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Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S Oka reflected on the apex court being Chief Justice-centric, judicial appointments, gender diversity in civil courts and entry-level pay for lawyers.

'As sitting judge, don't talk to media': Ex- Supreme Court's Justice Abhay S Oka on environmental activism, admitting errors and why comedians are important

December 29, 2025 5:58 pm

Indian Supreme Court Reforms: At an Idea Exchange session, the former SC judge reflected on the apex court being Chief Justice-centric, judicial appointments, gender diversity in civil courts and entry-level pay for lawyers and underlined why sitting judges shouldn't be talking to the media.

Zakir Khan announce that he will take a break from his tours and the stage owing to his health concerns.

Comedian Zakir Khan announces break to focus on health 'before it’s too late': 'I have been unwell for a year'

September 08, 2025 1:03 pm

Comedian Zakir Khan has announced that he will till proceed with his 'Papa Yaar' India tour but with limited shows.

Ranveer Allahbadia found himself in legal trouble over an alleged obscene remark on comedian Samay Raina’s ‘India's Got Latent’ YouTube show

The Ranveer Allahbadia controversy: Why we enjoy jokes at others’ expense and the psychology of roast humour

February 24, 2025 4:00 pm

The Ranveer Allahbadia row sparks an important discussion about roasts, the importance of context and consent, and the practical challenges of cracking a joke.

Pakistani feminist comedians challenge taboos

December 09, 2022 1:16 pm

Despite all odds and social barriers, women in Pakistan are using comedy to break gender stereotypes, share personal experiences and challenge patriarchal practices.

Delhi: Police complaint against standup comedian Vir Das for 'maligning India's image'

November 17, 2021 2:13 pm

Das recently uploaded a video titled ‘I come from two Indias’ on social media, which was part of his performance at John F Kennedy Center in Washington DC. A Delhi BJP member filed the complaint for his comment 'In India, we worship women in the day and rape them at night’.