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What'sonourscreensthis December

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ARANYAK

(Netflix)

RaveenaTandon returnstoourscreensascop Kasturi,whoisinvestigatingthe mysterious disappearanceofaforeign tourist.TheTV series marks herdigitaldebut, andis basedona Bengali novelofthesame namebyBibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay.

I Catch Aranyakon 10 December.

Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui

1 Ayushmann Khurranafans,thisone'sfor you.Of I course, like all Ayushmann starrers, you can expect PrateikBabbarplays an enigmaticstranger whotakes upa payingguestroomin atraditional Malayalifamily's house.Thingsgetcomplicatedwhen hischarmsappeal to boththeson, played by Neeley Mehendale,andthe daughter, played byAnjaliSivaraman.

COBALT BLUE { Netflix)

The arthouse film releases on 4 December.

DECOUPLED (Netfllx)

Inthisnewdramedyby HardikMehta, RMadhavan andSurveenChawlastarasanestrangedcouple, dealingwiththeirimpendingdivorceamidtheirbusy careers.Theprojectiscreatedbyacclaimedwriter ManuJoseph,who you mightknowfor hisworks

I Serious Men and TheIllicitHappiness ofOther People. We'vegotagoodfeelingaboutthisone!

I TheTVseries launches on 17 December.

AARYA SEASON 2 (Disney+Hotstar)

Comingoffthe heelsof an International Emmy nominationfor bestdrama series,SushmitaSen returnsforseason 2ofAarya, playingawoman who hasjoinedthemafiatoprotecther family after her husbandis brutally murdered. Getthe popcorn ready on 10 December.

'83

Sports biopicsare a recentphenomenon in Bollywood butthisone had 'success' written all overiteversinceitwas announced. Pretty muchliketheWorld Cupeventthat sawa cricket-mad nation comeintoitsown! If you'reof Indian origin and haven'tseen piesfromthis film floatingaroundalready, you're living under a rock. RanveerSinghas Kapil Dev, bringiton.

The film releases on 24 December2021.

Matrimonials

SEEKING RIDES

34-year-old SriLankan man,Sydneybased, seeksgood-lookingSydneybased match,29-34. Please contact ramananthanapalasingam499@gmail. comor0447319719

Seekingmatchfor36-year-old, 6'tall TamilHinduBrahmin man,AustPR Visa,workingforatopITorganisationin Sydney.Girlshould beHinduvegetarian,

Jersey

I thisfilmtobeaboutsmashingsocialstereotypes.This timeround, heand co-starVaaniKapoor batforthe I transcommunity.TheAbhishekKapoordirected film 1 isalreadycoppingitsfairshareof criticism for not featuringtrans actors - willthefinal resultbeworth it? Hitting cinemas 10 December.

I ATRANGI RE (Dlsney+Hotstar)

1 BihargirlmarriesMaduraiboy,andthenfallsfor flamboyantcircusringmaster.Sara AliKhan, Dhanush I andAkshayKumarstar.RomcomsofdirectorAanandL I Rai'svariety (Raanjhana, Tanu Weds Manu) havegone I downwell before -itremainstobeseenifthisoneisas atrangi(outoftheordinary)asitsounds. I AtrangiRewill release on 24 December. preferablyAustcitizen/PR.Pleasesend profiletoaravind7778@gmail.com

Acricket has-been attemptsto revive hiscareer,atage36,forthe sake of hisson.Jersey, starring Shahid Kapoor,isa remakeofa Telugu film ofthesame name. Shahid'sdad Pankaj Kapur plays hiscoachand mentor. Directed by GowthamTinnanuri, whoalso directedtheoriginal,thiswas meanttobea Diwali release. Check it out now on 31 December.

Seekingaprofessionallyqualifiedsettled matchforSydneybased, nevermarried Auscitizen, Hindu,PunjabiKhatriman, 48,6',ofathleticbuild. Heisaproject managerwithan engineeringbackground andisworkingin areputed organisation. Pleasecontactausind26@gmail.com

Seeking G 00 S

Seekingaprofessionallyqualified match, ofgoodfamilybackground,teetotaller, preferablyAustralian citizen orPRholder, forhighlyqualifiedcareer-oriented Brahmingirl,35,5'2", vegetarian,of goodfamilybackground,workingand wellsettledinSydney.

Pleasecontactaussyd08@gmail.com

Seekingqualified match(working professional,notself-employed)from Australiafor'88born,5"3" Hindu Punjabi girl(divorced,issueless), workingwitha governmentorganisationinSydney. Must haveAusPR;teetotallerpreferable. Email:matrimonial.ml@gmail.com.

Seekinga professionallyqualified and settled matchforSydneybased, never marriedAuscitizen, Hindu,PunjabiKhatri girl,49,5'3"slim,fair, attractive.Sheis apostgraduateandworkingatagood positionin agovernmentorganisation. Pleasecontactausind26@gmail.com

December 2021

BY MINAL KHONA

MinaI Khona has been readingtarotcards for thelasttwodecades. Sheuses herintuition and connectwith the cards mostlyto help people.

There could be hurdles on all fronts with exhaustion rulingthe roost. A rocky relationship could end; for women, a series ofdisappointments byyour partnercould make you want to end it. Watch for burnouton the careerfront; take a break. Some bad news regardinga loved one could come your way. Be carefulwith money as expenses could rise butyou could earn a bonus. Colon problems could add toyourwoes. Don'ttake impulsive decisions and waitfor clarity.

Mixedbaginstoreforyou:learningand lettinggo;solitudeandinteractions with people;avoidingemotionalattachments yetrememberingpastevents.There could begynaecologicalissuesfor May-bornwomen.You canexpecthelp fromcolleagues andseniors.Theselfemployedwillmakemoneydespitea dullstart. Ifina relationship, lettime revealwhat's in storeforyou.Allmatters relatedtomoneywillbe positive. Don't repeatold patterns: sticktoyourgoals withsingle-mindedfocus.

I The card thatsignifies spring I indicates that new beginnings are I on theway. Strong romantic interest in you byanothercould takeyou by I surprise. Those alreadyinvolved may I want more affection. Someofyou might buya new house. Yourgrowth I indicates thatthose not in sync with I you will be leftoutofyour life. Your I finances will improve. Ifyou have been sick, youwill recover. Taketime out I forsometraveland indulge in your I hobbies.

I An existingsituation can change in an I instantand you mayconsidermoving house. Chances tomove intoa new I sphereofwork, make newfriends I and travel could comeyourway. Work I is upbeat and supportive. The selfemployed could be considering new I partnerships to increase business. A I positive mindsetkeeps you happy. Take careofyour health tokeep existing I conditions in control. Yourfinancial I position is looking up.Adopt an attitude I offaith in the universe.

You couldfacesomedifficultsituations in yourrelationshipsoratwork.A solutiontoany problemwillcomefrom an unexpected avenue - mostlyforwork related issues.Youcould bestrappedfor timeas workkeeps youvery busy. Stress could cause backacheandotherhealth issues. Moneyistightas youearn as muchasyouspend. Disappointments in yourpersonal lifecouldspilloverintoyour professionalone. Changeyourmindsetfor a happierfuture.

Youshould watchoutforyourfinicky I nature notgoingoverboardthis month. I Thecarddrawnshowsa needfor I structureandorganizationalabilities. Use themwhere neededand within limits.A I superficialoptionfora relationship is not I whatyouwantsosingles will prefertostay alone. Anewcareeropening, morealong I the linesofwhatyou wishtodowillcome I yourway. Moneyisgoodthough debts I won'tgetpaid. Don'tcompromiseonwhat youtruly believe in.

I Youwishtoseea resolutiontoallyour problems, whethertheyareatwork, in I yourrelationships orelsewhere.Singles I will bedisappointed as a seemingly positive romancewon'tpanout. Atrip I torecuperatecould beontheagenda. I Problems atworkwillgetresolved. Goit I alonetorediscoveryourselfand yourselfesteem. Ifyouhave health issues,don't I ignorethem. Moneymay betightbutin I the nearfutureyouwillhave morethan youexpected. I

Youwanttofocus on yourcareerand I beingfinanciallystable.An attitudeof I abundance will helpyou achieve your I goals faster. Travel forworkoron holiday is indicated Ifin a relationship, the I feelingthatsomething is missingstill I exists Watchoutforfood poisoningso I sticktoeatingfresh. Debts will not be cleared butyou will haveenough money I foryour needs. A newlineofwork is I indicated. Sticktoyourgoals even ifyou don'tsee results soon. I

Work, public relations,changing theexistingstatus quoin business partnerships keepyou busy.Youcould meetsomeonespecialatworkorasocial event.A newjoboffercouldalsocome by. Ifyou are consideringwhatyou have already beenoffered,take it. Moremoney andsuccess is foretold.Timespent awayfromfamilyis inevitablebutwillbe productive.Avoidalcoholtopreventbinge drinking. Focusonyourstrengths,trust yourgutinstincts andfollowyourdreams.

I You can expectchangeonseveralfronts.

I Haveanattitudeofgratitudefor better

I luckand prosperity. Others couldactup makingthings difficult.Someoneyou

I know could end upin hospitalduetoa

I health issue.Take a breakfrom house chores and stress. Losses atworkare

I indicated Anxietyand self-doubtseem

I overwhelming, butarethe aftereffects of I thestress you are experiencing. Health problems needtobechecked. Take upa I spiritual practicetocopewith everything.

I Agoodtimeforromance, projectstaking I I offandfruitfultripsfor Pisceans. Theself- I moneythroughthesaleofa houseor I a winningticket is ontheanvil. Singles I could meetsomeonespecialand I theattraction willbemutual.A new opportunitywillgiveyourcareerthe lift I youseek. An eventora person couId I rejuvenateyourlifeorwork.Money

I Aproductive month asyou shiftinto I a positive mindset.A luckybreakwth

I employed willseea sudden spurt intheir businessesthough asetbackmayoccur I forsome. Health is good and moneywill I bestable. Any projects orgoalsthatwere blocked will nowmoveforward. Overall, I new energies bringin a rejuvenation I thatwas longoverdueandyou will be troubles will end. Health issues needto motivatedtodo more. Moveoutofhome I be looked into.Yourfuturewill be brighter I ifneed be, helpothers and havefaith in I thanyou thoughtitpossible. I the universe.

Spirituality for,;begimmens

DEARAUNTYJI

Namashkar. Ihopeyouaredoingwell duringCOVID. Myparticularconundrum requiresyourusualdirectandblunt approach-andIwouldbehappytotake yourfeedbackonboard. Myneighbour hasababywhichis4monthsold She isalwaystakingthebabyonwalksand everytimesherunsintome.shewants metointeractwiththebaby Theproblem isAuntyjithatthebabyisnotTaimurAli Khan Myownbabieswereverybeautiful. ThisbabyissounattractiveIcanbarely beartolookatit.Whenitstaresatmewith itskaalikaaliankhen,Ijustwanttolook away Itsnoseistoowideanditbarely hasanyhair.Auntyji,Ialwaystrytobeat ahastyretreatbutAlyciaalwaystriesto engagemeinconversation SometimesI pretendIdidnotseethemcomingandI crossthestreet. ButAuntyji.Ican'tkeep doingthisforever Whatadvicedoyou haveforme?Behonest.please.

AUNTYJISAYS

Bahenji, aapkedi/meinkuchbhimamta nahihaikya?Whatkindofablackhearted.cold-blooded,lovelessold naginareyou?Are yousureyou're part ofthiscommunity?Howisitthatour sagesadvisedusthatbabiesarethe embodimentofgod,andareangels inhumanform,andthismessage bypassedyour chotisisaamajentirely? The reasonthisnadaan, nanhisijaan looksatyouisperhapsbecause being theembodimentofgod,itwantstosee itsnemesis,theshaitaan, inhuman form.Andyoudonotdisappointwith yourattitudeand poisonouswords.You don'tevenrefertowhetherthe babyis agirl oraboy-you'recallingthebaby "it". Theproblemisnotwiththebaby, the problemiswithyou.Aapkenazaron kakasoorhai. Howcomeyoudid not stoptothinkwhetheryoucouldniharo thisbabywithyourmun kiankhein?Itis notyoureyesbutitisyourmun (mind, brain)wherethefaultlies. Myadvice wouldbetostopjudgingtheexternal featuresofthebabybyyourinsular, ganwarviewpoint.Lookatthebhagwan withinthe baby,andyouwillsee nothing butthemostdivinecreationbefore you.Also,youbetterrepentposthaste andstartseeingtheparmatmawithin this preciousbachcha, otherwisethe grandchildrenwhoareinyourfuture will belininguptoturnofftheswitchon yourlifesupportwhenthetimecomes -becausetheyrecognisethechurailin yoursoul.

DEARAUNTYJI

Igrewupinanon-religioushousehold

Nowinmy60s.Ilistentosome people whoare spiritualandhavefaithandI wishItoohadthatcontentmentthat beliefinsomethingbiggerthanmyself. Areyouableto guidemeonwhatI shoulddotolivea more spirituallife, Auntyji-I mean,I knowthe basictenets ofHinduism.Islam.Sikhism. Buddhism andChristianitybutIfeelthemajor religionsarenotforme Iwanttohave a1:1relationshipwithmycreator. ButI donotknowwheretoevenstart.What shouldI read?WhoshouldItalkto? WhichpodcastshouldIlistento?

AUNTYJISAYS be sold and now moreaffordablethan ever.

Farbeitformetomockanyonewho astheirfootstartsdanglinginthe grave. wanttogetclosertogod.And it'sbettertohave spiritualaspirations atalate stagethan never.Soyes.I certainlyhave someadvicetooffer you.fellowpilgrim.Inthefirstinstance, Iam notgoingtopointyoutosome websiteor apodcastbecausethey won'ttellyouthefundamentaltruth(or iftheydo.youwill havetosiftthrough lots ofnoisetogettothe main idea). So.thetruthis.godisin eachofus.

Everysingle being onthe planetisa manifestation ofthe divine.Sotoget closertothisdivinity.thefirstthing we needtodoistoserve.Askyourself, howcanI betterservethosearound me? And perhaps. theanswer might beto reflectwithinyourselfandask whether everyinteractionyouhave withthose aroundyouis one grounded inloveandrespect.Foryourspouse, asan example,doyou chooseyour wordscarefully, ordoyou usewords andactionsthatbelittle.diminish anddamage? Doyourdeedsbuild up thosearoundyou,ordotheyhandicap anddestroy?Startbychanginghow you speakandact. Everywordthat spillsforthfromyour mouh shouldbe underpinned byloveandcare.Look atyourthoughts- eachtime you hear gossip,doyoujoininand add chutney tothe masala, ordoyou gentlychide othersthatgossip isdamaging? Doyou knowtheflaws andfoiblesofothers andacceptthesewithoutjudgement? Whenyou see othersindistress,doyou reachouttohelp, ordoyouwantto pryonly?Focus on howyoucan bring outthe bestin others.and beforeyou knowit,youwillalreadybe havinga1:1 withthedivinity.