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by Muns
Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:30 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: ISRO and Space News Discussions 2021
Replies: 45
Views: 72806

Re: ISRO and Space News Discussions 2019

From the ISRO website. August 28, 2019 Third Lunar Orbit Maneuver Third Lunar bound orbit maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully today (August 28, 2019) beginning at 0904 hrs IST, using the onboard propulsion system. The duration of the maneuver was 1190 seconds. The orbit ...
by Muns
Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:28 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: The Great Indian Political Drama - 4
Replies: 900
Views: 810134

Re: The Great Indian Political Drama - 4

For all the good PR work that the Congress party probably spends on instantly gets nullified by their commander-in-chief Rahul Gandhi. However it's not the first time that Pakistan has used statements from the Congress party either Rahul Gandhi himself or even spokespersons to push their argument ac...
by Muns
Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:07 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: Social Media Thread
Replies: 371
Views: 405430

Re: Social Media Thread

An update I found on the story above. Seems like he's a genuine doc with a gold medal and achievement. We are currently trying to work with our sources to try and get more information regarding this if we can. Dr Omar’s chutzpah Read more at: https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/opinion/city-columns/...
by Muns
Wed Aug 28, 2019 6:04 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: Social Media Thread
Replies: 371
Views: 405430

Re: Social Media Thread

I thought to reactivate this thread highlighting the information war against India on multiple news sites as well as social media sites. I am hoping however that members who are in the know regarding the actual story can provide an alternate version of events if they are available. This includes sto...
by Muns
Tue Aug 27, 2019 6:26 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: The Great Indian Political Drama - 4
Replies: 900
Views: 810134

Re: The Great Indian Political Drama - 4

That is some interesting trivia Kjo, actually had to look it up. Apparently there is no limit to how many terms of prime minister can serve as long as he keeps winning the elections. That means that Modi is only really limited by his own health as well as energy. Definitely three terms are on the ca...
by Muns
Tue Aug 27, 2019 6:18 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: ISRO and Space News Discussions 2021
Replies: 45
Views: 72806

Re: ISRO and Space News Discussions 2019

Some fascinating images again from the ISRO site. Some incredible detail with regard to the North Pole as well as the crators. It almost seems like you can feel the hidden water in those deep crators. Only a matter of time before Pragyaan starts running across its surface as well as sampling some of...
by Muns
Mon Aug 26, 2019 6:12 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: Cricket
Replies: 752
Views: 724008

Re: Cricket

Saw some of the Cricket highlights today. Some absolutely fantastic and amazing bowling by Jasprit Bumra. I remember the days when Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis would be the envy of opposition claims. Bumra is that kind of bowler. He really tore into the West Indian batting attack. Balls would pitch ...
by Muns
Sun Aug 25, 2019 6:01 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: Corruption and other misdeeds by Congress, SP, AAP and other "secular" political parties.
Replies: 26
Views: 50765

Re: Corruption and other misdeeds by Congress, SP, AAP and other "secular" political parties.

NDTV founder Pranoy Roy booked by CBI https://www.india-aware.com/featured/ndtv-founder-pranoy-roy-booked-by-cbi/ “During the period from May 2OO4 to 2010, NDTV Ltd floated around 32 subsidiary firms all over the world, mostly in tax havens like Holland, UK, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius… Majority of ...
by Muns
Sun Aug 25, 2019 5:49 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: Nepal and Himalayan News and Discussion 2021
Replies: 57
Views: 90259

Re: Nepal and Himalayan News and Discussion 2019

India and Nepal sign MoU on food safety https://www.india-aware.com/latest/india-and-nepal-sign-mou-on-food-safety/ Nepal and India inked an agreement on food safety standards, while New Delhi handed over cheques amounting to Rs 3.74 billion for two projects, including reimbursement for post-quake r...
by Muns
Sun Aug 25, 2019 5:47 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: The Great Indian Political Drama - 4
Replies: 900
Views: 810134

Re: The Great Indian Political Drama - 4

Really has been a terrible year for those Giants for the BJP. Manohar Parrikar, Sushma Swaraj and now Arun Jaitley. All of them will be sorely missed. What I can’t understand is how young both Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley passed at. Both of them were 67 and 66. Really so young to be passing away. ...
by Muns
Thu Aug 22, 2019 5:55 pm
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: ISRO and Space News Discussions 2021
Replies: 45
Views: 72806

Re: ISRO and Space News Discussions 2019

Latest photo update. Image

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by Muns
Thu Aug 22, 2019 5:30 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: The Great Indian Political Drama - 4
Replies: 900
Views: 810134

Re: The Great Indian Political Drama - 4

A good list.Image

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by Muns
Thu Aug 22, 2019 3:31 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: The Great Indian Political Drama - 4
Replies: 900
Views: 810134

Re: The Great Indian Political Drama - 4

Doval in Moscow: India and Russia reaffirmed their intention to intensify counter-terrorism cooperation https://www.india-aware.com/featured/doval-in-moscow-india-and-russia-reaffirmed-their-intention-to-intensify-counter-terrorism-cooperation/ National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, in Moscow to pre...
by Muns
Thu Aug 22, 2019 3:27 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: Infrastructure News and Discussion
Replies: 6
Views: 17332

Re: Infrastructure News and Discussion

Kolkata to get country's first underwater Metro Rail service https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-kolkata-to-get-country-s-first-underwater-metro-rail-service-2783839 Two tunnels of 520 metres are constructed under the mighty river to connect the twin cities. Metro trains are expected to run at th...
by Muns
Thu Aug 22, 2019 3:24 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: Infrastructure News and Discussion
Replies: 6
Views: 17332

Re: Infrastructure News and Discussion

Karnataka emerges as best state for roof top solar in India https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/karnataka-emerges-as-best-state-for-roof-top-solar-in-india-jammu-and-kashmir-worst/article29204906.ece Karnataka has emerged as the best state for setting up a roof top solar project according to ...
by Muns
Thu Aug 22, 2019 3:21 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: ISRO and Space News Discussions 2021
Replies: 45
Views: 72806

Re: ISRO and Space News Discussions 2019

August 21, 2019 Second Lunar bound orbit maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully today (August 21, 2019) beginning at 1250 hrs IST as planned, using the onboard propulsion system. The duration of the maneuver was 1228 seconds. The orbit achieved is 118 km x 4412 km. All spac...
by Muns
Thu Aug 22, 2019 3:19 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: Nepal and Himalayan News and Discussion 2021
Replies: 57
Views: 90259

Re: Nepal and Himalayan News and Discussion 2019

India provides Rs 233 crore financial aid to Nepal for infrastructure projects Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-provides-rs-233-crore-financial-aid-to-nepal-for-infrastructure-projects/articleshow/70774519.cms The amounts of money that we are reportin...
by Muns
Thu Aug 22, 2019 3:14 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: Corruption and other misdeeds by Congress, SP, AAP and other "secular" political parties.
Replies: 26
Views: 50765

Re: Corruption and other misdeeds by Congress, SP, AAP and other "secular" political parties.

PC’s plea in SC redundant; No immediate relief to Chidambaram https://www.india-aware.com/featured/pcs-plea-in-sc-redundant-no-immediate-relief-to-chidambara So, in a high scale drama, Chidambaram got arrested. It seems like from what I have read the evidence is overwhelming. The CBI has quite an e...
by Muns
Wed Aug 21, 2019 6:34 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: ISRO and Space News Discussions 2021
Replies: 45
Views: 72806

Re: ISRO and Space News Discussions 2019

Press Meet - Briefing by Dr. K Sivan, Chairman, ISRO https://www.isro.gov.in/update/20-aug-2019/press-meet-briefing-dr-k-sivan-chairman-isro A Press Meet was organised today (August 20, 2019) at ISRO Headquarters, Bengaluru on the occasion of Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) of Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft. ...
by Muns
Wed Aug 21, 2019 6:31 am
Forum: Feedback & Announcements
Topic: Bharat Ganrajya Relaunch and India Aware Association
Replies: 31
Views: 67145

Re: Bharat Ganrajya Relaunch and India Aware Association

Reactivated the infrastructure thread and moved many posts to the archive thread which I believe won't get much attention because of crossover with BR. Next forum that I may focus on will be the general discussions thread to review and see if any topics there should be moved as well. If members have...
by Muns
Wed Aug 21, 2019 6:29 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: Corruption and other misdeeds by Congress, SP, AAP and other "secular" political parties.
Replies: 26
Views: 50765

Re: Corruption and other misdeeds by Congress, SP, AAP and other "secular" political parties.

Looks like Chidambaram can't run from the law. Even the Supreme Court has rejected his appeal. He should be arrested shortly. Frankly, I wish he would change his name. I actually visited this town in Tamil Nadu which is famous for the Nataraja temple. One of the few temples I believe where Nataraja ...
by Muns
Wed Aug 21, 2019 6:17 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: Infrastructure News and Discussion
Replies: 6
Views: 17332

Re: Infrastructure News and Discussion

Decided to name this thread as the infrastructure thread. It has started off as improvement in roads as well as footpaths but feel that all infrastructure related news can be posted here.
by Muns
Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:04 am
Forum: Politics, News & Current Affairs
Topic: ISRO and Space News Discussions 2021
Replies: 45
Views: 72806

Re: ISRO and Space News Discussions 2019

August 20, 2019 Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) maneuver was completed successfully today (August 20, 2019). The duration of maneuver was 1738 seconds beginning from 0902 hrs IST. With this, Chandrayaan-2 was successfully inserted into a Lunar orbit. The orbit achieved is 114 km x 18072 km. Following th...