The dominance of men in comedy shows means an endless barrage of tired, sexist jokes that punch down, not up. Bring in the female comics

While a stand-up comedian can make a living by doing four or five shows a month at prominent venues in Mumbai or Delhi, they also have to f...

This demand spurt has made room for material that is a far cry from the tried and tested, loud and often sexually grotesque humour that one...

According to humorists what resonates most with audiences — whether in Dubai, India or elsewhere — are home truths, observations and experi...

The Indian comedy circuit is thriving and the comics have ideas of substance; they are not frivolous, elite, over-privileged louts who are ...

Once again, while the roast and its actors will only gain popularity, the issue is whether there should be online censorship or not.

Creative young minds are floating small outfits, hiring people and producing high-quality political satire that's helping them make quick m...