Devyanshi Bihani

"We don’t want money or grand parades," Rankireddy, world No. 4 in men's doubles, wrote in a statement. “We just want to know that our country is watching and that our efforts are seen.” thehindu.com/sport/a-bronze…

#Data | Rural sweep and urban gains sets the #BJP up for a decisive majority in #WestBengal ✍️@AreenaArora, @nitikafrancis, @vrsrini, Pon Vasanth B.A, @devyanshibihani, @SambaviParthy thehindu.com/data/west-beng…

#ElectionsWithTheHindu | What are #Vijay’s options if he falls short of 118 seats? ✍️@AreenaArora, @nitikafrancis, @vrsrini, Pon Vasanth B.A, @devyanshibihani, @SambaviParthy thehindu.com/elections/tami…

#Data | BJP-led NEDA sweeps #Assam in 2026 polls; leads evade regional divides @AreenaArora , @nitikafrancis , @vrsrini, Pon Vasanth B.A, @devyanshibihani, @SambaviParthy thehindu.com/data/bjp-neda-…

#Data | In what is clearly a tectonic shift in #TamilNadu politics, the fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (#TVK) led by actor Joseph C. Vijay has emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Assembly elections, securing leads in 101 of the 234 constituencies, tantalisingly close to the majority mark of 118, with a vote share of nearly 34% in the roughly 12.5% of votes counted so far (as of 11:00 AM). ✍️@vrsrini , Pon Vasanth B. A, @AreenaArora , @SambaviParthy, @nitikafrancis , @devyanshibihani thehindu.com/data/tvk-vijay…

@ViktorAxelsen Made my day! Thank you Viktor :)

@devyanshibihani Thank you so much

Axelson the Great: a reign without unfinished business thehindu.com/sport/other-sp…

A month's worth of time was put into this. Multiple follow-ups and a tiny (read as: a significantly sized) amount of procrastination has culminated into this long form piece on lacrosse and it's rapid rise in India, with LA Olympics on the horizon. Do read!

Had to do this😌 Indian is back on the Thomas Cup podium ☝️ #ThomasCup2026

Extremely disappointed with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) decision to alter the scoring system—and even more concerning is the overwhelming support it has received from Council members. The existing format ensured a true level playing field across playing styles, especially in the premier events—Men’s and Women’s Singles—which have always embodied the very essence of our sport: skill, resilience, fitness, and mental strength. By effectively reducing the duration (and in essence removing one game’s worth of play—18 points), BWF risks diluting what made these events so compelling. The explanation that this will “create early excitement” feels short-sighted. Badminton has never lacked excitement—what it has offered is sustained intensity, something very few sports can match. If change was necessary, why not apply it selectively to doubles formats, while preserving the integrity of Singles? That would have been a more balanced approach. Equally concerning is the continued neglect of player welfare and voice: * No prize money for the World Championships * No meaningful increase in rewards for Singles, the flagship category * No implementation of a review/referral system for critical umpiring decisions These are areas that truly needed attention. Badminton is widely regarded among the toughest sports in the world. A 90-minute Singles match can have nearly an hour of shuttle in play—far exceeding many longer-duration sports. Yet, instead of strengthening these unique aspects, decisions like this risk undermining them. Players are expected to adapt—but are rarely heard. While other global sports continue to evolve by empowering athletes, improving officiating, and enhancing viewer engagement, badminton seems to be moving in the opposite direction. It’s disheartening to see a sport followed so passionately—especially across Asia—being reshaped for reasons that do not address its real challenges. This is not evolution. This is dilution.

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s rise in Assam has been sharp, especially in ST-reserved seats, where its vote share and wins have surged since 2016. With 2026 results due, the big question is whether it will hold this ground or face a comeback challenge from the Indian National Congress. ✍️@devyanshibihani, @nitikafrancis thehindu.com/data/bjps-rapi…

Economists use a concept called the sacrifice ratio which measures the loss in economic output for every percentage point of inflation tackled. All three central banks raised rates and brought inflation down, but the consequences varied sharply. thehindu.com/data/the-cost-…

Now that the change has come, read this on what the 15x3 scoring system means for badminton. By @devyanshibihani thehindu.com/sport/is-badmi… #BWF #Badminton

A week since workers hit #Noida streets. Videos surfaced. Wages rose. Arrests followed. This was not a flash protest. Years of strain—low pay, long hours. This was built, shift after shift. We try answering WHY the protest took place indianexpress.com/article/cities…

Data | Streets in Noida’s industrial belt saw scenes of unrest on April 13 as protesting factory workers set vehicles ablaze, hurled stones, and clashed with police. The unrest is not just about a single wage revision. Even after the post-protest revision announced by the State government, workers argue that the increase in wage is nominal and they are constrained by costs of living, writes @devyanshibihani thehindu.com/data/why-noida…

They pawned jewellery, skipped holidays, split families chasing badminton dreams. Least you can listen By Shivani Naik indianexpress.com/article/sports…

The 20-year-old Ayush Shetty’s run to the Badminton Asia Championships title clash on the back of victories over three top-10 players points to a significant transition for the sport in India thehindu.com/sport/other-sp…

#NoidaProtests | Unrest in Noida reflects deeper labour issues, as low protections and rising costs blunt the impact of wage hikes. Even in formal factories, many workers lack contracts, social security, and basic safeguards. ✍️@devyanshibihani thehindu.com/data/why-noida…

Latest by @devyanshibihani Economic indicators lag, with low incomes and weak rural wages dragging down overall development in the poll-bound State; health indicators fare (slightly) better #WestBengalElections

I did this podcast with @devyanshibihani of @the_hindu, where we discuss sources of inflation in the current cycle, expected response of the Central Banks and what could be the alternative to the usual inflation targeting exercise of interest rate hikes.