2016 Yearender
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Was 2016 just 1938 all over again?
Diaries from 1938 show the depth of concern about the direction the world was taking. Are we facing similar dark prospects?
Julie Gottlieb, The Conversation
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Muhammad Ali, Johan Cryuff and other sports legends who bid their final farewell in 2016
Some of these men have legacies that will live on forever.
Arka Bhattacharya
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The underdog theme song blared loud and proud in the world of sports in 2016
2017 may revert to type, but the joy and incredulity this last year provided will live long in memory.
Abhishek Parameswaran
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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Indian sportsperson of the year #1: Devendra Jhajharia is the true man with the golden arm
Athens and Rio hosted the Paralympic Games 12 years apart. He conquered them both.
Arka Bhattacharya
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The health crises of forgotten people: Five stories from 2016
Ground reports over the past year from Scroll.in's Pulse section.
Scroll Staff
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Indian sportsperson of the year #2: At 18, Aditi Ashok had the golfing world at her feet in 2016
Come 2017, there is no predicting what the Bangalorean could achieve on the LET and the LPGA tours.
Arka Bhattacharya
Video
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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What this editor of books read outside her work in 2016 says a lot about why (and how) we read
Maintaining a list of every book read during the year yielded curious patterns.
Sudeshna Shome Ghosh
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Better laws on mental health and maternity in 2016 but still no comprehensive health policy
Pulse reviews health policy in 2016
Scroll Staff
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In 2016, Indian cricket got a leader, an all-rounder and great bench strength in all formats
India enter the new year with the hope of consolidating their hold over world cricket.
Anand Sachar
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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The Indian culinary scene in 2016 was mostly a lingering aftertaste of last year’s trends
A continuing focus on local foods, return to the traditional Indian cuisine and literature about India's culinary history marked the year gone by.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
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Five happy moments from 2016 (yes, there were some)
For a list of all the terrible things, watch out for our new volume, 'Apocalyptica'.
Scroll Staff
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India Modern: The buzzword that truly defined Indian fashion in 2016
A growing number of independent labels are creating India-rooted fashion that holds up to global standards.
Cheryl-Ann Couto
The Field
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings