Satire
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How to write about Bangladesh
A satirical piece inspired by Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainaina’s ‘How to Write about Africa’.
Adam Pitman, Dhaka Tribune
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An anonymous artist is chronicling Modi government’s ruinous Covid-19 response with wit and satire
PenPencilDraw on Twitter has become a go-to for pandemic-related political memes.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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From stand-up comedy to internet memes, Trump’s presidency has changed political satire for everyone
For liberals, satire fed into a desire for narratives that would explain his election and also stoked fantasies about his inevitable fall.
Liam Kennedy, The Conversation
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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How to write about India’s North East: 13 tips for you if you’re from somewhere else in India
Assamese author Aruni Kashyap is inspired by the writer Binyavanga Wainaina’s satirical piece, ‘How to write about Africa’.
Aruni Kashyap
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Monty Python’s popularity tells us something about the history and the future of comedy
Is anyone still interested in the British comedy act? Surprisingly, yes.
Daniel R. Smith, The Conversation
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‘Karnataka MLAs are movable assets’: Cartoonists see the humourous side of state’s hung verdict
The horse-trading that’s likely to follow is a common theme of many political cartoons.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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As words fail to express the horror of the Kathua and Unnao rapes, cartoons fill in the gaps
The irony of the BJP’s ‘beti bachao’ campaign to save the girl child was a recurring theme.
Scroll Staff
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‘Tamil culture is going down the drain!’ The Temple Monkeys return with a new video
The Tamil comedy group’s latest video ‘Otha Sollaala’ attacks the kneejerk culture of outrage.
Scroll Staff
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You promised to be a game-changer, not a name-changer: An angry HR manager’s notice to CEO Modi
What if India were a company, and Narendra Modi its CEO?
Akash Banerjee
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: Kangana Ranaut calls out sexism again, this time in AIB video
‘Bollywood Diva Song’ sends up the objectification and marginalisation of female actors.
Scroll Staff
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Why there’s no such thing as a free lunch for Rahul Dravid
Or that matter, a free doctorate or freebies from cricket mates.
Gaurav Sethi
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AIB satire ‘Every Bollywood Marketing Meeting Ever’ is on the money
A desperate film producer harangues his creative team to come up with a campaign for his upcoming flop.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing