Category: Editorials

Why quibble when border is tense?

   By Vijay Darda | 30-01-2023 Let’s learn lessons from past incidents but remaining stuck in them will do no good Vijay Darda The BBC documentary ‘India: The Modi Question’ has created an uproar in several parts of the country over the last few days. This documentary is based on the 2002 riots in Gujarat. Although it has been blocked

Playing with honour of sportswomen!

   By Vijay Darda | 23-01-2023 Are women unsafe even among wrestlers? There have been allegations of sexual harassment in the world of sports too Vijay Darda The daughters of our country are leaving no stone unturned to touch the sky in every field of life, but it is unfortunate that the eyes of the hungry wolves are fixed on

Hatred being incited in guise of news

   By Vijay Darda | 16-01-2023 Hate speeches and vitriolic debates on TV channels are causing serious damage to the social fabric of the country Vijay Darda Last week, the Supreme Court made a very serious remark on the news channels. Justice K M Joseph and Justice B V Nagarathna categorically stated that hate speeches have become a major threat

Why trifle with anyone’s feelings?

   By Vijay Darda | 09-01-2023 The core issue regarding Shri Sammed Shikharji concerns neither religion nor faith; it is a matter of safeguarding culture Vijay Darda In the aftermath of the strong nationwide protest by the Jain community members, the Central government has banned the sale of liquor, meat and loud music in the Shri Sammed Shikharji mountain area,

What if Taliban takes over Pak?

   By Vijay Darda | 02-01-2023 Supported by Afghan Taliban, Tehreek-e-Taliban’s growth is terrifying Vijay Darda At a time when we all are welcoming the New Year with great enthusiasm and new vigour, I am discussing a topic that is not only a matter of grave concern but also points towards a dreadful tomorrow. Before discussing those who disturb everyone’s

Football-like kick in world politics!

   By Vijay Darda | 26-12-2022 Big and powerful countries are treating small and weak countries like a football Vijay Darda Argentina’s superstar Lionel Messi and France’s star striker Kylian Mbappe were having a heart-pounding fight at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar… I was also watching this wonderful football match with great delight. The faster the pace of the game,

Mind your tongue, Bilawal!

   By Vijay Darda | 19-12-2022 Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto’s uncivilised outburst against PM Narendra Modi is height of meanness Vijay Darda The statement made by Pakistan’s foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto against our Prime Minister Narendra Modi is so vile, shameful and indecent that I don’t want to mention it in this column. I know that better words cannot

All is fair in love and war!

   By Vijay Darda | 12-12-2022 The thinking of BJP strategists is like a chess move, whichever the election may be, the party gathers with full force Vijay Darda Though loyal supporters of the BJP were praying for a big victory, hardly anyone would have expected this bumper victory in Gujarat! Political veterans had assumed that the BJP would win

Will uprising topple dictators?

   By Vijay Darda | 05-12-2021 The desire for freedom from the whims of rulers is the real trigger behind rebellion in China and Iran Vijay Darda Have you ever heard of a nation’s sporting team losing an international game, resulting in being eliminated from the tournament, and having its humiliation hailed in their own nation? Iran recently experienced this.

How Munir became Pak army chief?

   By Vijay Darda | 28-11-2022 Munir was ISI chief at the time of Pulwama attack, angry Imran had removed him from the post within a few days Vijay Darda India cannot expect anything better from whoever becomes the army chief in Pakistan. But Syed Asim Munir Shah, the mastermind of the gruesome Pulwama attack, becoming the army chief of