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    Shiv Sena, MNS threaten Bigg Boss!

    A protest is fine and I do not have an issue with it. But tell me which "democratic right" gives them the power to go and beat up people. They do that so often and even here, the guy refers to solving it "MNS style" if the channels do not listenSo which democratic / constitutional right do you...
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    Shiv Sena, MNS threaten Bigg Boss!

    It's because of <a few expletives> like MNS, Shiv Sena and a few others that ones wishes for a better alternative to democracy. A dictatorship where these <another set of expletives, none common with the former set> could be put behind bars or simply transported to a land / sea area where they...
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    Second Earth' Possibly Discovered

    Hi Zeluvaa, Here are some of my observations. The following text in the paper is of importance to our discussion. The 9 transiting planets are the only ones for which we have accurate estimates of key physical parameters such as mass, radius, and, by inference...
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    Second Earth' Possibly Discovered

    Thanks Zeluva. I am traveling in another couple of hours so shall read it later tonight. I did read the abstract which says that the size and mass of the planet is arrived at, by that. The abstract did not mention the chemical composition. But perhaps the paper does. However if it is only...
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    Second Earth' Possibly Discovered

    Nevertheless, we estimate the equilibrium temperature given L&#8902; = 0.0135L&#8857; for the host star. We assume a Bond albedo for the planet of A=0.3, a typical value for objects in the inner Solar System (Earth’s Bond albedo is 0.29). For the 36.6-day planet candidate, its semi-major axis...
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    Second Earth' Possibly Discovered

    I could be wrong here, but my point was that, currently we do not have technology to study an exoplanet that way. Our spectroscopic analysis is limited to planets in our solar system and stars. As I said, I can be wrong, so I will try to find out more on this and will get back. Ahh okay...
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    Second Earth' Possibly Discovered

    In my opinion, no. By doing spectroscopic analysis, with current technology, one can only predict the existence of a planet. Not it's composition. I disagree here. With the interstellar gases forming, sun, the earth and the other planets, it took time for Earth to be what it is today. These...
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    Second Earth' Possibly Discovered

    Yes but that is taking into accounts many predictions. Besides, let's say the temperature is off by 20 degrees towards colder side, even then life can exist. I guess you also mean the same. Agreed, those were my points too. Regards, Anoop.
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    India has never supported Pak : Afridi

    Even assuming Afridi is correct, I do not understand why should he expect India's support? Pakistan's cricket has been in a complete and deeper mess for a longer time now. Granted India had and has it's fair share of problems when it comes to accountability, but at least the administration...
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    Second Earth' Possibly Discovered

    Okay some of the points that immediately come to my mind. 1.) Since it is in a habitable zone, one would expect the temperature to be more or less closer to the one, we have on earth. 2.) The smaller the star, the slower the star burns out, so it means a longer life. What we do not know...
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    Second Earth' Possibly Discovered

    Love the TOS and TNG series. :) Sorry did not get the connection of the smaller star and the weather patterns. Regards, Anoop.
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    Second Earth' Possibly Discovered

    Scientists haven't ruled out that possibility but since we know nothing about it, we do not pursue this line of thought very actively. Otherwise this thread topic has no significance. Because this planet has special significance only because it is thought to be "Earth like". Regards, Anoop.
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    A Tribute to M.K. Gandhi ji

    :) And I never took it that way, so cheers. But my questions still hold. :) Regards, Anoop.
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    Second Earth' Possibly Discovered

    Well, worm holes are still a piece of equations. I mean, neither have they been discovered, nor have they betrayed any proof of their existence, say unlike black holes. Science has made good progress, and we are in no immediate danger of annihilation, well, sans our stupidity induced...
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    Prayer request for MuradK family

    Read about it just now. I hope she is better and has a speedy recovery, if she has not recovered already. Regards, Anoop.
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    A Tribute to M.K. Gandhi ji

    I am 34, neither very young nor old. I have read history very well and specially his role. And I am more than willing to discuss it, on a factual basis. You say he was ambassador of peace. Q1: This ambassador of peace, "actively recruits" for Britain the Indian youth. It is a very well...
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    A Tribute to M.K. Gandhi ji

    Perhaps this post will make this discussion controversial and I apologise for that. I do not have very high regards for Gandhi. Before anyone questions my credentials, I myself surrender on that count. I am just an ordinary citizen of India, with no special credentials, albeit someone...
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    Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar!

    I hope you enjoy that right as an Indian National too.. Cheers. Regards, Anoop.
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    Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar!

    Whether honourary or not, it is a policy. I have a right to question it. I don't this matter comes under the context of "national security" that it should have any secrecy. I mean this is pretty straightforward. Mr. Jha, the point is that I just disagree with the decision but I can...
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    Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar!

    Really. Tough for me to believe. I looked up the net couldn't find anything. Any details? Thanks, Anoop.
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