Amid row over comedian Kunal Kamra's Eknath Shinde joke, Supreme Court on Friday said literature, including poetry, drama, ...
There was a time, dear Netas, when you took wit in your stride, writes . Why do political parties, flush with victory, always ...
The reaction to Kunal Kamra’s satire and the broader trend of suppressing dissenting humour reflects a larger struggle over ...
The Mumbai Police rejected the stand-up artiste's request for a week's time to appear before the authorities. The Khar Police ...
Opinion
Silencing Satire
The recent uproar over comedian Kunal Kamra's jokes about a prominent political leader in Maharashtra is yet another example of the shrinking space for free expression in India.
Indian stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra faces police scrutiny for a performance seen to have criticised a key politician and ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said criticism is “the soul” of Indian democracy. But his allies unleashed vigilantes after ...
Sena (UBT) has announced plans to host Kunal Kamra’s show while Eknath Shinde-led faction threatens to disrupt the event ...
Political comedy is more than just entertainment; it is a powerful tool that critiques those in power and sparks meaningful ...
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is at the centre of a political storm triggered by his satire on Maharashtra Deputy Chief ...
Initially having originated as a video concept, Falah decided to produce comic strips after being inspired by Harvey Pekar, ...
A new study finds that using humour to communicate about topics like AI increases a scientist's likeability and credibility.