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Brij Tankha

By honouring Manmohan, Japanese display rare flash of non-conformism

The former prime minister helped build political and strategic ties between the two Asian nations.

Brij Tankha
· Nov 06, 2014 · 02:30 am
Japan has a vital lesson for Modi: what happens when economy trumps environment

The Indian prime minister seems fascinated with Japan's era of rapid growth from the 1950s to the '80s. But that period has long passed, leaving enormous problems.

Brij Tankha
· Aug 31, 2014 · 07:36 am
Modi needs to keep India disentangled from the China-Japan rivalry

India has much to gain from enhancing its already firm ties with Japan, especially if it looks past the economy.

Brij Tankha
· Jul 10, 2014 · 07:53 am

How battles in India's northeast influenced the course of World War II

Today is the 70th anniversary of the Battles of Imphal and Kohima, a turning point in World War II, and the Indian freedom movement.

Brij Tankha
· Jun 28, 2014 · 07:33 am