Laugh Lines
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An all-women collective is pushing comedy boundaries in Ahmedabad with their stand-up
From acche din to contraceptive pills, Shefali Pandey and Preeti Das’ comedy sets are as much about the political as they are about the personal.
Khushboo Chawla Ramnane
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Life after Lola Kutty: Anuradha Menon talks stand-up comedy and why Channel V’s demise was expected
Anuradha Menon’s dreams of being a theatre star led to a seven-year stint as the madcap Lola Kutty. Now she is back with a standup special, ‘Wonder Menon’.
Devarsi Ghosh
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Interview: Russell Peters on his no-holds-barred comedy and how he turns stereotypes into humour
The comedian is performing in India this week as part of his Deported World Tour.
Soumya Rao
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Readers’ comments: Freedom to choose religion is constitutional, but does not include missionaries
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Reading list for young readers: The 12 books shortlisted for the 2023 Neev Book Awards
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Why a Tamil sceptre handed over by Mountbatten lies at the heart of Modi’s new Parliament
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A frozen moment of resilience shows how India’s women have been betrayed in their hope for justice
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Nish Kumar: Meet the Indian-origin comic who has become the ‘face of combative British satire’
Like so many British Asian comics, Kumar was influenced by the groundbreaking TV series ‘Goodness Gracious Me’. But his work is much angrier, less optimistic.
Sushmita Sundaram
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How funnyman José Covaco became a viral star despite rarely leaving his Bandra flat
The Bandra boy’s appeal lies in his ability to entertain his audiences without pushing them towards heavy-handed introspection.
Nair DA
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Why mimicry artists are bigger (and better) in Kerala than anywhere else in India
Kalabhavan, a 50-year-old centre, started out producing Christian devotional songs, but ended up stamping mimicry on Kerala’s cultural fabric.
Anubha George
Video
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Watch: Salman Khan dances with Norwegian dance group Quick Style at an award show in Abu Dhabi
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Watch: Water in Venice’s Grand Canal mysteriously turns bright green, authorities launch probe
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Watch: Mobile tower knocked down by powerful winds during thunderstorm in Nagaur, Rajasthan
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Watch: Dog learns to play peek-a-boo with human
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Watch: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s qawwali tribute to Sidhu Moose Wala on his first death anniversary
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‘I’ll have to learn more Hindi’: An interview with the American who evangelised improv in India
Adam Dow, who mentored Kaneez Surka, Tanmay Bhat and others, talks about the future of improv in the country.
Pooja Bhula
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Vir Das wants to go global: ‘I want to be an authentic Indian voice on the world circuit’
The comic’s new stand-up special on Netflix, ‘Losing It’, marks another step in his bid for international acceptance.
Sushmita Sundaram
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A Bengaluru festival gives a peek into the future of Indian stand-up comedy
Presenting the next generation of stand-up stars.
Sushmita Sundaram
The Reel
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‘Chitrakut’ review: A wandering tour of complicated relationships
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Start the week with a film: The documentary ‘Tina’ is a tribute to an irrepressible spirit
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‘Citadel’ review: Secrets, lies and banality
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‘City of Dreams’ season 3 review: Political drama is running out of ways to deliver the shocks
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‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ review: Funny in bits and bobs
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How sketch comics like Jaspal Bhatti laid the foundation for India’s comedy scene
The current crop of top comics is made up of individuals and collectives who gained visibility posting short sketches online.
Sushmita Sundaram
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In stand-up-loving India, a comic is determined to bring improv into the mainstream
With ‘Improv All Stars: Games Night’ on Amazon Prime, Kaneez Surka doesn’t want to go for laughs per minute. She wants to create something funny.
Sushmita Sundaram
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Post-truth April Fool’s Day: Indian politicians, media and brands struggle to break ‘fake news’
Many attempts at humour were made. Not all worked.
Soumya Rao
The Field
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IPL 2023: ‘B Sai Sudharsan in beast mode’ — Reactions to GT batter’s whirlwind knock in final vs CSK
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Watch, IPL 2023: MS Dhoni shows off lightning-fast reflexes to stump Shubman Gill
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ICC WTC final: Jaiswal replaces Gaikwad in India's reserves, Australia include fit Hazlewood
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Team-spirit and momentum: Why volleyball players celebrate nearly each point won with gusto