Kunal Kamra — and the Chokehold on India's Political Comedy It May Not Survive
From a shrinking space for political comedy in India to voter ID issues and a sports funding divide, today’s stories dive into pressing societal challenges.
What’s in a joke? Today's newsletter expands more on this question as the action against Kunal Kamra after his new YouTube video showcases (yet again) how political comedy in today's India carries with it the risk of being the reason for comics to not merely face police complaints but be hounded by mobs egged on by the government itself. Read Kunal Purohit's important take. Himanshi Dahiya explains the Election Commission's controversial push to link voter IDs with Aadhaar — watch the video. In other news, Laasya Shekhar reports on the funding divide under the Khelo India scheme between the BJP-ruled and the non-BJP-ruled states. Find out what the data shows. And Shuvaditya Bose highlights cricketer Ashutosh Sharma’s inspiring journey through depression, giving a rare glimpse into the personal battles behind athletic excellence.
Perspectives 🗣
Kunal Kamra — and the Chokehold on India's Political Comedy It May Not Survive
Umar Khalid and Mahmoud Khalil: The Price of Dissent from JNU to Columbia
Deep Dive 🔍
Why EC's Idea to Link Voter ID With Aadhaar May Not Help Weed Out 'Fake' Voters
From The Ground 📰
'Deliberately Targeted': Why Sambhal Mosque's Chief Zafar Ali Was Arrested
Sports 🏆
Khelo India, But Not All Are Invited: Non-BJP States Lack Funding Despite Medals
IPL 2025: Ashutosh Sharma – A Battle with Depression & 'Policeman' Coaching
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