S Bajwa
31 Oct 2002 00:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Books that cover Indian Armed Forces and its History
Replies: 267
Views: 101666

Re: Books that cover Indian Armed forces and its History

A fighting tale by a soldier Review by Rajinder Nath (Major-Gen, retd) The Falcon in My Name: A Soldier’s Diary by Kuldip Singh Bajwa. South Asia Publications, New Delhi. Pages 402. Rs 495. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000820/spectrum/books.htm#2 The book refers to many fascinating incidents t...
by S Bajwa
15 Oct 2002 09:01
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: India's Inspirational Personalities
Replies: 111
Views: 85528

Re: India's Inspirational Personalities

Ok.. Let me try. 1. He conspired with British after Ranjit Singh's death that resulted in annexation of the Sikh Kingdom., and he got Kashmir as a prize. This does not need any references since it is a known fact that after British annexes Punjab they give Kashmir to Gulab Singh Dogra and Hari Singh...
by S Bajwa
15 Oct 2002 07:18
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: India's Inspirational Personalities
Replies: 111
Views: 85528

Re: India's Inspirational Personalities

In 1834, five years before Ranjit Singh passed away (on June 27, 1839, at Lahore), his favourite satrap Gulab Singh's general, Zorawar Singh in Kishtwar, took advantage of internal disorders in Leh, and demanded the restoration of an estate supposedly held by a Kishtwar chief in former times. Zoraw...
by S Bajwa
30 Sep 2002 02:44
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Ancient bridge between India and Sri Lanka
Replies: 39
Views: 26420

Re: Ancient bridge between India and Sri Lanka

There is the Jaffna Peninsula to the left and South India(Tamil Nadu) to the right?
by S Bajwa
17 Sep 2002 02:23
Forum: News Folders Archive
Topic: Indian Air Force - News Folder - September 2002
Replies: 57
Views: 12134

Re: Indian Air Force - News Folder - September 2002

Helicopter lifts MiG-21 wreckage

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020917/haryana.htm#10

<img src="http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020917/hr1.jpg" alt="" />

Mi-26 lifting the wreckage of the MiG-21 near Ambala.
by S Bajwa
09 Sep 2002 17:15
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Women's status in Indian society
Replies: 138
Views: 90945

Re: Women's status in Indian society

There some sick people, but majority of them identify themselves with the victim. No one ever sides with the criminal. Then., I think in North India buses there are more sick people then normal. In Chandigarh I have seen some sane conductors (along with driver) and other people beating up guys who ...
by S Bajwa
30 Aug 2002 00:25
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Women's status in Indian society
Replies: 138
Views: 90945

Re: Women's status in Indian society

I do not understand why people harp upon bollywood for every single social problem. 1940s... Indian movie Heroes were mature and quiet. wouldn't say a second word if woman says NO. 1980s.. Indian movie Heroes would bug the hell out of heroine (jeetendra, amitabh, etc) and at end of song or many of ...
by S Bajwa
29 Aug 2002 21:20
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Women's status in Indian society
Replies: 138
Views: 90945

Re: Women's status in Indian society

have no doubt in my mind though which city is going to be declared the worst in terms of women's safety. Its definitely Delhi... which is a shame. Most of the North Indians have lost their sense of 1. Ethics. 2. Morality. 3. Character. 4. Dignity. and I 100% blame it on Bollywood, TV and the Subsid...
by S Bajwa
28 Aug 2002 07:39
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: India's Inspirational Personalities
Replies: 111
Views: 85528

Re: India's Inspirational Personalities

Bhai Puran Singh ji in undoubtly the single Sikh Hero of this century who worked totally selflessly all his life to provide the last hope to the mentally and terminally ill patients. Whenever he use to see a deserted dead body (human or animal) immediately he would prepare (by his own hand) a grave ...
by S Bajwa
15 Jul 2002 19:56
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Women's status in Indian society
Replies: 138
Views: 90945

Re: Women's status in Indian society

Eveteasing is definetely a cultural problem and a growing one at that. Just look at the Hindi (bollywood movies) from Dev Anand to Govind have eve teased in their movies all the way., attach that with 1. Frustrated youth due to no employment oppurtunity (unemployment). 2. "Show off" having...
by S Bajwa
09 Jul 2002 19:24
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Women's status in Indian society
Replies: 138
Views: 90945

Re: Women's status in Indian society

The Only way that women can improve their situation is if they start earning on the par with their male counterparts through better education and with enforcement of anti-discrimination laws. A woman that earns livelihood for the family or contributes substantial money in the family has much more ri...
by S Bajwa
09 Jul 2002 02:18
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Women's status in Indian society
Replies: 138
Views: 90945

Re: Women's status in Indian society

One of the very basic psychological abuse of a girl child across all cultures that I have observed is summed up by following statement. "She is a girl she does not need to learn mathematics. Home science and fine arts are good for her." Thus... you do not see many girls in supposedly "...
by S Bajwa
02 Jul 2002 20:04
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates Five Years!
Replies: 76
Views: 55439

Re: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates Five Years!

Congratulations BR.. Well done Rakesh...
by S Bajwa
01 Jul 2002 19:37
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Indian Road Development
Replies: 282
Views: 132533

Re: Indian Road Development

Secondly, US hwy system, started ~1950 by Sen Gore (former VP Gore's dad) took into account the fact that one needs to be prepared for future demands Sure!... among various other things claimed by as achieved by Gores... include "Creation of Internet","Economic boom of 1999", &q...
by S Bajwa
03 May 2002 02:42
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Indianness - a (simple?) survey
Replies: 117
Views: 75399

Re: Indianness - a (simple?) survey

Here is a link to a very moving story about 1947 and riots..

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Articleshow.asp?art_id=11695837
by S Bajwa
03 May 2002 00:59
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Parakram II: all services excercise on western front
Replies: 173
Views: 101276

Re: Parakram II: all services excercise on western front

How many guns are there in an arti division? don't know.. How many tanks are there in a tank regiment ? 50 tanks.. 40 regular and 10 reserves. What does an armoured division or brigade consist of? It consists of tanks,APCc, anti air units and support units. How would you define a strike corps?(I me...
by S Bajwa
29 Apr 2002 20:28
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Indianness - a (simple?) survey
Replies: 117
Views: 75399

Re: Indianness - a (simple?) survey

Ai aab-e-raud-e-Ganga wo din yaad hai tujhko Utra tere kinaare jab kaarwa hamara True... but Iqbal also says about his Indian civilisation that Misr-o-Roma sab mit gaye jahan se, ab tak magar hai baaki jaano-nihaan hamara. (Egypt, Roman, Greeks all are gone but our Civilisation still carries on..)....
by S Bajwa
25 Apr 2002 22:13
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Indianness - a (simple?) survey
Replies: 117
Views: 75399

Re: Indianness - a (simple?) survey

If one cannot respect the symbols that represent the nation, that are respected by most citizens, under which they die protecting the country, under which they struggled for independence, then I doubt for that person his/her "heart is in India". Vande-Matram means "I bow to my mother...
by S Bajwa
25 Apr 2002 20:54
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Indianness - a (simple?) survey
Replies: 117
Views: 75399

Re: Indianness - a (simple?) survey

Are you Indian? ---- Yes... and so are my children who were born in USA. If yes, why do you say that? What makes you Indian? What constitutes Indianness? ---- Contributions of my ancestors towards India -- society, culture, ethics, philosophical and material one's ---- Relatives and friends are stil...
by S Bajwa
08 Apr 2002 09:24
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Kohinoor and the Queen
Replies: 34
Views: 31135

Re: Kohinoor and the Queen

technically some fawning tail-wagger of a Raja gifted the thing to the brits. In actuality.... Nadir Shah took it from Mughals to Iran/Afghanistan. Dost Mohammad Khan then gifted it to Ranjit Singh when Ranjit Singh freed him from the prison in Kashmir., after Ranjit Singh's death 1839, the next 10...
by S Bajwa
25 Jan 2002 08:42
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Agni-I/SR: Strategic Implications (Thread 1)
Replies: 227
Views: 82084

Re: Agni-I/SR: Strategic Implications (Thread 1)

Congrats... let's see what US says...
by S Bajwa
19 Jul 2001 01:23
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: The Road to World Power
Replies: 120
Views: 78052

Re: The Road to World Power

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>In another decade the chinese are going to over take the beloved United States of America which you so despreatly whant to compare,then what are you still going to keep whineing about how we should not compare with...
by S Bajwa
18 Jul 2001 20:34
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: The Road to World Power
Replies: 120
Views: 78052

Re: The Road to World Power

When creating websites! Here are my rule of thumb?<P>1. At least check your website once a day. (don't create a website and then forget about it).<P>2. Websites must be on Linux, Sun or any of the Unix Systems, Lotus notes is ok too (security wise) (DEFINETELY NOT ON MICROSOFT).<P>3. Advertise your ...
by S Bajwa
18 Jul 2001 07:42
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: The Road to World Power
Replies: 120
Views: 78052

Re: The Road to World Power

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>* China in her latest rounds of military training has been coordinating military strikes with information war. Newsweek Special Asia Edition reports that China is recruiting hackers and has several virus able to ne...
by S Bajwa
06 Jul 2001 21:07
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: The Police - once again
Replies: 52
Views: 31331

Re: The Police - once again

In Early 1900's when Punjab police did not had enough of force to maintain their strength., money was raised substantially., (100 rupees extra per day+allowances for vehicle, food, lodging,telephone +regulary salary) and on top of that if they capture/kill a terrorist then had the prize money. <P>NO...
by S Bajwa
14 Jun 2001 09:35
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Snipers of the Indian Army
Replies: 69
Views: 38292

Re: Snipers of the Indian Army

What is the name of American Sniper rifle that shoot almost 1.5 miles?<P>Sandeep
by S Bajwa
09 Apr 2001 03:14
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Census India - 2001
Replies: 43
Views: 40020

Re: Census India - 2001

<B>I think many communities and caste groups believe that the road to political power is through numbers and breeding more </B><P>True! and it is even more apparent in Bihar, UP, Orissa area where Thakurs, Brahmins are against Bhumihars, Yadavs, Muslims are against other low castes.<P>So! what India...
by S Bajwa
12 Feb 2001 03:37
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh no more
Replies: 17
Views: 12729

Re: Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh no more

Jagan! sure! give me one month.<P>Thanks<BR>Sandeep
by S Bajwa
11 Feb 2001 23:51
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh no more
Replies: 17
Views: 12729

Re: Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh no more

Yup! Narayanan! Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon is the only ParamVir Chakra from IAF. (others from Army and I believe none from Navy).<P>His Gnat is still displayed at a Chowk in Ludhiana with a copy of Paramvir Chakra citation engraved on a stone. (Chowk is right on the GT road so if you are going towards A...
by S Bajwa
11 Feb 2001 04:51
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh no more
Replies: 17
Views: 12729

Re: Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh no more

You are right! the first picture is Arjan singh the first air chief marshall.<P>Dilbagh singh is the second one (with Mig-21). ( I have fixed the error)<P>you can use them with reference to<BR>Magazine called "Nishaan" article is "High Flight - Sikh pioneer of aviation." (excerpt...
by S Bajwa
11 Feb 2001 01:09
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh no more
Replies: 17
Views: 12729

Re: Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh no more

Sikhfoundation.org in california has recently started publishing a magazine about Sikhism. They had an excellent article about Sikhs in Indian Air force! here are some of the classic pictures of IAF as well as picture of Air Chief marshall Sardar Dilbagh Singh.<P><BR>Sardar Dilbagh Singh in Mig-21<P...
by S Bajwa
05 Jan 2001 01:56
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: LCA ground run & some other questions
Replies: 101
Views: 59071

Re: LCA ground run & some other questions

<B>called ADA language what </B><P>I remember discussing about ADA five years ago with my peers in college. I believe ADA is language that uses Parallel processors and is much more suited for such applications as FBW. C/C++ is off course not in the same league. <P>Here is some information about how ...
by S Bajwa
20 Nov 1999 03:33
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Operation Polo, Nizam, Razakars: Some questions
Replies: 34
Views: 23785

Re: Operation Polo, Nizam, Razakars: Some questions

Tipu Sultan, Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 and Hyderabad declaring its independence with Razakars have one common thing "Going back to the glory of Mughals or Afghanis" and not Indian Independence.<P>Tipu Sultan, Rani ki Jhansi, Tatya Tope, Mangal Pande and Bahadur Shah Zafar were oppurtunist fight...
by S Bajwa
12 Nov 1999 00:23
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Light Tanks for the Indian Army
Replies: 19
Views: 8941

Re: Light Tanks for the Indian Army

<BR>Johann, wheeled turreted vehicles may be great for the S African Veldt, but in the plains of Punjab, flooded by the Pakis these would bog down and become sitting ducks (literally).<BR> <P>If Pakistan tries to flood the plains of Punjab it is itself going to get drowned. The best strategy for In...
by S Bajwa
10 Nov 1999 23:00
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: What is a fusion boosted fission trigger
Replies: 8
Views: 5693

Re: What is a fusion boosted fission trigger

It simply means TWO ATOM BOMBS in single shell. The inner Nuke bomb goes off first and causes the outer Nuke bomb to go off (providing the right temperature for reaction to fuse two Hydrogen Molecules to one molecule of HE and thus releasing "NUKE" energy). <P>Fuse is to come together to f...
by S Bajwa
07 Oct 1999 20:56
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Question on 1971 war and Mumbai blackout
Replies: 18
Views: 15049

Re: Question on 1971 war and Mumbai blackout

Let me narrate another incident.<P>In 1965's war my father (who was working with Central Government of India) was posted in Giddarbaha town (punjab close to border).<P>He tells me that he heard Pakistani radio saying "Hamari Faujen Giddarbaha Nehar tak pahunch chuki hain" "our forces ...