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Falling short

India must ensure technology transfer in the EV segment

On June 2, India took a turn for the better in its transport electrification journey by offering a concessional import duty of 15% on completely built-up units. This is contingent on the EV manufacturer investing a minimum of about ₹4,150 crore over three years to localise manufacturing in India, with a base domestic value add of 25% in three years, going up to 50% in another two years. The notification, under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMECPI) announced in March 2024, allows for a maximum import of 8,000 completely built units annually for each manufacturer for five years. The SPMEPCI adds to the bouquet of policies that attempts to boost EV adoption and manufacturing. However, these policies put together fall short of addressing a pressing issue in India’s journey to decarbonise and transform mobility — technology transfer. India began this journey in 2015, about five years later than most large economies. An outlay of ₹895 crore for the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME) scheme, for five years, was expanded to ₹10,000 crore in 2019. China announced its ambitious New Energy Vehicle subsidy programme in 2009, which, coupled with mandatory joint venture manufacturing of EVs until 2022, enabled technology transfer. In addition, a reduced import duty on EVs (25% in 2010 to 15% in 2018), and cumulative incentives of about $230 billion in the past 15 years — the most by any country — enabled China to achieve the highest global EV adoption rate. This also supported rapid charging infrastructure deployment, making China the largest producer and consumer of EVs.

The U.S. began this journey in 2010 with an initial outlay of $25 billion for its Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loans Program. This was greatly expanded under the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. But its EV adoption rate is much lower than China’s. In 2024, out of 17 million global EV car sales, China alone accounted for 11.3 million, followed by Europe with 3.2 million, the U.S. with another 1.5 million, and the rest of the world accounting for the remainder. China’s vertical integration of battery manufacturing, from mining, processing to assembling, has aided economies of scale with competitive pricing of EVs against conventional ICE vehicles. For now, the 25% DVA that India could aim for under the just announced scheme would be repurposing locally made auto components meant for ICE vehicles to EVs and layering it with Software-as-a-service. But to obtain the crucial technology for the heart of the EV — its battery — India must replicate its approach to localising ICE manufacturing, which is to mandate joint ventures with local ICE or EV makers, and gradually allow for a complete open market.

At long last

In IPL win, RCB finally laid old ghosts and recent memes to rest

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) played the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) inaugural game on April 18, 2008. It was a night that, however, belonged to rival Kolkata Knight Riders with Brendon McCullum’s unbeaten 158 putting the match well beyond the host in its backyard at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. In the subsequent editions, the franchise with a fiercely loyal fan base, promised much, delivered little and had three runner-up finishes to show. Finally, the ghosts of the past were laid to rest when Rajat Patidar’s men claimed the title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the summit clash at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday night. RCB’s triumph in the IPL’s 18th edition was also a tribute to Virat Kohli’s longevity. He has been with the squad since its first game in 2008. In a unit that featured stars such as Rahul Dravid, AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle and Ross Taylor in the past, Kohli has been the forever spine. The young lad has grown into a patriarch, and he has achieved enough and more with the Indian team, both as player and captain, but a missing IPL trophy, always rankled him. Finally that aberration has been corrected and there was no mistaking the relief and joy that coursed through him on a surreal June night.

Patidar’s assurance, Kohli’s experience, spinner Krunal Pandya’s choking spells, and Josh Hazlewood’s sharp pace, all combined well while many others dished out cameos to keep RCB in the hunt through the latest IPL. Even if the cup proved elusive, Punjab Kings did remarkably well, especially its captain Shreyas Iyer; he will have a larger role with the Indian ODI team whenever Rohit Sharma and Kohli bid adieu to that format. Among the rest, Mumbai Indians, after a lukewarm start, surged back and found a berth in the play-offs, one that also featured Gujarat Titans. If the IPL was all about RCB’s redemption song and Punjab Kings’ chutzpah, equally, it mirrored the decline of a pedigreed outfit, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), which finished last. An ageing M.S. Dhoni could not stem the rot and former champion CSK will have to rebuild afresh in the coming editions. Having commenced on March 22, the IPL stretched interminably and a break caused by the Pahalgam terror attack and the resultant Operation Sindoor, forced a change in schedule. The IPL also highlighted talented players such as young Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Sai Sudharsan. As a sporting brand, the league is formidable but, as Kohli said, Tests are five levels above in quality and, hopefully, modern players will respect this reality.

The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary - June 5, 2025
1. took a turn
Type: [Phrasal verb/Idiom]
Meaning: To change direction or approach; to undergo a change
Tamil Meaning: திசை மாற்றம் (thisai maatram)
Malayalam Meaning: ദിശ മാറ്റം (disha maattam)
Kannada Meaning: ದಿಶೆ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ (dishe badalavane)
Synonyms: Changed course, shifted direction, altered approach
Antonyms: Remained static, continued unchanged, stayed constant
Example Sentence: India's EV policy took a turn for the better with the introduction of concessional import duties.

2. for the better
Type: [Prepositional phrase/Idiom]
Meaning: In a way that improves the situation; positively
Tamil Meaning: நல்லதற்காக (nallatharkaaga)
Malayalam Meaning: നന്മയ്ക്കായി (nanmaykkayi)
Kannada Meaning: ಒಳ್ಳೆಯದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ (olleyedakkaagi)
Synonyms: For improvement, positively, beneficially
Antonyms: For the worse, negatively, detrimentally
Example Sentence: The new regulations changed the industry landscape for the better.

3. electrification
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: The process of providing or installing electrical power and equipment
Tamil Meaning: மின்மயமாக்கல் (minmayamaakkal)
Malayalam Meaning: വൈദ്യുതീകരണം (vaidyutheekaranam)
Kannada Meaning: ವಿದ್ಯುದೀಕರಣ (vidyudheekarana)
Synonyms: Electrical conversion, power installation, electrical transformation
Antonyms: De-electrification, power removal, electrical disconnection
Example Sentence: The electrification of transport is crucial for reducing carbon emissions.

4. concessional
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Relating to or involving concessions; offered at reduced rates or terms
Tamil Meaning: சலுகை (salukai)
Malayalam Meaning: ഇളവ് (ilavu)
Kannada Meaning: ರಿಯಾಯಿತಿ (riyaayiti)
Synonyms: Preferential, discounted, reduced, subsidized
Antonyms: Premium, full-rate, expensive, non-discounted
Example Sentence: The government offered concessional loans to promote small businesses.

5. built-up
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Completely assembled or constructed; ready-made
Tamil Meaning: முழுமையாக கட்டப்பட்ட (muzhumaiyaaga kattappatta)
Malayalam Meaning: പൂർണ്ണമായി നിർമ്മിച്ച (poornnamaayi nirmmicha)
Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಲಾದ (sampoornavagi nirmisilada)
Synonyms: Pre-assembled, ready-made, fully constructed
Antonyms: Unassembled, dismantled, kit form
Example Sentence: The company imports built-up vehicles rather than manufacturing them locally.

6. contingent
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Subject to chance; dependent on certain conditions
Tamil Meaning: நிபந்தனைக்கு உட்பட்ட (nibandhanaikku utpatta)
Malayalam Meaning: വ്യവസ്ഥാധീനമായ (vyavasthaadheenamaya)
Kannada Meaning: ಷರತ್ತುಬದ್ಧ (sharattubaddha)
Synonyms: Conditional, dependent, subject to, provisional
Antonyms: Unconditional, guaranteed, absolute, certain
Example Sentence: The tax benefits are contingent on meeting specific investment criteria.

7. localise
Type: [Verb]
Meaning: To make something local in character; to adapt to local conditions
Tamil Meaning: உள்ளூர்மயமாக்குதல் (ulloormamaakuthal)
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രാദേശികവത്കരിക്കുക (praadeshikavatkkarikkuka)
Kannada Meaning: ಸ್ಥಳೀಯಗೊಳಿಸು (sthaleeyagolisu)
Synonyms: Domesticate, adapt locally, regionalize
Antonyms: Globalize, standardize, universalize
Example Sentence: Companies must localise their manufacturing to benefit from government incentives.

8. bouquet
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: A collection or arrangement of things (metaphorically used here)
Tamil Meaning: தொகுப்பு (thogupu)
Malayalam Meaning: കൂട്ടം (koottam)
Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಗ್ರಹ (sangraha)
Synonyms: Collection, assortment, array, bundle
Antonyms: Individual item, single unit, isolation
Example Sentence: The government announced a bouquet of policies to boost economic growth.

9. put together
Type: [Phrasal verb]
Meaning: Combined; when considered collectively
Tamil Meaning: ஒன்றாக சேர்த்து (onraaga serthu)
Malayalam Meaning: ഒരുമിച്ച് (orumich)
Kannada Meaning: ಒಟ್ಟಾಗಿ (ottaagi)
Synonyms: Combined, collectively, altogether, in total
Antonyms: Separately, individually, apart
Example Sentence: All the measures put together still fall short of addressing the core issue.

10. fall short
Type: [Phrasal verb]
Meaning: To fail to reach a required or expected level; to be inadequate
Tamil Meaning: குறைபாடு (kuraipadu)
Malayalam Meaning: കുറവ് വരുക (kuravu varuka)
Kannada Meaning: ಕೊರತೆ (korathe)
Synonyms: Be insufficient, be inadequate, fail to meet, come up short
Antonyms: Exceed, surpass, fulfill completely, be adequate
Example Sentence: The current funding falls short of what is needed for infrastructure development.

11. pressing
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Requiring immediate attention; urgent
Tamil Meaning: அவசரமான (avasaramana)
Malayalam Meaning: അടിയന്തിര (adiyanthira)
Kannada Meaning: ತುರ್ತು (turtu)
Synonyms: Urgent, critical, immediate, crucial
Antonyms: Non-urgent, postponable, trivial, minor
Example Sentence: Climate change is a pressing issue that requires immediate global action.

12. decarbonise
Type: [Verb]
Meaning: To remove or reduce carbon dioxide emissions
Tamil Meaning: கார்பன் குறைப்பு (carbon kuraippu)
Malayalam Meaning: കാർബൺ കുറയ്ക്കൽ (carbon kuraykal)
Kannada Meaning: ಕಾರ್ಬನ್ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡುವಿಕೆ (carbon kadime maduvike)
Synonyms: Reduce carbon footprint, go carbon-neutral, eliminate emissions
Antonyms: Increase emissions, carbonize, pollute
Example Sentence: Nations must decarbonise their economies to combat climate change.

13. mobility
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: The ability to move freely and easily; transportation systems
Tamil Meaning: நடமாட்டம் (nadamaattam)
Malayalam Meaning: ചലനം (chalanam)
Kannada Meaning: ಚಲನೆ (chalane)
Synonyms: Movement, transportation, travel, locomotion
Antonyms: Immobility, stagnation, fixedness
Example Sentence: Electric vehicles are transforming urban mobility patterns.

14. outlay
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: An amount of money spent or budgeted for a particular purpose
Tamil Meaning: செலவு (selavu)
Malayalam Meaning: ചെലവ് (chelavu)
Kannada Meaning: ವೆಚ್ಚ (vecha)
Synonyms: Expenditure, investment, spending, cost
Antonyms: Income, revenue, savings, profit
Example Sentence: The government announced a massive outlay for infrastructure development.

15. subsidy
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: Financial assistance granted by government to support an industry or activity
Tamil Meaning: மானியம் (maaniyam)
Malayalam Meaning: സബ്സിഡി (subsidy)
Kannada Meaning: ಸಬ್ಸಿಡಿ (subsidy)
Synonyms: Grant, financial aid, support, assistance
Antonyms: Tax, levy, charge, penalty
Example Sentence: Agricultural subsidies help farmers cope with market fluctuations.

16. coupled with
Type: [Phrasal verb/Idiom]
Meaning: Combined with; along with; together with
Tamil Meaning: உடன் சேர்ந்து (udan serndu)
Malayalam Meaning: കൂടെ (koode)
Kannada Meaning: ಜೊತೆಗೆ (jothege)
Synonyms: Combined with, along with, together with, accompanied by
Antonyms: Separate from, apart from, without
Example Sentence: Strong leadership coupled with good policies led to economic growth.

17. cumulative
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Increasing by successive additions; growing by accumulation
Tamil Meaning: ஒட்டுமொத்த (ottumottha)
Malayalam Meaning: സഞ്ചിത (sanchitha)
Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಚಿತ (sanchita)
Synonyms: Accumulative, aggregate, total, collective
Antonyms: Individual, separate, isolated, non-accumulative
Example Sentence: The cumulative effect of small changes can be significant over time.

18. incentives
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: Things that motivate or encourage someone to do something; rewards
Tamil Meaning: ஊக்கத்தொகை (ookkathokai)
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രോത്സാഹനം (prothsaahanam)
Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹ (prothsaaha)
Synonyms: Rewards, encouragements, benefits, inducements
Antonyms: Disincentives, penalties, deterrents, punishments
Example Sentence: Tax incentives encourage companies to invest in research and development.

19. deployment
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: The action of bringing resources into effective action; implementation
Tamil Meaning: பயன்பாட்டு (payanpaattu)
Malayalam Meaning: വിന്യാസം (vinyaasam)
Kannada Meaning: ನಿಯೋಜನೆ (niyojane)
Synonyms: Implementation, installation, utilization, positioning
Antonyms: Withdrawal, removal, disengagement
Example Sentence: The deployment of 5G technology will revolutionize telecommunications.

20. adoption
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: The action of choosing or taking up something; acceptance and use
Tamil Meaning: ஏற்றுக்கொள்ளுதல் (yetrukkolluthal)
Malayalam Meaning: സ്വീകരണം (sweekaranam)
Kannada Meaning: ಅಳವಡಿಕೆ (alavadike)
Synonyms: Acceptance, implementation, embracing, uptake
Antonyms: Rejection, abandonment, dismissal
Example Sentence: The adoption of digital payment systems has increased rapidly.

21. accounted
Type: [Verb]
Meaning: To be the explanation or cause of; to constitute
Tamil Meaning: கணக்கிடப்பட்டது (kanakkidappattathu)
Malayalam Meaning: കണക്കാക്കി (kanakkaakki)
Kannada Meaning: ಲೆಕ್ಕಹಾಕಿದೆ (lekkahaakide)
Synonyms: Constituted, comprised, represented, made up
Antonyms: Excluded, omitted, ignored
Example Sentence: Technology companies accounted for most of the stock market gains.

22. integration
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: The action of combining or coordinating separate elements into a unified whole
Tamil Meaning: ஒருங்கிணைப்பு (orunginaippu)
Malayalam Meaning: സംയോജനം (samyojanam)
Kannada Meaning: ಏಕೀಕರಣ (yekekarana)
Synonyms: Unification, combination, coordination, merger
Antonyms: Separation, division, fragmentation, isolation
Example Sentence: Vertical integration allows companies to control their entire supply chain.

23. aided
Type: [Verb]
Meaning: Helped or assisted; supported
Tamil Meaning: உதவியது (uthaviyathu)
Malayalam Meaning: സഹായിച്ചു (sahaayichu)
Kannada Meaning: ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಿದೆ (sahaaya maadide)
Synonyms: Assisted, helped, supported, facilitated
Antonyms: Hindered, obstructed, impeded, harmed
Example Sentence: Government subsidies aided the growth of renewable energy sector.

24. conventional
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Based on what is generally done or believed; traditional
Tamil Meaning: வழக்கமான (vazhakkamana)
Malayalam Meaning: പരമ്പരാഗത (paramparaagatha)
Kannada Meaning: ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ (saampradaayika)
Synonyms: Traditional, standard, usual, customary
Antonyms: Unconventional, innovative, modern, revolutionary
Example Sentence: Electric vehicles are becoming competitive with conventional gasoline cars.

25. repurposing
Type: [Verb/Gerund]
Meaning: Adapting for use in a different purpose; giving new purpose to
Tamil Meaning: மறுபயன்பாடு (marupayanbadu)
Malayalam Meaning: പുനർ ഉപയോഗം (punar upayogam)
Kannada Meaning: ಮರುಬಳಕೆ (marubalkae)
Synonyms: Reusing, adapting, converting, recycling
Antonyms: Discarding, wasting, original purpose
Example Sentence: The company is repurposing old factory buildings for modern manufacturing.

26. layering
Type: [Verb/Gerund]
Meaning: Arranging in layers; adding levels or tiers
Tamil Meaning: அடுக்குதல் (adukkuthal)
Malayalam Meaning: പാളികൾ ആക്കൽ (paalikual aakkal)
Kannada Meaning: ಪದರಗಳು ಮಾಡುವುದು (padaragalu maaduvudu)
Synonyms: Stacking, tiering, stratifying, overlapping
Antonyms: Flattening, simplifying, reducing layers
Example Sentence: The security system works by layering multiple protection mechanisms.

27. crucial
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Extremely important; decisive
Tamil Meaning: முக்கியமான (mukkiyamana)
Malayalam Meaning: നിർണ്ണായക (nirnnaayaka)
Kannada Meaning: ನಿರ್ಣಾಯಕ (nirnaayaka)
Synonyms: Critical, vital, essential, pivotal
Antonyms: Unimportant, trivial, insignificant, minor
Example Sentence: Battery technology is crucial for the success of electric vehicles.

28. replicate
Type: [Verb]
Meaning: To duplicate or reproduce; to copy exactly
Tamil Meaning: பிரதிபலிக்க (pratibalikka)
Malayalam Meaning: പകർത്തുക (pakarththuka)
Kannada Meaning: ನಕಲಿಸು (nakalisu)
Synonyms: Copy, duplicate, reproduce, imitate
Antonyms: Originate, innovate, create uniquely
Example Sentence: India should replicate successful policies from other countries.

29. localising
Type: [Verb/Gerund]
Meaning: Making local; adapting to local conditions and requirements
Tamil Meaning: உள்ளூர்மயமாக்குதல் (ulloormamaakkuthal)
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രാദേശികവത്കരിക്കൽ (praadeshikavatkarikal)
Kannada Meaning: ಸ್ಥಳೀಯಗೊಳಿಸುವಿಕೆ (sthaleeyagolisuvike)
Synonyms: Domesticating, regionalizing, adapting locally
Antonyms: Globalizing, standardizing, universalizing
Example Sentence: Localising production helps reduce costs and create jobs.

30. mandate
Type: [Verb]
Meaning: To give official authority or requirement; to make mandatory
Tamil Meaning: கட்டாயமாக்குதல் (kattayamaakkuthal)
Malayalam Meaning: നിർബന്ധിതമാക്കുക (nirbandithmaakkuka)
Kannada Meaning: ಕಡ್ಡಾಯಗೊಳಿಸು (kaddaayagolisu)
Synonyms: Require, order, command, make compulsory
Antonyms: Optional, voluntary, permit, allow choice
Example Sentence: The government should mandate technology transfer in foreign investments.

31. At long last
Type: [Idiom/Adverbial phrase]
Meaning: Finally; after a very long time
Tamil Meaning: நீண்ட காலத்திற்குப் பிறகு (neenda kaalatthirkup piragu)
Malayalam Meaning: വളരെ നാൾ കഴിഞ്ഞ് (valare naal kazhinj)
Kannada Meaning: ಬಹಳ ದಿನಗಳ ನಂತರ (bahala dinagala nantara)
Synonyms: Finally, eventually, ultimately, after ages
Antonyms: Immediately, quickly, at once, promptly
Example Sentence: At long last, the team achieved their championship dream.

32. inaugural
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Marking the beginning of something; first in a series
Tamil Meaning: தொடக்க (thodakka)
Malayalam Meaning: ഉദ്ഘാടന (udghaadhana)
Kannada Meaning: ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಕ (praarambhika)
Synonyms: Opening, first, initial, launching
Antonyms: Final, concluding, closing, last
Example Sentence: The inaugural match of the tournament was watched by millions.

33. unbeaten
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Not defeated; having won or not lost
Tamil Meaning: தோல்வியடையாத (tholviyanaiyatha)
Malayalam Meaning: തോൽപ്പിക്കപ്പെടാത്ത (tholppikkapedaatha)
Kannada Meaning: ಸೋಲಿಸಲ್ಪಡದ (solisalpada)
Synonyms: Undefeated, victorious, unconquered, invincible
Antonyms: Defeated, beaten, conquered, lost
Example Sentence: The batsman remained unbeaten throughout the innings.

34. backyard
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: Area behind one's house; one's home territory (metaphorically)
Tamil Meaning: பின்புற முற்றம் (pinpura muttram)
Malayalam Meaning: വീടിന്റെ പുറകിൽ (veedinte purakil)
Kannada Meaning: ಮನೆಯ ಹಿಂಭಾಗ (maneya himbhaaga)
Synonyms: Home ground, home territory, own turf
Antonyms: Away ground, foreign territory, opponent's turf
Example Sentence: The team lost the match in their own backyard.

35. subsequent
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Coming after something in time; following
Tamil Meaning: அடுத்தடுத்த (adutthaduttha)
Malayalam Meaning: തുടർന്നുള്ള (thodarnulla)
Kannada Meaning: ನಂತರದ (nantarada)
Synonyms: Following, succeeding, later, next
Antonyms: Previous, earlier, preceding, prior
Example Sentence: The subsequent years saw rapid technological advancement.

36. franchise
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: A team in a sports league; a business operating under license
Tamil Meaning: உரிமம் (urimam)
Malayalam Meaning: ഫ്രാഞ്ചൈസി (franchise)
Kannada Meaning: ಫ್ರ್ಯಾಂಚೈಜಿ (franchise)
Synonyms: Team, license, authorization, rights
Antonyms: Independent operation, unlicensed business
Example Sentence: The cricket franchise has a loyal fan following across the country.

37. fiercely
Type: [Adverb]
Meaning: In an intensely aggressive or passionate manner
Tamil Meaning: கடுமையாக (kadumaiyaaga)
Malayalam Meaning: തീവ്രമായി (theevrамaayi)
Kannada Meaning: ತೀವ್ರವಾಗಿ (theevravaagi)
Synonyms: Intensely, passionately, aggressively, ardently
Antonyms: Mildly, gently, weakly, halfheartedly
Example Sentence: The team was fiercely competitive throughout the tournament.

38. laid to rest
Type: [Idiom]
Meaning: Put to an end; resolved or settled finally
Tamil Meaning: முடிவுக்கு கொண்டுவந்தது (mudivukku konduvandhathu)
Malayalam Meaning: അവസാനിപ്പിച്ചു (avasaanippichu)
Kannada Meaning: ಕೊನೆಗೊಳಿಸಿದೆ (konegolisidade)
Synonyms: Put to bed, resolved, settled, ended
Antonyms: Stirred up, revived, reopened, continued
Example Sentence: The controversy was finally laid to rest with the official statement.

39. claimed
Type: [Verb]
Meaning: Won or achieved; asserted ownership or victory
Tamil Meaning: பெற்றது (petrathu)
Malayalam Meaning: നേടി (needi)
Kannada Meaning: ಪಡೆದುಕೊಂಡಿತು (padedukondialu)
Synonyms: Won, secured, achieved, obtained
Antonyms: Lost, surrendered, gave up, forfeited
Example Sentence: The team claimed their first championship after years of struggle.

40. summit clash
Type: [Noun phrase]
Meaning: The final match or decisive confrontation
Tamil Meaning: உச்சக்கட்ட போட்டி (uchakkatta potti)
Malayalam Meaning: ഉച്ചകോടി മത്സരം (uchakodi mathsaram)
Kannada Meaning: ಉತ್ತುಂಗ ಪಂದ್ಯ (uttunga pandya)
Synonyms: Final match, championship game, title decider
Antonyms: Opening match, preliminary round, qualifier
Example Sentence: The summit clash between the two teams drew massive television viewership.

41. triumph
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: A great victory or achievement; success
Tamil Meaning: வெற்றி (vetri)
Malayalam Meaning: വിജയം (vijayam)
Kannada Meaning: ವಿಜಯ (vijaya)
Synonyms: Victory, success, conquest, achievement
Antonyms: Defeat, failure, loss, setback
Example Sentence: The team's triumph was celebrated by fans across the nation.

42. tribute
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: An act, statement, or gift intended to show respect or admiration
Tamil Meaning: அஞ்சலி (anjali)
Malayalam Meaning: ആദരാഞ്ജലി (aadaraanjali)
Kannada Meaning: ಗೌರವ (gaurava)
Synonyms: Homage, honor, recognition, acknowledgment
Antonyms: Disrespect, insult, criticism, dishonor
Example Sentence: The victory was a fitting tribute to the captain's leadership.

43. longevity
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: Long existence or service; durability over time
Tamil Meaning: நீண்ட ஆயுள் (neenda aayul)
Malayalam Meaning: ദീർഘായുസ്സ് (dheerghayussu)
Kannada Meaning: ದೀರ್ಘಕಾಲ (deerghakāla)
Synonyms: Durability, persistence, endurance, lasting power
Antonyms: Brevity, short-term, temporary, fleeting
Example Sentence: The player's longevity in professional cricket is remarkable.

44. forever spine
Type: [Metaphorical noun phrase]
Meaning: The permanent backbone or central support of something
Tamil Meaning: நிரந்தர முதுகெலும்பு (nirandhara mudhukelumbu)
Malayalam Meaning: സ്ഥിര നട്ടെല്ല് (sthira nattella)
Kannada Meaning: ಶಾಶ್ವತ ಬೆನ್ನುಮೂಳೆ (shaashvatha bennu moole)
Synonyms: Permanent backbone, constant support, enduring foundation
Antonyms: Temporary support, changing foundation, unstable base
Example Sentence: Kohli has been the forever spine of the team through all seasons.

45. young lad
Type: [Noun phrase]
Meaning: A young man or boy
Tamil Meaning: இளைஞன் (ilainjan)
Malayalam Meaning: യുവാവ് (yuvaavu)
Kannada Meaning: ಯುವಕ (yuvaka)
Synonyms: Young man, youth, boy, youngster
Antonyms: Old man, elder, veteran, senior
Example Sentence: The young lad has grown into a responsible leader over the years.

46. patriarch
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: The male head of a family or tribe; a respected elder
Tamil Meaning: குடும்பத்தலைவன் (kudumbathalaivan)
Malayalam Meaning: കുടുംബപ്രമുഖൻ (kudumbaprамukhan)
Kannada Meaning: ಕುಟುಂಬಪ್ರಮುಖ (kutumbapraмukha)
Synonyms: Elder, leader, father figure, head of family
Antonyms: Junior, follower, subordinate, novice
Example Sentence: He evolved from a young player to the patriarch of the team.

47. rankled
Type: [Verb]
Meaning: Caused persistent annoyance or resentment
Tamil Meaning: எரிச்சலூட்டியது (erichalu ttiyathu)
Malayalam Meaning: ശല്യപ്പെടുത്തി (shalyapeduthi)
Kannada Meaning: ಕಿರಿಕಿರಿಗೊಳಿಸಿತು (kirikirigolisitu)
Synonyms: Irritated, annoyed, bothered, gnawed at
Antonyms: Pleased, satisfied, comforted, soothed
Example Sentence: The missing IPL trophy always rankled the star player.

48. aberration
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: A departure from what is normal or expected; an anomaly
Tamil Meaning: விலகல் (vilagal)
Malayalam Meaning: വ്യതിചലനം (vyathichalanum)
Kannada Meaning: ವಿಚಲನ (vichalana)
Synonyms: Anomaly, deviation, irregularity, exception
Antonyms: Norm, regularity, standard, typical occurrence
Example Sentence: Not winning the championship was considered an aberration for such a talented team.

49. relief
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: A feeling of reassurance and relaxation after anxiety or distress
Tamil Meaning: நிம்மதி (nimmathi)
Malayalam Meaning: ആശ്വാസം (aashvaasam)
Kannada Meaning: ಸಮಾಧಾನ (samaadhana)
Synonyms: Comfort, ease, reassurance, respite
Antonyms: Anxiety, stress, worry, distress
Example Sentence: There was visible relief on the captain's face after winning the title.

50. surreal
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Having qualities of surrealism; bizarre or dreamlike
Tamil Meaning: கனவு போன்ற (kanavu pondra)
Malayalam Meaning: സ്വപ്നതുല്യമായ (swapnathulyamaaya)
Kannada Meaning: ಕನಸಿನಂತಿರುವ (kanasindirovu)
Synonyms: Dreamlike, unreal, fantastical, bizarre
Antonyms: Real, mundane, ordinary, typical
Example Sentence: Winning the championship felt surreal after so many years of disappointment.

51. assurance
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: Confidence in oneself; certainty about something
Tamil Meaning: நம்பிக்கை (nambikkai)
Malayalam Meaning: ആത്മവിശ്വാസം (aatmavishvaasam)
Kannada Meaning: ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ (aatmavishvaasa)
Synonyms: Confidence, certainty, self-assurance, poise
Antonyms: Doubt, uncertainty, insecurity, hesitation
Example Sentence: The young batsman played with remarkable assurance in the final.

52. choking
Type: [Adjective/Gerund]
Meaning: Restrictive; preventing free flow (in cricket context: restrictive bowling)
Tamil Meaning: கட்டுப்படுத்தும் (kattupaduthum)
Malayalam Meaning: നിയന്ത്രിക്കുന്ന (niyandhrikkunna)
Kannada Meaning: ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸುವ (niyantrisova)
Synonyms: Restrictive, tight, controlling, suffocating
Antonyms: Loose, free-flowing, liberal, unrestricted
Example Sentence: The spinner's choking deliveries put pressure on the batting team.

53. spells
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: Periods of bowling by a particular player (cricket term)
Tamil Meaning: பந்துவீச்சு காலங்கள் (pandhuveechu kaalangal)
Malayalam Meaning: പന്തെറിയൽ കാലഘട്ടങ്ങൾ (panteriyal kaalaghadanangal)
Kannada Meaning: ಎಸೆತ ಅವಧಿಗಳು (esеtha avadhigalu)
Synonyms: Bowling periods, sessions, turns, stints
Antonyms: Batting periods, fielding time
Example Sentence: The fast bowler's opening spells were crucial in restricting the opposition.

54. dished out
Type: [Phrasal verb]
Meaning: Delivered or provided; served up
Tamil Meaning: வழங்கினர் (vazhanginat)
Malayalam Meaning: നൽകി (nalki)
Kannada Meaning: ನೀಡಿದರು (needidaru)
Synonyms: Delivered, provided, served, offered
Antonyms: Withheld, kept back, retained
Example Sentence: The batsmen dished out some spectacular shots during the innings.

55. cameos
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: Brief but memorable performances or appearances
Tamil Meaning: சிறு நடிப்புகள் (siru nadippugal)
Malayalam Meaning: ചെറു പ്രകടനങ്ങൾ (cheru prakadanangal)
Kannada Meaning: ಸಣ್ಣ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನಗಳು (sanna pradarshanagalu)
Synonyms: Brief performances, short appearances, quick contributions
Antonyms: Major roles, long performances, sustained efforts
Example Sentence: Several players contributed with valuable cameos throughout the tournament.

56. keep RCB in the hunt
Type: [Idiom/Phrase]
Meaning: Keep the team competitive; maintain their chances of winning
Tamil Meaning: போட்டியில் வைத்திருத்தல் (pottiyil vaiththiruthal)
Malayalam Meaning: മത്സരത്തിൽ നിലനിർത്തുക (mathsarathil nilaniththuka)
Kannada Meaning: ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇರಿಸುವುದು (spardheyalli irisovudu)
Synonyms: Keep competitive, maintain chances, stay in contention
Antonyms: Eliminate from contention, rule out, sideline
Example Sentence: The all-rounder's consistent performances helped keep RCB in the hunt for the playoffs.

57. elusive
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Difficult to achieve or capture; evasive
Tamil Meaning: எட்டாத (ettaatha)
Malayalam Meaning: പിടികിട്ടാത്ത (pidikittaatha)
Kannada Meaning: ಸಿಗದಂತಹ (sigadantha)
Synonyms: Hard to achieve, evasive, difficult to grasp, slippery
Antonyms: Achievable, attainable, within reach, accessible
Example Sentence: The championship trophy had remained elusive for the franchise until this year.

58. bid adieu
Type: [Idiom/Phrase]
Meaning: Say goodbye; retire from or leave
Tamil Meaning: விடைபெறுதல் (vidaiperuthal)
Malayalam Meaning: വിടപറയൽ (vidaparayal)
Kannada Meaning: ವಿದಾಯ ಹೇಳುವುದು (vidaaya helovudu)
Synonyms: Say farewell, retire, take leave, say goodbye
Antonyms: Join, begin, start, enter
Example Sentence: The veteran players are expected to bid adieu to international cricket soon.

59. lukewarm
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Showing little enthusiasm; tepid or mediocre
Tamil Meaning: வெதுவெதுப்பான (vedhuvethuppana)
Malayalam Meaning: ചെറുചൂടുള്ള (cheruchoodulla)
Kannada Meaning: ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಬೆಚ್ಚಗಿನ (swalpa bechagina)
Synonyms: Half-hearted, mediocre, tepid, unenthusiastic
Antonyms: Enthusiastic, passionate, hot, fervent
Example Sentence: The team had a lukewarm start to the season but improved later.

60. surged back
Type: [Phrasal verb]
Meaning: Made a strong comeback; recovered powerfully
Tamil Meaning: பலமாக திரும்பியது (balamaga thirumbiyathu)
Malayalam Meaning: ശക്തമായി തിരിച്ചുവന്നു (shakthramaayi thirichuvannnu)
Kannada Meaning: ಬಲವಾಗಿ ಹಿಂತಿರುಗಿತು (balavaagi hintirugialu)
Synonyms: Bounced back, recovered strongly, made a comeback
Antonyms: Declined further, continued to struggle, fell behind
Example Sentence: After early losses, the team surged back to secure a playoff spot.

61. berth
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: A position or place; a qualifying spot
Tamil Meaning: இடம் (idam)
Malayalam Meaning: സ്ഥാനം (sthaanam)
Kannada Meaning: ಸ್ಥಾನ (sthaana)
Synonyms: Position, place, spot, slot
Antonyms: Exclusion, elimination, displacement
Example Sentence: The team earned a berth in the playoffs with their impressive performance.

62. redemption
Type: [Noun]
Meaning: The action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment; atonement
Tamil Meaning: மீட்பு (meetpu)
Malayalam Meaning: വീണ്ടെടുപ്പ് (veendeduppu)
Kannada Meaning: ಮುಕ್ತಿ (mukti)
Synonyms: Recovery, salvation, atonement, restoration
Antonyms: Damnation, loss, condemnation, forfeiture
Example Sentence: The championship victory was the team's redemption after years of disappointment.

63. song
Type: [Noun] (metaphorically used)
Meaning: A story or narrative (when used as "redemption song")
Tamil Meaning: பாடல் (paadal) / கதை (kathai)
Malayalam Meaning: പാട്ട് (paattu) / കഥ (katha)
Kannada Meaning: ಹಾಡು (haadu) / ಕಥೆ (kathe)
Synonyms: Story, tale, narrative, anthem
Antonyms: Silence, prose, reality
Example Sentence: The victory was RCB's redemption song after years of heartbreak.

64. chutzpah
Type: [Noun] (Yiddish origin)
Meaning: Extreme self-confidence; audacity
Tamil Meaning: துணிவு (thunivu)
Malayalam Meaning: ധൈര്യം (dhairyam)
Kannada Meaning: ಧೈರ್ಯ (dhairya)
Synonyms: Audacity, boldness, nerve, guts
Antonyms: Timidity, hesitation, cowardice, meekness
Example Sentence: The young team showed remarkable chutzpah in challenging the champions.

65. pedigreed
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Having a distinguished record; of proven quality or ability
Tamil Meaning: பரம்பரை (paramparai)
Malayalam Meaning: വംശാവലിയുള്ള (vамshaavaliyulla)
Kannada Meaning: ವಂಶಾವಳಿಯ (vамshaavaliya)
Synonyms: Distinguished, established, prestigious, proven
Antonyms: Unknown, unproven, inexperienced, new
Example Sentence: The pedigreed franchise surprisingly finished at the bottom of the table.

66. ageing
Type: [Adjective/Gerund]
Meaning: Growing old; becoming older
Tamil Meaning: வயதாகும் (vayathaagum)
Malayalam Meaning: പ്രായമാകുന്ന (praayamaakunna)
Kannada Meaning: ವಯಸ್ಸಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವ (vayassaaguttiruva)
Synonyms: Getting older, maturing, elderly, veteran
Antonyms: Young, youthful, new, fresh
Example Sentence: The ageing captain found it difficult to maintain his peak performance.

67. stem the rot
Type: [Idiom]
Meaning: Stop the decline; prevent further deterioration
Tamil Meaning: சீரழிவை நிறுத்துதல் (seerazhivai niruththuthal)
Malayalam Meaning: അധഃപതനം തടയുക (adhahpathanam thadayuka)
Kannada Meaning: ಅವನತಿಯನ್ನು ತಡೆಯುವುದು (avanatiyaanu tadeyuvudu)
Synonyms: Stop the decline, halt deterioration, reverse the slide
Antonyms: Allow decline, let deteriorate, worsen the situation
Example Sentence: The new coach was brought in to stem the rot in the team's performance.

68. afresh
Type: [Adverb]
Meaning: In a new or different way; starting again
Tamil Meaning: புதிதாக (puthithaaga)
Malayalam Meaning: പുതുതായി (puthuthaayi)
Kannada Meaning: ಹೊಸದಾಗಿ (hosadaagi)
Synonyms: Anew, again, freshly, from scratch
Antonyms: Continuing, ongoing, same way, unchanged
Example Sentence: The franchise will need to build their squad afresh for the next season.

69. commenced
Type: [Verb]
Meaning: Began; started
Tamil Meaning: தொடங்கியது (thodangiyathu)
Malayalam Meaning: ആരംഭിച്ചു (aarambhichu)
Kannada Meaning: ಆರಂಭವಾಯಿತು (aarambhavaayitu)
Synonyms: Started, began, initiated, launched
Antonyms: Ended, concluded, finished, terminated
Example Sentence: The tournament commenced with great fanfare and excitement.

70. interminably
Type: [Adverb]
Meaning: In a way that seems to have no end; endlessly
Tamil Meaning: முடிவில்லாமல் (mudivilla mal)
Malayalam Meaning: അന്ത്യമില്ലാതെ (anthyamillaathe)
Kannada Meaning: ಅಂತ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲದೆ (anthyavillade)
Synonyms: Endlessly, continuously, without end, perpetually
Antonyms: Briefly, shortly, temporarily, for a limited time
Example Sentence: The rain seemed to continue interminably, delaying the match.

71. formidable
Type: [Adjective]
Meaning: Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, or capable
Tamil Meaning: வல்லமையான (vallamaiyaana)
Malayalam Meaning: ഭീകരമായ (bheekaramaaya)
Kannada Meaning: ಭಯಾನಕ (bhayaanaka)
Synonyms: Impressive, powerful, daunting, intimidating
Antonyms: Weak, insignificant, harmless, feeble
Example Sentence: The IPL has become a formidable sporting brand with global recognition.

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