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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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing