New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- (Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026 - to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at feedback@livemint.com.)

As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the people and events that have shaped our culture-and looking ahead to the trends that will define the coming year. Through countless conversations with creators, advertisers and industry insiders, one thing stands out: the way we tell stories is evolving.

This year felt like a tapestry woven from moments that captured our collective imagination. We celebrated Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden Indian Prem...