The Hindu Editorial (Unsafe practices) – Jul 14, 2026

protocol (noun) – a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations; procedure, rule, guideline, convention.
short shrift (noun) – rapid and unsympathetic dismissal or little attention; disregard, indifference, neglect, inattention.
give short shrift (phrase) – to give very little time or attention; To ignore, neglect, disregard someone/something.
survivor (noun) – a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died; living person, one who escaped, remainer, escapee.
account (noun) – a report or description of an event or experience; narrative, report, description, statement.
Vietnam boat tragedy (proper noun) – On July 11, 2026, a tourist speedboat carrying 32 Indian passengers and 4 crew members capsized off Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, resulting in the deaths of 15 Indian tourists.
point to (phrasal verb) – indicate, suggest, denote, signal.
identifiable (adjective) – recognizable, distinguishable, noticeable, discernible.
contributor (noun) – factor, cause, reason.
turn rough (phrase) – (of weather) to become violent, stormy, or turbulent; become stormy, worsen, deteriorate, become turbulent.
tilt (verb) – move or cause to move into a sloping position; lean, slant, slope, incline.
shift (verb) – move or cause to move from one place to another; transfer, move, reposition, change.
at once (phrase) – immediately and simultaneously; right away, all together, concurrently, instantaneously.
lose balance (phrase) – to become unsteady and fall over or capsize; topple, tumble, overbalance, tip over.
turn turtle (phrase) – (of a boat) to turn upside down; capsize, overturn, upend, flip over.
capsize (verb) – (of a boat) be overturned in the water; overturn, upend, invert, turn over.
opening (noun) – a hole or empty space that you can go through; gap, hole, aperture, space.
jump out (phrasal verb) – leap out or exit quickly from a confined space; spring out, escape, flee, leap out.
trapped (adjective) – prevented from escaping from a place; confined, caught, stuck, cornered.
capsized (adjective) – overturned in the water; overturned, upended, flipped over, inverted.
take in water (phrase) – (of a boat) to fill with water and start sinking; flood, swamp, submerge, sink.
rescuer (noun) – a person who saves someone from a dangerous or difficult situation; savior, lifesaver, liberator, deliverer.
pull (verb) – haul, drag, draw, tug.
ashore (adverb) – to or on the shore from the direction of the sea; on land, on shore, onto the beach, landward.
first aid (noun) – emergency medical treatment given to someone injured; emergency treatment, immediate assistance, medical care, initial relief.
resuscitation (noun) – the action or process of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death; revival, reviving, recovery, saving.
casualty (noun) – a person killed or injured in an accident; victim, fatality, loss, sufferer.
mount (verb) – increase, accumulate, rise, escalate.
as a result (phrase) – as a consequence; consequently, therefore, thus, hence.
report (verb) – state, announce, claim, communicate.
survive (verb) – continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger; remain alive, live, pull through, hold out.
crew (noun) – a group of people who work on and operate a ship; sailors, mariners, staff, personnel.
speedboat (noun) – a motorboat designed for high speed; motorboat, powerboat, fast boat, racing boat.
Phú Quốc (proper noun) – a Vietnamese island off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand.
among (preposition) – being a member or members of; included in, one of, in the group of, out of.
take to (phrasal verb) – carry, transport, or escort someone to a particular place; transport, move, transfer, convey.
corporate incentive tour (noun) – a trip given by a company to reward employees for excellent performance; business reward trip, corporate retreat, employee reward travel, company-sponsored trip.
proportion (noun) – fraction, segment, share, percentage.
non-metro (adjective) – relating to areas that are not major metropolitan cities; non-metropolitan, provincial, smaller-city, tier-2.
emerge (verb) – become apparent, prominent, or known; appear, arise, surface, develop.
preferred (adjective) – favoured, chosen, selected, popular.
destination (noun) – a specific geographic area that a traveler chooses to visit.
attraction (noun) – a place of interest to tourists; appeal, draw, point of interest, tourist spot.
rapidly (adverb) – very quickly; fast, swiftly, speedily, briskly.
safety-of-life (adjective) – relating to procedures or practices designed to protect human life from injury or death; life-saving, life-protection, safety-critical, survival.
for instance (phrase) – as an example; for example, to illustrate, e.g., namely.
just as (phrase) – exactly like or in the same way as; exactly as, similar to, much like, equally.
pleasure boat (noun) – a boat used for recreation or leisure; leisure craft, recreational boat, yacht, cruise boat.
carry enough (phrase) – to hold or have a sufficient quantity of something on board; stock adequately, hold sufficient, transport ample, keep adequate.
life jacket (noun) – a buoyant or inflatable jacket for keeping a person afloat in water; personal flotation device, PFD, life vest, preserver.
insist (verb) – demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal; demand, command, require, urge.
keep someone afloat (phrase) – to help someone stay on the surface of water; keep on the surface, prevent from sinking, hold up, buoy up.
end up (phrasal verb) – eventually reach or do something, often unexpectedly; finish up, wind up, arrive, find oneself.
reportedly (adverb) – supposedly, seemingly, apparently, allegedly.
not yet (phrase) – not at the present time; still not, not so far, hitherto not, up to now not.
departure (noun) – the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; leaving, going, exit, taking off.
feature (noun) – a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; characteristic, attribute, quality, facet.
remain (verb) – stay in the same place or in the same condition; stay, wait, linger, stay put.
strapped (adjective) – fastened or secured with a strap; secured, tied, fastened, bound.
rough weather (noun) – severe, harsh, or stormy weather conditions; bad weather, stormy weather, turbulent weather, adverse weather.
manoeuvre (noun) – a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care; steering, movement, operation, handling.
norm (noun) – standard, rule, convention, practice.
violate (verb) – break or fail to comply with a rule or formal agreement; breach, break, contravene, disobey.
in particular (phrase) – especially or specifically; especially, specifically, explicitly, notably.
witness (verb) – see an event happen; observe, see, notice, watch.
surge (noun) – a sudden powerful forward or upward movement; sudden increase, rise, growth, escalation.
substantial (adjective) – significant, considerable, large, meaningful.
islet (noun) – a small island; small island, cay, ait, little island.
archipelago (noun) – an extensive group of islands; group of islands, island chain, island group, cluster of islands.
upgrade (verb) – improve, enhance, better, update.
aid (verb) – help, assist, or support someone or something; help, assist, support, back.
strengthen (verb) – reinforce, fortify, consolidate, boost.
awareness (noun) – consciousness, recognition, realization, understanding.

The Hindu Editorial (Unsafe practices) – Jul 14, 2026

The Hindu Editorial (Unsafe practices) – Jul 14, 2026

The Hindu Editorial (Unsafe practices) – Jul 14, 2026:

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