The Daily Editorial Analysis – 30 June 2025

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Language of unity

Uniformity should not be confused with national unity in language policy

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 mandates that all students across the country must learn three languages in school. Theoretically, NEP 2020 is more flexible than the previous versions of the three-language policy in India, which have always faced resistance not just in south India but also different States. Hindi is only one of the many Indian languages, and States are free to choose any two Indian languages and one foreign language in the mix of three, according to NEP 2020. However, the fear that Hindi will become the default option as the second Indian language apart from the native language is aggravated by Maharashtra government’s attempts to prioritise Hindi over other regional languages and its continuing vacillation on the issue. The State has now withdrawn its decision that Hindi will ‘generally’ be taught until Class five, as the second Indian language, after it kicked off a political storm in the State and put the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the back foot. A committee headed by Dr. Narendra Jadhav will now deliberate with all stakeholders on the relevance of the three-language policy. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the government would accept its recommendation. This change of heart comes after estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, legatees of a strident version of Marathi pride that often turned into violent xenophobia, came together to oppose what they see as “imposition” of Hindi. Evidently, the language issue is uniting political rivals against the BJP. Languages associated with power gain more influence but attempts to force languages on people on the back of political power can be divisive. The paradox is that the BJP sees the three-language policy as a question of national pride and unity. It is clear that most students, including those in India’s Hindi-speaking regions, want to learn English. According to Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar, nearly a fifth of students in the State are learning a third language and the new policy would give that option to all students. There are 15 languages including Hindi available in schools under the third language option, and when at least 20 students demand a language in a school, it will be taught. While this sounds noble and politically neutral, the actual implementation is different. Hardly anyone in Bihar has learnt Tamil or Malayalam or Kannada or Telugu under the three-language policy so far. The chances of an overwhelming majority of students ending up with Hindi as part of the three-language policy is high. No State or school can offer a vast range of languages. The BJP must reassess its language policy taking into account the responses that are emerging from different parts of the country. It must learn the language of unity.

Whites on greens

Wimbledon might be Djokovic’s best chance for a 25th Slam

Tennis loves its traditions, and The Championships at Wimbledon more so. In the recent past though, the sport’s most prestigious Major has progressively cut out many of its famed anachronisms. The bespoke grass-court seeding formula, the Middle Sunday holiday and best-of-five set doubles matches have all been done away with. Now, for the first time in the 148-year history of the tournament, there will be no line judges, and electronic calling will take effect on all courts. Yet, when the first ball is struck on Monday, there will be no dearth of the verdant pomp and splendour. If anything, a less clustered court, with its glazed green grass, may lead to a better visual experience, and give the best players, clothed in pristine white, a broader canvas to work their magic on. Chief among them will be Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the world’s top two men who have now established an engaging rivalry reminiscent of the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal duels. Alcaraz, in fact, is the two-time defending champion at SW19 and has won four of his last five tournaments, including the Queen’s Club Championships. World No. 1 Sinner does not have similar grass pedigree, but his first-ever Slam semifinal was at the All England Club in 2023, and he won the only meeting with Alcaraz on grass, at Wimbledon 2022. However, 24-time Major winner and seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic is not to be discounted. The 38-year-old Serb is not in Slam-winning shape but grass presents the best chance. He finished runner-up in 2024 just weeks after a knee operation and the last time he exited Wimbledon before the final was in 2017. Among women, No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, despite the bitter French Open final loss to Coco Gauff, remains the player to beat and there is no reason why her power-packed game cannot triumph in southwest London. But the last eight editions have seen eight different victors, pointing to an open field. For Gauff and five-time Major champion Iga Swiatek, Wimbledon has been the least rewarding Slam and they will be hoping to crack the code. American Gauff has not gone past the fourth round while Swiatek’s best showing is quarterfinals. Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova, 2024 runner-up Jasmine Paolini and 2022 winner Elena Rybakina are among the other notable names. The Indian presence will again be limited to doubles with Rohan Bopanna, Yuki Bhambri, Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli competing. As the country’s tennis remains stuck in a vicious cycle of a shrinking talent pool, administrative apathy and endless litigation, it will be up to these players to keep the flag flying.

Editorial Vocabulary

1. Mandates

Type: Verb

Meaning: Orders or requires authoritatively; gives official permission or authority

Tamil Meaning: கட்டளையிடுகிறது

Malayalam Meaning: നിർദ്ദേശിക്കുന്നു

Kannada Meaning: ಆದೇಶಿಸುತ್ತದೆ

Synonyms: Commands, requires, orders, directs, authorises

Antonyms: Prohibits, forbids, bans, restricts

Example Sentence: The new policy mandates that all government employees must complete digital literacy training within six months.

2. Resistance

Type: Noun

Meaning: Opposition or refusal to accept or comply with something

Tamil Meaning: எதிர்ப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രതിരോധം

Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರತಿರೋಧ

Synonyms: Opposition, defiance, refusal, objection, protest

Antonyms: Acceptance, compliance, submission, cooperation

Example Sentence: The proposed tax reforms faced strong resistance from various business associations across the country.

3. Aggravated

Type: Verb (Past participle)

Meaning: Made worse or more serious; intensified

Tamil Meaning: மோசமாக்கப்பட்டது

Malayalam Meaning: വഷളാക്കി

Kannada Meaning: ಹದಗೆಡಿಸಿದೆ

Synonyms: Worsened, intensified, exacerbated, heightened, inflamed

Antonyms: Alleviated, improved, soothed, eased, calmed

Example Sentence: The traffic situation was aggravated by the unexpected closure of the main highway during peak hours.

4. Prioritise

Type: Verb

Meaning: Give priority to; treat as more important than other things

Tamil Meaning: முன்னுரிமை கொடுக்கிறது

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രാധാന്യം നൽകുന്നു

Kannada Meaning: ಆದ್ಯತೆ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ

Synonyms: Emphasise, favour, focus on, highlight, stress

Antonyms: Neglect, ignore, sideline, downplay

Example Sentence: The government decided to prioritise healthcare spending over infrastructure development in the new budget.

5. Vacillation

Type: Noun

Meaning: Wavering between different opinions or actions; indecision

Tamil Meaning: தயக்கம்

Malayalam Meaning: മടി

Kannada Meaning: ಸಂದಿಗ್ಧತೆ

Synonyms: Indecision, hesitation, uncertainty, wavering, fluctuation

Antonyms: Decisiveness, determination, resolve, firmness

Example Sentence: The higher official’s vacillation on the controversial policy led to confusion among party members and the public.

6. Deliberate

Type: Verb

Meaning: Consider carefully and discuss issues thoroughly

Tamil Meaning: கவனமாக ஆலோசிக்கிறது

Malayalam Meaning: ശ്രദ്ധാപൂർവ്വം ചർച്ച ചെയ്യുന്നു

Kannada Meaning: ಎಚ್ಚರಿಕೆಯಿಂದ ಚರ್ಚಿಸುತ್ತದೆ

Synonyms: Consider, discuss, ponder, contemplate, debate

Antonyms: Rush, hurry, ignore, overlook

Example Sentence: The committee will deliberate on the proposed amendments before presenting their final recommendations.

7. Stakeholders

Type: Noun

Meaning: People with an interest or concern in something, especially a business or policy

Tamil Meaning: பங்குதாரர்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: പങ്കാളികൾ

Kannada Meaning: ಪಾಲುದಾರರು

Synonyms: Participants, interested parties, shareholders, partners

Antonyms: Outsiders, disinterested parties

Example Sentence: All stakeholders including teachers, parents and students were consulted before implementing the new curriculum.

8. Estranged

Type: Adjective

Meaning: Separated or alienated from someone with whom one was once close

Tamil Meaning: பிரிந்த

Malayalam Meaning: അകന്നുപോയ

Kannada Meaning: ಬೇರ್ಪಟ್ಟ

Synonyms: Separated, alienated, distant, divorced, divided

Antonyms: Reconciled, united, close, harmonious

Example Sentence: The two political leaders, once close allies, became estranged after the corruption scandal.

9. Legatees

Type: Noun

Meaning: Inheritors or people who receive a legacy

Tamil Meaning: வாரிசுகள்

Malayalam Meaning: അനന്തരാവകാശികൾ

Kannada Meaning: ಉತ್ತರಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು

Synonyms: Inheritors, heirs, beneficiaries, successors

Antonyms: Donors, grantors, predecessors

Example Sentence: As legatees of the freedom struggle, today's leaders must uphold the values of democracy and secularism.

10. Strident

Type: Adjective

Meaning: Loud and harsh; aggressively assertive

Tamil Meaning: கடுமையான

Malayalam Meaning: കടുത്ത

Kannada Meaning: ಕಠಿಣ

Synonyms: Harsh, aggressive, forceful, vehement, vociferous

Antonyms: Gentle, mild, soft, moderate, quiet

Example Sentence: The opposition's strident criticism of the government's policies dominated the parliamentary session.

11. Xenophobia

Type: Noun

Meaning: Fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers

Tamil Meaning: வெளிநாட்டவர் பகை

Malayalam Meaning: വിദേശീയ വിദ്വേഷം

Kannada Meaning: ವಿದೇಶೀಯರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ದ್ವೇಷ

Synonyms: Racism, prejudice, bigotry, nationalism, chauvinism

Antonyms: Tolerance, acceptance, cosmopolitanism, inclusion

Example Sentence: The rise of xenophobia in some countries has led to discriminatory policies against immigrants and refugees.

12. Imposition

Type: Noun

Meaning: Forcing something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted

Tamil Meaning: திணிப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: അടിച്ചേൽപ്പിക്കൽ

Kannada Meaning: ಹೇರಿಕೆ

Synonyms: Enforcement, burden, infliction, coercion

Antonyms: Choice, freedom, option, voluntary acceptance

Example Sentence: Many states viewed the recent change in the policy as an imposition.

13. Divisive

Type: Adjective

Meaning: Causing disagreement or hostility between people

Tamil Meaning: பிளவு ஏற்படுத்தும்

Malayalam Meaning: ഭിന്നിപ്പിക്കുന്ന

Kannada Meaning: ವಿಭಜನೆ ಮಾಡುವ

Synonyms: Controversial, polarising, disruptive, contentious

Antonyms: Unifying, harmonious, reconciling, peaceful

Example Sentence: The politician's divisive rhetoric has deepened unwarranted tensions in the region.

14. Paradox

Type: Noun

Meaning: Contradiction or statement that seems absurd but may be true

Tamil Meaning: முரண்பாடு

Malayalam Meaning: വിരോധാഭാസം

Kannada Meaning: ವಿರೋಧಾಭಾಸ

Synonyms: Contradiction, anomaly, inconsistency, puzzle

Antonyms: Consistency, logic, coherence, harmony

Example Sentence: It's a paradox that the country with the largest democracy still struggles with basic human rights issues.

15. Noble

Type: Adjective

Meaning: Admirable in character; having high moral principles

Tamil Meaning: உயர்ந்த

Malayalam Meaning: ഉന്നതമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಉದಾತ್ತ

Synonyms: Honourable, virtuous, admirable, worthy, dignified

Antonyms: Ignoble, dishonourable, base, corrupt

Example Sentence: The teacher's noble intention to provide free education to underprivileged children was appreciated by the entire community.

16. Overwhelming

Type: Adjective

Meaning: Very great in amount; having a strong emotional effect

Tamil Meaning: மிகப் பெரிய

Malayalam Meaning: അതിരുകടന്ന

Kannada Meaning: ಅಪಾರ

Synonyms: Immense, enormous, vast, massive, overpowering

Antonyms: Minimal, insignificant, manageable, slight

Example Sentence: The overwhelming response from voters showed their support for the new government's policies.

17. Reassess

Type: Verb

Meaning: Evaluate or consider again, especially with a view to change

Tamil Meaning: மறுமதிப்பீடு செய்கிறது

Malayalam Meaning: പുനർമൂല്യനിർണ്ണയം

Kannada Meaning: ಮರು ಮೌಲ್ಯಮಾಪನ

Synonyms: Re-evaluate, reconsider, review, reexamine

Antonyms: Maintain, uphold, stick to

Example Sentence: The company decided to reassess its marketing strategy after the poor sales performance in the last quarter.

18. Emerging

Type: Verb (Present participle)

Meaning: Coming into view or becoming apparent

Tamil Meaning: உருவாகி வரும்

Malayalam Meaning: ഉയർന്നുവരുന്ന

Kannada Meaning: ಹೊರಹೊಮ್ಮುತ್ತಿರುವ

Synonyms: Arising, developing, appearing, surfacing, materialising

Antonyms: Disappearing, fading, declining, vanishing

Example Sentence: New technologies are emerging that could revolutionise the way we communicate and work.

19. Progressively

Type: Adverb

Meaning: Gradually and continuously

Tamil Meaning: படிப்படியாக

Malayalam Meaning: ക്രമേണ

Kannada Meaning: ಕ್ರಮೇಣ

Synonyms: Gradually, steadily, continuously, incrementally

Antonyms: Suddenly, abruptly, immediately, instantly

Example Sentence: The patient's condition improved progressively over the course of several weeks.

20. Anachronisms

Type: Noun

Meaning: Things belonging to a period other than that in which they exist

Tamil Meaning: காலத்திற்கு ஒத்துவராதவை

Malayalam Meaning: കാലഹരണപ്പെട്ടവ

Kannada Meaning: ಕಾಲದ ಹೊರಗಿನವು

Synonyms: Outdated things, obsolete practices, archaisms

Antonyms: Modern practices, contemporary customs, current trends

Example Sentence: Many traditional ceremonies contain anachronisms that seem strange to modern observers.

21. Bespoke

Type: Adjective

Meaning: Custom-made or tailored to particular requirements

Tamil Meaning: தனித்துவமான

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രത്യേകം നിർമ്മിച്ച

Kannada Meaning: ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ತಯಾರಿಸಿದ

Synonyms: Custom-made, tailored, personalised, customised

Antonyms: Standard, generic, mass-produced, ready-made

Example Sentence: The software company offers bespoke solutions for each client's specific business needs.

22. Dearth

Type: Noun

Meaning: Scarcity or lack of something

Tamil Meaning: பற்றாக்குறை

Malayalam Meaning: അഭാവം

Kannada Meaning: ಕೊರತೆ

Synonyms: Shortage, lack, scarcity, deficiency, absence

Antonyms: Abundance, plenty, surplus, excess

Example Sentence: There is a dearth of qualified teachers in rural schools across the country.

23. Verdant

Type: Adjective

Meaning: Green with grass or other rich vegetation

Tamil Meaning: பசுமையான

Malayalam Meaning: പച്ചപ്പുള്ള

Kannada Meaning: ಹಸಿರಾದ

Synonyms: Green, lush, flourishing, leafy, fertile

Antonyms: Barren, arid, withered, dry

Example Sentence: The verdant hills of the Western Ghats attract thousands of tourists during the monsoon season.

24. Pomp

Type: Noun

Meaning: Ceremony and splendid display

Tamil Meaning: ஆடம்பரம்

Malayalam Meaning: ആഢംബരം

Kannada Meaning: ಆಡಂಬರ

Synonyms: Ceremony, grandeur, magnificence, pageantry, splendour

Antonyms: Simplicity, modesty, plainness, austerity

Example Sentence: The royal wedding was celebrated with great pomp and circumstance.

25. Splendour

Type: Noun

Meaning: Magnificent and impressive beauty or appearance

Tamil Meaning: அழகு

Malayalam Meaning: ഭംഗി

Kannada Meaning: ಭವ್ಯತೆ

Synonyms: Magnificence, grandeur, glory, brilliance, beauty

Antonyms: Plainness, ugliness, dullness, simplicity

Example Sentence: The palace was restored to its former splendour after years of renovation work.

26. Clustered

Type: Adjective

Meaning: Grouped together closely

Tamil Meaning: கூட்டமாக இருக்கும்

Malayalam Meaning: കൂട്ടമായി

Kannada Meaning: ಗುಂಪಾಗಿ

Synonyms: Grouped, bunched, gathered, crowded, assembled

Antonyms: Scattered, dispersed, spread out, isolated

Example Sentence: The houses were clustered around the village square, creating a close-knit community.

27. Glazed

Type: Adjective

Meaning: Covered with a smooth shiny coating

Tamil Meaning: பளபளப்பான

Malayalam Meaning: തിളങ്ങുന്ന

Kannada Meaning: ಹೊಳಪಿನ

Synonyms: Shiny, polished, lustrous, glossy, smooth

Antonyms: Dull, matte, rough, unpolished

Example Sentence: The morning dew left the grass glazed with moisture, creating a beautiful sparkle in the sunlight.

28. Rivalry

Type: Noun

Meaning: Competition for the same objective or superiority

Tamil Meaning: போட்டி

Malayalam Meaning: മത്സരം

Kannada Meaning: ಪೈಪೋಟಿ

Synonyms: Competition, contest, antagonism, conflict

Antonyms: Cooperation, collaboration, partnership, alliance

Example Sentence: The rivalry between the two companies has led to innovative products and better services for consumers.

29. Reminiscent

Type: Adjective

Meaning: Reminding one of something

Tamil Meaning: நினைவுபடுத்தும்

Malayalam Meaning: ഓർമ്മപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന

Kannada Meaning: ನೆನಪಿಸುವ

Synonyms: Evocative, suggestive, similar to, comparable

Antonyms: Unlike, different, dissimilar

Example Sentence: The young artist's painting style is reminiscent of the great master painters.

30. Duels

Type: Noun

Meaning: Contests between two people or groups

Tamil Meaning: மோதல்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: ദ്വന്ദയുദ്ധങ്ങൾ

Kannada Meaning: ದ್ವಂದ್ವಯುದ್ಧಗಳು

Synonyms: Contests, battles, fights, competitions, matches

Antonyms: Collaborations, partnerships, alliances

Example Sentence: The tennis match featured several intense duels at the net that thrilled the spectators.

31. Pedigree

Type: Noun

Meaning: Background or history, especially of achievement

Tamil Meaning: வம்சாவளி

Malayalam Meaning: വംശാവലി

Kannada Meaning: ವಂಶಾವಳಿ

Synonyms: Background, lineage, heritage, record, credentials

Antonyms: Unknown origin, obscurity

Example Sentence: The new CEO's impressive pedigree in the technology sector made him the ideal candidate for the position.

32. Discounted

Type: Verb (Past participle)

Meaning: Dismissed as unimportant or unreliable

Tamil Meaning: புறக்கணிக்கப்பட்டது

Malayalam Meaning: അവഗണിക്കപ്പെട്ടു

Kannada Meaning: ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ

Synonyms: Dismissed, ignored, underestimated, overlooked

Antonyms: Considered, valued, appreciated, recognised

Example Sentence: The veteran player should not be discounted despite his recent poor performance.

33. Triumph

Type: Verb

Meaning: Achieve victory or success

Tamil Meaning: வெற்றி பெறுகிறது

Malayalam Meaning: വിജയിക്കുന്നു

Kannada Meaning: ಜಯಿಸುತ್ತದೆ

Synonyms: Win, succeed, prevail, conquer, overcome

Antonyms: Fail, lose, surrender, succumb

Example Sentence: The underdog team managed to triumph over the defending champions in a thrilling final.

34. Victors

Type: Noun

Meaning: Winners of a contest or battle

Tamil Meaning: வெற்றியாளர்கள்

Malayalam Meaning: വിജയികൾ

Kannada Meaning: ವಿಜೇತರು

Synonyms: Winners, champions, conquerors, triumphant ones

Antonyms: Losers, defeated, vanquished

Example Sentence: The victors of the championship were celebrated with a grand parade through the city.

35. Vicious

Type: Adjective

Meaning: Deliberately cruel or violent

Tamil Meaning: கொடூரமான

Malayalam Meaning: ക്രൂരമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಕ್ರೂರ

Synonyms: Cruel, brutal, savage, fierce, malicious

Antonyms: Kind, gentle, compassionate, merciful

Example Sentence: The country is trapped in a vicious cycle of poverty and poor education.

36. Shrinking

Type: Verb (Present participle)

Meaning: Becoming smaller in size or amount

Tamil Meaning: சுருங்கி வரும்

Malayalam Meaning: ചുരുങ്ങുന്ന

Kannada Meaning: ಕುಗ್ಗುತ್ತಿರುವ

Synonyms: Contracting, diminishing, reducing, decreasing

Antonyms: Expanding, growing, increasing, enlarging

Example Sentence: The shrinking forests are a major concern for environmental conservation efforts.

37. Apathy

Type: Noun

Meaning: Lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern

Tamil Meaning: அக்கறையின்மை

Malayalam Meaning: നിസ്സംഗത

Kannada Meaning: ಅಸಡ್ಡೆ

Synonyms: Indifference, disinterest, lethargy, passivity

Antonyms: Enthusiasm, interest, concern, passion

Example Sentence: The government's apathy towards environmental issues has led to widespread pollution.

38. Litigation

Type: Noun

Meaning: Legal proceedings or lawsuits

Tamil Meaning: வழக்கு

Malayalam Meaning: കേസ്

Kannada Meaning: ವ್ಯಾಜ್ಯ

Synonyms: Lawsuits, legal proceedings, court cases, disputes

Antonyms: Settlement, agreement, resolution

Example Sentence: The company has been involved in lengthy litigation over patent rights for the past three years.

Idiom of the Day: 30 June 2025

Keep the flag flying

Informal

Meaning: To continue representing or supporting something with pride and dedication, especially during tough times

Explanation:

If you keep the flag flying, you uphold the reputation or standards of a group, organisation or country, often in challenging circumstances. It reflects loyalty, perseverance and commitment, even when others might give up.

Example Sentences:

After the company downsized, only a few employees stayed to keep the flag flying.

Even after the team lost several matches, their captain kept the flag flying with determination.

She moved abroad but still keeps the flag flying for her culture and traditions.