All Editorials Snapshot & Free Vocabulary PDF – 10 Dec 2025

The Hindu Editorials snapshot

Editorial 1

Note of Harmony: On the Debate on Vande Mataram

Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the 1880s with his novel Anandamath and marking its 150th anniversary this year, hailed India as mother and united diverse groups against British rule; the Indian National Congress adopted its first two stanzas in 1937 for gatherings, earning it national song status in the Constitution, yet a parliamentary debate to honour it devolved into partisan attacks with BJP leaders like Prime Minister and Home Minister Amit Shah blaming Congress’s partial use for sowing Partition seeds via Muslim League support, while Opposition figures Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge defended historical context and urged focus on current issues over past disputes. History teaches unity lessons: the freedom struggle fostered shared political space across religions and languages through accommodation, as millions of Muslims chanted Vande Mataram alongside Hindus, proving wise common ground over imposition, though Partition exposed unity’s fragility and warned against promoting identities beyond secular constitutional Indianness. Rehashing old wounds divides; India must prioritise social cohesion and renewed national purpose as true homage to Mother India.

Editorial 2

Wanton Negligence: On the Goa Blaze

A technical report from Panaji’s Fire and Emergency Services exposed why the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire in Arpora’s north Goa killed 25 people: it ran without a valid fire NOC, ignored a local panchayat demolition order for lacking licences, and had no safety features like proper exits, with wooden decor, panels, and a poorly ventilated basement causing rapid spread, toxic smoke, and oxygen starvation. This repeats India’s fire tragedies—from Virudhunagar firecracker blasts, Kolkata old building fires, Kurnool bus flames, to nationwide hospital infernos—due to weak regulatory enforcement despite ample laws on building codes, fire norms, and licensing, undermined by corruption, politics, bureaucracy, and incompetence that let violations thrive while profits trump safety, especially in Goa’s unlicensed nightclub boom fueled by patronage. A magisterial probe is ordered, but systemic fixes demand periodic public fire audits on e-portals for accountability, community-led safety drives by local bodies rewarding compliant owners with fire exits and materials, mandatory training for high-risk staff on safety and crowds, shifting governance to prioritise lives over laxity.

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Editorial 3

Shortcut to Cricket’s Big League is a Warning

Cricket in India evolved from a British elite sport played by Maharajas to a popular game for ordinary people, spreading from cities to rural areas with a promise of fairness and easy access for talented players regardless of background. However, this ideal is breaking down in Puducherry, where an investigation uncovered widespread cheating: coaches at private academies fake backdated school admissions, false Aadhaar addresses, and even job documents to turn out-of-state cricketers into “local” players eligible for the senior team after just one year of fake residency, charging packages up to Rs 1.2 lakh or more, abusing BCCI’s rule allowing three guest players. This malpractice undermines true democratisation, discourages genuine local talent, and risks collapsing the system, especially as the Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP), formed under Supreme Court’s Lodha reforms for “one vote per state,” has received Rs 89 crore in BCCI grants since 2018 (60% on infrastructure) yet operates like a personal fiefdom. BCCI must probe lapses, enforce checks, and act swiftly to prevent repeats, as Puducherry warns other associations to protect aspiring cricketers’ dreams.

Editorial 4

​What’s in the Origin of a Word? A Lot Actually

Word origins reveal fascinating histories of migration, trade, and connections across ancient cultures. For example, the English word “apple” traces back to native Old English æppel, from Proto-Germanic *ap(a)laz and ultimately Proto-Indo-European *ab(e)l, picturing nomads in Russia and Ukraine eating such fruits 5,000 years ago. In contrast, “orange” journeyed westward through medieval languages like Old French, Italian arancia, Arabic naranj, Persian narang, Sanskrit naranga, possibly from a Dravidian root, showing how words travel globally. Etymology provides exciting hints into deep pasts and interconnected worlds, enjoyable for many. Author Bill Bryson recently updated his book A Short History of Nearly Everything after a Delhi schoolboy corrected the etymology of “asteroid” to Greek aster meaning “star,” not Latin; this ties to shared Proto-Indo-European *h₂ster root linking Greek aster, Latin stella, English “star,” and Sanskrit str. Romans borrowed aster directly from Greeks, along with myths and ideas. A school principal praised the boy’s reading passion amid screen overuse, noting etymology’s appeal to hobbyists and experts alike, with Bryson’s quick fix highlighting strong reader-author bonds

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