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Fifty years of swimming against the tide

   By Vijay Darda | 18-02-2023 Keep going, keep going! With faith, confidence, and mutual trust! Vijay Darda The first issue of the Nagpur edition of Lokmat was published on December 15, 1971. Explaining the stand in a special article in this first issue, my father and guide Jawaharlalji Darda alias Babuji, quoted a line from an eminent Marathi poet

Quakes: How prepared are we?

By Vijay Darda | 13-02-2023 The multi-storey buildings in Turkey were not earthquake resistant, causing massive destruction to life and property Vijay Darda Scenes of thousands of buildings reduced to rubble in Turkey’s devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake have forced the whole world to think as to how prepared we are to deal with the unpredictable earthquakes? About 59 per cent

Do Pakistanis want to forget Kashmir?

By Vijay Darda | 06-02-2023 New generation of Pakistan is fearlessly asking on social media, what did we get by insisting on Kashmir? Vijay Darda You will be astonished to know that a totally different kind of campaign is going on in Pakistani social media these days. Being in India, we may feel that the entire population of Pakistan is

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