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India announces 1000 scholarships for Afghan students each year until the end of 2020




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BY ZARIZA CORRESPONDENT PUBLISHED 2015-05-31


A few weeks after President Ashraf Ghani visited New Delhi and held talks with top Indian leadership, Indian government announced 1000 scholarships for Afghan students each year until the end of 2020.

The announcement was made last week by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), an autonomous organization of Indian government formally set up in 1950.

The primary objective of ICCR is “establishing, reviving and strengthening cultural relations and mutual understanding between India and other countries.”

ICCR annually offers about 3365 scholarships under 24 scholarship schemes to students from different parts of the world, especially from developing countries in Asia, Africa, South and Central America.

ICCR annually offers about 3365 scholarships under 24 scholarship schemes to students from different parts of the world, especially from developing countries in Asia, Africa, South and Central America

Of these scholarships, 1000 are exclusively for students from Afghanistan. The ICCR scholarship scheme for Afghanistan was launched in 2005 during the government of Hamid Karzai.

ICCR scholarships are offered for graduate, post graduate and doctoral programmes as well as professional courses such as engineering, pharmacy, accountancy, business administration and management in various universities of India.

Scholarships are also provided for learning Indian dance, music, painting, sculpture, etc.

Indian cities such as New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Chandigarh and Jaipur attract thousands of Afghan students every year, most of them through ICCR scholarships.

Education scholarships, affordable living, familiar culture and language, hassle-free visas and standard education curriculum are some of the main reasons Afghan students prefer India.

Freshta Karim, who did her Bachelors from Punjab University on ICCR scholarship, says India is a “home away from home” for Afghan students.

“Education is pretty affordable compared to west and it is easy to adjust there for Afghan students,” says Ms. Karim. “ICCR scholarships have benefited thousands of students like me.”

Presently, an estimated 5,500 Afghan students are studying in India.Majority of them are pursuing courses in international relations, economics, engineering, literature in various universities across India.

India and Afghanistan have always shared friendly ties which were further cemented during the previous government headed by Hamid Karzai.
Presently, an estimated 5,500 Afghan students are studying in India. Majority of them are pursuing courses in international relations, economics, engineering, literature in various Indian universities

India has invested two billion dollars in Afghanistan and extended assistance in several sectors such as education, health, and telecommunications.

India, which is a formidable regional player and a key strategic ally of Afghanistan, has also pledged support to Afghan-led peace and reconciliation process.

During President Ghani’s visit to New Delhi, the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to enhance bilateral ties and cooperate in the areas of mutual interest.

President Ghani, according to his close aides, also discussed education for Afghan students in India and urged Indian leadership to increase the number of scholarship for Afghan students.


- See more at: http://www.afghanzariza.com/2015/05/....OJlqPElv.dpuf

[Bengal_Tiger]

India can be $8 trillion economy in less than 15 yrs: Panagariya

Could displace Japan to become third largest economy

BS Reporter | Mumbai July 17, 2015 Last Updated at 21:31 IST


With higher savings rate and robust economic growth, India can become a $ eight trillion economy in less than 15 years, overtaking Japan to become according to Arvind Panagariya, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog.

The prospects for India to become the third largest economy of the world, placing it above Japan, in less than fifteen years are excellent today, Panagariya said delivering sixth R. K. Talwar Memorial Lecture organized. The lecture was organised by Indian Institute of banking and Finance (IIBF) here.

Taking into account the real appreciation of the rupee, during the decade of 2003-04 to 2012-13, India has grown above 10 percent per annum in real dollars. At this pace, India can turn its current $ two trillion economy at 2014-15 prices into $ eight trillion in fifteen years or less.

“Can India grow at the rate it grew during 2003-04 to 2012-13? The answer is a resounding yes. The savings rate remains nearly 30 percent of the GDP with prospects to rise above 35 percent, a level reached in 2007-08”, NITI Aayog chief asserted.

India has a young population so that labour shortages will not be an impediment to growth. India also remains an open, competitive economy. The per-capita income being low, India is far from the global technology frontier so that India has a lot of scope to catch up.

Above all, the country has a highly motivated and responsive government at the center and governments in numerous states that are in a race with each other to move the nation forward at a brisk pace, he said.

http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-can-be-8-trillion-economy-in-less-than-15-yrs-panagariya-115071701277_1.html

1. In 2011 India was the 10th biggest economy in the world at $1.8 trillion.




2. Three years later it became the 7th biggest economy in the world at $2.5 trillion.




3. The figure of $8 trillion is far greater than many are forecasting, but most of these forecasts underestimate India's potential anyway.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/US,China_and_India_projected_GDP_growth_2009-2050_Pwc.PNG



India.

[Bengal_Tiger]

In India, Solar Power As Cheap As Oil in 2 Years

Annika Tostengard July 25, 2015 Solar Power


According to the India Ratings and Research group (Ind-Ra), within two to three years the country’s citizens will be able to enjoy cheap solar.

The group credits the dropping cost of producing solar power, which in turn will motivate more people to go solar and drop the price even further.

The price of solar photovoltaics has dropped 80% since 2008, according to International Renewable Energy Agency, and solar module efficiency has risen 3.5% – 4.5% every year. Large projects have become more common and are making cheap solar power an everyday phenomenon.

The research group also expects more and more individuals to switch to solar, since the government has introduced 100GW of grid-connected solar projects, mainstreaming the technology further.

Additionally, once the price reaches a certain critical low point, investors will no longer view the technology as novel and therefore expect higher returns.

The estimates and numbers by Ind-Ra do not need to factor in any governmental support like subsidies, since the price will be low enough that they will not be necessary.

Recent bids by actual utility companies seem to support the numbers reported by Ind-Ra, and lately, solar farms and utility companies have made deals to buy and sell solar power for the cheapest prices in history.

Solar tariffs have already been decreasing and will continue to do so. Currently, coal tariffs are only 1%-14% cheaper than solar tariffs, more encouraging news that solar power is becoming a viable option for more and more people.

India is a country whose economy relies heavily on manufacturing, and they are often seen as a country that emits a lot of carbon dioxide. Since the rest of the world likes to buy their products, India is finding a way to make their economic model environmentally friendly, too.

http://www.greenoptimistic.com/india-cheap-solar-oil/#.VbS5lvlViko

1. Under 20% of the world's population lives in India.

With the widespread availability of solar power rather than fossil-fuels, life as we know it will be quite different, especially in terms of worrying about future energy availability.

There will probably be less dependence on the middle east for oil and a decrease in their wealth.



2. Enviromentally this is a much greener option.


India is lucky that it is a nuclear power, so the US cannot threaten it or try to attack it, as the US may see widespread solar power as a threat to it and its multi-nationals and try to destroy India as it did with Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, Ukraine and elsewhere.



India's nuclear arsenal secures its over 1 billion population from foreign (read American) aggression and bullying.


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[Bengal_Tiger]

55 Solar Cities to be Developed in India


July 23, 2015 21:05 IST

55 Solar Cities to be Developed in India




NEW DELHI: As many as 55 cities in 27 states and union territories are currently being developed as solar or green cities, parliament was told today.

So far, 55 existing cities in 27 states/UTs are being developed as solar cities in the country under 'Development of Solar Cities programme', Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal told the Lok Sabha in a written reply.

The new and renewable energy ministry has been implementing the programme under which a total of 60 cities and towns are proposed to be supported for development as "solar or green cities".

Mahabubnagar in Andhra Pradesh, Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, Indore in Madhya Pradesh, Jaipur in Rajasthan and Leh in Jammu and Kashmir have only got in-principle approval till date, said Mr Goyal.

The criteria set by the ministry for the identification of cities include a city having population between 50,000 to 50 lakh (with relaxation given to special category states including northeast states), initiatives and regulatory measures already taken along with a high level of commitment in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy.

http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/55-solar-cities-to-be-developed-in-india-784596

India, Hyderabad.

[Bengal_Tiger]

India to Donate 1,000 Buses as Kabul Public Transport Falters

Sunday, 26 July 2015 09:26

Last Updated on Monday, 27 July 2015 08:14

Written by Geeti Mohsini


The Afghan Milli Bus Enterprise – the national state-run bus service – is expected to receive a donation of about 1,000 transport buses from India, despite the fact that 700 buses donated over the past decade have gone largely unused due to maintenance issues.

A delegation of Indian officials will visit Kabul this week to assess the enterprise's repair shops and announce when the new buses will be delivered, Milli Bus officials have said.

Officials have blamed the past failures of the public bus service on the lack of consistent standards when it comes to bus stations, technical equipment and repair shops.

"Up to 1,000 busses will be provided including the renovation of three of our workshops in three parts in PSD1 where the Milli Bus Enterprise is located," Milli Bus Enterprise Ahmad Nazir Rezayee said on Saturday. "The second one is in the Khushal Khan area and the third one is in Khawja Bughra."

Meanwhile, analysts have suggested that the Milli Bus Enterprise organization does not enough capacity to overcome its shortcomings. Nevertheless, they have emphasized that new public transport is key for the Afghan economy.

"We can use the buses for transportation in different parts of Kabul and the neighboring provinces. The Indian aids will be productive to Afghan commuters and this also economically helps the people to travel from one destination to another," economic analyst Qais Mohammad said.

Over the past 14 years, up to 900 buses were provided to Milli Bus Enterprise.

http://www.tolonews.com/en/business/20606-india-to-donate-1000-buses-as-kabul-public-transport-falters

[Bengal_Tiger]

Bangladesh 2nd highest source of tourists in India

Diplomatic Correspondent

Bangladesh was the second highest source of tourists in India last year.

The number of tourists from Bangladesh rose to 942,562 in 2014 from 524,923 and 487,397 in the previous two years.

According to the Indian tourism ministry statistics, 12.27 percent of total foreign tourists who visited India last year were Bangladeshis.

In 2013, the number of foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) in India from Bangladesh was the third highest after the US and the UK.

The US sent the highest number of tourists to India in 2014.

The top 15 countries -- US, Bangladesh, UK, Sri Lanka, Russia, Canada, Malaysia, France, Australia, Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Nepal and Thailand -- sent 5,526,363 tourists to India, which is 71.97 percent of total FTAs last year.

Meanwhile, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pankaj Saran recently disclosed that some 1.2 million people of the two countries crossed through the India's Petrapole and Bangladesh's Benapole land ports last year.


The envoy said India was now issuing multiple-entry visas with a validity of one to five years to Bangladeshi businesspeople as they had been facing problems related to visa for long.

http://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/bangladesh-2nd-highest-source-tourists-india-134029

1. India is benefitting from its pro-Bangladesh policies and trying to increase trade and connectivity with its fellow south Asian neighbour.

In the past I too had a hostile attitude to India due to some issues but it seems to me New Delhi is genuinely trying to improve relations with Bangladesh.



2. India is benefitting by Bangladeshi tourists spending money in India and stimulating the Indian economy.

In fact whereas US, UK tourists will probably go for pricier better quality accommodation and restaurants the Bangladeshis may go for the cheaper options thus sustaining the smaller, middle level Indian tourism related businesses.

It is possible that due to Bangladeshi money certain Indian businesses are surviving.


3. India is part of our region. We are south Asians and can never transport ourselves to the middle east (not that I'd want to) or somewhere else.

India will always be next to us, so it is necessary for us to have optimal trade relations.

The countries of Europe fought each other for centuries, now they trade with each other.




[MENTION=18224]Srinivas[/MENTION] [MENTION=1503]Maulik[/MENTION] [MENTION=1567]drona[/MENTION]

The Pakistani-backed BNP and Jamaatis and other razakars, defence.pk fanatics and others will be furious at this news as any example of positive relations between Bangladesh and India burn them, as the only thing they want is war and hatred between India and Bangladesh for the benefit of Pakistan.

As you can see the real world is totally different to the "Bangladesh" (razakar) sub-forum of defence.pk

[Bengal_Tiger]

Sher-Khan, Kabuliwalla, Gandhari - Modi’s address had it all



Agencies, New Delhi | Updated: Dec 25, 2015 14:07 IST


The memorable portrayal of a pathan ‘Sher Khan’ by actor Pran in Bollywood movie ‘Zanjeer’ on Friday found its way into diplomacy as Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned it to underscore how Indians view Afghans as true and magnanimous friends. And not just Sher Khan, the character ‘Kabuliwalla’ in story by that name penned by Rabindranath Tagore too figured in Modi’s speech to Afghan Parliamentarians, as did the successes of Afghan cricket team to highlight the strong cultural and people-to-people bond between the two peoples.

Here’s the full text of the speech:


Your Excellency President Ghani

Your Excellency, Chief Executive Dr. Abdulla Honorable Speaker of Wolesi Jirga and the Chairman of Meshraon Jirga,

Distinguished Members of both Houses

Eight centuries ago, a famous son of Balkh Province, one of the greatest poets in human history, Jalaluddin Rumi, wrote, “Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that gives flowers, not thunder”.

This is the wisdom of this magnificent land and a great nation.
A land where legends are born - of poetry and beauty, of valour and honour, of pride and generosity, of the warmest embrace of friendship and the strongest resistance for freedom.

And, in this century, the great Afghan people have waged an epic struggle of courage and resolve to shape their future with vote and debate, not gun and violence.

A country with an abiding faith in the tradition of Jirga has chosen the path of democracy. And, it has done it against challenges that would have defeated a lesser people.

It is a tribute to the countless, nameless Afghans who laid down their lives and sacrificed their future.

To the leadership of former President Hamid Karzai Saheb,
who led the nation with wisdom and determination from the dark days of despair to a future of hope.

To President Ghani and CEO Dr. Abdullah for their vision and statesmanship that can only come from great patriots.

To you, Members of Parliament, for braving violence to take your seat in this House in trust of your people.

Honourable Members,

So, I stand here, on behalf of 1.25 billion friends in India, in admiration for your achievements, in gratitude for your friendship and in solidarity for your future.

And, today, I am humbled and honoured to join President Ghani and all the Members of the Afghan Parliament to dedicate this new abode of democracy to the Afghan nation.

We could not have chosen a more special day than the birthday of one of the tallest leaders of our time, former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayeeji. Eleven years ago, he dreamt of this project in partnership with Karzai Saheb.

And, we are deeply touched that you have chosen to name one of the wings in this building the Atal Block.

This Parliament House brings together our two nations through the vision of our leaders, the labour of our people and the stones of our lands.
And, the Atal Block unites us in spirit, because Atal means hero in Pashto and in Hindi it means to be firm. It captures the spirit of Afghanistan and of our friendship.

This Parliament Complex is a small tribute to your progress as a nation and a democracy. And, it will stand as an enduring symbol of the ties of emotions and values, of affection and aspirations that bind us in a special relationship.
Honourable Members,

Our ties are as ancient as history.

Over the mighty Hindu Kush and through the forbidding Khyber Pass, monks, merchants and monarchs have linked us through knowledge, culture, religion,commerce and kingdoms.

In the shifting contours of history, there were times we have been one. There were times we saw wars. But, through the ages, we have always enriched one another.

In the timeless Buddhist symbols of Aynak and Bamian and in the majestic monuments of Delhi, in our culture and art, in language and literature, food and festivals, we see the imprint of our timeless relations.
We owe to ancient Afghanistan the gift of one of the great characters of Mahabharata, Gandhari.

In the achievements of Mauryan Empire or Shershah Suri, we see connectivity that we now aspire to rebuild.

The words of poet Ahmed Shah Durrani may have expressed the longing of an Afghan King in Delhi, I forget the throne of Delhi, when I remember the mountain tops of my Afghan land.

But, in the heart of every Indian and Afghan, there is boundless love for each other. We love each other’s culture and cinema, music and poetry, food and festivals. And, now we admire each other’s cricket.

We are delighted that the Afghan National Cricket Team has found its home ground near Delhi and is practicing for next year’s World Cup. And, i congratulatethe Afghan Under 19 team that just beat Zimbabwe in its first home series.
We are just as proud that Afghans see India as a natural destination for education, health or a family home.

Indians remember the support of Afghans for our freedom struggle; the contribution of Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan, revered as Frontier Gandhi; and, the important footnote of that history, when, exactly hundred years ago, the first Indian Government-in-Exile was formed in Kabul by Maharaja Mahendra Pratap and Maulana Barkatullah.

King Amanullah once told the Maharaja that so long as India was not free, Afghanistan was not free in the right sense.

Honourable Members,
This is the spirit of brotherhood between us.
And, when you began a new journey in a new century,we were proud to stand with you and walk with you.

Our partnership has helped rural communities get schools, minor irrigation, health centres, welfare for children and opportunities for women.
Together, we have built roads that have brought regions closer;
power transmission lines and power stations that light up Afghan homes;
satellite links that bring education, medical advice and communication to Afghan people.

And, we are helping the security forces become more mobile.
The institutions we are establishing together are helping rebuild agriculture and mining in Afghanistan, and make advanced medical care available in Kabul.

Nothing is more important for a nation than its human resources. So, we are pleased that our scholarships and training programmes are empowering Afghan youth with modern education and professional skills; Afghan government with resources to develop their country; and, the Afghan Security Forces with the capacity to secure their nation.

Power and water will flow out of Salma Dam soon. The Stor Palace will again stand as a symbol of your priceless heritage. Our scheme of 1000 scholarships every year for Afghan students in India will continue. We are pleased with the response to our special scholarship scheme in agriculture science.
Today, I announce 500 scholarships for the children of the martyrs of Afghan security forces.

As we have stood with you in our efforts to rebuild your country, you have guarded and protected our people as your own. We have faced daily threats, but we feel secure in your midst.
To every Afghan, who has risked or lost his life so that his Indian guest is safe, I convey the eternal gratefulness of India.
To Indian diplomats, officers, engineers and doctors, who serve here with pride, to the families of our Indian martyrs, I express the gratitude of Indians and Afghans.

There are some who did not want us to be here. There were those who saw sinister designs in our presence here. There are others who were uneasy at the strength of our partnership. Some even tried to discourage us.

But, we are here because you have faith in us. You never doubted the sincerity of our commitment and the strength of our friendship. And, you have seen the fruits of our partnership.
You have judged us by what you see, not what others tell you, including about the mysterious Indian consulates.
You know that India is here to contribute not to compete; to lay the foundations of future, not light the flame of conflict; to rebuild lives, not destroy a nation.

You know, as we do, that Indians and Afghans have always stood for each other, never against another.

You have been at the crossroads of history. And, your history tells us that you will never let yourself become a theatre of competition; or serve the designs of others.

For you live by the creed extolled by poet Kushal Khan Khattak that Nation’s honor and nation’s fame on life they have a prior claim.
So, with your faith and at your pace, India will continue to build Afghan capacity for governance, security and development, so that you can build a future that Afghans so richly deserve.

We will do this from the responsibility that comes from our friendship. But, we also do this with a commitment to peace and stability in our region.
We know that Afghanistan’s success will require the cooperation and support of each of its neighbours. And, all of us in the region - India, Pakistan, Iran and others - must unite, in trust and cooperation, behind this common purpose and in recognition of our common destiny.

When Afghanistan becomes a haven of peace and a hub for the flow of ideas, commerce, energy and investments in the region, we will all prosper together.
That is why we are working to improve your connectivity by land and sea, including through Chahbahar in Iran.
That is why I hope that Pakistan will become a bridge between South Asia and Afghanistan and beyond.

I hope that the day will come soon when energy from Central Asia will power prosperity in our region; when a Kabuliwala can once again come across easily to win Indian hearts; when we in India can relish the wonderful fruits of Afghanistan; when Afghans do not have to pay an enormous price to buy their favourite products from India.

For this has always been the course of this region’s history. And, it must be the path to its future.
But, brave and tireless as the Afghans are in defending their nations, Afghanistan will succeed only when terrorism no longer flows across the border; when nurseries and sanctuaries of terrorism are shut; and, their patrons are no longer in business.

Terror and violence cannot be the instrument to shape Afghanistan’s future or dictate the choices Afghans make..
For, the fire that is lit in Afghanistan, can never be contained, within these boundaries.

Afghans have the wisdom to seek peace with neighbours, but also the courage to defend their freedom.
And, Afghans of all persuasions must have the right to seek peace among themselves.

Too much blood has flown down Kabul River. Too many tragedies have darkened the mountain slopes. Too many dreams have burnt in the fire of a senseless conflict.
You can be Pushtoons, Uzbeks, Tajiks, Hazaras. You can be Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs.
But, you are proud Afghans who can come together as one nation and one people.
You may have fought in the name of religion; or in the cause of identity.
But, it is now time for Afghans to come together in peace.
As a wise Afghan said, A tree with a bitter seed, Fed with butter and sugar, Will still bear a bitter fruit.
You have a glorious tradition of pluralism and respect for diversity and beliefs.
Those waging war from outside must seek a path to this building and this hall. Those seeking territory through gun must seek power through ballot. Those who have destroyed homes must now rebuild their nation. For, this is your land and these are your people.

And, it must be on your terms, on your genius, through your own process and your own spirit of brotherhood.
Not driven by the calculations or ambitions of others.
And, the future you build in peace and through dialogue must preserve the hard-won progress of the last decade and half. It must have a place for every Afghan. It must have space for everyone’s aspiration. And, it must be a nation, where every citizen is secure of her rights and confident about her future.

And, as Afghans take responsibility for their future, the world must stand with them in solidarity and support.
We must do that for the soldier from a foreign land who laid down his life in an Afghan village that he had never heard of and for a people he had never known; and, for the enormous sacrifices that Afghans have made for a life that others take for granted.

We must support Afghanistan without time lines because the new clouds of extremism and terrorism are rising, even as the old ones continue to darken our skies; and, because Afghans are not only fighting for their future, but are standing up for all of us and a safer world.
The world will be a better place when we can experience the real wealth of Afghan people in their diversity and rich heritage.
It is time for all Afghans, everyone in the region and the rest of the world to come together.
The sacrifices must not go in vain.
The flame of hope should not die.
No girl that steps into the world should slip into darkness of denied opportunities.
No son should face the choice of gun or refuge in a distant land.
No mother should fear bringing a child into this world.
No leader should lose a brother because he spoke for Afghan freedom to choose friends.
No one kneeling in prayer in a mosque should be killed in the name of religion.
No elder should look back on his youth wasted in conflict, and see the same future for his grandchild.
Every youth in Afghanistan should see a future in which IT stands for information technology, not international terrorism.
For, the promise and the opportunities of the 21st century belong to Afghan youth as much as anyone else in the world.
For India, this is a deeply held commitment.

Your suffering is our pain. Your dreams are our duty. Your strength is our belief. Your courage is our inspiration. Above all, your friendship is our honour.
And, as Hindi cinema’s most famous Pathan character, Sher Khan in Zanjeer sang,

Yaari hai iman mera, Yaar meri zindangi. Friendship is my faith, the friend is my life.

This is the creed of Afghans and Indians.
I am confident that
Hope will return to your homes,
Laughter in your schools,
Life in your streets
Prosperity in your cities
unity in your society

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/full-text-sher-khan-kabuliwalla-gandhari-modi-s-address-had-it-all/story-ocJzv1ev8NcayzTMo98uMM.html

*A speech profuse in its complimentary nature.

The red part clearly refers to Pakistan and its anger over any Indo-Afghan ties.

Khushal Khattak Khan and Bacha Khan were both mentioned in the speech, two legends of Pakhtunkhwa.



Modi in Kabul, where India built the new Afghan parliament.






[MENTION=17579]Loy Afghanistan[/MENTION] [MENTION=1498]ComradePashtun[/MENTION]

[Bengal_Tiger]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=39&v=oJAk4kOadGY

[Loy Afghanistan]

I hope India and Afghanistan friendship becomes stronger and with the rest of anti-Anglo-JEWSA collation Iran, Russia, China, Syria stabilize our region and punish our enemies.

We all know Saudi Arabs, Qataris, Porkistantis, Israel, etc have dollars up their asses and obey their ruling elite masters from Washington DC/London etc

[Bengal_Tiger]

I hope India and Afghanistan friendship becomes stronger and with the rest of anti-Anglo-JEWSA collation Iran, Russia, China, Syria stabilize our region and punish our enemies.

We all know Saudi Arabs, Qataris, Porkistantis, Israel, etc have dollars up their asses and obey their ruling elite masters from Washington DC/London etc

1. India is a nuclear power and an economic giant with a population of 1 billion +
It alongside 2 other nuclear giants, China and Russia do not want a Taliban takeover and want an economically strong Afghanistan.

2. Once sanctions are dropped on Iran then this will also stimulate the Afghan economy.

3.Everyone be it the Russians, Chinese, Indians, Iranians knows that the Pakistanis are troublemakers and are trying to destabilize Afghanistan, but they won't let it happen.


* * *

The temporary loss of Kunduz to Taliban fanatics a while back just shows how weak the Taliban are, because if they were a popular "resistance/national liberation movement" loved and supported by the people, the people would have been begging for them to stay on and rule the city and not be ruled by the "evil Kabul government".

The truth is even the Taliban know they cannot rule Afghanistan and don't know how to govern so it was an open secret the capture of Kunduz would only be temporary.

The Taliban are not coming in to power and it is only a few ex-alcoholics turned Wahabis such as Shamlawar Khurasani or trolls who have boasted of their Pakistani army and ISI connections such as Luffy a.k.a "History of Pashtuns" who fantasize about this nonsense.

[nickholas]

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[Bengal_Tiger]

DA FAKHR DA PAKHTUN, PADSHAH KHAN.

An event 2 days ago.

[Bengal_Tiger]

Swadeshi Space Shuttle Tests, ISRO's 'Mission Accomplished':

10 Facts
All India | Written by Pallava Bagla | Updated: May 23, 2016 10:52 IST





SRIHARIKOTA: India successfully tested its first-ever swadeshi or indigenous space shuttle today as its scale model - the Re-Usable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator or RLV-TD - was launched from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 7 am. Nearly 20 minutes after its lift-off, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) announced, "mission accomplished".
Here are 10 must-know facts about the big launch:

1. The 6.5 metre-long scale model of the re-usable launch vehicle weighs about 1.75 tonnes and was made at a cost of Rs. 95 crore. It was built at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram by a team of 600 scientists over five years.

2. Re-usable technology aims to help reduce the cost of launching objects into space by 10 times. It costs about $ 20,000 to send a kilogram in space currently.

3. Indian Space Research Organization or ISRO plans to test two more such prototypes before the final version which will be about six times larger at around 40 metres and will take off around 2030.

4. After the test flight was declared successful, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated scientists at ISRO and tweeted: “Launch of India's first indigenous space shuttle RLV-TD is the result of the industrious efforts of our scientists. Congrats to them.”

5. The spacecraft was launched atop a nine-ton rocket engine that has been designed to burn slowly to accommodate vertical lifting of a winged body.

6. After the launch, the space shuttle flew to an altitude of 70 kilometres and then engaged in a free-gliding flight that started with an initial velocity five times that of sound. It then landed on a stretch of water in the Bay of Bengal some 500 kilometres from Sriharikota.

7. This was the first time that ISRO flew a winged body and brought it back to land on a make-shift runway. In further tests, an undercarriage will be placed to make it land, possibly at Sriharikota.

8.The final RLV will be about 40 meters in length and will also be able carry Indian astronauts. On this first flight, the RLV-TD will not be recovered but the data collected will be used to improve the designs, paving the runway to the final model.

9. No other country is currently operationally flying a winged spacecraft into space - the US retired its space shuttles in 2011 and the Russians flew theirs only once in 1989.

10. In a race to master re-usable technology for space shuttles, the RLV will be pitted against the likes of SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Blue Origin's New Shephard rocket - both the companies have already partially tested re-usable space shuttles.

Swadeshi Space Shuttle Tests, ISRO's 'Mission Accomplished': 1 Facts

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