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INDIA

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 28, 2020
Beijing takes its South China Sea strategy to the Himalayas
This year, China's military built up forces in the Himalayas and crossed into territory that India claimed, leading to China's bloodiest clash in decades.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 26, 2020
New Delhi's poisonous air a perennial crisis of its own making
Thousands of families who live near a smouldering waste landfill in a northern corner of India's capital have boarded up their doors and windows because they say the air outside is so toxic that they would be coughing all day.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 18, 2020
AirAsia flags cash drain in India after Japan unit goes bust
AirAsia, which reported its largest loss on record in the second quarter ended June 30, has been under immense pressure this year as COVID-19 roils the aviation industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2020
Japan, China and other Asian nations sign massive RCEP trade pact
The pact includes Japan, China and members of ASEAN and will cover nearly a third of the global economy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 11, 2020
America’s age of anger is just getting started
There is little respite from clownish demagoguery once a long-standing political order loses credibility and legitimacy among a significantly large proportion of the population.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 6, 2020
Suzuki jumps after forecasting operating profit above estimates
The automaker says it still plans to start operating a new plant in India in April next year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 6, 2020
Sounds and the city: Artists put Asia's changing urban identity on tape
As Asia becomes more developed, urban soundscape studies have focused on noise pollution, while efforts to preserve the identity of cities have not concentrated on sound.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 4, 2020
Malabar military exercises with 'Quad' nations begin in message to China
It is unclear if the exercises will ultimately be formalized within the loose architecture of the Quad, but experts say this year's drills are a step in that direction.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 3, 2020
The rise of the Indian American voter
Indian Americans are the second-largest immigrant group in the U.S., and among the fastest-growing — up by nearly 150% over the last decade.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 2, 2020
China gained ground on India during bloody summer in Himalayas
The last six months have drawn new battle lines across a freezing high-altitude desert, raising tensions to their highest since war six decades ago.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 27, 2020
U.S. and India to sign defense pact amid China border standoff
Traditionally wary of both Chinese and American influence in its neighborhood, India has become more comfortable with outreach by friendly nations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 26, 2020
Hit by deluges and droughts, India's cities look to get climate-smart
Last year, the country experienced a longer-than-usual summer, the biggest monsoon rains in 25 years, a record number of cyclones and unusual cold waves.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 25, 2020
Tobacco nationalism is more toxic than tobacco
The Indian government, too, has a toxic dependence on tobacco. It's called ITC Ltd.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2020
Australia to join naval drill with Japan and other 'Quad' members
Canberra's participation means it will be the first time all members of the regional grouping known will be engaged militarily.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 21, 2020
Rape is only a symptom of India's many problems
Repeated incidents of gang rape in India reflect widespread gender and caste discrimination. Today, rape is the fourth most common crime against women in India.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 21, 2020
Why Narendra Modi is still so popular even as India fails to fight pandemic
India is battling one of the world’s highest coronavirus caseloads, its worst-ever economic slump, shuttered factories, farmer protests and the deadliest border fighting with China in decades.
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MORE SPORTS
Oct 20, 2020
Australia still negotiating India's arrival for test series
Only a few weeks before the players are due to start arriving, Cricket Australia are still negotiating with Queensland health officials over the quarantining of the India team ahead of their blockbuster test series.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 18, 2020
This Nobel-winning idea has failed India
India's telecom revolution only took off after the government moved away from auctions and started assigning spectrum to licensees in return for a share of their revenue.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 14, 2020
Understanding Japan’s future security relationships
Could the world be seeing the underpinnings of a new NATO-like alliance in Asia with the Quad? What would Japan's role even be in such a security arrangement?
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 10, 2020
Spice Lab Tokyo: Defying expectations of Indian-Japanese fusion cuisine
How does executive chef Tejas Sovani balance the maximalist complexity of Indian recipes with Japanese cuisine's understated grace?
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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