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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Seven Kashmiri students arrested after row over celebrating India’s World Cup loss
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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Pithora is for the gods, not for products, say Adivasis
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From the memoir: A disabled writer recalls harrowing experiences of finding a house to rent in Delhi
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Stolen fingerprints, empty bank accounts: How customers are paying for gaps in Aadhaar
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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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IFFI Goa: Michael Douglas tries the ‘Naatu Naatu’ hookstep, delivers Amitabh Bachchan’s dialogue
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Caught on camera: Panic after passenger jumps out of emergency exit of plane at US airport
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Watch: Rescuers celebrate after an infant is pulled out alive from the rubble of her home in Gaza
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Watch: This performing duo danced like puppets at an engagement party
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Filmfare OTT Awards: Actor Rajshri Deshpande dedicates her win to Gaza victims, Indian farmers
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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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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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Eye Spy: What doing the ‘dunki’ means – and where we first heard the term
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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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Australia tour of India: Glenn Maxwell century keeps visitors alive in T20I series
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: From broken ankle to historic title, Preeti eyes redemption
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Shiva Thapa, Amit Panghal begin campaign with wins on Day 3
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Archery: Dhiraj Bommadevara rides on luck and faith to let his talent shine through
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Australia tour of India: Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell make way for rookies as visitors rehaul T20 team