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Kunal Kamra joke row: Humour or insensitivity? A look at Indian comedians who landed in controversies
While the stand-up comedy scene in India has evolved in the past decade with more performance avenues and audience, so has the risk of landing in trouble due to jokes on politics, religion, culture, etc. Most recently, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has found himself amid a controversy due to his alleged defamatory remarks on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. This isn’t the first time Kamra has courted controversy with his provocative humour. Apart from Kamra, several other comedians have also been attacked or landed in trouble in recent years over their jokes and remarks. Here is a look at some of them. (File Pics)
24 March,2025 02:28 PM IST | Raaina Jain
IN PHOTOS: Keinemusik's DJ &Me mesmerises Mumbaikars during debut India performance
The DJ and music producer, who is a part of the Berlin-based collective Keinemusik, performed in Mumbai and showcased some of his most genre-bending music on March 22
23 March,2025 01:49 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Gudi Padwa
IN PHOTOS | Tradition, fashion, celebration: How Gudi Padwa creates a festive atmosphere in Mumbai
Gudi Padwa, which marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year, is a major festival in Maharashtra. In the state’s capital city Mumbai, people celebrate it with enthusiasm, observing traditional rituals, dressing up in Maharashtrian attire and participating in cultural activities. Ahead of Gudi Padwa 2025, which will be observed on March 30, here’s a look at how Mumbaikars go all out to bring in the festivities. (File Pics/Kirti Surve Parade)
20 March,2025 06:30 PM IST | Raaina Jain
IN PHOTOS: As ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ premieres at NMACC, here are five interesting facts about the musical
This March, Mumbai has witnessed the India premiere of 'The Phantom of the Opera' at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex. Since starting on March 5, the mesmerising musical has seen many people enjoy the performances. Here are some glimpses, and interesting things you need to know about the popular musical
20 March,2025 04:28 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Goa's spring festival Shigmo 2025 gets underway
Shigmo or Shigmotsav is a spring festival celebrated in Goa during this time of the year celebrated by the Hindu community and the Konkani community in India
19 March,2025 02:35 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: As Sunita Williams returns to Earth, her family celebrates in Gujarat
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned early Wednesday (Indian time) aboard SpaceX's Crew-9 mission, splashing down off the coast of Florida. With origins in India, Williams' family celebrated here in their village. Here are heartwarming glimpses from the ceebrations
19 March,2025 01:04 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: DJ Martin Garrix turns Holi 2025 into a unique celebration in Mumbai with surreal performance
As Indians around the world got together to celebrate Holi this years, thousands of Mumbaikars travelled to Navi Mumbai to witness the Garrix perform some of his biggest hits at the DY Patil stadium but not without a surprise performance with Arijit Singh
16 March,2025 12:48 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Glimpses of Holi celebrations in Pakistan
As people around the world gather to play Holi with colour, culture, tradition and food, here are some colourful glimpses from Karachi in Pakistan
14 March,2025 11:26 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Why you need to explore Goa's unique spring festival Shigmo this year
Being one of Goa’s most awaited festivals during spring season, Shigmo is a vibrant celebration that not only showcases the sunshine state's culture but also traditions in many ways
13 March,2025 12:08 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Relive Green Day's mesmerising performance at Lollapalooza India 2025 through these pictures
Lollapalooza India 2025 took place on March 8 and 9 with some breathtaking performances from so many different artists but the one that is still going viral is that of American rock band Green Day who performed for the first time in India
11 March,2025 04:31 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Lollapalooza India 2025 ends with Green Day, Louis Tomlinson, Aurora stealing the show
After Glass Animals and Shawn Mendes ended Day 1 on a high, the second day of Lollapalooza India 2025 saw many other artists take over the stage. While there were many Indian stars who mesmerised the audience, the highly-anticipated performances of Louis Tomlinson and Green Day made it a memorable night for all their fans
10 March,2025 04:16 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto