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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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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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: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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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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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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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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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains