Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Hate Declared Indian Word of 2025
In 2025, the word 'Hate' was chosen to define India due to the rise in hate speech and actions against Muslims and Christians.
Other notable words included 'Sindoor' (referring to a military operation), 'Tariff' (affecting Indian exports), and 'GST' (a tax system with recent changes).
The phrase 'Goldilocks Year' quickly lost relevance, and the term 'Secular' has disappeared from common usage.
The author expresses regret and shame in choosing 'Hate' as the word of the year, highlighting the negative trends in Indian society.
The word 'Hate' was declared the Indian word of 2025 due to rising hate speech and actions against religious minorities.
Operation Sindoor was a military response to a terror attack in Pahalgam, lasting only four days.
Tariffs and penalties have severely affected Indian exports to the U.S., with no resolution in sight.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India has seen rate reductions, but administrative harassment remains.
The phrase 'Goldilocks Year' and the term 'Secular' have lost relevance and usage in 2025.
- Who
- P. Chidambaram, a political analyst and former Indian minister
- What
- The declaration of 'Hate' as the Indian word of the year 2025, along with analysis of other significant words
- When
- The events and trends discussed occurred throughout 2025
- Where
- India, with mentions of global economic impacts and U.S. tariffs
- Why
- To highlight the rise of hate speech and actions in India, and to analyze the significance of other notable words
- Operation Sindoor
- Indian military operation in response to a terror attack in Pahalgam
- Tariff
- Reciprocal tariffs and penalties affecting Indian exports to the U.S.
- GST
- Goods and Services Tax in India, with recent rate reductions
- Goldilocks Year
- A phrase referring to an ideal economic state, which quickly lost relevance
- Secular
- A term that has disappeared from common usage, indicating a separation of state and religion
- Hate
- The word chosen to define India in 2025, reflecting rising hate speech and actions