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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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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‘No Muslim can win, now or in the future’: In Assam’s Barpeta, delimitation fears confirmed
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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: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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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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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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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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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: 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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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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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