‘One nation, one election’ a good initiative for sure

By Vijay Darda | 19-08-2019 After one nation, one Constitution, one flag and one tax, a step towards one election now! Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fulfilled the dream of one nation, one Constitution and one nation, one flag. Jammu and Kashmir has neither separate Constitution nor flag now. Both

A bold decision that must protect ‘Kashmiriyat’

  By Vijay Darda | 12-08-2019 Historic, brave and long-awaited step by Modi-Shah duo for Jammu and Kashmir I am fully supportive of the decisions taken by the Narendra Modi government on Jammu and Kashmir and which have been passed by the Parliament of the country. The valley has been

Is system cracking under pressure?

  By Vijay Darda | 05-08-2019 On the Unnao rape case, the Chief Justice of India observed: ‘What is going on in this country?’ The Unnao rape case and subsequent happenings are not just a crime story. This story is the story of a shabby system where a domineering MLA

Water crisis: Indifference will prove disastrous

  By Vijay Darda | 29-07-2019 Composite Water Management Index report is frightening; ground water will be zero in 21 cities next year By making public the report of the Composite Water Management Index 2018, the Niti Aayog has opened the eyes of the whole country. Dreadful picture of the

Our scientists have tremendous talent

  By Vijay Darda | 22-07-2019 Our ISRO is producing one wonder after another and the day is not far when an Indian will land on the Moon! When many people in India stayed awake on July 15 to see the Chandrayaan-2 blast off into space, I was in Austria and

An Austrian village also pained at India’s defeat!

  By Vijay Darda | 15-07-2019 Cricket is not just a game, it’s like a soul… ‘Sorry Mr Darda, India lost!’ The Austrian village where I am currently staying has a population of just 1,900. The population of this beautiful country of Central Europe is way too small. The population

Rahul Gandhi may show the right way!

  By Vijay Darda | 08-07-2019 It is tragic that Rahul Gandhi quit as the party president, but it is a necessary step to put the Congress back on its feet again At last, Rahul Gandhi had his way. He declared that he is no longer the party president. With

From drought to floods: The struggle continues

  By Vijay Darda | 01-09-2019 Degradation of environment has been alarming worldwide and the temperature in Europe has risen to 45 degree Celsius Recently, I am touring European countries. I feel delighted to see the crystal clear rivers and magnificent forests across Europe, but I am amazed at the

The state of our secular democracy

  By Vijay Darda | 24-06-2019 Some shouted the slogan ‘Jai Shri Ram’ while some others shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ during the oath taking ceremony of MPs! Parliamentary democracy has its own dignity and no one can be allowed to tamper with this dignity or hurt it in any way. Whatever

Govt has destroyed its own schools!

  By Vijay Darda | 17-06-2019 How will the education for all be successful when thousands of schools have no sitting floor nor roof! It feels good when the government announces that every child is entitled to education. The government also runs Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (Education for all) campaign for