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Thursday, January 1, 2026
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Topic: Instagram Reels

Instagram reels to IPL auction list—how Izaz Sawariya spun his way to fame

The wind of change has begun to blow for the 20-year-old cricketer after the IPL auction. Now, selectors and coaches, from Rajasthan to Karnataka, are paying close attention to him.

ThePrint photos of the week: From Modi & Putin to the anaemic mothers of Melghat

In PhotosOfTheWeek, we bring you pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists, video journalists and reporters this past week.

Malegaon & its many rewrites. Riots, bombs, Superman & now Reels

The ‘Malegaon Boys’ button up brand-new shirts, set up their cameras, and strike Shah Rukh Khan poses to 1990s Bollywood songs between grueling loom shifts. Their Reels draw lakhs of views. For the first time, they feel seen.

Airtel is ditching long TV ads for catchy Instagram reels. It knows what works

Airtel tapped into nostalgia by featuring actors Neena Gupta and Ashish Vidyarthi, but gave it a modern twist with a script tailored for Gen Z, smartly bridging the gap between two generations.

Behind Greater Noida wife burning — a beauty salon, Instagram Reels, a bottle of thinner

Nikki’s parents claimed that her in-laws had demanded Rs 36 lakh and a Scorpio, which police said was the family’s attempt to conceal her Instagram account — something they feared society would not accept.

No selfies or reels in uniform, orders Rewa DIG after inspector signs files to hit Aarzoo song

The order, issued after woman inspector’s Instagram reel, warned of disciplinary action, said such posts harm image of police force.

Is reading news destroying your femininity? Instagram reels say so

There’s a whole set of rituals to realign you with your feminine essence. Sit and silently stare at yourself in front of the mirror. Learn to stand, eat, and drink water elegantly.

Pakistani gangster voices ‘support’ for Kamal Kaur Bhabhi murder accused, ‘because I too am Punjabi’

Shahzad Bhatti vowed support to Nihang Sikh Amritpal Singh Mehron a day after the latter issued threats to social media influencers in Punjab.

Those ‘what I eat in a day’ videos aren’t fun. They do more harm than good

Very few of these creators have formal qualifications in health or nutrition, increasing the potential for misinformation.

Hyderabad haleem hit by Instagram epidemic, poor campaigns, and paid reviews

Dear ‘food reviewers’, please leave haleem alone. It doesn’t need your loud Instagram Reels.

On Camera

Bareilly birthday party attack puts all friendships with Muslims on trial in India

The assumption is simple: A Hindu woman’s proximity to a Muslim man is never neutral. It always requires scrutiny, explanation, and, if necessary, punishment.

2025 was a busy trade year for India. King of Tariffs strain, FTA with New Zealand, UK & Oman deals

The year began with two major trade announcements—opening of negotiations for “first tranche” of a bilateral trade agreement with the US following PM Modi’s visit to Washington.

2025 was Indian Army’s year. New battalions & platoons, embracing next-gen warfare

Amidst a doctrinal shift towards joint theaterisation and greater synergy between the various wings of the forces, the Indian Army in 2025 moved further on its path to Vision@2047.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.