Funny Bone
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Over 40 episodes, Hasan Minhaj’s ‘Patriot Act’ had just one message: Speak truth to power
Asking why Netflix cancelled the show is the wrong question. Here’s what he might actually want you to do.
Nair DA
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‘What is life without humour?’: Meet Saloni Gaur aka Nazma Aapi and Kangana Runout
Saloni Gaur’s online comedy has been a huge hit across social media platforms since late last year.
Devarsi Ghosh
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A little humour may help with climate change gloom
The climate crisis is no joking matter. But laughing about it may help in making a point without overwhelming people with a sense of doom and helplessness.
Lakshmi Magon, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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TISS suspended Dalit PhD scholar for protesting Centre’s policies, alleges student body
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Very low voter turnout in six districts of eastern Nagaland amid shutdown over statehood demand
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Zee Tamil’s ‘Comedy Khiladis’ enters a crowded comedy reality TV space. Can it have the last laugh?
The show hopes to differentiate itself with its diverse range of contestants and fresh content.
Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
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Stand-up comic Kunal Kamra on the perils of political comedy: You won’t have work – or a home
The comedian who interviewed politicians and newsmakers for his podcast ‘Shut Up Ya Kunal’ has a cautionary tale for his younger peers.
Kunal Kamra
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Nineteen reasons why the US and Pakistan are more alike than they think
There are more similarities between the societies than the average American or Pakistani is aware of.
Arieb Azhar
Video
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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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The joke’s on Delhi: A choking city raises some chuckles to make the best of a bad situation
From the odd-even scheme to the political blame game, jokes and cartoons have flooded social media in the past week.
Scroll Staff
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Are cats liquid? Answering this question won me an Ig Nobel
Ig Nobels rewards unconventional research that first makes you laugh and then makes you think, showing the world that science can be funny (and fun) too.
Marc-Antoine Fardin, The Conversation
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Watch: Bengali auntie thinks she is very ill. Sawan Dutta’s crooning parody hits all the right notes
‘Doctor has said it is best / to hurry up and do all the tests...’
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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Watch: An illegal building meant to collapse hilariously refuses to implode as planned
The first floor didn't make it, but the four floors above were still standing.
Scroll Staff
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Watch: These are some of the funniest bloopers from television news in March
We cracked up. So will you.
Scroll Staff
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Watch: Celebrities audition hilariously to be Stephen Hawking's new voice (it's a joke, though)
Among the 'contenders' were Liam Neeson, Stephen Fry, Eddie Redmayne, Rebel Wilson, Anna Kendrick, and even Bill Gates.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game