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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‘Did Ram say kick out the poor?’ The discontent of the displaced in new Ayodhya
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Rajasthan verdict in 30 charts: Poll was closer than results showed, Congress held on to vote share
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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Why the Congress defeat in Chhattisgarh is far worse than the loss in Rajasthan
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‘This is the worst nightmare for Narayan Murthy’: Comedian’s riff on several long weekends in 2024
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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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‘Ikigai finally finding purpose’: Comedian Gaurav Kapoor on how books have become home decor
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Watch: Chennai residents rescued in boats, choppers distribute food supplies, city remains flooded
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Watch: Robot dog dances to the beats of African drums and marimbas at AI Expo event in South Africa
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‘I’m jealous’: Actor Salman Khan on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s house being smaller than his
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Watch: Kathak dancers give unique spin to viral dance challenges, flaunting their intricate footwork
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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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Watch: A full-length ‘Dunki’ trailer is out
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‘Kabuliwala’ trailer: Mithun Chakraborty stars in latest adaptation of the Rabindranath Tagore story
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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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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Pro Kabaddi League: Sonu Jaglan leads Gujarat Giants to victory over U Mumba
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat New Zealand via penalty shoot-out
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England tour of India: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co look to start long home season on winning note
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FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup: Hundal hat-trick spurs India to win over South Korea
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Boxing, Junior World C’ships: Payal, Nisha, Akansha win a gold each as India finish with 17 medals