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by Amber G.
02 Nov 2023 22:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1354
Views: 764077

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Sanman, to add to above - (Use of RHU or RTG is quite common) -- except of earth orbits etc, one uses it for longer space voyages.. For those interested in technical details and physics background .. etc.. please keep reading. Most NASA space probes have used Radioisotope Heater Units (RHUs) or Radi...
by Amber G.
02 Nov 2023 08:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1354
Views: 764077

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

^^^ RHUs have been used on a wide variety of space missions, from the early Apollo program (1970's)to the latest robotic probes. They are a reliable and efficient way to provide heat in space, (to keep electronics warm) and they have played a vital role .. No big deal .. sort of routine if one wants...
by Amber G.
02 Nov 2023 07:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1354
Views: 764077

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

^^ Remember, I talked about - Nuclear Isotopes heating units - RHU a few times here .. Saying that ISRO can employ it, if it wanted - no big deal.. As, for example .. here: ...Having said that, it is not really a big deal.. or that sensational ( for newspapers/ aamjanta 'nuclear' /atomic is taken mu...
by Amber G.
02 Nov 2023 03:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1881
Views: 470258

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

A win for Canada (and efforts by Canada Hindus-! Caste will NOT be added as a province wide "protected" category in Ontario . Hindu Canadian orgs mobilized and secured a win similar to Veto of SB403 in California ! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F91NZsybsAA8Bzl?format=jpg&name=medium
by Amber G.
30 Oct 2023 01:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion
Replies: 191
Views: 62465

Re: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion

Qatar is an enemy of India. 🔘 The preachers of the Al-Thani family teaches Muslims that Hindus are kafir and practice shirk, or equating something to god, a crime worse than murder, according to to its preachers. 🔘 The Al-Thani family treats laborers from India like slaves. 🔘 The Al-Thani family is...
by Amber G.
29 Oct 2023 20:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 2537634

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

Meanwhile: Many countries have brought their aircraft carriers into the Eastern Mediterranean to show off their strength. Turkey decided to join them with its own ship that looks like a floating shipping container. Photo A: American carrier. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F9iePekXkAAur-g?format=jpg&...
by Amber G.
29 Oct 2023 20:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 2537634

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

^^ Four blasts in Kerala

Four coordinated blasts rock Kerala where Jews live in Kalamassery

This comes day after Former Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal surfaced in Kerala to make virtual address ata pro-Palestine rally in Malappuram
by Amber G.
28 Oct 2023 20:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 2537634

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

A number of CS and Math researchers have signed a petition to release children taken as hostages by Hamas.

Interesting to see many well-known mathematicians and scientists's signature :!:
Many fields Medalist, Nobel Prize winners, ACM, Clay etc...
by Amber G.
27 Oct 2023 19:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1354
Views: 764077

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

As it descended, the Chandrayaan-3 generated a spectacular 'ejecta halo' of lunar material. This phenomenon was captured and analyzed by scientists from the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC). Approximately 2.06 tons of surface material were ejected and displaced over an area of 108.4 square mete...
by Amber G.
26 Oct 2023 22:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1881
Views: 470258

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Toronto Police today recovered more than 1000 stolen vehicles and arrested 228 people
40% of arrested are of Punjabi background
(Which makes up about 2% of the population)
https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/57742/
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by Amber G.
26 Oct 2023 07:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Education System
Replies: 3959
Views: 794016

Re: Indian Education System

^^ Just to add some clarity - Pictures in my post: Top: Ashok Gadgil (Credit: IIT Kanpur SM) As said before he is a fellow alum from IIT Kanpur. Prof Gadgil was presented the medal for providing life-sustaining resources to communities around the world. His innovative, inexpensive technologies help ...
by Amber G.
26 Oct 2023 01:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Education System
Replies: 3959
Views: 794016

Re: Indian Education System

Proud of Indian Educational System -- IITS... which keep on producing proud moments! Two IIT alums are honored with one of the highest US Awards. Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh - were honored by Biden with t he country's highest scientific awards for their contribution to the field of science and tec...
by Amber G.
26 Oct 2023 01:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8810
Views: 2494376

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Meanwhile some really positive news - The type which make me proud.. Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh - were honored by Biden with t he country's highest scientific awards for their contribution to the field of science and technology. . Biden presented the prestigious White House National Medal for Te...
by Amber G.
25 Oct 2023 22:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1881
Views: 470258

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

India resumes select visa services in Canada from Oct 26th
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by Amber G.
25 Oct 2023 22:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 2537634

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

Meanwhile:
In Israel after Hamas attack:
-55 Journalists from India
-4 from Nepal
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by Amber G.
25 Oct 2023 02:55
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1030
Views: 712401

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Congratulations and best of Luck: Skyroot Aerospace (@SkyrootA) An incredibly proud moment as we reveal the Vikram-I orbital space launch vehicle, gracedby Hon. MoS @DrJitendraSingh, visiting our new headquarters, the MAX-Q, which is potentially one of the world's largest private rocket factories un...
by Amber G.
25 Oct 2023 00:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4532
Views: 709446

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

IAEA Chief Rafaelmgrossi meets EAM Jaishankar & call on PM Modi in Delhi https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F9L8BD_bwAA7xro?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 (IMO, This visit is a positive development and it is likely to lead to closer cooperation on a range of nuclear issues. The visit of the IAEA Chief t...
by Amber G.
25 Oct 2023 00:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 2537634

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

Meanwhile: The Maldives is sending two million cans of tuna to Palestine to demonstrate its solidarity
by Amber G.
25 Oct 2023 00:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 2537634

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

At UN, US draws parallels between Israel's 7/10 & India's 26/11 along with other terror attacks; Lists Hamas, alongside Pakistan's LeT along with other terror groups Watch: At the United Nations meet on the West Asia crisis, US Secretary of State Blinken condemned the Hamas attack in Israel &...
by Amber G.
24 Oct 2023 22:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 28335

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

Amber G presumes much too much. .. :rotfl: Boss, all I have done is to point out some basics ..Except for a dorky media (and equally clueless followers)..anyone with rudimentary commonsense will be able to see the difference between a "nuclear" test and a test happened at a "nuclear ...
by Amber G.
22 Oct 2023 23:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 2537634

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

Deleted by author -- wrong thread.
by Amber G.
22 Oct 2023 22:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 2537634

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F9BOyxlWYAAY7rD?format=jpg&name=small https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F9BOyxlXwAA66oM?format=jpg&name=small India sends essential aid to Gaza amid all the dangerous conditions. Palestine's envoy to India, Adnan Abu Al-Hajia thanks India for the aid . An IAF C-17 flig...
by Amber G.
22 Oct 2023 10:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8810
Views: 2494376

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

I am shocked and saddened by the news of Samantha Woll’s murder in Detroit. She was the president of one of Detroit’s prominent synagogues. Details are pending. She was a friend of the Hindu community. Helped organize local Hanukkah Diwali celebrations, and was Padma Kuppa’s campaign manager when sh...
by Amber G.
22 Oct 2023 08:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 28335

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

Even if it was a non-nuclear explosion, it was still nuclear-related (ie. validating technology meant for nuclear test detection) /sigh/.. EVEN the Bloomberg article says: While the test is legal , the timing was notable: It came shortly after Russia announced it would no longer adhere to the Compr...
by Amber G.
21 Oct 2023 21:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 28335

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

The nuclear Issues archive should be required reading before commenting on this thread as the same points that were disproved keep coming up. There are about 12,000 posts..(Including hundreds from me :) )... Seriously, there is lot of gyan there.(along with lot of other stuff)..lot of items are giv...
by Amber G.
21 Oct 2023 21:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 28335

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

It was an effing Nuclear test !! however the americans spin it Even the rags like Fox news, and Bloomberg with their sensational and inaccurate/stupid head lines about "Nuclear Test" say (see the links given here -- read actual words).. eg: The US conducted a high-explosive experiment at ...
by Amber G.
21 Oct 2023 21:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 28335

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

ensure the 'safety, security, and reliability' of the US nuclear stockpile without conducting nuclear tests That's a very Paki sounding statement. Official statement != automatically 100% true (even when a high responsible like Powell makes it in front of the world at the UN.) I guess, one can call...
by Amber G.
21 Oct 2023 20:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 28335

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

^^^ I am a nuclear physicist, not a CTBT expert, but they tell me: India has not ratified the CTBT, nor has the United States. All eight Annex II states, which are considered to have nuclear weapons or nuclear weapons programs, must ratify the treaty for it to enter into force. The other Annex II st...
by Amber G.
21 Oct 2023 08:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1354
Views: 764077

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

^^^ CY3 has not found any direct evidence of water ice near the Moon's south pole. However, its findings have further strengthened the case for the presence of water in the region. Pragyan discovered traces of sulfur on the lunar surface near the south pole. Sulfur is a volatile element, meaning tha...
by Amber G.
21 Oct 2023 02:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 28335

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

FWIW: (From what I have seen: Sources that have raised concerns about the test: Bloomberg CNN The Guardian The New York Times ityadi... IMO, Reputable sources that support what I posted: US Department of Energy Nuclear Threat Initiative ityadi.. "Official" position - per Govt. sources: The...
by Amber G.
21 Oct 2023 01:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 28335

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

In short: T he headline is wrong! It was a test at a nuclear test SITE, but no nukes were tested. Chemical high explosives, and radio-tracers . (Per Energy Department). It is common to use accelerometer, seismometer, EM sensors, infrasound sensors, and chemical and radio-tracers. Seismic data and ot...
by Amber G.
20 Oct 2023 23:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 28335

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

From *all* indications: It was not actually a nuclear test, but a test that helps with nuclear detection. The explosion itself was chemical, not nuclear. The US did not detonate a nuke in Arizona.
by Amber G.
20 Oct 2023 02:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1881
Views: 470258

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

^^^ I see the news: In India's heat, the diplomats baked, Their faces turned red, then they ached. They said to Trudeau, "We're bidding adieu, We're going where life isn't staked. There once was a PM named Justin, Whose diplomats left India bustin'. They said, "We're out, This place is tou...
by Amber G.
19 Oct 2023 21:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Physics Discussion Thread
Replies: 2917
Views: 5639164

Re: Physics Discussion Thread

Indian-American astrophysicist and Nobel laureate S ubrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was born on this day in 1910. One of the greatest mathematical astrophysicist of the 20th century, Chandra as he was known applied hard math to black holes, stellar dynamics, radiative transfer and other fields. https://pb...
by Amber G.
19 Oct 2023 19:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Education System
Replies: 3959
Views: 794016

Re: Indian Education System

If you are an engineer and plan to work for betterment of healthcare - You have a special destination - Introducing the Mehta Family Center for Engineering in Medicine , established with the aim of being a catalyst for biomedical researchers & engineers to work together on challenging medical pr...
by Amber G.
19 Oct 2023 18:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 2537634

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

So finally, terrorists decided to fight against the caste in US Colleges ...
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by Amber G.
18 Oct 2023 21:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 2537634

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

Statement from Israel:

No assistance to Gaza strip as long as Hamas has custody of 199+ hostages.
Israel demands Red Cross gets access to hostages in Hamas custody.
No problems with food, water & medicines as humanitarian assistance to southern Gaza from Egypt but not 4 Hamas