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After Pranit More And Madhur Virli, Aishwarya Mohanraj Under Fire For 'Male Babies' Joke In Old Clip
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Aishwarya Mohanraj, in an old comic set, said that her mother wanted to cut her newborn brother's private parts, but the nurses did not let her. She added that she would like to fulfil her mother's dream one day if she gives birth to a baby boy
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Comedian Madhur Virli Apologises For Rape 'Joke' After Backlash: "Genuinely Sorry"
- Monday June 15, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
After the backlash intensified over Madhur Virli's 2024 set, in which he made a rape 'joke', the IIT graduate-turned-comic issued an apology on his YouTube channel
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Who Is Madhur Virli, IIT Graduate-Turned-Comic Under Fire Over Rape 'Joke' Amid 'Rs 370 Biryani' Row
- Sunday June 14, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Amid Pranit More's viral crowd work clips, Madhur Virli is also facing backlash for a 2024 video in which he made insensitive remarks about rape and mocked victims and survivors of the heinous crime
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Madhur Virli's Rape 'Joke' Sparks Outrage, Adds To 'Rs 370 Ki Biryani' Row
- Saturday June 13, 2026
- India News | Reported by Reet Kaur Sahni, Edited by Anwesha Singh
A video from stand-up comedian Madhur Virli's 2024 show 'Love & Latex' has surfaced amid 'Rs 370 ki biryani' row and shows him making remarks about rape.
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www.ndtv.com
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Just Joking? Naah. Muslim Comedians Are Doing Something Serious
- Friday June 12, 2026
- India News | Written by Mohd Asim
Amid all sorts of 'jihads' invented by the right-wing to demonise Muslims, these Muslim comedians are waging a laugh riot of their own
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www.ndtv.com
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Vicky Kaushal Reacts To Backlash Over 'Wife Joke' At Wedding: 'You Can't Be Perfect All The Time'
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Madhumanti Pait Chowdhury
Vicky Kaushal said, "And if the criticism is constructive, you can learn from it"
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Sharon Verma's 'Free Palestine' Joke Sparks Controversy, Comedian Faces Backlash
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The exchanges have polarised responses, with many users interpreting the clip differently based on their perspectives on comedy and social commentary.
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www.ndtv.com
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Xi Gifts 2 Smartphones To South Korea's Lee, Jokes About Spying
- Monday November 3, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Xi presented two Xiaomi smartphones fitted with Korean-made displays to Lee, who quipped: "Is the communication line secure?", drawing laughter from Xi.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Peanuts For Appraisals": Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy's Cheeky Joke Leaves Internet In Splits
- Thursday May 1, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Anjali Thakur
The playful jab, seen by many as a witty take on the appraisal season, quickly caught the attention of internet users.
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www.ndtv.com
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Philippine Politician Offers To Sleep With "Lonely, Single Mothers" In Campaign Speech, Faces Backlash
- Wednesday April 9, 2025
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The comments have sparked widespread criticism, with many calling for his disqualification.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Become A Dollar Puppet Or Wither In Silence': Kunal Kamra Amid Row
- Tuesday April 1, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Comedian Kunal Kamra on Tuesday shared a five-point post on X titled "How to Kill an Artist: A Step-by-Step Guide" in which he criticised the violent outrage against his recent show and said artists can either sell their soul or wither in silence.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Needs Speedy Demolition": Kunal Kamra Plans Stampede Site As Next Venue
- Tuesday March 25, 2025
- India News | Edited by Debanish Achom
Comedian Kunal Kamra condemned the demolition of a studio in Mumbai where supporters of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde barged in and protested against his jokes on Mr Shinde.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Come To Tamil Nadu...": Kunal Kamra To Shiv Sena Supporter In Viral Phone Call
- Monday March 24, 2025
- India News | Edited by Liu Chuen Chen
As Kunal Kamra battles a fresh controversy over his comments against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, a recording of a purported phone call by a Shiv Sena supporter threatening the stand-up comedian has gone viral.
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www.ndtv.com
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Watch: Prince William Jokes About His Baldness, Praises Woman's Red Hair
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Feature | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Prince William joked about wanting red hair during his visit to the West Midlands, England. The Prince of Wales, known for frequently cracking jokes about his thinning hair, shared a lighthearted moment with people and made them laugh.
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www.ndtv.com
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After Pranit More And Madhur Virli, Aishwarya Mohanraj Under Fire For 'Male Babies' Joke In Old Clip
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Aishwarya Mohanraj, in an old comic set, said that her mother wanted to cut her newborn brother's private parts, but the nurses did not let her. She added that she would like to fulfil her mother's dream one day if she gives birth to a baby boy
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Comedian Madhur Virli Apologises For Rape 'Joke' After Backlash: "Genuinely Sorry"
- Monday June 15, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
After the backlash intensified over Madhur Virli's 2024 set, in which he made a rape 'joke', the IIT graduate-turned-comic issued an apology on his YouTube channel
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Who Is Madhur Virli, IIT Graduate-Turned-Comic Under Fire Over Rape 'Joke' Amid 'Rs 370 Biryani' Row
- Sunday June 14, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Amid Pranit More's viral crowd work clips, Madhur Virli is also facing backlash for a 2024 video in which he made insensitive remarks about rape and mocked victims and survivors of the heinous crime
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Madhur Virli's Rape 'Joke' Sparks Outrage, Adds To 'Rs 370 Ki Biryani' Row
- Saturday June 13, 2026
- India News | Reported by Reet Kaur Sahni, Edited by Anwesha Singh
A video from stand-up comedian Madhur Virli's 2024 show 'Love & Latex' has surfaced amid 'Rs 370 ki biryani' row and shows him making remarks about rape.
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www.ndtv.com
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Just Joking? Naah. Muslim Comedians Are Doing Something Serious
- Friday June 12, 2026
- India News | Written by Mohd Asim
Amid all sorts of 'jihads' invented by the right-wing to demonise Muslims, these Muslim comedians are waging a laugh riot of their own
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www.ndtv.com
-
Vicky Kaushal Reacts To Backlash Over 'Wife Joke' At Wedding: 'You Can't Be Perfect All The Time'
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Madhumanti Pait Chowdhury
Vicky Kaushal said, "And if the criticism is constructive, you can learn from it"
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Sharon Verma's 'Free Palestine' Joke Sparks Controversy, Comedian Faces Backlash
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The exchanges have polarised responses, with many users interpreting the clip differently based on their perspectives on comedy and social commentary.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Xi Gifts 2 Smartphones To South Korea's Lee, Jokes About Spying
- Monday November 3, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Xi presented two Xiaomi smartphones fitted with Korean-made displays to Lee, who quipped: "Is the communication line secure?", drawing laughter from Xi.
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www.ndtv.com
-
"Peanuts For Appraisals": Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy's Cheeky Joke Leaves Internet In Splits
- Thursday May 1, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Anjali Thakur
The playful jab, seen by many as a witty take on the appraisal season, quickly caught the attention of internet users.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Philippine Politician Offers To Sleep With "Lonely, Single Mothers" In Campaign Speech, Faces Backlash
- Wednesday April 9, 2025
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The comments have sparked widespread criticism, with many calling for his disqualification.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Become A Dollar Puppet Or Wither In Silence': Kunal Kamra Amid Row
- Tuesday April 1, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Comedian Kunal Kamra on Tuesday shared a five-point post on X titled "How to Kill an Artist: A Step-by-Step Guide" in which he criticised the violent outrage against his recent show and said artists can either sell their soul or wither in silence.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Needs Speedy Demolition": Kunal Kamra Plans Stampede Site As Next Venue
- Tuesday March 25, 2025
- India News | Edited by Debanish Achom
Comedian Kunal Kamra condemned the demolition of a studio in Mumbai where supporters of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde barged in and protested against his jokes on Mr Shinde.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Come To Tamil Nadu...": Kunal Kamra To Shiv Sena Supporter In Viral Phone Call
- Monday March 24, 2025
- India News | Edited by Liu Chuen Chen
As Kunal Kamra battles a fresh controversy over his comments against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, a recording of a purported phone call by a Shiv Sena supporter threatening the stand-up comedian has gone viral.
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www.ndtv.com
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Watch: Prince William Jokes About His Baldness, Praises Woman's Red Hair
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Feature | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Prince William joked about wanting red hair during his visit to the West Midlands, England. The Prince of Wales, known for frequently cracking jokes about his thinning hair, shared a lighthearted moment with people and made them laugh.
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www.ndtv.com