In the evening of November the 3rd, Manipal saw its first comedy show in 3 whole years, hosted by Comedy Club Manipal, and it is safe to say it was worth the wait! The event took place at DTD (Dawn till Dusk) in a room with intimate seating, so the … Continue Reading
Say What: Randy Johnson’s Fowl Ball Mishap
Randy Johnson, a famous baseball pitcher faced the ire of “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals” (PETA) around twenty years ago, for a tragic yet comical incident that he caused on the field. Unfortunately for him, training to become a world-class athlete, did not include a guide on how … Continue Reading
The Local Comedy Scene in Manipal
In the last decade, stand-up comedy has burst through like no other genre. Many have started to consider it as an actual career option.
Unlike other fields, your income depends purely on your ability to make other people laugh. Comedians like Zakir Khan, Biswa Kalyan Rath, or Abhishek Upmanyu deliver … Continue Reading
Abhishek Upmanyu – A Series of Amusing Anecdotes
Sundays are the laziest of days; when the sun rises at noon and the Food Court bilge sits alone, ignored. Some while the day away at one of South Karnataka’s pristine array of beaches, some excitedly devour the cuisine at their favourite haunts, while others try to get rid … Continue Reading
‘Fresh Thoughts’ by Kunal Kamra: A Review
In recent years, stand up comedy in India has witnessed a boom like nothing else. Talented artists that had already established themselves in the open mic circuit have now become household names. Kunal Kamra is one such example. In 2017, he uploaded a clip on YouTube that today has about … Continue Reading