Humour

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I propose the concept of a Buffet Disapprover. It's a guy who follows people as they load their plates to the brim, casting disapproving looks alternately at their plates and their faces. (Image: Storyset by Freepik)

Krishna Shastri | On disrupting the worlds of film, business & hospitality

So here are three copyright-free ideas that my readers belonging to the movie industry, the hospitality sector, or just any business.

22 Oct 2023 12:11 AM

Cover photo óf 'The Bandit Queens' by Parini Shroff. (Photo by arrangement)

Book Review | Rural India gets ready for a feminist romp

While the book starts off all sedate and serious, the author suddenly decides to let her hair down and turns it into a full blown romp

25 Jun 2023 12:45 AM

Here's the secret ingredient to get that first date

You may get right swiped, but your humour will land you your first date.

26 Apr 2018 3:20 PM

Dark side of comedy

Fans expect humour to flow unfettered from Comedians. Even in their lowest of lows, such high expectations can take a toll on their lives.

17 Apr 2018 12:04 AM

Laughing is good for the brain. By slashing levels of stress hormones and boosting the immune system, it boosts sexual confidence. Laughing is good for the brain. By slashing levels of stress hormones and boosting the immune system, it boosts sexual confidence. (Photo: AFP)

Here are ways to boost sexual confidence in bedroom

Pressures of modern world, divorces and break-ups can take their toll and leave both sexes emotionally puzzled and sexually anxious.

06 Mar 2018 12:54 PM

Researchers also point out that certain styles of humour may be employed to conceal negative intentions and feelings. (Photo: Pixabay)

Laughing at yourself may be good for mental well-being

Greater tendency to employ self-defeating humour is indicative of high scores in psychological well-being dimensions such as happiness.

11 Feb 2018 5:22 PM

Cover image of Sangeet Sharma's Castles in the Air.

Book review Castles in the Air: A witty but stark look at the world of architecture

Author Sangeet Sharma in a humorous manner looks at the issues that plague architecture as a subject of study and profession.

19 Jan 2018 7:32 PM

Previous studies pointed out income and self confidence as factors (Photo: Pixabay)

Men with a good sense of humour can enhance orgasms for women

The study also found that creativity, emotional warmth and a pleasant body odour are traits that can affect orgasms in women.

26 Sep 2017 4:45 PM

Australia’s famous Hemsworth brothers — Chris Hemsworth, Luke Hemsworth and Liam Hemsworth.

Laugh out loud

This is then the best time to shed some light on what makes Australians such a fun lot.

17 May 2017 12:10 AM

Anuvab Pal, Sooni Taraporevala, and Rahul DaCunha in conversation.

Mumbai, the humourist’s muse

Rahul points out that Mumbai came to develop a humour partly because of the city being a melting pot of cultures.

21 Jan 2017 1:32 AM

All about comic timing

Cartoonist Stephan Pastis talks about the making of Pearls Before Swine, being effortlessly funny.

09 Jan 2017 12:04 AM

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