To Marry Or Not To Marry

Film: Just Married
Cast: Fardeen Khan, Esha Deol, Bikram Saluja, Perizaad Zorabian, Satish Shah, Kirron Kher
Direction: Meghana Gulzar
Production: Pritish Nandy Communications
Star: ***


The denouement of the film goes like this – the half-Indian girl, Sara, who derides the marriage custom in the early part of the movie by saying that “To me attachment is of more importance than marriage”, falls prey finally to arranged marriage and marry her boyfriend living with her for last 9 years. Likewise, the female protagonist (Esha Deol) who is too uncomfortable with her husband (Fardeen) soon after her (arranged) marriage in the beginning of film, feels lastly the warmer comfort in the arms of her husband.

I am sure, fools like me, after watching the movie, shall be getting themselves in quandary while musing whether to marry or not to marry according to our tradition of arranged marriage. The film, portraying the success of arranged marriage, might not be successful in grater sense, as it lacks good plots and story as well. Nitty-gritty presentation of problems of arranged marriage are shown vivaciously, but its solutions come nowhere of greater importance to the director. A simple hug is not the solution of skirmishes taking place in a couple’s life, i suppose.

The storyteller, Meghana Gulzar, though has penned down a very fine screenplay throughout the movie. Dialogues like “Harek kahaani kahi na kahi se suru hoti hai... kabhi kabhi do kahaani mil bhi jaati hai... aur kabhi kabhi ek kahaani me hi bahut saari kahaani ban jaati hai..” show Meghana’s greater depth of understanding of relationships. Undoubtedly she has inherited a good part of her writing acumen of her father, Gulzar Ji, who has written songs for this film.

The most to cherish are many of scenes taking place between two couples – older one (Satish Kaushik and Kirron Kher) and newer one (Fardeen and Esha). On the one hand, comic scenes between the old couple, celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary (obviously the arranged one), are worth amusing; on the other, scenes between newly wedded couple, presenting honeymoon activities like communication gap, shyness of bride, and of course first night’s hesitations, are no less than golden learning opportunity for unmarried lots.

And yes.. a neat advice from me. It is better to sit still in your room and listen to some of your favourite tracks than going for this movie without your alter-ego right to you rubbing your palms and sharing oodles of giggles.

:- Rajeev

Agra City

Agra the city of inimitable Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, is situated in Uttar Pradesh, Northern state of India, at a distance of 200 km from Delhi. Inhabited by the Mughal emperor, Shahjahan, It is one of the famous tourist destination known all over the world. A pleasant town with comparatively slow pace is popularly known for the the Taj Mahal, the architectural wonder and one of the most famous historical heritage of India. While being here Leather Goods, Handicrafts, Zari, Zardozi, Marble and Stone carving & inlay work are best buy. Petha, Dalmoth & Gajak are widely known for eats. Some of the prominent tourist places are Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daula, Jama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri, Lal Qila & Chini ka Rouza, Dayal Bagh. The city of Taj Mahal is surrounded by various other places of historical significance and can be visited in the one day by taxi or by taking a bus. Best time to visit this world famous historical city is from October to March.

for more information: www.agra-india.net

- Maya Bhoj

Webvastu: The Fusion Of Two Sciences (Book Review)

Book: WebVastu
Author: Dr. Smita Jain Narang

Today when Internet revolution has brought severe necessity for an organisation and individual being, websites play a pivotal role in modern communication process. The very need is that websites ought to configure and portray the intrinsic attitude and perception of an individual or an organisation.

Combining the two sciences: Internet and Vastu, the newly launched and celebrated book, Webvastu is all about the principles for designing the websites on the fundamentals of Vastu Science. With the aim to help websites achieving its maximum profits, author Dr. Smita Jain Narang, renowned Interiors and Vastu consultant, assures readers a thorough peep into her Vastu Shashtra acumen.

In author’s words, “a website signifies the attitude and perception of a person or organisation about their businesses. And applying the science of Vastu in their websites can help them balancing the five elements (Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Space) of nature, which can do wonders by accelerating their fame and materials. "

Linking the importance of Vastu Shashtra and Astrology with websites, the book deals vastly with co-relating the two sciences, Internet and Vastu together. Topics like complete overview of Vastu Shashtra, scientific approach to Vastu Shashtra, deep study of Internet and websites, choosing layout as earth element, fonts/graphics as water elements, HTML as air element and websites as spaces element are covered with wider importance.

Written crisply with minimal scientific terms, the book, Web Vastu, might be helpful in great sense to make one’s business harmonious and profitable. A warm thanks must go to Dr’ Smita for sharing her Vastu intellects with us.

: - Rajeev

Forever With Me

Years before, when i was begotten on mother’s bed
it was you fondled with your hands my forehead.
few good years after, when i was toddler
you taught me to take the stride far and farther
so, there was someone, forever with me.

Walking alone amidst trees and chirping o’ bird
when i am joyless and a bit sad
your warm hand fills my finger gaps
that makes me bloom and full o’ raptures.

In pang, when i sob with hot tears
your soft kisses dry my wet eyes
When dusk’ll hover above me sans moon
you’ll enlighten my ways with lamp o’ boon.

In my last days, when voice turns feeble and bones lazy
your one touch’ll make me feel rosy
e’en on my death-bed, far happier will i be
because, i feel, there’ll be someone, forever with me.

(The poem is complete dedication to God, and no wonder this Poem fetched me a nomination of Amateur Poet Of The Year 2005 by International Society of Poets, U.S.A.)

:- Rajeev