Category: Editorials

Trump’s swagger & tension in world!

   By Vijay Darda | 20-01-2025 Donald Trump is wielding a double-edged sword in his second term: What will change? Donald Trump is all set to assume the US presidency for the second time today. Much has changed in the world since he handed over power to Joe Biden at the end of his first term, but Trump’s fiery demeanour

When a pauper offers charity!

   By Vijay Darda | 13-01-2025 The biggest joke of new year: Pakistan tells Bangladesh it is ready to provide any assistance Did you hear the biggest joke of the new year? Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar has announced that Pakistan will help Bangladesh in every possible way! What can I say? I can’t help but recall the images from

Why did Bhagwat Ji have to say this?

   By Vijay Darda | 06-01-2025 It is not right to dig out new cases every day to foster contempt and hostility Hindu ya Muslim ke ahsasaat ko mat chhediye, Apni kursi ke liye jazbat ko mat chhediye! Hum mein koi Hun, koi Shak, koi Mongol hai, Dafn hai jo baat, ab us baat ko mat chhediye! Gar galtiyan Babar

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 a few people who can impress you. Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was one such towering personality for me: captivating, just as his name

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 occupied with election coverage. As one state’s Assembly elections conclude, another state’s polls begin. After that, local body elections start. Statistically, from the first election

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 occupied with election coverage. As one state’s Assembly elections conclude, another state’s polls begin. After that, local body elections start. Statistically, from the first election

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 jam-packed. Alongside industry and film personalities, a large number of common people and enthusiastic ‘Ladki Bahins’ were present. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home

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 most seasoned political pundits couldn’t have predicted the sweeping victory with which the Mahayuti would return to power. Even more surprising was the BJP’s performance,

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, politics in Maharashtra is also at its peak. Elections have concluded, and a government is on the verge of being formed. The public has bestowed

Your vote will determine your govt!

   By Vijay Darda | 18-11-2024 Nothing is more important than voting, so make sure to cast your vote The moment for voting in the Maharashtra Assembly elections is almost here. Candidates have worked hard to win your favour with promises and assurances. You’ve listened to them, observed their actions and evaluated their claims. Now it’s your turn to decide.