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Munawar Faruqui’s acting debut isn’t creating buzz. Kunal Kamra is stealing the spotlight

‘First Copy', set to release on Amazon MX Player in June, is a thriller that explores Mumbai of the 1990s. The plot revolves around the menace of piracy.

Munawar Faruqui challenges Indian Muslims’ victimhood complex. His win holds key messages

The admiration and celebration of such icons among the Indian Muslim community signify a rejection of outdated beliefs.

Posters, discounts, free blood tests — how Dongri celebrated homeboy Munawar Faruqui’s Bigg Boss win

Sea of people greeted stand-up comic who's seen many high & lows with big success in reality tv, cancelled shows & an arrest over allegedly controversial remarks.

Munawar Faruqui’s long overdue Gully Boy moment—from quitting comedy to winning Bigg Boss

The comedian-turned-reality-tv star got a hero's welcome in his hometown of Dongri after winning Bigg Boss season 17.

Besharam Rang bikini to Elvish Yadav’s Noida rave—8 big controversies of 2023

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh revealed too much for their own good about their relationship on Koffee with Karan. It resulted in big outrage on social media.

Authoritarianism is passé. BJP govt imposing its thinking on our lives, art, entertainment

The middle-class does cares about democracy and freedom — but only up to a point.

Cancelled Delhi show after threats, didn’t announce it publicly earlier, says Munawar

Delhi Police denied permission to Munawar's event, citing risk to communal harmony. This came two days after VHP had written objecting to the event and threatening to protest.

Delhi Police denies permission for comedian Munawar Faruqui’s show

The licensing unit of Delhi Police denied permission after the local central district police wrote a report stating that 'the show will affect communal harmony in the area'.

Munawar Faruqui’s jokes caused ‘communal tension’, VHP asks Delhi Police to cancel his show

VHP said it will hold protests if the show isn't cancelled. Last Saturday, Faruqui held a show in Hyderabad amid tight security after Telangana BJP chief gave a boycott call.

BJP suspends MLA T Raja Singh after his arrest in Hyderabad for ‘insulting Prophet’

T. Raja Singh made the 'derogatory comments about Muslims' in a YouTube video in response to Faruqui's comedy show held in Hyderabad Saturday. The politician has promised a part 2.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

Yudh Seva Medal for Major General SS Sharda, who led Indian Army’s info war during Op Sindoor

Independence Day honours for ADG Strat Comm team behind Op Sindoor’s strategic messaging, including the logo designer, for real-time narrative control & countering misinfo.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.