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by Vasu
11 Feb 2006 01:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Biotech News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 135618

India to add 10 new biotech parks by 2010 Hyderabad: India will have 10 new biotechnology parks in the public-private partnership mode by 2010, a senior official said here Thursday. The new parks will come up in states of Gujarat, Uttaranchal, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Del...
by Vasu
02 Feb 2006 14:51
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defexpo 2006
Replies: 286
Views: 156489

An ad in Today's Times of Isloo.

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by Vasu
01 Feb 2006 04:45
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defexpo 2006
Replies: 286
Views: 156489

by Vasu
27 Jan 2006 20:01
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Republic Day 2006
Replies: 115
Views: 88778

‘Young And Resurgent India ‘ - A Film by Bharat Bala India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) is a trust started by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Government of India. This is now being managed by the confederation of Indian Industry under a public - private partnership. A recent initiative o...
by Vasu
26 Jan 2006 12:58
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Republic Day 2006
Replies: 115
Views: 88778

^^ From what little of the parade i was able to view on the Real Player, I heard the commentator talk about how so much of this is a totally new experience for our chief guest, and thats the first thing that came in my mind, that look, Your Highness, women marching and dancing! He is known as a refo...
by Vasu
19 Jan 2006 05:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Defence Websites Watch
Replies: 224
Views: 92200

On the Army's homepage there is a new section, called "Chief's Dreamers Club - Interact with the Chief of Army Staff"

It leads to this site: http://tempweb51.nic.in/index.php

There is a free sign-up, so sign up as the media, NRI, corporate world etc and let the General hear it.
by Vasu
18 Dec 2005 06:52
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: A.Q. Khan The Movie
Replies: 69
Views: 59368

thats a masterstroke, Rudradev! Hope to see more works from you.

So entertaining, yet so educational.
by Vasu
11 Nov 2005 09:48
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: Cope India 2005 - Kalaikunda AFS - Part I
Replies: 337
Views: 192767

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by Vasu
09 Nov 2005 23:22
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: Cope India 2005 - Kalaikunda AFS - Part I
Replies: 337
Views: 192767

ha ha, this is priceless. Protests show freedom of speech: US Air Force The Left protest against Indo-US military exercise at Kalaikunda air force is an example of freedom of speech and expression in a democratic set-up, according to the US Air Force. ‘‘One of the reasons we serve in the military is...
by Vasu
28 Oct 2005 11:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Developments in Indian Agriculture
Replies: 106
Views: 40396

Cabinet clears repeal of two farm cess laws The Cabinet on Thursday approved an agriculture ministry proposal to introduce a bill in Parliament for the repeal of the Agricultural Produce Cess Act, 1940 and the Produce Cess Act, 1966. This has been a long-standing demand of exporters and farmers and...
by Vasu
21 Aug 2005 05:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Biotech News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 135618

Regarding the 5000 Acre Biotechnology park in LKO, I hope the UP Govt. doesnt scuttle this opportunity for its own petty interest. If members will recall, Dell was all set to set up a call center in Lucknow, and they wanted a building previously owned by now defunct Uptron, but the Samajwadi party w...
by Vasu
15 Aug 2005 07:27
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Thoughts on Independence Day
Replies: 28
Views: 28821

Happy Independence Day.

Glory to our Armed Forces.
by Vasu
06 Aug 2005 08:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 233585

SC raises bar to sue docs, says negligence not enough The Supreme Court today said that extreme ‘‘care and caution’’ should be exercised while initiating criminal proceedings against medical practitioners for alleged medical negligence and drew up elaborate safeguards for them, including avoiding a...
by Vasu
01 Aug 2005 21:40
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Book: The India-Pak Air War of 1965 - Details & Reviews
Replies: 93
Views: 71746

I think this fits in this thread.... '1965 Indo-Pak war was too short' Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, who took over as Chief of Air Staff on August 1, 1964, regrets that the 1965 Indo-Pak war was "too short." The 86-year-old Cranwell-trained Arjan Singh, who was the first officer of...
by Vasu
08 Jun 2005 23:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Profiles in Heroism: Archive
Replies: 434
Views: 197031

Forgotten hero: Assal Uttar’s Abdul Hamid, PVC In an unkempt one-acre compound, a worn, green cloth covers a modest grave. Crumbling bricks try to peg down the cloth as the wind blows in, scattering leaves all around. At Assal Uttar (Befitting Reply), only a dull plaque records the heroics of Param...
by Vasu
22 May 2005 21:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 233585

A `pocket-friendly' ambulance service Ever had an emergency and dialled to call an ambulance, only to hear the number ring incessantly, or worse, be told by an automated voice that the line is busy? In the absence of an emergency access number like England's 999 or the United States' 911 — a group ...
by Vasu
06 May 2005 20:33
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora - RIP
Replies: 104
Views: 80132

Rediff.com Slideshow

Saluting a War Hero

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by Vasu
04 May 2005 10:15
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora - RIP
Replies: 104
Views: 80132

RIP, General.
by Vasu
17 Mar 2005 01:56
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Project 75 & Submarine Options
Replies: 331
Views: 197500

the ToI reports the same. Scorpene first and Amur later. Wait for Scorpene may soon be over "The Cabinet note and all other procedures required for the deal, hanging fire since 2001, are in place now. Defence minister Pranab Mukherjee has received a detailed briefing on the project. The next CC...
by Vasu
14 Mar 2005 22:43
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Project 75 & Submarine Options
Replies: 331
Views: 197500

came across this in the Daily Pioneer Russia refuses to lease out nuclear submarines to India India had planned to get two nuclear powered submarines on a five-year lease worth over one billion dollars from Russia and talks were on for the last three years in this regard. However, Russia's recent he...
by Vasu
18 Jan 2005 08:37
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Bharat Rakshak - New Main Page Launch
Replies: 63
Views: 53892

My day starts with the Forum, and when one goes to the main page without visiting the forum first for the first time during the day, one can be assured of jumping out of one's seat. Great job to everyone involved. It really looks professional now. Um, this is just a thought, and only from the aesthe...
by Vasu
07 Jan 2005 03:33
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
Replies: 855
Views: 344124

Science reforms on PM table Science is set for a complete overhaul this year — reforms in education, a new funding mechanism for research and rewarding careers — reveals the man handpicked by the Prime Minister to do the job. The agenda for change has been drawn up by Prof. C..R. Rao, recently appo...
by Vasu
07 Jan 2005 03:02
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion - VI
Replies: 323
Views: 165341

OVL plans $2bn bid for 15% in Yukos unit ONGC Videsh has sought government permission to acquire a 15 per cent stake in Yuganskneftegas, the main production unit of Yukos, in Russia. The Indian company is willing to shell out up to $2 billion for the asset. If the deal goes through, it will be the ...
by Vasu
31 Dec 2004 06:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Biotech News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 135618

New patent law to shake up drug industry The Indian drug industry enters a new era in 2005 when laws recognising foreign patents take effect, ending a copycat trade that has fostered local pharma firms for three decades and helped bring cheaper medicines to the poor. By presidential decree this wee...
by Vasu
17 Nov 2004 22:13
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion - VI
Replies: 323
Views: 165341

Gail planning Rs 2,366 cr pipeline grid Gail India Ltd has chalked out gas pipeline projects worth Rs 2,366 crore under a programme which envisages creation of infrastructure for linking gas sources to gas markets. The pipeline projects are being implemented as part of a larger programme, which the...
by Vasu
21 Oct 2004 08:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Developments in Indian Agriculture
Replies: 106
Views: 40396

Centre to states: Reform, only then you get money to improve farmers’ markets The Cabinet today cleared a programme that would make available money for developing and strengthening agricultural markets in the country. But it is only for those states that have made certain policy changes the Centre ...
by Vasu
19 Oct 2004 21:10
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Mumbai Airshow Pics
Replies: 106
Views: 83559

Wokay chaps, some vids now.. wot say? Tell me if this works: http://www.aero.iitb.ac.in/userpages/rishi/Airshow/ or http://www.aero.iitb.ac.in:8081/~rishi/Airshow// These were taken by Mr. Nagaprabhanjan Bellari of KReSIT, IITB. Use mplayer for window$ to open these files. I think these are .avi (o...
by Vasu
12 Oct 2004 08:07
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
Replies: 855
Views: 344124

Scientific papers from India up 24,000 in 5 years Jeffrey Clovis, Director, Thomson Scientific USA, said, “Indian scientific research, the papers born of it and the citations due to researchers, are on the growth path. And these will continue to grow. It is important, therefore for India, to contin...