A ‘Rheality check’ for all of us, and what the TRP scandal says about India
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A ‘Rheality check’ for all of us, and what the TRP scandal says about India

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

   

Sandeep Adhwaryu | The Times of India

The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print or online, or on social media, and are credited appropriately. 

In today’s featured cartoon,  Sandeep Adhwaryu presents a sharp ‘Rheality’ check for everyone to ascertain their mental health, commenting on how many Indians voyeuristically enjoyed the vilification of Rhea Chakraborty as entertainment.

Alok Nirantar | Sakal Media Group

Alok Nirantar’s take on how the TRP scandal involving Republic TV also has a message for viewers — to use their brains.

Rakesh Ranjan | Talentedindia.com

Rakesh Ranjan juxtaposes Arnab Goswami’s insistence that Rhea Chakraborty should be tried for murder with allegations of TRP fraud against his own channel.

Mahamud | Twitter

Mahamud illustrates the TRP scandal with a sly dig at PM Modi’s “56-inch chest” remark.

R. Prasad | Economic Times

R. Prasad imagines the excuses the gods must be making in the heavens, in this period of recession, poking fun at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calling the pandemic an “Act of God”.