Cartoonist

Narendra Modi releases Timeless Laxman book in Mumbai, hails 'healing power' of cartoons

Narendra Modi said, "Laxman was not just an individual but a fundamental thread that held together crores of common people and their hearts".

Cartoonist Satish Acharya cuts ties with Mail Today alleging censorship; editor Dwaipayan Bose rejects claim as baseless

An editorial decision of carrying a photo, instead of a cartoon has gone viral on social media which also raises a debate on the concept of independent or free media in India. Cartoonist Satish Acharya has alleged that his editor at Mail Today Dwaipayan Bose rejected a cartoon which was about how China is surrounding India by spreading influence in countries like Maldives and others.

Chandi Lahiri, eminent cartoonist and author, passes away aged 88; Mamata Banerjee offers condolences

Chandi Lahiri began his career of a cartoonist in 1962 as he joined Anandabazar Patrika. He continued working with the newspaper for 50 years and enjoyed immense popularity among readers.

Press Council seeks report from Tamil Nadu government over cartoonist G Bala’s arrest

PCI has asked for a report from Tamil Nadu government on the arrest of a freelance cartoonist G Bala for allegedly depicting Palaniswamy in an obscene manner

Cartoonist G Bala granted bail by Tirunelveli District Court; vows to continue highlighting govt's failings

The Tirunelveli District Court granted bail to cartoonist G Bala on Monday, a day after he was arrested for a caricature of Tamil Nadu chief minister E Palaniswamy

Rest In Peace: Cartoonist Sudhir Tailang passes away

Sudhir Tailang, who was suffering from a brain tumour, passed away on Saturday, his family said

Cartoonist Linus Maurer, who gave name to 'Peanuts' character, dies at the age of 90

Linus Maurer, a cartoonist and illustrator whose old friend and colleague Charles M Schulz borrowed his first name for Charlie Brown's blanket-wielding best friend Linus in his "Peanuts" comic strip and cartoons, has died at age 90

Not funny: Anti-establishment cartoonist arrested for illegally running a webpage in Egypt

An cartoonist, whose work is occasionally critical of government figures, was arrested in Egypt's capital, Cairo, on Sunday and charged with running a webpage without a license, the country's Interior Ministry said in a statement.

The Uncommon Man: Google Doodle pays tribute to cartoonist RK Laxman on birth anniversary

Google celebrated the 94th birthday of legendary cartoonist RK Laxman, the creator of The Common Man, with a special Doodle

Cartoonist Tom Moore, best known for Archies Comics, passes away at 86

Tom Moore, the "Archie" cartoonist who brought to life the escapades of the freckled-face, red-haired character, has died in Texas at 86.