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.

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.

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.

This network is real, and partisan diplomacy and selective anti-terrorism warfare will only let loose this Frankenstein.