Stand-up comedian Raunaq Rajani was recently in news after being detained by Mumbai Police during the CJP protest. After his ...

When comedy inevitably offends, will India's legal and social response create more room for it or less? The answer will determine not just the future of stand-up, but the kind of comedy ecosystem Indi ...

Join comedian Anand Rathnam as he shares insights from his debut special, "Bollywood is Racist," exploring comedy, culture, and life.

Laughter is often seen as light or casual. In performance, it is sometimes treated as entertainment rather than art. But across theatre, poetry and dance, humour has always had depth. It connects ...

After comedian Madhur Virli’s resurfaced rape joke triggered outrage online, fresh questions are being raised about the state of Indian stand-up comedy. Coming days after the controversy surrounding ...

Comedian Samay Raina's debut stand-up special Still Alive has crossed 53.4 million views The comedy special garnered 22 million views within the first 24 hours of its release Raina got into trouble ...

The PIL also raised issue of rampant spread of fake content, referring to news that the CJI and Law Minister went to UK with 75 judges to participate in a badminton tournament ...

An opinion article argues that misogynistic jokes in stand-up comedy normalise sexism and erode values of gender equality. Citing recent controversies involving comedians, the author urges performers ...

The only female Indian comic to take the stage at Netflix Is A Joke Fest 2026, writer, showrunner and actor Sumukhi Suresh delves into why writers should feel uncomfortable, staying honest and discove ...