In the time to come Japan and India are going to move closer to counter balance the rapidly increasing influence of China in global politics.

The remarks of visiting Australian Prime Minister John Howard on supply of uranium to India conveys that New Delhi still has to cover a long distance before it is able to reap the harvest from landmark civilian nuclear deal with Washington.

Epics typically appeal to the collective unconscious. They are brands, deeply entrenched in the mind and such is their recall that the first week's turnout is nearly assured.

Japan's decision to build more intense relationship with India as reflected by two countries assertion to upgrade their strategic dialogue is indicative of newer realignment of forces in Asia.