Manoj Ambat's Blog dealing with Defence, Foreign Affairs, Strategic Affairs and Politics

Pic courtesy- The author Meditation has the potential to literally transform the world. In 1978, what is known as the “Maharishi Effect” took place when a group of 7000 individuals over the course of 3 weeks were meditating in hopes of positively effecting the surrounding city.  They were able to literally transform the collective energy of the city which reduced global crime rates, violence, and casualties during the times of their meditation by an average of 16%. Suicide rates a nd automobile accidents also were reduced with all variables accounted for. In fact, there was a 72% reduction in terrorist activity during the times at which this group was meditation. Almost 50 studies have been done further confirming the benefits of global meditation and it's direct impact on everything in the world, even so far as to have the results published in the Journal of Crime and Justice in 1981. We know meditation has endless health and psychological benefits, but it is now being expl

Info courtesy- Wikimedia and the author (Reuters) - India is set to become the first country since World War Two to buy a military aircraft from Japan, helping Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dismantle a ban on weapons exports that has kept his country's defence contractors out of foreign markets. http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/01/28/india-japan-idINDEEA0R07S20140128

Add caption China’s emergence as Asia’s most prominent ‘regional spoiler state’ and its strategic trajectories betraying its ambitions to emerge as Asia’s most predominant power has left Japan and India to shoulder the challenges of operating as the twin pillars of Asian security. http://www.eurasiareview.com/26012014-japan-india-twin-pillars-asian-security-analysis/

News from the Times of India on the day when India declared herself to be a republic (Pic courtesy The Times of India)

Defence spending is on the rise in several countries around the world, especially in the Middle East,  India ,  China , Russia ,  South Korea ,  Brazil  and  Japan , according to a prominent consulting firm.................. http://www.samachar.com/Defence-spending-increasing-in-Mideast-India-China-Deloitte-obnoLQhfjgg.html

India’s biggest deal of procuring 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) for $18 billion (Rs90,000 crore) has hit rough weather. Two years after French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation bagged the deal for its Rafale fighter jets on account of being the lowest bidder, its cost has now shot up by 100 per cent. .......................... http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report-dna-exclusive-100pct-price-escalation-on-rafale-fighter-aircraft-to-rs-1-75-lakh-crore-likely-to-dent-iaf-s-strike-capability-1957107

India is expected to attain effective nuclear triad capability within a month when the indigenously-developed nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) is test-fired from India’s indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant, top defence sources said on Tuesday........ http://www.asianage.com/india/india-set-attain-n-triad-capability-within-month-207

Pic courtesy-Wikimedia and United States Navy Injecting some much-needed thrust to its rapidly expanding strategic partnership with Japan, India has invited the Japanese forces to take part in this year's edition of the Indo-US Malabar naval war games that have riled China in the past. India and Japan on Saturday also decided to hold another joint working group meeting in March to discuss the sale of Japanese US-2i ShinMayva amphibious aircraft to Indian Navy, apart from ramping up defence ties through regular joint combat exercises and military exchanges as well as cooperation in anti-piracy, maritime security and counter-terrorism.................  http://defencenews.in/defence-news-internal.aspx?id=U0nBViR/qkc=

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty- John F. Kennedy India is my country and I am proud to say that I was born and brought up in this great country. Let us rejoice and celebrate on this momentous occasion. Wishing all my friends a Happy and a Prosperous Republic Day Manoj

Pic courtesy- Wikimedia and www.airlines.net The  Indian Air Force’s salvo  at the Russian-Indian PAK-FA stealth fighter programme has surprised defence industry watchers. But the spat is hardly unique and in fact mirrors the difficulties the United States and its close allies are experiencing over the troubled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter............. http://indrus.in/blogs/2014/01/24/gunning_for_the_pak-fa_what_the_iaf_really_wants_32535.html

Pic courtesy-Wikipedia and the author WASHINGTON: The United States is moving forward to develop a long-term strategic military partnership with India, a top American military commander said, noting that in the long run, India's role in security in a peaceful Indian Ocean is critical. ............... Read more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/29277379.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/moving-towards-long-term-military-relationship-with-india-us/articleshow/29277379.cms

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For old time sake, one of the greatest theme music ever for any films. Top Gun Anthem. Just love hear it even after so many years.........

Pic courtesy- Wikimedia and DRDO Agni-IV, India’s surface-to-surface missile with a range of about 4,000 km, will be test-fired from the Wheeler Island, off Dhamra village on the Odisha coast, on January 20. It is a strategic missile which can carry a nuclear warhead weighing about one tonne.(Now read on)................ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/agniiv-launch-tomorrow/article5592158.ece

Pic Courtesy- Cochin ShipYard For a change, government-owned companies are doing better than their private sector counterparts. State-owned shipyards have bucked the trend, thanks to a bulging order book courtesy the Indian Navy and Coast Guard ( Read on)................. http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/navy-helps-public-sector-shipyards-beat-slowdown-114011100724_1.htm

Welcome to all the young and budding artists of Kerala to Palakkad for the 54'th Kerala School festival. May you all find success and fame in your chosen field. We at Palakkad welcomes you all and wishes you the very best

Shashi Tharoor with Sunanda Pushkar ( Pic courtesy The Financial Express) Sunanda Pushkar, wife of Union Minister Shashi Tharoor found dead at Leela Palace, Delhi. Truth ought to come out as to the cause of death. Anyway really unfortunate incident. Rest in peace http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Sunanda-Pushkar-wife-of-Union-minister-Shashi-Tharoor-found-dead-in-Delhi-hotel/articleshow/28965573.cms

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