Meet Chennai’s all-women improv ensemble

[ad_1] The Hysterical aims to inspire more women to enter the space of comedy | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “We are the best all-women improv ensemble in India! And we can confidently say that because we are India’s only all-women improv ensemble.”  This is how Shalini Vijayakumar, founder of the eight-woman improv group The Hysterical, […]

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Cafes in Visakhapatnam are buzzing with art workshops, talks and live performances

[ad_1] Participants at the sip and paint session in a cafe in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Cafes and eateries of Visakhapatnam are turning out to be a lot more than a place to grab an espresso or cappuccino. From spaces to bond and connect, entertainment centres to art hubs and a platform to […]

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Ahead of his stand-up act in Hyderabad, Shamik Chakrabarti describes himself as a nerd trying to be creative

[ad_1] Engineer turned stand-up comic Shamik Chakrabarti describes himself as a nerd trying to be creative Engineer turned stand-up comic Shamik Chakrabarti describes himself as a nerd trying to be creative Deadpan, understated and intellectual are the terms the audiences use to describe Shamik Chakrabarti’s stand-up comedy. Bengaluru-based Shamik acknowledges and says he is “trying […]

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Karthik Kumar’s latest show, Aansplaining, is therapy disguised as stand up comedy

[ad_1] Aansplaining is therapy disguised as stand up comedy where he navigates the complexity of relationships and the privilege that comes with being a man Aansplaining navigates the complexity of relationships and the privilege that comes with being a man Karthik Kumar does not care what you think of his new show, Aansplaining. The stand […]

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