Daily Editorials Snapshot & FREE Vocabulary PDF – 28 November 2025
The Hindu Editorials snapshot
Editorial 1
Trump and Rush Hour 4: The buddy movie Hollywood did not need
Donald Trump, with his entertainment background including film cameos and The Apprentice, has greenlit Rush Hour 4 amid his presidential duties, prompting quick studio acquiescence from Paramount Skydance. The original Rush Hour franchise (1998, 2001, 2006) starred Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan in cop/buddy comedies that declined in success over time, further stalled by 2017 sexual assault allegations against director Brett Ratner, effectively ending his career. Ratner has returned with a documentary on First Lady Melania Trump, paralleling the unlikely revival of this dormant franchise. While Hollywood faces a tough year, rebooting Rush Hour via White House influence raises concerns about creative integrity rather than genuine rejuvenation.
Editorial 2
India hosting Commonwealth Games is a test and an opportunity
India has been formally chosen to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad (also known as Amdavad), marking the 100th edition of the event. This decision is seen as a historic moment for Commonwealth Sport and positions India as the host of a landmark Games, building on foundations from previous events like Glasgow 2026. Ahmedabad will feature 15 to 17 sports, including athletics, swimming, badminton, cricket T20, and others, with the full programme to be announced soon. The city promises world-class facilities like the Narendra Modi Stadium, which will host the opening and closing ceremonies. The Games are expected to showcase India’s sporting ambition, youth, culture, and organisational capability, and serve as a stepping stone to India’s larger sporting goals such as the 2036 Olympics. Officials stress sustainability, technology, and athlete experience as priorities, aiming to create a transformative and inclusive event. India’s hosting follows a recent series of Commonwealth Games hosting challenges worldwide and intends to renew trust in the event’s future.
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Editorial 3
Domestic trouble: On Indian cricket and home Tests
India’s previously dominant position as a strong Test host has been seriously challenged after consecutive home series defeats—first a 3-0 sweep by New Zealand last year and now a 2-0 loss to South Africa, with the latter winning by a massive 408 runs in Guwahati. South African captain Temba Bavuma led expertly, reaffirming their status as defending ICC World Test Champions. Despite past successes under coach Gautam Gambhir, such as drawing an away series in England and winning major trophies, India’s vulnerability at home is stark. Key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara have exited the Test lineup, while others like Ajinkya Rahane and Mohammed Shami are yet to regain form. The absence of injured captain Shubman Gill in the last Test impacted batting depth, and the remaining batsmen lacked the traditional patience and technique needed in Tests, often dulled by the instant gratification of limited overs formats. The squad’s frequent changes, and reliance on multiple all-rounders, have unsettled the team. South African bowlers Simon Harmer and Marco Jansen exploited weaknesses, highlighting the need for batting reinforcements. Historically, India has had strong batsmen in key positions, but as veterans age, the team looks to younger players like Gill, K.L. Rahul, and Yashasvi Jaiswal to lead the revival, while bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah hope to defend better totals.
Editorial 4
Burden of proof: On SIR 2.0 and the voter
The Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0, being implemented in 12 States and Union Territories, has raised concerns over its fundamental methodology which places the burden of proof on residents to establish their eligibility to vote. The Supreme Court is still hearing challenges about the SIR process, initially used in Bihar where it caused significant reductions in women voters and raised worries of disenfranchisement among migrants and married women. Voters are required to fill enumeration forms and prove their inclusion by matching against old electoral rolls from 2002-2005. Despite the Election Commission’s claims of widespread form delivery, many genuine voters remain confused or unable to access the process. Historically, the law presumed that adult residents ordinarily residing in the area were valid voters unless proven otherwise, but SIR reverses this presumption, putting the onus on citizens to prove their legitimacy, risking exclusion of rightful voters. Courts have focused more on implementation than constitutional validity, while errors in revised rolls persist due to rushed work. The Commission could have ensured voter verification through door-to-door checks and technological deduplication. Instead, it prioritizes “purifying” voter rolls over protecting universal adult franchise. Judicial oversight must now scrutinize the constitutional basis of this process and restore responsibility for accurate voter lists to the Election Commission instead of the individual citizens.
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