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by Ananth
27 Feb 2008 10:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 727976

Very interesting to see railways hauling entire lorry traffic, saves diesel pollution immensely. However should this not be containers with the tractors at home base to hitch onto the container hauling. So long haul is by IR and short spoke is local transport. Thats Ro-Ro (roll-on roll-off) service...
by Ananth
27 Feb 2008 02:50
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: ATV and K15 missile - News & Discussion
Replies: 325
Views: 178685

[quote="ramana"]
T.S. Subramanian

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“It is through. There was no problem,â€
by Ananth
25 Feb 2008 23:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Replies: 1461
Views: 250164

From the points listed by the reader, it seems Mehta's novel is discussing 94-98 period. That was a hell time. But Gopinath Munde's clean up operation cleaned the supari cottage industry. Nowadays protection racket has become much more sophisticated.
by Ananth
20 Feb 2008 22:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1271980

Russia may walk out of Gorshkov deal with India. The wierd thing is that DNA is carrying it under PTI byline. But google does not turn up any other newsite with the same title, at the moment of posting. Typically outlook etc. would be the first ones to reproduce PTI stories. Therefore, we need to w...
by Ananth
20 Feb 2008 21:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1118528

http://ia.rediff.com/money/2008/feb/20nasscom.htm We designed a board for defence applications: The V8TS Board (VME based 8-TigerSHARC and PowerPC board). The board is ideal for usage in radar, sonar and naval applications. The V8TS will revolutionise the development of defence, medical and communic...
by Ananth
20 Feb 2008 00:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1208985

I've added some pictures of the AEW&CS radar mockup. Hopefully, that should answer some questions. you can see the images at http://www.flickr.com/photos/20125521@N02/sets/72157603941498395/ Sorry for the low quality. Can you ping Rakesh or Jagan and so that BR can archieve those pics. TIA
by Ananth
20 Feb 2008 00:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forums Feedback
Replies: 1566
Views: 346041

Arun_S wrote:The BRF website used to crawl, but since yesterday, it is running fast and quick. Such a delight.

Thank you Seetal_boss.
:D :D
Boss:

the posting latency reduced from around 25 sec to less than 5 sec. Again the DB trickery I presume.
by Ananth
31 Jan 2008 23:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Replies: 860
Views: 383769

Suicide issues are related to one and the only thing and that is "credit limits on their agriculture land". It started about 10+ years ago when banks loaned huge amounts to the farmers with their land being collateral., now farmers are not educated and don't know how to use this money., t...
by Ananth
29 Jan 2008 01:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: A Nation on the March
Replies: 897
Views: 378031

Pray that in 2009, BJP will CRUSH the sc&mbags an achieve a solid majority govt. No coalition, no 'NDA' cr%p, just a solid majority with the help only of Shiv Sena in M'hastra. Nationalism is not the monopoly of BJP. If it becomes then we are screwed. Howsoever the nepotist ridden, DIE dominate...
by Ananth
22 Jan 2008 22:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Real Estate Sector
Replies: 1122
Views: 248886

Typo? The running price at the midlands is 2000 to 2400. oops..mean 130-150sq yds.. 130-150 sqyds means 1200-1350 sqft for around 20L, gives you 1500-1700 per sqft. That is relatively cheap. Which area of Ahmedabad is this? Is that western area developed one or on the outskirts? In Hyd that price i...
by Ananth
22 Jan 2008 05:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Real Estate Sector
Replies: 1122
Views: 248886

In Hyd on the outskirts the going rate is around 2000/sqft. As you move towards the CBDs the price shoots up to 3000 to 3500/sqft. This is from research done by a close relative. The price quoted is for flats not standalone apts which will attract additional premium. Can anyone else confirm this info?
by Ananth
13 Dec 2007 20:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tracking Errors in Defence reporting
Replies: 499
Views: 133768

krishnan wrote:
Akash from a tank:-?
It means Akash launch platform can be integrated on top of a tank hull. Look here: http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/MISSILES/Akash.html
by Ananth
07 Dec 2007 23:03
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Tackling Islamic Extremism in India - 2
Replies: 319
Views: 121167

That Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, is neither Maulana nor Assamese. He is a perfume baron-converted-maulana-converted politico. Just after election he tried to portray himself as king maker. Let us see how much traction can he get in next elections.
by Ananth
22 Oct 2007 06:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pashtun Civil War
Replies: 525
Views: 167620

N^3: TSP soldiers are laying down arms in front of loosely equipped guerrilla Talibs. What would motivate them to fight much better equipped Indian forces, who are anyway baying for their blood? The unity of command within TSPA is broken with Muskrat enacting the drama of resignation and appointing ...
by Ananth
30 Sep 2007 09:29
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Shipping Sector
Replies: 453
Views: 192992

Vipul:

Thanks for consistently following and updating us about this strategic sector. Are you just interested in shipping or are somehow involved in this sector?
by Ananth
18 Sep 2007 07:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
Replies: 3050
Views: 501998

shiv wrote: er.. Vishnu did not post it on YouTube.. :oops:
Shiv please convey my thanks to cybersurg :)
by Ananth
06 Sep 2007 01:25
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 320
Views: 185661

JCage wrote: What idiots. These are strategic sectors for crying out loud.
Bhat says you? Animal Husbandry strategic too! Who will give you milk? No milk, no Caphee!! Now how will ISRO work with NO CAPHEE?? I am warning, Lal jhanda is in closet.
by Ananth
04 Sep 2007 21:44
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 320
Views: 185661

Not so hard at all. Shekhar Gupta's lifafigiri is well known. Slurper Duppatta has a personal axe to grind. When he was wet-behind-the-ears journo, he was taken to cleaners by DRDO junta. I think the story was something along these lines: Just on the basis of one off-the-record comment by scientist...
by Ananth
22 Aug 2007 20:45
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion - August 20, 2007
Replies: 361
Views: 118781

shiv wrote: Why stop at parliament? Why not a national referendum?
Sorry for misunderstanding. When did we have national referendum last time?
by Ananth
22 Aug 2007 20:31
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion - August 20, 2007
Replies: 361
Views: 118781

Why should this deal have been dicussed in Parliament? One problem with the deal on Indian side has been the political management. Once you take parliament into confidence you ensure the stability of the deal when the government changes. The next steps in operationalizing the deal and sustaining th...
by Ananth
22 Aug 2007 10:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forums Feedback
Replies: 1566
Views: 346041

The posting time has gone down from about 30 sec delay to under 10 sec. Did you migrate forum server or DB to a new m/c?
by Ananth
22 Aug 2007 10:12
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion - August 20, 2007
Replies: 361
Views: 118781

Interesting debate on the deal @ acorn

Especially read, points of nitin, Gujjubhai, Dr. vidyasagar and B.O.K.
by Ananth
22 Aug 2007 05:23
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion - August 20, 2007
Replies: 361
Views: 118781

If this goes to an election, the Commies will get wiped out. The Congress will be able to run on this issue - and do very well. If this is what MMS or SG had planned, it is brilliant. They are making the Commies look anti-national and the at the same time eating into the BJPs middle class base. Kar...
by Ananth
19 Aug 2007 17:35
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 17 August 2007
Replies: 351
Views: 129971

Coal costs, labor costs etc vary from country to country. What are the figures for India? I have read "projected" estimats o nuke power in India made BEFORE the 123 agreement (before teh Hyde act or J 18 in fact) Not only coal costs vary from country to country, in India there is an addit...
by Ananth
17 Aug 2007 21:44
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 320
Views: 185661

Indian Army to induct laser weapons Soldiers engaged in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir [Images] and the north-east will soon have a new weapon to help them take on militants -- portable non-lethal laser dazzlers that can stun and blind their opponents. "Two versions of the ...
by Ananth
14 Aug 2007 20:55
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News & Discussion - 13 Aug 2007
Replies: 338
Views: 187208

Raj bhai. Have you ever wondered what would happen if the villages DID get 24 hours electricity? They would run their pumps all the time, depleting ground water resources, causing a famine in India. I for one support only 2 hours of electricity per day for villages who are profligate. Spoken like a...
by Ananth
14 Aug 2007 06:04
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News & Discussion - 13 Aug 2007
Replies: 338
Views: 187208

The KP Nayar article just reeks of massive suck up. Guess UPA is practicing Saam Dam Dand Bhed neeti, not necessarily in that order.
by Ananth
14 Aug 2007 00:14
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 320
Views: 185661

Vipul:

Please put that HT url within url tags, it is screwing up horizontal scrolling. TIA
by Ananth
12 Aug 2007 11:15
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News & Discussion - 10 Aug 2007
Replies: 283
Views: 105323

Ananth, everyone knows that liquid sodium is the coolant in the PFBR. Is there anything beyond that I am missing ? Sridhar: last year there was an interview with Dr. Baldev raj and other top honchoes at Kalpakkam and it was alluded to that sodium coolant is still some distance away. Therefore I was...
by Ananth
12 Aug 2007 05:29
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News & Discussion - 10 Aug 2007
Replies: 283
Views: 105323

Ok time for some divergence from whining and chest beating. I was trawling around for updates at BHAVINI, India's FBR and found the following from project updates from June: http://www.bhavini.nic.in/attachments/PROGRESS%20REPORT%2006_07.pdf Some quotes from Sec 12 of the report: Part #29: Sodium to...
by Ananth
09 Aug 2007 21:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forums Feedback
Replies: 1566
Views: 346041

The phpBB project will go live with version 3 shortly. Do the admins have an upgrade path towards moving the forums to version 3. The project is currently are -rc4 stage. It would be a good idea to plan pilots as soon as version 3 is released so that the switch can be as smooth as possible.
by Ananth
07 Aug 2007 21:39
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 320
Views: 185661

joey Its a pdf. I dont know how to extract the pics from it. There are couple of neat pics of parts of nuclear reactor being built. Missile firing from L&T developed platform on a naval ship and pinaka. In the acrobat reader, use cropping tool to cut the pics and paste it into a word document. ...
by Ananth
03 Aug 2007 21:36
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - 01 Aug 2007
Replies: 266
Views: 118914

Fallout of the 123-pact. Russia isn't happy, and Groshkov will be delayed by more than THREE years. More fallouts to follow. A quick question: Can't we get Uranium from Russia also? - without any strings attached? How can they not be? They were among those who pushed us to get clearence from NSG. G...
by Ananth
02 Aug 2007 23:40
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - 01 Aug 2007
Replies: 266
Views: 118914

milindc wrote: -If Pakis or lizard test then India can test (my comment: don't know if it true or is encoded in test)
-No mention of N testing in agreement
-No legal commitment by India to never test again
The second statement contradicts 1st and 3rd.
by Ananth
31 Jul 2007 23:00
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - 28 Jul 2007
Replies: 272
Views: 107632

Why is US so scared, that it is forced to remind us about their law? Are they afarid about our forgetfulness capabilities :twisted:?
by Ananth
31 Jul 2007 10:30
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - 28 Jul 2007
Replies: 272
Views: 107632

Seriously, with Oz under US, Khazakhstan under Russia, Niger under China(?), what incentives are we talking about? Will it be always true. In a decade US went from sanctioning, to accomodate us. It pays to be hopeful for future. Again, just to prod a bit, can we see in very simple terms what this d...
by Ananth
31 Jul 2007 09:07
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - 28 Jul 2007
Replies: 272
Views: 107632

Ananth, No country, not even the Russians, will consent to us using their material in an unsafeguarded facility, i.e. a non-civilian facility. What is the whole point of having a separation then? How do they know we are not using their stuff to make bums? Forget about Russkies, they themselves depe...
by Ananth
31 Jul 2007 08:30
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - 28 Jul 2007
Replies: 272
Views: 107632

Ramana: BC doesn't sound one bit optimistic about this 'deal'. He rips open India's positive spin every contentious issue. There are etseemed folks here and elsewhere who are gungo ho about this 'deal'. What is it that they see that BC doesn't? Lets say BC is an antidote to NPAs and leave it at that.
by Ananth
31 Jul 2007 08:06
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - 28 Jul 2007
Replies: 272
Views: 107632

We have declared a list of civilian and non-civilian facilities. And when new facilities are build, the GoI will tell us whether they are civilian or non-civilian. Whatever goes into the civilian facilities, whether it or foreign or domestic, becomes safeguarded. Nothing foreign goes into the non-c...
by Ananth
31 Jul 2007 03:06
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - 28 Jul 2007
Replies: 272
Views: 107632

If India uses domestically produced plutonium as the driver fuel in the AHWR fuel bundles the resultant spent fuel will stay unsafeguarded. If India on the other hand uses imported plutonium as driver fuel, then the spent fuel will be safeguarded. In the first case reprocessing of the U-233 will be...