NEW DELHI (AP) — A famous YouTuber in India is facing public outrage and a police investigation after he made an allegedly obscene remark on a YouTube show, raising questions about freedom of speech ...

Contrary to his name and general public perception, Vir Das (pronounced VEEr DAHs) is not completely devoid of fear. You would be forgiven for making the assumption, considering the sheer laundry list ...

A dark comedy act on India’s Got Latent spiraled into one of the most sensational controversies in recent memory. The outrage stemmed from Ranveer Allahbadia’s comments during the show—a remark that ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

After four seasons of record-breaking laughter and global success, The Great Indian Kapil Show (TGIKS) is set to return for a ...

Prime Video is revving up its Indian originals slate with “Dupahiya,” a heartland comedy series that blends small-town charm with a quirky caper. The nine-episode series, which marks the debut ...

NEW YORK, NY – International Emmy Award-winner Vir Das has become the first Indian artist to have a residency with his show ‘Hey Stranger’ at the iconic Lincoln Center Theater in New York. “There is ...

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- Prashasti Singh on the Dark Side of Indian Comedy ...

Vir Das said comedy in India cannot be suppressed due to digital reach and audience scale. The comedian emphasised trusting audiences, calling silence a powerful form of satire. Das also spoke about ...

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 ...