They make us laugh. They make us think. The hold a mirror up to society and a magnifying glass to life’s quirks. Today, we celebrate World Cartoonists Day for all the artists who give shape and voice to the truth, and tickle our funny bone in the process. Here are a few cartoons from The Hindu archives, re-published on this occasion.
Russia and the Nazis, 1940, David low
Preparing the path for Narendra Modi, 2017, Surendra
Keeping pace with population growth, 1949, Vasu
Dilemma over the bomb, 1952, Thanu
Politics of the States, 1964, Jomton
Role of NATO, 1961, Abu
Indira Gandhi without party support, 1969, Puri
Planning for the people, 1971, Vijayan
India and the IMF, 1982, Unny
Crocodile tears at a human rights conference, Keshav