Vijay Darda is son of a freedom fighter, pioneering journalist, veteran parliamentarian, compassionate philanthropist and Chairman of Lokmat Media Group. Read More

Zamana kar na saka qad ka andaza…

   By Vijay Darda | 29-12-2024 Woh aasmaan tha, magar sar jhuka kar chalta tha..! We meet countless people in life, work with them and forge deep connections with some of them. But there are...Read More

ONOE: Challenging yet beneficial!

   By Vijay Darda | 23-12-2024 After independence, four Lok Sabha and Assembly polls were held simultaneously, so why not now? This might sound strange, but it’s a fact that we journalists are almost always...Read More

ONOE : Challenging yet beneficial!

   By Vijay Darda | 16-12-2024 After independence, four Lok Sabha and Assembly polls were held simultaneously, so why not now? This might sound strange, but it’s a fact that we journalists are almost always...Read More

Why was Congress routed in Maha?

   By Vijay Darda | 09-12-2024 Gandhi family is a powerhouse, but Congressmen would have to light their own lamps I recently attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new government in Maharashtra. The event was...Read More

Deva Bhau, new name of aspirations!

   By Vijay Darda | 02-12-2024 A new term as chief minister to fulfil unfinished tasks and unfulfilled dreams People in Maharashtra certainly hoped for a government led by the Mahayuti alliance, but even the...Read More

This election and that era of politics!

   By Vijay Darda | 25-11-2024 On the occasion of Babuji’s death anniversary: An insight into political integrity Today marks the 27th death anniversary of my father, veteran freedom fighter Jawaharlalji Darda alias ‘Babuji’. Coincidentally,...Read More

Lokmat honours blood donors

Date:08-07-2024

Urvashi Palandurkar wins ‘Nagpur Anthem’ reel contest

Date:08-07-2024

Lokmat journalists accurately predicted LS poll results

Date:08-07-2024

Awards bestowed upon

Date:08-07-2024

Honouring woman power

Date:03-07-2024

₹100 coin on Jawaharlal Darda alias Babuji released on his 101st birth anniv

Date:03-07-2024

Pranab Mukherjee - President of India (2012-2017)

Pranab Mukherjee

President of India (2012-2017)

“I hope that the range of topics covered in the book touching upon different issues concerning the common man will be a useful asset to all readers. I wish the book all success and complement Shri Vijay Darda on this initiative.” (Reference: Public Issues Before Parliament - Vijay Darda)

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Hamid Ansari - Vice-President of India (2007-2017)

Hamid Ansari

Vice-President of India (2007-2017)

“Shri Darda is a distinguished Parliamentarian who has taken active part in the debates, discussions and proceedings of the august House, of which he is a Member. His areas of interest are people centric, with special focus on rural development and issues related to farmers and children.”

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Manmohan Singh - Prime Minister of India (2004-2014)

Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister of India (2004-2014)

“Over the last one decade of his tenure in the Rajya Sabha, Shri Darda has been a witness to many historic developments. I am sure that Shri Darda’s book will not only throw light on his work as a public representative but will also enhance our understanding of important issues that...

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Meira Kumar - Speaker of Lok Sabha (2009-2014)

Meira Kumar

Speaker of Lok Sabha (2009-2014)

“Shri Vijay Darda has been actively voicing the concerns of the people in the Parliament. He is a renowned journalist known for raising issues of national interest. The present collection reflects his views on a wide range of subjects as expressed during participation...

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Sharad Pawar - President of NCP & Former Union Minister

Sharad Pawar

President of NCP & Former Union Minister

“Shri Vijay Darda always tried to draw the attention of the government on many crucial matters and has contributed his mite on every possible issue that the House was seized of. Revisiting those issues which have been deliberated in the Parliament will be a valuable resource material for those...

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Public Issues Before Parliament - The book recapitulates the significant contributions made by Vijay Darda during his 18-year tenure as a Member of Rajya Sabha.

Public Issues Before Parliament


The book recapitulates the significant contributions made by Vijay Darda during his 18-year tenure as a Member of Rajya Sabha. It chronicles the Private Member’s Bills introduced by him, the speeches he made and the questions he raised during his 3 terms as a distinguished Parliamentarian. The book released at the hands of the then Vice President of India Hamid Ansari...

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Straight Thoughts - The book is a collection of Vijay Darda’s articles on wide-ranging topics like social issues, politics, economics, education, technology, culture, etc.

Straight Thoughts


The book is a collection of Vijay Darda’s articles on wide-ranging topics like social issues, politics, economics, education, technology, culture, etc. It also contains his deliberations on the international tours undertaken with the former Prime Ministers P. V. Narasimha Rao, H. D. Deve Gowda and other dignitaries. It also allows readers to have a glance at the flourishing...

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Prerna Sthal - This collector’s edition features ‘Prerna Sthal’, a memorial erected by Vijay Darda in the remembrance of his father and freedom fighter, Jawaharlal Darda (Babuji).

Prerna Sthal


This collector’s edition features ‘Prerna Sthal’, a memorial erected by Vijay Darda in the remembrance of his father and freedom fighter, Jawaharlal Darda (Babuji). Located in their hometown Yavatmal, it was also nominated for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland. The book highlights its architectural marvel conceived by Uttam C. Jain, that serves as an inspiration...

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2nd Nagpur Premier League - The coffee table book reflects the grandeur of Nagpur's Second Premier League organised by Lokmat Media Group, under the guidance of Vijay Darda in 2011.

2nd Nagpur Premier League


The coffee table book reflects the grandeur of Nagpur's Second Premier League organised by Lokmat Media Group, under the guidance of Vijay Darda in 2011. It captures the breath-taking moments of players in action and also documents people’s spectacular response to the one-of-its-kind franchise based football tournament in its second successful edition.

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Business Icons of Nagpur - The coffee table book published by the Lokmat Media Group in 2013 chronicles the success stories of businessmen from the orange city of Nagpur

Business Icons of Nagpur


The coffee table book published by the Lokmat Media Group in 2013 chronicles the success stories of businessmen from the orange city of Nagpur. It is part of the Lokmat ‘Icons series’ that profiles individuals who are making meaningful contributions  to the growth and prosperity of the state. It also aims to serve as an inspiration to the present and future generations through their spirit of entrepreneurship.

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