Category: Editorials

Age is just a number!

   By Vijay Darda | 14-07-2025 Even though Mohan Bhagwat and Narendra Modi are turning 75, their energy surpasses that of the youths What an amazing coincidence that in the first and second week of this month, two statements on biological age emerged and both ignited significant public discourse! One statement was made by Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama and

Vicious plot to drown nation in drugs

   By Vijay Darda | 07-07-2025 Cracking down on drug mafias based in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Canada and Myanmar is a major challenge While travelling through various parts of Canada, I was astonished to see how deeply this country is in the grip of drug mafias! From marijuana, opium and cocaine to heroin, everything is easily available in the market. Just

Being sold repeatedly is Pak’s destiny!

   By Vijay Darda | 30-06-2025 It is loyal to no one… it goes with whoever offers the highest price! When US President Donald Trump invited Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir to lunch instead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, it sparked discussion. People said that if Trump had wanted to engage with India, he would have invited Prime Minister

Uncle Sam’s order is supreme..!

   By Vijay Darda | 23-06-2025 Will Trump, together with Israel, truly overthrow Khamenei’s regime? Currently, I’m travelling through several countries and wherever I go, people ask one common question: “Why did US President Donald Trump invite Pakistan army chief General Munir for lunch? And what impact will this have on India?” I respond by saying that only Trump and

Why is India laggard in air safety?

   By Vijay Darda | 16-06-2025 It still ranks 48th in safety despite being 3rd in the world in terms of number of passengers! Soon after the plane crash in Ahmedabad, many well-wishers and friends pointed out to me, “You travel by air far too often!” They didn’t say it outright but their concern was over aviation safety. I explained

Who’s feeding lame horses chickpeas?

   By Vijay Darda | 09-06-2025 Who’s reined in racehorses and at whose command are wedding horses dancing..? There’s an old saying: ‘Donkeys are feasting on gulab jamun..!’ Who came up with this gem of a saying? Why, when, and most importantly, why only gulab jamun for donkeys? How many gulab jamuns can a donkey eat at a time? Why

Owaisi becomes hero of India!

   By Vijay Darda | 02-06-2025 In Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain & Algeria, Pakistan was even called ‘stupid’ & ‘joker’ After Operation Sindoor, the seven delegations that exposed Pakistan abroad have done a remarkable job. Everyone expected Shashi Tharoor to tear into Pakistan in the US and other countries and he did just that. Tharoor’s remarks impacted Colombia so much

Why is Cong anxious about Tharoor?

   By Vijay Darda | 26-05-2025 Congress should be proud that Tharoor is leading a delegation to expose Pakistan It is hard to understand why the government seems to recognise the importance of a knowledgeable leader and eloquent speaker like Shashi Tharoor, but Congress doesn’t. Do Congress members realise how much damage they are doing to their own party? I

The question of longevity & quality

   By Vijay Darda | 19-05-2025 If a person lacks dedicated diligence and the desire to create, the goal of life will remain incomplete I have turned 75. Mathematically, this can be considered a measure of age, which my family, friends and those who love me dearly have joyfully named Amrit Mahotsav! I’ve received countless messages. A beautiful and divine

Give us Hafiz & Azhar, Munir!

   By Vijay Darda | 12-05-2025 Trump may have paused war but what about terrorists Pakistan is sheltering? Right after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, I wrote in this very column reflecting the anger simmering in our country: “Our blood is boiling, let’s get it over with!” The way India responded to Pakistan’s provocations, it did seem like the mood