The Nikkei View
Democracy put to the test in India's general election
Modi should show respect for minorities through free and fair contest
All Nippon Airways sets its sights on domestic Indian passenger traffic
Modi should address issues like youth unemployment and sluggish consumption
Latest estimate shows weak yen hastening reversal by a year
Early investor in OpenAI says West must lead innovation race against China
Results of the multistage poll will be tallied by early June
Discover the subcontinent's cuisine in all its glorious variety in Japan's capital
Trading house to work with India's L&T on the $290m construction
Ruling BJP aims to clinch over 400 seats for alliance it leads
Broadcaster had tried to force $10bn deal after Japanese company walked away
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
20% stake would mark bank's first major investment in India
But complacency toward reform and trade links could haunt New Delhi
Retailers report demand drop; PM Hasina points to dependence on Indian staples
Modi's BJP expected to retain power in world's biggest polls as opposition falters
Unit to provide management and research support for local affiliates
Startup eyes electric shift in key market as Tesla and more mull entry
Second-largest economy's downturn could bring 'spillovers to trading partners'
By capitalizing on competitive advantages, trio can strengthen supply chains
Diplomat targets 15,000 companies to set up business
Leader accuses Congress party of 'callously' ceding island in 1970s
Nuclear-armed neighbors' clash over fragrant strain boils over
Business lobby head seeks tenfold rise to create 'bridge' between countries
Two candidates lead the pack -- a longtime confidant and a hardliner cleric
U.S., Europe and Japan balk over potential burden on drugmakers
Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.