Stand-up comedy in India has seen a meteoric rise over the past decade. What once was a niche art form has now become mainstream entertainment, filling auditoriums, festivals, corporate events, and ...

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 ...

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: ...

MUMBAI- The latest episode of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ saw a volley of stand-up comedians making their way to the hot seat. Show host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Harsh Gujral, ...