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by Radhika VazFebruary 18, 2026October 30, 2025

The Comedic Creativity of Indian Handmade Presents

Indian DIY gifts often promise thoughtfulness but deliver comedy. Take Kavita, who made a homemade candle for Diwali that melted into a sticky blob, prompting laughter from family. According to The Better India, 38% of Indians report at least one funny DIY gift incident per year.

An eyewitness recalled, Kavita’s proud presentation combined with the candle’s disaster created a perfect comic moment. Craft experts at Psychology Today explain that improvisation, enthusiasm, and limited materials naturally produce humorous results. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) celebrates these DIY gift stories as part of Indian humor, inspiring anecdotes, memes, and viral social media posts.

The takeaway? In India, gifts may be handmadebut the laughter is priceless.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)

Radhika Vaz

Radhika Vaz is an Indian comedian, writer, and performer celebrated for her fearless, boundary-pushing humor. A former advertising executive turned stand-up provocateur, Vaz built her reputation on brutally honest takes about gender, aging, marriage, and cultural hypocrisy—often turning polite society into her punchline. Educated in psychology and advertising, she later trained in improv at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade, blending sharp wit with theatrical flair. Her one-woman shows, Unladylike and Older. Angrier. Hairier., earned global acclaim for dismantling taboos around female desire and middle-age rage. Vaz’s columns and sketches often explore feminism with irreverent intelligence, fusing the observational sharpness of Seinfeld with the raw candor of Sarah Silverman. Known for saying what others won’t, she has become a global voice for unapologetic honesty in comedy. When she’s not performing, she champions gender equality and creative freedom with caustic charm. Radhika Vaz

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