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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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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BJP Karnataka’s online video sparks outrage for ‘demonising Muslims’
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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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 man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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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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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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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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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat
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Shooting, Baku World Cup: Shreyasi Singh placed eight at end of first day of women’s trap event