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The Hindu Editorials snapshot

Editorial 1

A Kerala Story: On Eradication of Extreme Poverty

Kerala, long recognised for its high standards of human development and decentralised governance, marked its 69th formation day by declaring the eradication of extreme poverty. This achievement stems from the Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP) launched in 2021 by the LDF government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The initiative combined local body networks, multiple government departments, and mass community participation to identify and support the poorest households. Around 4 lakh trained enumerators and Kudumbashree workers surveyed families across the State, identifying 64,006 extremely poor households (over 1 lakh individuals). Each family received customised micro plans addressing their specific needs — ranging from proper identification, housing and employment to healthcare, food support, and palliative care.

Kerala’s model builds on decades of people‑centred planning that reduced poverty from 59.8 per cent in the 1970s to 11.3 per cent by 2011‑12. By 2023, NITI Aayog found only 0.55 per cent of citizens were multidimensionally poor, far below the national average. The State has now launched EPEP 2.0 to prevent any relapse into extreme poverty, particularly among tribal communities. Although critics point to Kerala’s slow economic growth and unemployment, the government is investing in infrastructure and green industries while upskilling its educated youth. The editorial stresses that eradicating poverty is a continuous process, not a final achievement. Kerala’s community‑driven approach proves that social welfare and economic growth can advance together. It offers a replicable development model rooted in solidarity, sustainability, and grassroots democracy — a true “Kerala story” worth studying.

Editorial 2

Women’s World: On India’s Victory in the World Cup

At midnight on a memorable Sunday, captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her team created history by winning India’s first Women’s Cricket World Cup. The triumph came after decades of perseverance, building on the efforts of pioneers such as Shantha Rangaswamy, Diana Edulji, Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami. India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in a dramatic final at D.Y. Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai — a moment compared to Kapil Dev’s 1983 men’s victory that changed Indian cricket forever. The win promises to transform women’s cricket commercially and socially, opening doors for professional growth and recognition.Coach Amol Muzumdar, once a domestic stalwart who never got to play for the men’s national team, found redemption through this victory. The road, however, was not easy. India struggled early in the tournament, losing three league matches before fighting back with courage and teamwork. Players such as Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma and Pratika Rawal delivered heroic performances at crucial stages. Rodrigues’s remarkable 127* against Australia in the semifinal became one of the greatest innings in Indian women’s cricket. In the final, all‑round efforts sealed India’s supremacy, even as South Africa fought bravely under Laura Wolvaardt’s brilliant captaincy. The editorial concludes that Indian women have not only conquered the cup but also claimed their rightful place at the pinnacle of world cricket — a victory built as much on resilience as on skill.

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Editorial 3

When Transfusions Kill: Jharkhand Must Protect Patients

Jharkhand faces a shocking public‑health crisis after several children tested HIV‑positive post‑transfusion in state‑run hospitals. Preliminary investigations revealed that a government blood bank had been functioning without a valid licence since 2023, with major lapses in testing, donor screening, and supervision. Among 259 donors linked to regular thalassaemia transfusions, four had contaminated blood samples. The tragedy shows a complete failure in the blood‑safety chain — from donor selection and screening to hospital procedures.

Thalassaemia patients, especially children, rely on frequent transfusions for survival, making safety standards non‑negotiable. Yet, Jharkhand’s health infrastructure remains fragile. Many district blood banks lack the advanced Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) method that can detect early‑stage HIV. Most rely on basic ELISA tests, which, if skipped or mishandled, allow undetected infections to spread. The 2002 National Blood Policy called for voluntary blood donation drives and stricter checks, but compliance has declined. This is not the first lapse; a similar Ranchi outbreak in 2018 revealed weak monitoring and complacency that still persist.

Editorial 4

Women’s Cricket, a 1983 Moment: Now, Put Money Behind Talent

India’s victory in the Women’s Cricket World Cup has ended many doubts about the strength, popularity and depth of the women’s game. A month of inspiring performances has silenced critics who dismissed women’s cricket as unworthy of investment or public attention. During the early stages of the tournament, the team faced harsh criticism even from within the cricketing fraternity. Many accused them of wasting the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s resources. The win, therefore, is not just sporting success but also social transformation — a statement against gender bias and patronising attitudes often faced by female athletes.

The editorial recalls how, in 2011, then BCCI president N. Srinivasan had openly disparaged the idea of women’s cricket. Harmanpreet Kaur herself once faced rejection when applying for a police job. Yet, within a decade, women cricketers have reversed the narrative through talent and perseverance, helped by improving institutional support, media visibility, and parental encouragement. The sight of 50,000 fans cheering in Mumbai’s D.Y. Patil Stadium and celebrations nationwide confirms that gender barriers in cricket are finally weakening.

Top Vocabulary Picks from Today’s Editorials

Word	Simple Meaning	Synonym	Antonym
Mansplaining	A man explaining something patronisingly to a woman	Condescension	Respectful dialogue
Faltering	Losing strength or momentum	Weakening / Struggling	Strengthening
Criticism	Disapproval of someone’s actions	Condemnation	Praise
Mis‑spent	Used wastefully or wrongly	Wasted / Squandered	Rightly used
Patriarchal	Dominated by men or male‑centred attitudes	Male‑biased	Egalitarian