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Another money making venture by the MOD.. EADS, and several other firms worldwide havent been included.
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?F= ... &C=asiapac
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India Bid Request Questioned
By VIVEK RAGHUVANSHI
NEW DELHI — India’s early December invitation to four foreign defense firms, asking for bids to supply 104 air defense systems worth an estimated $1.7 billion, has drawn questions from other firms that were not invited.
The invitation to replace aging Shilka systems for five air-defense regiments went to Rosoboronexport of Russia, Thales of France, Bumar of Poland and Samsung of South Korea. Bids are due March 5.
The invitation went out after the $100 million effort to upgrade 48 Shilkas by Israel Aerospace Industries and India’s Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) missed deadlines and performance requirements, Indian Army sources said.
An executive of a Western defense company said the Indian Defence Ministry appears to be trying to get the Russian makers of the Tunguska air defense system to lower its earlier bid.
Defence Ministry sources here confirmed that India canceled a planned upgrade of its Tunguskas after a Russian bid came in higher than desired.
The invitation seeks 4,928 missiles, 1,722,600 shells, offsets worth 30 percent of the purchase price, and the transfer of related technology to BEL and the state-owned Ordnance Factories Board.
The military wants a self-propelled system, loadable on Indian trains, that can shoot on the move in all weather to protect its mechanized forces in plains and desert areas from aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, precision-guided munitions and cruise missiles.
It should be able to hit targets out to 6 kilometers with missiles and 4 kilometers with air defense guns. Its gun should be able to hit a target with or without the system’s fire-control radar.
The upgraded Shilkas will feature a solid-state radar and computers, electro-optical fire-control systems, a new engine and overhauled subsystems. The upgrade is expected to extend the life of the Shilka system by 15 years.
Army officials have told the Defence Ministry several times that its air defense is porous and needs advanced, foreign- built weapons immediately, said Mahindra Singh, a retired Army major general. Wink å
...does shri singh have a commercial interest in the issue? I wonder.
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JCage wrote:
Another money making venture by the MOD.. EADS, and several other firms worldwide havent been included.
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?F= ... &C=asiapac
...does shri singh have a commercial interest in the issue? I wonder.
Some retired forces officers are lapped up by arms exporting firms to lobby in just such a manner. I have met at least two such people whose interests are unlikely to be totally neutral in any arms purchase. If I have met two it means that there must be at least 2 thousand such people.
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After 30 years in development, new Indian tank "unusable"
India’s Arjun main battle tank again has failed in field trials, and the Army told the Defence Ministry here that the tank cannot be used in combat.
After 30 years of development by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Arjun has not lived up to Army expectations, a service official said.
Field trials were ordered for five of the 124 Arjun tanks delivered last August by the state-owned Heavy Vehicles Factory in Avadi. The DRDO wanted the Arjun to be given the same consideration as the Russian-built T-90 tank to be the main battle tank for the Army.
The capabilities of the 58-ton Arjuns were to be pitted against those of the Army’s lighter, shorter and more maneuverable T-90s on the Mahajan range in the Rajasthan desert the first week of June. However, the Arjun’s fire control system failed in general trials in May when they were moved from the factory to the Rajasthan range, the Army official said. The Army also found the tanks to have poor operational mobility.
Defence Ministry sources said the Arjun was considered a “dud tankâ€
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Another money making venture by the MOD.. EADS, and several other firms worldwide havent been included.
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?F= ... &C=asiapac
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India Bid Request Questioned
By VIVEK RAGHUVANSHI
NEW DELHI — India’s early December invitation to four foreign defense firms, asking for bids to supply 104 air defense systems worth an estimated $1.7 billion, has drawn questions from other firms that were not invited.
The invitation to replace aging Shilka systems for five air-defense regiments went to Rosoboronexport of Russia, Thales of France, Bumar of Poland and Samsung of South Korea. Bids are due March 5.
The invitation went out after the $100 million effort to upgrade 48 Shilkas by Israel Aerospace Industries and India’s Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) missed deadlines and performance requirements, Indian Army sources said.
An executive of a Western defense company said the Indian Defence Ministry appears to be trying to get the Russian makers of the Tunguska air defense system to lower its earlier bid.
Defence Ministry sources here confirmed that India canceled a planned upgrade of its Tunguskas after a Russian bid came in higher than desired.
The invitation seeks 4,928 missiles, 1,722,600 shells, offsets worth 30 percent of the purchase price, and the transfer of related technology to BEL and the state-owned Ordnance Factories Board.
The military wants a self-propelled system, loadable on Indian trains, that can shoot on the move in all weather to protect its mechanized forces in plains and desert areas from aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, precision-guided munitions and cruise missiles.
It should be able to hit targets out to 6 kilometers with missiles and 4 kilometers with air defense guns. Its gun should be able to hit a target with or without the system’s fire-control radar.
The upgraded Shilkas will feature a solid-state radar and computers, electro-optical fire-control systems, a new engine and overhauled subsystems. The upgrade is expected to extend the life of the Shilka system by 15 years.
Army officials have told the Defence Ministry several times that its air defense is porous and needs advanced, foreign- built weapons immediately, said Mahindra Singh, a retired Army major general. Wink å
...does shri singh have a commercial interest in the issue? I wonder.
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JCage wrote:
Another money making venture by the MOD.. EADS, and several other firms worldwide havent been included.
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?F= ... &C=asiapac
...does shri singh have a commercial interest in the issue? I wonder.
Some retired forces officers are lapped up by arms exporting firms to lobby in just such a manner. I have met at least two such people whose interests are unlikely to be totally neutral in any arms purchase. If I have met two it means that there must be at least 2 thousand such people.
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After 30 years in development, new Indian tank "unusable"
India’s Arjun main battle tank again has failed in field trials, and the Army told the Defence Ministry here that the tank cannot be used in combat.
After 30 years of development by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Arjun has not lived up to Army expectations, a service official said.
Field trials were ordered for five of the 124 Arjun tanks delivered last August by the state-owned Heavy Vehicles Factory in Avadi. The DRDO wanted the Arjun to be given the same consideration as the Russian-built T-90 tank to be the main battle tank for the Army.
The capabilities of the 58-ton Arjuns were to be pitted against those of the Army’s lighter, shorter and more maneuverable T-90s on the Mahajan range in the Rajasthan desert the first week of June. However, the Arjun’s fire control system failed in general trials in May when they were moved from the factory to the Rajasthan range, the Army official said. The Army also found the tanks to have poor operational mobility.
Defence Ministry sources said the Arjun was considered a “dud tankâ€
Now featuring, DDM Champion, Shri Praful Bidwai, with an article befitting his repute.
Praful Bidwai is a veteran Indian journalist and commentator. He can be reached at praful@bol.net.in
Going ballistic
On December 6, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) fired an interceptor to destroy a Prithvi missile launched five minutes earlier. In November 2006, the DRDO had used a modified Prithvi to intercept another Prithvi. It boasts that it can develop a fully indigenous BMD shield in three years.
These claims must be taken with a pinch of salt — and not just because Israeli radars were used in the latest test. The DRDO's record inspires no confidence. All its major projects, including the Main Battle Tank, Light Combat Aircraft, and Advanced Technology Vessel (nuclear-powered submarine) have failed in some measure or other — sinking thousands of crores. Its missile programme too has run into serious difficulties.
However, it's even more important to recognise that BMD is strategically dubious, destabilising and harmful to regional security. Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee admitted as much in October when he ruled out joining the US-led BMD programme. The DRDO is working at odds with this.
India must not waste scarce resources on BMD. Nor should Pakistan get lured into this sordid business. We already spend too much on the military in relation to health, education and social security. The result is our falling Human Development Index ranks. BMD will further distort South Asian priorities — without producing security. The world must put an end to these fancy — and dangerous — programmes before they get the better of it.
Praful Bidwai is a veteran Indian journalist and commentator. He can be reached at praful@bol.net.in
Going ballistic
On December 6, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) fired an interceptor to destroy a Prithvi missile launched five minutes earlier. In November 2006, the DRDO had used a modified Prithvi to intercept another Prithvi. It boasts that it can develop a fully indigenous BMD shield in three years.
These claims must be taken with a pinch of salt — and not just because Israeli radars were used in the latest test. The DRDO's record inspires no confidence. All its major projects, including the Main Battle Tank, Light Combat Aircraft, and Advanced Technology Vessel (nuclear-powered submarine) have failed in some measure or other — sinking thousands of crores. Its missile programme too has run into serious difficulties.
However, it's even more important to recognise that BMD is strategically dubious, destabilising and harmful to regional security. Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee admitted as much in October when he ruled out joining the US-led BMD programme. The DRDO is working at odds with this.
India must not waste scarce resources on BMD. Nor should Pakistan get lured into this sordid business. We already spend too much on the military in relation to health, education and social security. The result is our falling Human Development Index ranks. BMD will further distort South Asian priorities — without producing security. The world must put an end to these fancy — and dangerous — programmes before they get the better of it.
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This is not DDM, some names we can look for future.
JCage,
WRT Mahendra Singh issue. One key personality here in such deals. He is the Director General of CII Defence:
http://www.hinduonnet.com/businessline/ ... 0255ku.htm
I shall come to that later but more baffling is the appointment of a one-man committee , headed by Lt Gen S. S. Mehta. The Deputy Chief of Army Staff was made solely responsible for selecting the tanks and giving his assessment report on field trials. Now he has been appointed chairman.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010331/main2.htm
[quote] a senior officer of the force said that there was nothing fishy about the procurement of laser-guided Krasnopol shells or T-90 S tanks, which, “in factâ€
JCage,
WRT Mahendra Singh issue. One key personality here in such deals. He is the Director General of CII Defence:
http://www.hinduonnet.com/businessline/ ... 0255ku.htm
I shall come to that later but more baffling is the appointment of a one-man committee , headed by Lt Gen S. S. Mehta. The Deputy Chief of Army Staff was made solely responsible for selecting the tanks and giving his assessment report on field trials. Now he has been appointed chairman.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010331/main2.htm
[quote] a senior officer of the force said that there was nothing fishy about the procurement of laser-guided Krasnopol shells or T-90 S tanks, which, “in factâ€
Several DDMs produced spiced up headlines to sell their stuff. Some of those joining the distinguished list are.
India closes down missile programme
India scraps integrated guided missile programme
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Obviously, this time the DDM was so sensationalist that MoD had to publish an official DDM corrective clarification.
IGMDP – A CLARIFICATION
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=34457
It has been reported in a section of the media today that “Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) as a Strategic Programme stands Scrappedâ€
India closes down missile programme
India scraps integrated guided missile programme
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Obviously, this time the DDM was so sensationalist that MoD had to publish an official DDM corrective clarification.
IGMDP – A CLARIFICATION
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=34457
It has been reported in a section of the media today that “Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) as a Strategic Programme stands Scrappedâ€
IAF to get 40 more Hawk AJTs
Ravi Sharma
http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/11/stories ... 161400.htm
In the Hawk article it's necessary to drag the IJT in.
While HAL will benefit from the additional order, it is also an indication that the Air Force is apprehensive over the long delay in the delivery of the HAL designed and developed intermediate jet trainer (IJT), the Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT) -36. The HJT-36 which is expected to become the backbone of the Air Force’s pilot training programme will replace the aging workhorse, the Kiran HJT-16. But HAL, which received an order for 12 aircraft, has been unable to meet even revised delivery schedules.
How much is this long delay, 20 years, 10 years, 5 years, 1 year.
Has he talked to HAL management and discussed with them the progress of HJT-36 before writing the last sentence.
Ravi Sharma
http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/11/stories ... 161400.htm
In the Hawk article it's necessary to drag the IJT in.
While HAL will benefit from the additional order, it is also an indication that the Air Force is apprehensive over the long delay in the delivery of the HAL designed and developed intermediate jet trainer (IJT), the Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT) -36. The HJT-36 which is expected to become the backbone of the Air Force’s pilot training programme will replace the aging workhorse, the Kiran HJT-16. But HAL, which received an order for 12 aircraft, has been unable to meet even revised delivery schedules.
How much is this long delay, 20 years, 10 years, 5 years, 1 year.
Has he talked to HAL management and discussed with them the progress of HJT-36 before writing the last sentence.
How DRDO failed India's military
How DRDO failed India's military
http://www.rediff.com/news/2008/jan/15guest.htm
http://www.rediff.com/news/2008/jan/15guest.htm
The difference between India's failure against Pakistan's success in their respective missile programmes is based on the purist mindset of the Defence Research and Development Organisation to develop indigenously all complex weapon platforms and Islamabad's intelligent alliance with China and the approach to achieve its goals 'by any means, fair or foul'! While Pakistan was pragmatic in its approach, India was merely pompous.
Therefore, it should not come as a surprise that India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme has been finally shelved.
Re: How DRDO failed India's military
Oh dear, shouldn't these dorks reporting on military matters atleast have a minimum standard of intelligence and awareness?karkera wrote:How DRDO failed India's military
http://www.rediff.com/news/2008/jan/15guest.htm
The difference between India's failure against Pakistan's success in their respective missile programmes is based on the purist mindset of the Defence Research and Development Organisation to develop indigenously all complex weapon platforms and Islamabad's intelligent alliance with China and the approach to achieve its goals 'by any means, fair or foul'! While Pakistan was pragmatic in its approach, India was merely pompous.
Therefore, it should not come as a surprise that India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme has been finally shelved.
The Pakistani R&D program was geared towards indigenousing paint production. On the other hand, DRDO actually had to design missiles.
Re: How DRDO failed India's military
It was a beautiful day, nice morning, crisp air and I felt great.Prasant wrote:Oh dear, shouldn't these dorks reporting on military matters atleast have a minimum standard of intelligence and awareness?
The Pakistani R&D program was geared towards indigenousing paint production. On the other hand, DRDO actually had to design missiles.
I fire up BRF, hoping to read some nice info and the occassional joke. Now my blood boils and I feel like smashing someone's skull in. After my anger has dissipated, I realized something. I am an idiot. So are the rest of the BRFites. We sit on our high horses, know all the reasons behind articles like these, know the inaccuracies and lies they perpetuate and know who the beneficiaries are. We post on BRF, vent our feelings and go home. While 99% of the rest of the desis read websites like Rediff and papers like TOI, make up opinions of our capabilities and approach and ultimately have influence on the policy. Policy influence by people expose to only such articles mean one and only thing. Phoren maal and GUBO to russie, Unkil, UK, France whoever. The solution is simple, we have to get off of our high horse, kick the door down and get into Mainstream media.
A task to the gurus. Call yourself "Editor of BR Articles" or whatever, exercise your contact with retired armed forces officals, get articles published in the mainstream media and frontally assault such idiocy. In the DRDO context highlight
(1) The technology denial regime: We had no choice but be self sufficient. Explain what MTCR is and ITARS is. Also explain why it did not impact pakistanis or chinis whereas it impacted us. Now what is the logical option other than doing our own R&D ?
(2) Highlight Risks inherent in any R&D: The "R" in "R&D" stands for "Risk". Without Risk, there is no research. Else we better follow our pureland brothers in doing their "R" - "Repainting". Highlight how unkil, even with its huge capital and technological base drew a naught with Comanche, Osprey, Future combat systems,even upto initial versions of the M16 rifle jamming.
(3) The reluctance of armed forces to change and the vested interests: Case in point accepting T90 even though its FCS had defects, whereas no slack was cut for Arjun. When arjun has been perfected with modern concepts of a MBT with adequate crew protection, IA is fighting wars of the 60s, refuses to change doctrines and complaining about the weight ! After the arjun was perfected, why is there no comparative trials ? Is it because of the better Pk of the arjun and better armor on the arjun, whereby it can kill T90 from far greater distance even before T90 can have a shot ?
(4) The reluctance of armed forces to be a partner and the fascination with Phoren maal: The GSQR of the arjun has been changed umpteen times. Whereas we agree to be "proving grounds" for projects like the MKI, we absolutely positively refuse to put up with even a 1% change in capabilities of our own indegenous projects with an expectation that this will change over time. In this sense, the armed forces do not look at the arms industry with a long term view of building capability and capacity, but view themselves solely as consumers.
(5) Strategic limitations and strings attached to phoren maal: Rumors about that pureland neighbors should take unkil's permission to fly the F16s outside their airspace. It has been published in public domain that there is a count, every 6 months, of the night vision equipment by unkil. Add to it, our own vulnerabilities ranging from manipulation and bribery (bofors) to arm-twisting (groshov). Buying phoren maal is not like buying phoren made peanuts, but comes with strings attached. From bribery in the procurement process to arm twisting in foreign policy.
(5) The true achievements of DRDO: When compared to say, even the private sector. It has taken 60 years after independence for an Indian automaker to produce a truly innovative car. DRDO can shoot a missile down with a missile after only 10 years of trying. Add to that the successes in the Agni series (whose testing doesnt have technological limitations, but percieved political compulsions), the arjun tank and other projects, big and small.
(6) Strength respects strength: What is the incentive for foreign collaborators to collaborate with us ? Why would they concievably put their trade secrets at risk, and erode profits by agreeing to work with us ? Yes MBDA wants to make a missile with us. Why ? It is because, non-collaboration now, means competition with us tomorrow. Because we will flood the market with Astras and Akashes and would start eating their lunch in a decade. Foreign collaboration is touted as a panacea. Think from it from the other end - they collaborate with us, because DRDO is threatening them with competition.
(7) Future is hopeful: Can all this mess be fixed ? Well yes. Take the navy model of development. If we look at the writings of admirals of yesteryears, they always wanted to be a ship builder's navy and not a ship buyer's navy. That meant invenstment and partnering with indegenous firms. Waiting for their capabilities to mature and co-developing products with a non-adversarial mode. Applying this principle to the army and the air-force, the army would be a tank (missile, small arms, radar, artillery) builder's army and not a buyer's army. Is that the view the armed forces have ?
We should blanket the public domain and public consciousness with well thought out, logical, non-sensationalist, calm articles like these in the mainstream newspapers so if every ram, dishkit and hari googles for "arjun" he hits "Lahat firing capability and T90s afraid for a toe to toe" rather than "DRDO is a cash guzzling cow and produced an overweight tank instead of a 100kg, 500mph ferrari"
Till then, we should resolve never to complain about DDM. Get rid of the DDM tracking thread. No venting. If we cant fix it, we shouldnt complain. Peace.
NRao wrote:Vinay Pandey :: F-16 maker Lockheed mounts an India campaign
I am glad someone clarified this for me. I was always confused, specially since I did not see a 17 some place:
Incidentally, the F-18 Super Hornet, built by Boeing, is not to be mistaken for an upgraded version of the F-16.
From the same link:
And what about the time when President Nixon sent a fleet of warships?Meanwhile, the "India campaign" rolls on with even Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi being roped in. Lockheed martin executives have dug up a forgotten piece of history to emphasize the ties between the two countries. Fourty-five years ago, during the Chinese aggression, Prime Minister Nehru called up President Kennedy, who sent a fleet of Hercules aircraft to India. These aircraft stayed in India for nine months and carried troops and cargo to inaccessible areas in the Himalayas. The Herck also had two distinguished passengers — Nehru and daughter Indira.
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ISRO to launch Israeli satellite
Dumb NDTV shows this photo of an missile launch in an satellite launch report.
Someone please email these ndtv morons and ask them to go and read their higher secondary school science books.
DDM cant even differentiate a satellite launch and a missile launch.
Dumb NDTV shows this photo of an missile launch in an satellite launch report.
Someone please email these ndtv morons and ask them to go and read their higher secondary school science books.
DDM cant even differentiate a satellite launch and a missile launch.
Lol.. France to Discuss upgrade of MIG-2000 planes.
http://news.in.msn.com/national/article ... id=1205525
Sarkozy is expected to raise the matter during the talks, as well as other defence contracts, including proposed upgrading of the ageing fleet of MiG 2000 of the Indian Air Force and supply of six more conventional submarines to the Indian Navy.
http://news.in.msn.com/national/article ... id=1205525
Sarkozy is expected to raise the matter during the talks, as well as other defence contracts, including proposed upgrading of the ageing fleet of MiG 2000 of the Indian Air Force and supply of six more conventional submarines to the Indian Navy.
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I hope you have saved some of the stuff related to arror to your hard disk and some of that stuff may somehow get mysteriously uploaded to rapidshare for all the aroor fans to view.Singha wrote:aroor has a orkut presence. I read some really juicy details in a now closed blog that was shutdown by legal pressure for all the details on personal scandals people put there.
Pakistan starts domestic production of JF-17 fighter
Siva Govindasamy
Some analysts believe India's displeasure could damage the chances of Russia's Sukhoi Su-35 winning its competition for 126 medium multirole combat aircraft, where it faces competition from the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, Lockheed Martin F-16 and Saab Gripen.
Siva Govindasamy
Some analysts believe India's displeasure could damage the chances of Russia's Sukhoi Su-35 winning its competition for 126 medium multirole combat aircraft, where it faces competition from the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, Lockheed Martin F-16 and Saab Gripen.
Pundits of decoupling now eat crow
INDIA DIARY
By COOMI KAPOOR Comical
Link
The stock market has been taught a bitter lesson – that there is no way of insulating India(:roll:) from global shocks.
THE myth that the Indian economy?(:roll:) can be decoupled from the global markets lay shattered last week in the wake of a weeklong carnage on the share markets.
INDIA DIARY
By COOMI KAPOOR Comical
Link
The stock market has been taught a bitter lesson – that there is no way of insulating India(:roll:) from global shocks.
THE myth that the Indian economy?(:roll:) can be decoupled from the global markets lay shattered last week in the wake of a weeklong carnage on the share markets.
China Funds Lose 7.8 Trillion Won
The decoupling theory is based on the idea that the economic growth drive in emerging countries such as China and India will be strong enough to offset a recession in the U.S. economy
Why drag India here. The Chinese sure is going to face the biggest problem especially with the manufacturing Industry.
The decoupling theory is based on the idea that the economic growth drive in emerging countries such as China and India will be strong enough to offset a recession in the U.S. economy
Why drag India here. The Chinese sure is going to face the biggest problem especially with the manufacturing Industry.
self explanatory
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/art ... 787954.cms
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/art ... 787954.cms
Height of DDM. Now we know what to expect from these media men.shiv wrote:self explanatory
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/art ... 787954.cms
Well couldn't find those companies...pointed this out in the comments section, which was offcourse not publised.It is not only about the big manufacturers like Lock Heed Martin, Boeing or DSCN, but Indian Manufacturers are also showcasing their hardware.
Defence Expo: Indian firms seek buyers
I also couldn't understand the relationship b/w the reports headline and body!
The biggest source of DDM itis is PTI. Its defense correspondents are pathetic even when fed lifafas and given exclusive access. The sad thing is due to their agreements with local newspapers their stories are spread to every nook and crany of India.
Need to find out how to improve the quality of the news reporting from PTI. The Aroors/Tharoors have their own agendas and linkages. So might be difficult to reform.
However Ajai Shukla has shown he can see the light. So there is hope for some of them.
Educating PTI is a must to stop the misinformation.
Can someone dig up th echain of command at PTI and their contacts?
Need to find out how to improve the quality of the news reporting from PTI. The Aroors/Tharoors have their own agendas and linkages. So might be difficult to reform.
However Ajai Shukla has shown he can see the light. So there is hope for some of them.
Educating PTI is a must to stop the misinformation.
Can someone dig up th echain of command at PTI and their contacts?
Here is the link to their editorial chain,ramana wrote: Can someone dig up th echain of command at PTI and their contacts?
PTI
PTI is basically owned by all the major news organization, just look at the board of directors.
What irks me the most is, these editors don't even bother to do cursory check on the garbage being reported. With internet it won't take more than an hour to get the names of companies right. In a news report I posted in Indian R&D thread, a reporter referred to a company called Holicon (OFB collaborator for Skyshield), there is no such company and the actual name is Oerlikon! 2 minutes on Google on Skyshield would have revealed it.Board of Directors
Mr.N.Ravi, The Hindu Chairman
Prof. E.V. Chitnis, Pune, Vice-Chairman
Mr. R.Lakshmipathy, Dinamalar
Mr. Vineet Kumar Jain, Bennet, Coleman & Co. Ltd.
Mr Vijay Kumar Chopra,Hind Samachar Group of Newspapers
Mr Aveek Kumar Sarkar,Ananda Bazar Patrika
Mr Pravinchandra V. Gandhi,Saurashtra Trust
Mr M.P. Veerendrakumar,The Mathrubhumi Ptg & Pbg Co Ltd.
Mr Philip Mathew, Malayala Manorama
Mr.K.N.Shanth Kumar, Deccan Herald
Mr.Mahendra Mohan Gupta, Jagran
Mr Shekhar Gupta, Indian Express Newspapers
Mr.Hormusji N.Cama, Bombay Samachar
Justice S.P.Bharucha, (retd.) Mumbai
Mr.Fali Nariman, New Delhi
Only conclusion I can draw is, it has become too easy to get a job in India and there is absolutely no accountability. Kids are being pulled from the college campus and made correspondents!
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The only reason Ajai changed is after he started taking a critical look at the DRDO products rather than just repeating what other so-called news reporters were reporting. His army background also helped here since he knew that fighting wars does not mean buying some eye candy product but an ruggedised product which can be manufactured, repaired and updated in the country without any foreign help if an war breaks out.ramana wrote:However Ajai Shukla has shown he can see the light. So there is hope for some of them.
Regarding shiv aroor and his defence reporting well the less said the better. You have to watch Headline Today channel to understand what he is really made of. One day he is reporting on arjun and the next day he is reporting on some new tech toy and the next day he is reporting on pakiland.
His analysis is very shallow on any subject he reports on. You give him an glossy brochure and some catchy lines on an product and the next day you will find an 30 minute 'review' by him of that product on the channel.
Shiv arror is an Jack of all trades but master of none.