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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A German slapstick comedy Western parody, a kabuki drama from Japan, an Indian historical action epic, a satire anthology from Argentina and an Italian rom-com drove audiences to local multiplexes.

Indian American comedian Zarna Garg faces backlash over Trump and immigration remarks, sparking debate within the Indian ...

Emmy-winning comedian Vir Das, who took home the 2023 International Emmy Award for best comedy for his Netflix special “Vir Das: Landing,” is gearing up for a residency at Lincoln Center Theater with ...

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 ...