All Editorials Snapshot: 30-September-2025

The Hindu Editorials snapshot

Editorial 1

Bitter victory: On the Asia Cup 2025 final

India won the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai, retaining their continental supremacy. Pakistan started strong with an 84-run opening partnership but then collapsed, losing nine wickets for just 62 runs, as Indian spinners dominated. India struggled early, losing their top three batsmen with only 20 runs on the board but Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 and contributions from Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube led India to victory with two balls to spare. The win was India’s ninth Asia Cup title, demonstrating their deep cricketing talent. However, the victory was marred by poor sportsmanship; the Indian team refused to shake hands with Pakistan and declined to accept the trophy from the Asian Cricket Council president, Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan’s Cricket Board chief and Interior Minister. This strained the spirit of cricket, showing how political tensions overshadow sport. India’s Suryakumar Yadav also made dismissive remarks despite poor personal performance, highlighting the need for reflection on India’s approach to playing Pakistan in sports.

Editorial 2

 ​Loyalty and Ladakh: On the detention of Sonam Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk, a respected climate activist and education reformer in Ladakh, was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on September 26, 2025, days after protests demanding statehood and constitutional protections for Ladakh turned violent, resulting in four deaths and several injuries. The government accused Wangchuk of instigating violence, but his supporters and opposition leaders emphasize his peaceful activism and denial of any involvement in the violence. Wangchuk had supported the 2019 bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir, hoping it would lead to full statehood for Ladakh and protection of its unique culture and environment. Negotiations with the government began in May 2025 but suffered setbacks amid growing public mistrust. Wangchuk’s detention, transfer to Jodhpur jail, and investigation into alleged foreign links have raised concerns about the legitimacy of talks while he remains jailed. Many argue that detaining a key figure like Wangchuk undermines trust and dialogue, which are essential for peace and integration in this sensitive border region.

The Indian Express Editorials snapshot

Editorial 3

Uttarakhand CM Dhami’s response to paper leak protests is communal, tone-deaf

The leak of the question paper for the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) graduate-level exam held on September 21, 2025, sparked widespread protests by aspirants across Uttarakhand, demanding cancellation and strict investigation. The incident follows previous exam leaks in the state, revealing systemic failure to safeguard examination integrity. The government’s response, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has been criticised as tone-deaf and communal. Dhami labelled the protests as “nakal jihad” and accused protesters of shouting “anti-national and anti-sanatan” slogans, diverting attention from structural problems. The SIT-led investigation has already resulted in suspensions and arrests, including a professor and police officers. Thousands of youth see government job exams as critical opportunities amid high unemployment and migration. The protests highlight urgent need for sincere reforms, accountability, and trustworthy recruitment processes to restore faith in the system and secure youth futures in Uttarakhand.

Editorial 4

For VS Gaitonde, each canvas was a silent prayer and quiet offering

Vasudeo Santu Gaitonde (1924-2001), known as V.S. Gaitonde, was a pioneering Indian artist revered for his abstract paintings that embodied spiritual discipline and silence. Born in Nagpur, Maharashtra, he trained at the Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai, and was a member of the Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group alongside notable artists like M.F. Husain and F.N. Souza. Unlike his contemporaries who focused on social and political themes, Gaitonde’s work centered on meditative, non-representational art, blending influences from Zen Buddhism, Indian miniature painting, and ancient calligraphy. His canvases, often in luminous yellows and translucent ochres, invite quiet introspection and are regarded as visual prayers. One of his 1970 paintings sold for a record Rs 67.08 crore in 2025, making it the second most expensive Indian artwork at auction. Gaitonde’s legacy continues through exhibitions and collections worldwide, celebrating his unique contribution to Indian modernism and abstract art.

Top Vocabulary Picks from Today’s Editorials

WordSimple MeaningSynonymAntonym
MeditativeInvolving deep thought or reflectionReflective, contemplativeDistracted, superficial
EtherealLight, delicate, and otherworldlyDelicate, airyHeavy, solid
ContoursOutlines or shapesOutline, shapeCenter, mass
GradationsGradual changes, especially in colorShades, transitionsUniformity, sameness
HieroglyphsAncient symbols or drawingsSymbols, charactersLetters, words

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