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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Lafangey review: Emotionally enriching show about career, family and society
In the busy streets of Noida, three childhood friends navigate their ambition and passion amidst family pressure and societal stigma. Chaitanya aka Chatty (Anud Singh Dhaka), Kamlesh aka Kammo (Harsh Beniwal) and Rohan aka Ronnie (Gagan Arora) aim for the moon in a world of cut-throat facing family resistance and fighting over petty arguments, the trio remain close friends and always have each other's back, irrespective of their differences. From the beginning to the end, the audience is introduced to the financial and social dilemma of Indian middle-class households in the slice-of-life drama co-directed by Prem Mistry and Abhishek narrates the challenges faced by today's youth that somehow get lost in the glorification of success stories. Chatty, while speaking about his struggles, comments on the education and employment scenario in India. He defends his financial condition as, in spite of being a topper throughout his life, he fails at competitive exams by one mark each time. Well-crafted characters, stellar performances"For every twenty job vacancies there are twenty-thousand applicants," he says. Dhaka brings a raw, captivating energy to the character, while showcasing the inner conflict of a man working hard to get rid of the financial burden on his his questionable moral compass to compassion, guilt and rage, the actor brings a range of emotions as Chatty. His chemistry with co-actors Beniwal and Arora is gives his best shot as the goofy, impulsive, playful yet enlightened Kammo. While he disobeys his father, who wants him to focus on their shop instead of dreaming about a Bollywood career, there is also a caring side to him. His character's transformation is the best emotional arc in the and Yadav did a commendable job with the character sketches of Chatty, Kammo and Ronnie in the first episode, which sets the premise for the other episodes. Arora, who portrays the professionally stable but emotionally disillusioned Ronnie, delves deep into the psyche of the character's feelings for his elder brother and sequence of Ronnie's elder brother, played by Gaurav Mishra arguing with him about his decision to move-in with his girlfriend, has been handled delicately without having any misogynistic undertones. The generational gap in Indian middle-class families and its final resolve has been well-woven by Yadav (Abhishek) and Ankit Singh, as Ronnie's live-in partner, Ishita, has not been turned into a dark character for her professional commitments over personal priorities. Her relationship with Rohan has been delicately handled by the directors and writers. Singh does a decent job despite limited screen Raj as Sonu, Saloni Gaur as Chetna and the supporting cast have also convincingly played their characters with subtle nuance and emotional yet emotional storytelling'Lafangey' doesn't preach about an immediate action plan to end problems, but the human spirit to embrace difficulties as part of having certain repetitive elements when it comes to family tensions and economic debts of the characters, the story keeps you engaged. Akash Bundhoo's editing is still on point and retains the pace of the dynamics of a father-son relationship, caring elder brother, a not-so-responsible yet sacrificing son and non-toxic exes brings a novelty to 'Lafangey'. While '3 Idiots', 'Chhichhore' and many other films spoke about pursuing your passion irrespective of societal judgments, 'Lafangey' brings a different perspective series once again brings back the value of the family system and its importance in dealing with life's problems. It also emphasises the relevance of friends and relatives despite the embarrassments and awkwardness about one's failures and setbacks.'Lafangey' amicably blends struggles, heartbreaks, disappointments, self-realisation with humour and satire. No matter the toughest circumstances, Kammo is all up for his wise thoughts while the friends meet on his terrace over a bottle of the story of Lord Krishna's victory over his evil maternal uncle Kansa to attaining enlightenment, Kammo never hesitates from motivating his friends. Even though he can't differentiate between Rihanna and Nirvana, his jovial attitude acts as the stress-buster in emotionally strained 'Lafangey' trailer here: advertisementIf you still miss the era of Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Bhattacharya or Doordarshan's early progressive shows like 'Shanti' and 'Swabhimaan', then 'Lafangey's is the series meant for you. It transports you back to the simple times when family and integrity mattered more than money and times of gritty, high-octane thrillers and urban landscape stories, 'Lanfangey' is a slice-of-life show about real-life issues and human relations.'Lafangey' is available for streaming on MX Player.3.5 out of five stars for 'Lafangey'.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jalen Chatfield, Scott Morrow or Alexander Nikishin?: Carolina's Blueline Still Up In The Air Before Game 2
Who will be on the blueline tonight for the Carolina Hurricanes? That's the million dollar question right now as the team prepares for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Final series against the Florida Panthers. The Hurricanes have been missing the services of veteran defenseman Jalen Chatfield, who's been a top-four staple for the Canes all year. Chatfield was injured in the team's last series against the Washington Capitals and has since missed Carolina's last two games. The defender was practicing this morning and is nearing a return, but his status is still up in the air for tonight. In his place, the Hurricanes have alternated between a duo of rookie defensemen: Alexander Nikishin and Scott Morrow. The issue is that neither player has really distinguished himself. "Those are our two options if Chatty can't go," said Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour Thursday morning. "I think for both, it's a tough spot to put them in. Rookies who haven't had a lot of NHL experience. One guy that doesn't understand English that well. It's just not ideal for this time of year. I think those two are our best options and if Chatty can't go, it will be one of them. Scotty, I think he understands our game better because he's been playing it for a year and the flow of playing one game and coming right back to another game I think is a consideration. Those are all things we'll have to figure out if Chatty is unavailable." Nikishin played in Game 5 against the Capitals and had two egregious turnovers in the early goings of the game (one of which ended up in a goal although it was ultimately called back for offsides) and only played a little more than 10 minutes. Morrow played in Game 1 against the Panthers and was a -3 in 12:18 of ice time. At this point, we're really splitting hairs over who's the better option because the truth of the matter is that neither seems ready for the moment. The Canes really just need Chatfield to play. Be sure to check out the Carolina Hurricanes 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Hub for all postseason stories! Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
Vogue
10-05-2025
- Health
- Vogue
ChatGPT Helped Get Me Pregnant
Falling pregnant, as the British so elegantly put it, was—for me—a surprisingly efficient affair. I say this not to be glib, but to acknowledge a stroke of fortune, especially at my age of 34. My journey required no specialists, no injections, no alphabet soup of assisted reproductive acronyms. Just a few ovulation strips, a Bluetooth-enabled hormone monitor, and the large language model ChatGPT, which I nicknamed Chatty. If that sounds like a parody of contemporary femininity, I assure you—it was simply my reality. So, in the hopes of demystifying ovulation, luteinizing hormone surges, or the delicate dance of conception to others, allow me to present the story of how I became pregnant—with guidance from a polite robot. It began, as these things do, with a decision. My husband and I determined that 2025 would be the year. In November 2024, we made our first attempt, guided by my period tracker app that used the scant and wildly inconsistent data I fed it to estimate my fertile window. My cycle was irregular; my commitment to inputting my period's start and end dates was even more so. Unsurprisingly, a period arrived in December. I was disappointed, but also energized—I would need to get serious. I was 34 years old. Not old, not young. Statistically speaking, women in their early thirties have about a 20% chance of conceiving each cycle. By thirty-five, that number begins to decline more sharply. The internet is littered with charts meant to alarm, statistics plotted in grim downward curves. Still, most OBs will tell you that thirty-four is a perfectly reasonable age to try. It simply requires a bit more attention to timing—and perhaps a few additional tools. I did what most women do when entering this realm: I turned to friends. Over dinner, I quizzed those recently pregnant on their methods. Gone were the days when ovulation could be loosely inferred from intuition and a calendar—modern methods required data. 'You have to use these strips,' one friend insisted, pushing her phone toward me with an Amazon link. 'The others are garbage.' I ordered a box before the appetizers arrived. These strips—delicate paper things with fuchsia gradients—were designed to detect a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) in the urine, the spike that precedes ovulation. If the test line matched or darkened beyond the control line, one was said to be fertile. In theory, foolproof. In practice, utterly subjective. I stood in my bathroom many mornings holding a used strip against the printed example on the box, squinting. "Does this look the same to you?" I asked my husband, who is far from a color theorist and really had no business evaluating shades of raspberry pink before 7 a.m.
The Herald
06-05-2025
- The Herald
Masked men storm Booysen Park church service, rob congregants
Five armed men stormed a church in Booysen Park and robbed about 50 congregants of their cellphones and other valuables. Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge said the frightening incident occurred at about 6.30pm on Monday. 'Chatty police are investigating the incident at the church in Gallant Street, Greenfields, Booysen Park,' he said. 'At about 6.30pm, five armed and masked men stormed the church and robbed the congregants of their cellphones and other valuables. 'The robbers then fled in the minister 's white Toyota RAV4, which was later found abandoned in Chatty.' Beetge said the vehicle had been taken in for forensic analysis. Anyone with information which could lead to the arrest of the culprits is urged to contact Constable Enrique Louw on 071-570-0628, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Callers may remain anonymous. The Herald
