Haryana has given ‘whose line is it anyway’ a new meaning. Even before release, its Rajya Geet has invited plagiarism complaints. The writer’s defence? If you have multiple entries on doodh-dahi and wrestlers, there will be similarities. Haryana must sort out the account of its glories, or swallow its pride.
Erdogan is crushing Ataturk’s secular party by jailing his rival. He’s emboldened by Trump
Massive protests against Turkey’s Erdogan are unsurprising. He has been eroding dissent and democratic competition for years. By jailing a formidable rival, he is now crushing Ataturk’s secular party and jettisoning all political decency. Emboldened by Trump and the era of strongman leaders, he may just get away with it.
Kunal Kamra is outrage industry’s new target. Stop feeling threatened by jokes, India
The brouhaha over Kunal Kamra’s performance isn’t stopping. Vandalising the venue, filing FIR, politicians calling for limits – it’s a full-on war on comedy. The choreographed outrage industry finds a new target every week. By definition, comedy can’t be sanitised and must punch up. Stop feeling threatened by jokes, India.
No wonder The Print’s editorial board bats on behalf of Kunal Kamra. If Kamra had targeted Rahul Gandhi or Mamata Banerjee, am sure The Print would have had a different opinion.