The Time of Transition
The Statesman
|December 28, 2025
The countdown to 2026 has begun.
Only four more days to go. Traditionally, this is a time to reflect on the year that was. What we did. What we achieved. What the world did. What the world achieved. Or did not. There are an nth number of things that can be listed. Yet we narrow them down to a select few.
This week, we present you with two amazing articles from our contributors who highlight success stories of 2025. The subjects they touch on are as varied as science and cinema.
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