Comedy and tragedy are intrinsically tied together: Comedy disarms tragedy and tragedy informs comedy, something that has been thoroughly documented by leading comedic scholars. The comedy scene in ...

A passion for something never fades, and it’s truly never too late to start again. If there’s one person who embodies this ...

For more than a month, Munawar Faruqui, a tousled-haired, 30-year-old comic, languished in jail for a joke he didn’t tell. Faruqui was beginning to make his name in the crowded ranks of India’s up-and ...

With Zarna Garg's comedy career taking off like a minivan peeling out of the carpool line, the joke is on anyone who doubted that a Indian immigrant mom of 3 could pivot in her 40s from being a ...

Atul Khatri, after two decades in IT, embraced stand-up comedy in his 40s, finding it a way to break free from burnout. He emphasizes the importance of crafting jokes, being mindful of content, and ...

Some comedy shows come with performances that are animated and over the top, while others delve into the subtleties of life.

Author Kliph Nesteroff discusses his book, 'We Had a Little Real Estate Problem,' which centers on visibility in the comedy world, along with efforts in the silent era to fight stereotypes and the two ...

There’s a quote that is often used to describe comedy: “We must laugh to keep us from crying.” Napoleon Bonaparte first said it, but over time, the words evolved, but the meaning remained the same: ...

Kaun Banega Crorepati 17's upcoming episode features a star-studded lineup of stand-up comedians, including Harsh Gujral and Abhishek Upmanyu. The highlight is host Amitabh Bachchan's surprising stand ...

MOCKING MIRTHLESS despots may be funny, but it comes at a price. At the softer end, Hong Kong’s government-run broadcaster closed “Headliner”, a popular satirical show that had run for 31 years; its ...