AMIT. P. AJI

There are some instances and some people whom we do not forget even though they might have just been there in our lives for a fleeting time. Many people, even strangers, help us a lot without expecting anything in return. They touch our hearts in a special way. This is one such incident which reminded me that humanity still exists in a world where generally people race to acquire money and riches by any means; there still are people who help and care without wanting anything in exchange. It had been a weary day at office and on top of it I had to go to the market too. Taking a rickshaw from the nearby auto stand my friend and I set off to do our marketing for the week and also buy gift for a friend whose birthday was approaching. We chatted all way along sharing what we did during the day. In between I also finished texting replies to many of my friends who had texted me in the last couple of hours. Our journey to the market area took us a longer time than usual — due to rains, tra...

Badhai Ho  is entertaining Badhai Ho tackles a serious subject comically, without losing on entertainment or your attention, says Sudarshana Dwivedi. Set against the backdrop of Delhi, 'Badhaai Ho' is a fun family saga. When a middle-aged couple Priyamvada Kaushik (Gupta) and her husband Jeetender (Rao) get pregnant unexpectedly, all hell breaks loose. The film tactfully handles the subject of middle-aged romance and the situational humour around middle-class values and social system hits all the right notes. The couple soon becomes a topic of gossip within their social circles and are a cause of embarrassment to their adult sons Nakul (Khurrana) and Gullar (Shardul Rana) who are surprised that their parents still have an active love life. Their grandmother, played by Sikri, is shocked too. The film keeps stereotypes and clichés at bay. When the couple breaks the news to their family, hilarious situations ensue. While the sons are left red-faced, t...