Vir Das's 'two Indias' monologue in the US has landed him in the crosshairs of right-wing groups. They have succeeded in creating an atmosphere where organisers will hesitate in …
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Bengaluru: Comedian Vir Das’s Show Cancelled Under Pressure From Right-Wing Outfit
The Hindu Janajagruthi Vedike had urged the police to cancel Das's show, alleging that he had passed 'derogatory' remarks against women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India during a …
Trevor Noah Is Leaving ‘The Daily Show’ – How Did He Fare?
The South African comedian was able to offer something different to his predecessor Jon Stewart: an outsider’s perspective to America’s political and social problems.
A Letter-Poem to Comedian Munawar Faruqui
'To punish an artist for being himself, his best self, is the lot of a dictatorship.'
Comedian Munawar Faruqui’s Goa Shows Cancelled After Threats From Right-Wing Groups
The organisers of the two sold-out shows to be held this week, LVC Comedy Club, said that the shows were cancelled after 'over 500 people threatened to set themselves …
‘I Want To Do Stand-up as an Old Grandmother Who Is Inappropriate’: Sumukhi Suresh
In 2021, for those seeking honest humour in India, the unapologetic and unfiltered Suresh has become unavoidable.