Humor
27 books
For years, million of Indian readers have woken up on Friday morning and eagerly turned to the column, Jugular Vein, to savour Jug Suraiya’s latest offering. Hilarious, poignant, satirical, witty, occasionally philosophical and always enormously entertaining, Suraiya’s columns have acquired a devout fan following. A compilation of 102 of his favourite pieces, personally chosen by Suraiya, Just Jugglery showcases the best of Jugular Vein. Join him as ...
Laughter, they say, is the best medicine. It is therefore fitting that the world's most honourable profession should have a great deal of fun made at its expense. Humour directed at physicians and medicine has sustained many a suffering patient through the bleakest of times. A Dose of Laughter is an exhilarating collection of cartoons and jokes about doctors and their practices that will bring a smile to the lips of those who wield the stethoscope as well as ...
After the phenomenal success of A Dose of Laughter, a collection of R.K. Laxman’s cartoons and jokes about the medical profession, comes the second book in the series, which takes a humorous look at the colourful personalities, peculiar codes of conduct and bombastic rhetoric that characterize the inimitable world of politics. A Vote for Laughter contains a hundred of R.K. Laxman’s classic Common Man cartoons that have to do ...
With the power of his humor, Mulla Nasruddin liberated the people of Bukhara and brought down a despotic ruler. This compilation of 43 short stories of this lovable character shows how his wisecracks brought down many a roof, and his sarcasm brought down many an arrogant.
Sukumar Ray was the first humorist in Bengali literature. His witty poems, anarchic plays and hilarious stories have enchanted many generations of readers. Many phrases invented by him have become a part of the Bengali language. Sukumar Ray was a poet, writer, illustrator and publisher. His collection of poems, 'Abol Tabol', and the novel 'Ha-ja-ba-ra-la' are classics. He died at thirty six, but in his short span of writing years he gave Bengal one of its finest ...
'Laugh and be well!' exclaimed the great Dr. Johnson, and he never spoke truer words. For laughter is certainly good medicine, guaranteed to drive away the blues and improve your general well-being. Ruskin Bond declares that he had great fun putting together this anthology of hilarious stories, humorous articles, and comic verse. The reader will share his enjoyment. You will smile, chuckle, or laugh out loud, whether it's at an account of a crazy cricket match, ...
Is your biology teacher driving you batty? Did the dog eat your homework again? Are you beginning to suspect the boy next door is really an alien? Time to relax and have a good laugh. Dip into these pages and meet the oddest cast of characters ever put together--a savvy witch adviser, a time-travelling great-granduncle, a man who can do a million things while picking his nose, and a king who switched day for night to hilarious consequences. There's even a jungle ...
However harsh life maybe laugh it away with this interesting book of over 1000 sizzling jokes. A perfect gift and a perfect companion for every season of life.
Fundoo T-Shirt Quotes will arm you with more than 500 innovative quotes you can use in different circumstances. You can get the quotes printed on your outfit or tattooed on your body. If you like, you can use them in your conversations to wriggle out of difficult situations. Own it. Love it.
Laughter is nature's best medicine which has no cost with a miraculous effect. This book contains an interesting collection of hundreds of Decent Jokes, which will bring cheer, joy and instant laughter. A good joke can produce spontaneous laughter. Jokes included in this book are healthy, humorous and could enliven a party, social gathering and other public functions. These jokes relate to different aspects of life, which include household, profession, society, ...
Humour is the spice of life. Its value was recognized right from the ancient times when kings employed court jesters to liven up things and both the monarch and the populace felt amused by their activities. Birbal and Tenali Ram have become the epitome of repartee and wit.
One finds humour in everyday life too. There is a lot of humour in academics and science - also such as the stories of absent-minded professors are a legion. This book covers rib-tickling jokes ...
Tales of legendary courtiers and jesters have delighted people for centuries. Through their wit, wisdom and humour, such men saved themselves and others, even their kings, from ticklish situations. This book covers five such legendary characters: *Birbal was the most famous wit and one of the nine jewels in Emperor Akbar`s court. *Mulla Nasruddin is rated as one of the world`s most famous funsters and probably lived in ancient Turkey. A man of the masses, he did ...
The book is divided into 30 professional categories, with some professions containing multiple categories. Only the best jokes have been selected in this compilation. The professions have been listed alphabetically for easy reference. The book is illustrated with over 100 excellent cartoons that are independent jokes in themselves and offer excellent value for money. Indeed, the world`s first book with jokes on so many professions. Guaranteed to make readers ...
Mullah Nasruddin is undoubtedly the best-known trickster and wit in human history. In some tales, Mullah is the smart joker taking others for a ride. In other stories, he's the one who becomes a fool. In yet others, the joke swings both ways and one isn't exactly sure who has fooled whom! Many tales are awash with unabashed nonsense and unbridled humour where Nasruddin play the wise man, the fool, the victim or the prankster in turns! For centuries, Nasruddin has ...
A collection of the world's best humour, besides having readers double up with laughter this book will also set them thinking, as these jokes and humorous anecdotes contain significant moral and ethical insights. This book will also motivate you to think positively, inspire you by stirring the creative juices, stimulate the genius in you, develop your moral values, help flower your personality and improve your sense of humour, while simultaneously providing ...
Be the soul of the party.Find favour with your associates in business,or social circles! Get going with Laughter-the Secret of Good Health! In fact,the fastest way to break the ice in many a situation is to crack a joke. Which is why Danish pianist Victor Borge had quipped: Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. This book is replete with humorous one-liners, quips, quotes and anecdotes that will have you rolling with laughter. The book also dwells ...
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The book presents a humorous, yet realistic account, by one who has seen it all from inside. Funny, yet objective, account by a senior bureaucrat, the book contains 240 engrossing anecdotes on various aspects of India's infamous bureaucracy. Written in a lucid, captivating style with an eye on authenticity,this book will amuse, amaze and entertain you from cover to cover.
While many Indian joke books are jokes themselves, this book avoids the pitfalls by its professional approach towards compilation, rewriting and editing. The book comprises the world's best adult medical jokes, quips, quotes and humour. Bold and bawdy lines that don't make it between the covers of joke books in India make an appearance here. Unlike many joke books that are a start-to-finish affair without categorisation, this book is divided into 21 chapters that ...
Spice up your conversation with witty definitions. The present book, Deft Definitions will equip you with such gift of the gab. Written by an eminent humorist, R.K. Murthi, the book is a collection of the most rib-tickling and thought provoking definitions like : *Do not steal, the Government hates competition *Crocodile tears are nothing but an eye-wash *Impossible is the untried *Wealth consists not in having great possessions,but a few wants *Wisdom is common ...
In the current radically transforming business world and increased war for talent, attracting and retaining talented employees has become very crucial. Fun and Laughter at Workplace is one of the vital tools that can be used in an organization to motivate the employees to enjoy work. A shared joke or introducing games that evoke fun and laughter in the workplace results in multiple benefits to both the employer and the employee - physically, emotionally and ...
Laugh your way to long life! The humourist, R.K. Murthi has tapped the depths of humour, struck a rich vein of rib-tickling jokes and put them together between the covers of this slim volume. These are jokes shared with friends, relations and colleagues during interaction with them which whipped up laughter on every occasion. Quite a few have been garnerned from books, newpapers, magazines, radio and TV programmes.These have been put together and presented under ...
Ever since the time Adam told Eve the first joke in the Garden of Eden, jokes have continued to keep people regaling in laughter. Laughter is the best medicine to sound health, makes you feel positively young and give soothing effect to a weary, depressed mind. This collection of 1221 jokes will help to create a congenial atmosphere around you. It is a golden treasury of smiles, peels of laughter and guffaws.
Attidude was introduced by Times of India to give something fresh to the cool dude (the readers) on the nation page of the newspaper. Attidude, in fact, is a play with the word Attitude. Altitude, an alliteration to the word Attidude, is just a measure of the a Attitude, the level of thought. Like a tell-tale photograph, a pithy quote is worth a thousand words or more. Distilled as it is from a blend of keen observation, deep insight and enlightened outlook, it ...