Category: Editorials

Why did question of new statute arise?

   By Vijay Darda | 21-08-2023 What are the implications of personal opinion of Bibek Debroy, chairman of  Economic Advisory Council to PM? If someone asks you if there is any need to change the Constitution of India, most of you will, no doubt, look with astonishment at the person asking such a question. I was also taken aback when

Why did India become a slave?

   By Vijay Darda | 14-08-2023 Amid celebration of independence, it is imperative to consider this question so that no one casts an evil eye on us again Former Prime Minister and eminent leader of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee would always tell an anecdote. When he went to Afghanistan as a foreign minister, he told his Afghan counterpart that he

Will Rahul add a new hue to politics?

   By Vijay Darda | 07-08-2023 Supreme Court has stayed the sentence of Rahul Gandhi; will his comeback give a new twist to politics? The implications of the Supreme Court staying Rahul Gandhi’s sentence are unquestionably wider. This will undoubtedly have an impact on Indian politics. This issue will definitely come up in the forthcoming state Assembly elections and, subsequently,

Where has Qin Gang vanished?

   By Vijay Darda | 31-07-2023 China has become a scourge for the entire world, causing numerous challenges which India is firmly dealing with   The latest news from China is that the country’s foreign minister Qin Gang, who was gaining popularity throughout the world, has mysteriously vanished. He has been missing for more than a month now. Wang Yi,

Why is there no sense of shame & anguish?

   By Vijay Darda | 24-07-2023 Over 150 deaths in two-and-a-half months and 60,000 people rendered homeless; rioters turned rape into a weapon in Manipur! This is my third article on the violence in Manipur in two and a half months, but the incident of two women being paraded naked on the streets and gangraped has torn my heart out.

‘Golden bird’ will adorn this branch again!

   By Vijay Darda | 17-07-2023 The day is not far when there will be no better place to live than India ‘Jahan daal daal par sone ki chidiya karti hai basera, wo Bharat desh hai mera!’ We all occasionally sing this song from the film Sikandar E Azam, released some 58 years ago. Written by lyricist Rajendra Krishan, this

Why is France burning so badly?

   By Vijay Darda | 10-07-2023 Those who were granted asylum on French soil in the name of human rights became enemies You must be wondering why France, known for its magnificent culture, excellent artistry, amazing artworks and wonderful literature, is so enraged over the death of a youth? Why are there so many incidents of arson in French cities?

Twists & turns behind Wagner rebellion..!

   By Vijay Darda |03-07-2023 Why did Yevgeny, the private army chief who is called ‘Putin’s chef’, suddenly revolt? Why did the private army, which had been fighting for Russia all over the world for years, suddenly direct its weapons and tanks against Moscow? Why did they shoot down Russian combat aircraft and helicopters? Events like Putin’s warning and the

Adipurush: Why use such a language?

   By Vijay Darda | 26-06-2023 A grave and crucial question amid uproar over distasteful & controversial dialogues Vijay Darda A barrage of protests is raging around the dialogues from the film Adipurush. This tempestuous reaction is justified as the issue revolves around the language, for language is more than just a means of communication. It determines the conduct and

China behind Manipur violence!

   By Vijay Darda | 19-06-2023 How did ultras loot weapons from police stations so easily? Where are they getting sophisticated rifles from? Vijay Darda At the moment, the country’s main worry is Manipur. The violence that broke out last month shows no signs of abating. Over 130 people have died. Village after village has been set ablaze. The degree