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by Ananth
12 Jul 2008 00:25
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 267089

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/11/stories/2008071158160100.htm What days have come for Naxal Ram? He now has to dance in front of the mascot of the "communal paartie" to save the face of "red monkeys" as Thakrey recently cooed in Saamna. Look at the synchophancy in display This is...
by Ananth
11 Jul 2008 09:16
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 267089

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

Rangudu should hang his head in shame, betraying India like this! Why should he? Is Rangudu responsible for GoI's action? Arre bhai, even if GoI circulated the draft that doesn't mean UPA is trying to bypass trust vote. Vote of confidence can happen before IAEA board meeting on 28th. UPA is going t...
by Ananth
10 Jul 2008 22:34
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 267089

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

Amit >>But there's likely to be a No-confidence motion in Parliament, which would be a sort of referendum on the deal. I really wonder how the BJP will handle that? So do I. Which is why I put "so far" and "yet" in brackets... You can never be sure, but I'm thinking they know ho...
by Ananth
10 Jul 2008 01:58
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1434886

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

shyamd wrote:
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RAW chief has a major Chinese offensive against his ops and also dealing with major mistakes by analysts.
Can you expand on that?
by Ananth
09 Jul 2008 02:14
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Shipping Sector
Replies: 453
Views: 193155

Re: India's Shipping Sector

Pipavav Shipyard plans to hire Japanese professionals
It roped in Mr Mikito Shirai, a national of Japan, as Head of Planning and Production Engineering. He was a senior engineer at IHI, one of Japan’s largest shipbuilding companies. There are four senior Japanese managers as well.
by Ananth
09 Jul 2008 00:14
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Suicide Attack on Indian Embassy in Kabul
Replies: 383
Views: 101818

Re: Suicide Attack on Indian Embassy in Kabul

And Ananth now do you see the ISI link or do you think its still generic? ISI is still faceless for me. Is it the NGO within ISI or some other faction within ISI who is doing this? Who are the actors who are forcing the Pakistani hand? We just cannot say ISI since that is the part of the TSP establ...
by Ananth
08 Jul 2008 01:07
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Suicide Attack on Indian Embassy in Kabul
Replies: 383
Views: 101818

Re: Suicide Attack on Indian Embassy in Kabul

A_Gupta thanks for Rubin's ruminations. That gives couple of more tidbits about the different Taliban franchises and their differences. 0)TSP through its TSPA and ISI networks. 1)Keep out of Afghanistan. 2) They are facing internal turmoil and it hurts their ego as they see India remaining in Afghan...
by Ananth
07 Jul 2008 22:46
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Suicide Attack on Indian Embassy in Kabul
Replies: 383
Views: 101818

Re: Suicide Attack on Indian Embassy in Kabul

Condolences to the deceased and their family members. Looking at the incident this is I believe 3rd major incident effecting Indians in Afghanistan besides the 2 incidents involving the BRO officers involved in the construction. So we knew that we were already on their hit list. I don't know how man...
by Ananth
02 Jul 2008 02:55
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 267089

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

Natwar was the architect behind J18 (equal equal )! That is why he was asked to be removed ! Iyyar was strongly pushing for the Iran pipe deal which was not liked neither by uncle nor by Mr.Singh. Natwar himself said that he was not even aware of the J18 till the day he landed in Washington. Aiyar ...
by Ananth
01 Jul 2008 02:52
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)
Replies: 2768
Views: 591231

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)

Umrao jaan its nice to know that YSR aptly understood what Indira Gandhi was hollering about :) Jokes apart, other day, I was wondering what exactly was meant by 11.47% inflation in context of India. Google led me to this article, which I hope will be helpful for other novices like me. How does one ...
by Ananth
26 Jun 2008 09:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitical thread
Replies: 3955
Views: 607566

Re: Geopolitical thread - 15

Russia returns to Afghanistan, on request Two decades after it pulled out of Afghanistan, Russia is returning — at the request of the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Moscow will allow land shipment of NATO supplies to Afghanistan across the Russian territory and will suppl...
by Ananth
26 Jun 2008 00:59
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)
Replies: 2768
Views: 591231

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)

Acharya wrote:This ICICI bank is part owned by the Rockefellers and the Abu Dhabi Bank.
Can you defend your assertion? Define "part". If a rat is going to take a crap, you will see Rockefeller's hand in it also.
by Ananth
26 Jun 2008 00:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: A Nation on the March
Replies: 897
Views: 378318

Re: A Nation on the March

So there is silver liniing in this though, The Sick man of Indai Bihar is now laughing all the way at the people of Maha and Guj , who are now sick and tired of their own leaders brainless activities. Umrao jaan, what did the gujjus do? Navnirman sena and Thackrey gang are finding the virtues of pu...
by Ananth
24 Jun 2008 21:55
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1434886

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

For example, the books by former Director IB, Ajit Doval , are considered the most authentic view on the Kandhar hijack in 1999 and also the operation Black Thunder conducted at the Golden temple, Amritsar, in 1988. The book “Open Secrets” by former Joint Director IB M.K. Dhar blames the Congress f...
by Ananth
21 Jun 2008 22:06
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 267089

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

Ya allah the world is so confusing. I'm losing my moral compass and my ethical divider. How am I going to pass the patriot exam? JEM: I sense mental fatigue, is that so? Too much of something brings in bad after taste, this nuke deal and the debates have also left one with us. This business of US e...
by Ananth
21 Jun 2008 01:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 517
Views: 677338

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion - 27 March 2008

Why can't se push a controled version to Taiwan? When Chicoms are sharing all of their under wears with Pukees. :evil: Pakis are reflectively anti-India, so they have their utility. That is not the case with Taiwanese. What if the dear Taiwanese hand over some samples to the Chinese just like they ...
by Ananth
20 Jun 2008 22:08
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 267089

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

I never properly understood this elections fetish. What is six more months in the government going to bring to these UPA member parties? Timing. Around Feb. when everything was going fine UPA was quite confident. Now look at their situation. Inflation is fast depleting their political capital. The ...
by Ananth
20 Jun 2008 02:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 517
Views: 677338

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion - 27 March 2008

ramana wrote:So Akash is now SDRE! The Arjun bug has bit the IAF too.
I believe specs are being readied for Akash Mk.2 Good no problem. The more the IAF gets addicted to infinite customization the better. That is the Achilles heel of import lobby.
by Ananth
18 Jun 2008 09:15
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008
Replies: 370
Views: 117109

Re: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - May-2008

R: You know that mood on the forum started to tilt around the time of Hyde act passed, not after 123. It indicates that opposition is not particularly driven by Chinese manipulations but it so happened that positions on the surface look similar. You of all people know that reservations by EBs on thi...
by Ananth
04 Jun 2008 08:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1119044

Hey Gogna, Please reduce the size of youtube url in your location, it is screwing formatting.
by Ananth
02 Jun 2008 21:23
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian M&A Deals
Replies: 315
Views: 73940

Tanaji, Vipul also diligently takes care of the shipping thread. We should extend our thanks to him for that also :)
by Ananth
02 Jun 2008 11:28
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian M&A Deals
Replies: 315
Views: 73940

Rangudu, congrats on your MBA :)
by Ananth
12 May 2008 23:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 517
Views: 677338

Gerard wrote:
Powered by a turbojet, it can carry a 500-kg payload. It is 8.5 metres long and about a metre in diameter.
Confusing the matters further. Turbojet means K-15 is a CM not a BM.
by Ananth
11 May 2008 13:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitical thread
Replies: 3955
Views: 607566

JE Menon wrote:Source? Link?
Whom are you asking? :P
by Ananth
09 May 2008 20:17
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Long range Agni missile & test launch
Replies: 187
Views: 120606

Baap Ka Maal Samjahaa Hai sab nay!! No attempt to contact me or gives source & credit (very unlike NDTV that does a better job). Arun: No need to be upset. As they say "Immitation is best form of flattery". Whenever there is a new missile test, all these plagiarists know where to look...
by Ananth
08 May 2008 23:04
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Let us Understand the Chinese
Replies: 395
Views: 159120

This might be helpful here: http://www.c3sindia.org/
by Ananth
07 May 2008 23:05
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Long range Agni missile & test launch :Part-1
Replies: 283
Views: 141321

Prasant wrote: OMG ! One of the guys in the pic is a schoolmate of mine ! :-o
Since you have already exclaimed, it opens the doors for questions by others. Was he the tall guy standing behind? No need to give his/her name.
by Ananth
07 May 2008 23:04
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Long range Agni missile & test launch :Part-1
Replies: 283
Views: 141321

shyamv wrote: One ominous note here: Hardly anyone below 30... We need more young people working with these guys...
You should have seen the videos posted by JC, which were unfortunately removed or the pics by Colonel Shukla. Don't despair. 6th Pay commission will deal with the pipeline issues.
by Ananth
19 Apr 2008 02:51
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Arjun thread
Replies: 354
Views: 140958

I believe we should not drag the infantry into in while we are on witch-hunting spree :) Is army's report available for public to see? I don't believe it is a simple case of armoured corps having acquired special taste for Russian tanks. Is this the case of loosing big picture while continuing petty...
by Ananth
12 Apr 2008 00:23
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1434886

Ananth, A previous poster also asked similar questions of shyamd and he was willing to share them. I stopped it as its none of anyone business as to how he gets them- asking for source will dry up the info. If you dont want to you need not read them. And dont ask him again. Thanks, ramana Ramana, I...
by Ananth
12 Apr 2008 00:10
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1434886

Nope N. Ravi is his brother. He has not yet displayed commie sympathies like his brother. IIRC he was out maneuvered for the top job by N. Ram.
by Ananth
11 Apr 2008 20:20
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1434886

shyamd wrote: Corroborate on the economics or the strat forum stuff?
strat and intel briefs that you are putting here. Are these heresay or can you corroborate them with links to open source articles? How come staying in London you are getting access to all the ME related stuff?
by Ananth
11 Apr 2008 00:46
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1434886

shyamd, is your id hijacked? Are you still at LSE? Over last month, your hit count in strat forum has far exceeded that in tech/eco forum. Whatever be the case, your commentary provides new insight. However we are unable to corroborate. I hope you are not divulging confidential data.
by Ananth
01 Apr 2008 02:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: A Nation on the March
Replies: 897
Views: 378318

I believe he is from Samata. Did Samata joined JD(U)?
by Ananth
28 Mar 2008 22:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1119044

The submunition layout is like petals of a flower. Who would have thought Kalam might be refering to this (indirectly) when he said: "Missiles can also deliver flowers if required".
by Ananth
25 Mar 2008 02:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 1307
Views: 281171

yvijay wrote: P.S: Tilak I would upload the videos in youtube if you haven't already done that. The SDP software is really cool.
Neki aur pooch pooch. Do it asap and post the links here. Also upload Advani's speech.
by Ananth
24 Mar 2008 02:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 1307
Views: 281171

Tilak:

Would it be possible for you to convert it to some other format (real video/ mpg) and upload the videos to filefront or some other place? The problem is that on linux, I am not able to forward or rewind those aspx videos.

TIA.