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The Cartoons section stands as a vibrant showcase of satire and humor, reflecting on current events, politics, and social issues through the art of caricature. This segment offers readers a visual commentary on the day's most pressing narratives, encapsulating complex ideas in a single, impactful frame. The cartoons, crafted by talented illustrators, serve not just as a source of laughter but as a powerful form of political and social critique. They distill the essence of news stories, offering insights and perspectives that provoke thought, discussion, and sometimes controversy. Through wit and artistry, the Cartoons section captures the zeitgeist, making it a must-visit for those looking to understand the world in a more nuanced and engaging way.

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A cartoon as a miracle: Dodging censors one pen stroke at a time

June 27, 2025 6:21 am

Abu's iconic cartoon in The Indian Express, of President Fakhruddin Ahmed signing away ordinances from the presidential bathtub, left us wondering for a moment: Was Emergency revoked? If not, like “good cop, bad cop”, was there “good censor, bad censor”?

100 years of Disney: Catapulting cartoons to global fame

April 19, 2023 7:40 pm

With $40 in his pocket, producer Walt Disney made his way to Hollywood. 100 years and countless classic films later, he leaves behind an enduring, multi-billion dollar legacy.

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All the Nation's Men

August 15, 2021 7:34 am

A selection of his cartoons by The Indian Express’s chief political cartoonist that are a primer to our journey through the country's democracy

Cat and mouse

April 21, 2020 11:32 pm

Animation loses an unusual talent with the death of Gene Deitch, who gave life to Tom, Jerry and Popeye on TV.

Watching cartoons can improve children's narrative skills and memory, says study

July 10, 2019 3:00 pm

The study analysed how narrative and non-narrative cartoons can develop narrative skills, moral reasoning, values and countervalues in children in mainstream and non-mainstream education.

R K Laxman, his iconic 'Common Man' and the threat that surrounds cartooning

November 27, 2015 7:15 pm

While the cartooning space is certainly under the threat of being completely wiped out, Laxman's style of cartooning appears to have laid the stones for practicing the art in mediums beyond newspapers.