All Editorials Snapshot: 01-August-2025

The Hindu Editorials snapshot

Editorial 1

New phase: On the NISAR mission
NISAR capped a decade-long bilateral effort of NASA and ISRO

The launch of the NISAR satellite on July 30, 2025, marked a major milestone in the decade-long collaboration between NASA and ISRO. NISAR is a 2.8-tonne Earth observation satellite that combines NASA’s L-band radar with ISRO’s S-band radar — a world-first — to detect small surface changes, even through clouds and vegetation. It will provide free, detailed data on land use, glacier movement, vegetation, urban growth, and sea ice, helping in disaster management and climate research. For ISRO, successfully launching such a flagship mission aboard the GSLV Mk II rocket highlights its growing capabilities, though key components like the antenna, communication systems, and software were sourced from NASA. To become an equal player in future global missions, India must invest more in advanced materials, deep-space communications, and early involvement in mission planning. Additionally, ISRO must expand its ground infrastructure, automate data processing, and ensure rapid public access to NISAR data, while preparing follow-up missions and setting clear data-sharing policies to unlock its full potential for scientific, governmental, and private use.

Editorial 2

​Soured relations: On Trump’s 25% tariff, ‘penalty’
The higher U.S. tariffs place India at a relative disadvantage 

On August 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff along with an unspecified penalty on Indian goods, citing India’s continued trade with Russia and its high tariff barriers as reasons. This move, though not entirely unexpected, comes after stalled trade talks and growing tension in India-U.S. relations, with Trump recently making sharp remarks about India’s economy and energy policies. While both nations have stuck to their core positions — the U.S. demanding broader market access and India protecting sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy — the latest tariffs complicate efforts to secure a bilateral trade agreement. Although Indian officials were aiming for a deal by fall, linking trade to geopolitical alliances has made the situation more difficult. The tariffs put India at a competitive disadvantage compared to countries like South Korea and Vietnam, which enjoy smoother access to the U.S. market. With Indian exporters and trade bodies already raising concerns, negotiators now face the urgent challenge of balancing national interests with the need to protect trade ties with one of India’s largest export destinations.

The Indian Express Editorials snapshot

Editorial 3

Chhattisgarh conversion row and violence on Pune family: Rule of the mob
It’s a cruel irony that at a time when members of all political parties are applauding the valour of the armed forces in Operation Sindoor, a war veteran’s relatives were targeted with impunity

Two back-to-back incidents in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra have raised serious concerns about how police in both states are handling their duties. In both cases, the police appeared to act under pressure from mobs rather than following proper legal procedures. On July 25, Chhattisgarh police arrested three people, including two nuns, over allegations of forced religious conversion and human trafficking, mostly based on claims made by Bajrang Dal members. One woman later admitted she was forced to give a false statement. The next day in Pune, a group—reportedly including Bajrang Dal members—stormed into the home of a Kargil War veteran’s relatives, accused them of being illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, and even involved the police, who took the family to the station late at night instead of protecting them. These actions show a dangerous trend: law enforcement giving in to mob influence. Despite repeated warnings from the Supreme Court against mob justice, the police seem to be allowing self-proclaimed vigilantes to dictate terms, especially in sensitive matters like religious conversion and illegal immigration. This is especially troubling given the government’s public praise for communities like the Catholics and the armed forces, which contrasts sharply with the mistreatment of nuns and a war veteran’s family. The police in both states must be held accountable for failing to uphold the rule of law.

Editorial 4

The return of Mr Darcy
‘Pride and Prejudice’ is set for another reboot. Two centuries on, it’s still Austen’s world

Jane Austen continues to be one of the most influential writers across generations, especially when it comes to stories about love and relationships. Her novel Pride and Prejudice is a perfect example — it’s being adapted yet again, this time into a Netflix series, while the 2005 film version starring Keira Knightley is returning to theatres to mark Austen’s 250th birth anniversary. But Austen’s relevance goes beyond elegant dresses and witty dialogue. She had a sharp eye for how people present themselves — through class, marriage, and conversation — and how often they misunderstand each other. Her characters, like the charming but self-absorbed man or the well-meaning but nosy sibling, still feel familiar today. If her heroine Lizzie Bennet lived now, she might host a dating podcast or talk about her love life in therapy. That’s why Austen’s work keeps getting reimagined — her insights feel just as true today as they did 200 years ago. Still, all these new versions of the same story raise a valid question: is the entertainment industry just playing it safe by sticking to old classics, or do Austen’s themes — like pride, misjudgment, and emotional confusion — still truly speak to us? In any case, it seems people are still making the same mistakes in love, and Austen, in her timeless wit, is still quietly laughing at us.

Enrol in our free MTO EDITORIALS COURSE and get daily, weekly, and monthly PDFs to boost your language skills! – Click here

Latest Posts

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *