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Mom and Technology- What They Like and What They Don’t

There are certain things that moms like, and there are things that moms despise. If my mom is to be believed, I would be living a much-sorted life if I didn’t invest much time on my mobile phone. The funny part is that I see my mom busting out YouTube videos at maximum volume as I jot this article down.

Here are five tech devices that our mothers prefer or do not prefer having.

Smartphones

The one thing that moms have a love-hate relationship with. They only love it when the ball is in their court. Smartphones have become a convenient medium to kill the boredom of aged beings. The inclusion of OTT platforms has also made it easier for our parents to watch movies on the go. Now that I am mostly out for work, I find it relieving that my mom has her little friend to keep her occupied. And yes, I almost forgot, the annoying family Whatsapp groups make the smartphone even more interesting.

Video-games

I have lost count of the number of times I got trashed in my childhood for playing video games. I am sure most of you have gone through this or at least have been asked to pause your online game. Playstation and other video game consoles are totally uncool and would ruin your eyesight, of course, according to our moms. 

Television

Although my mom wasn’t ever into television dramas, I have seen in my friends’ house how much of a television buff moms become when those family dramas start to roll on the screen. I still haven’t figured out why anyone would watch 1000 episodes of something that doesn’t seem to go anywhere. Or maybe I am just bad at understanding moms.

Amazon Echo

During the corona days when everyone was stuffed inside their homes, I bought an Amazon Echo device, and little did I know it would be one of the essentials for mom. Now she orders Alexa to play music or listen to recipes, and stream movies, and there’s a pinch of excitement every time she does it. Echo has been a constant with mom, especially when she’s in the kitchen preparing food. 

Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Ah! The hate that moms have for this machine is real. They wouldn’t trust anyone with the house cleaning out themselves. We always get to hear this complaint that the vacuum cleaners do not cover the corners, which becomes a big headache for moms. Why have a machine when everyone can do their bit of cleaning and chores and not leave everything for moms?

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Movies for Mothers Day

Mother’s Day is celebrated worldwide on different days and months, usually in the months of March or May. In India, Mother’s Day will be celebrated on 8th May this year. The celebration is to honour and recognise the significance of mothers, maternal bonds, and mother’s impact on a family or individual. Our film industry has time and again saluted mothers through various movies. Let us have a look at some of them. 

Karan Arjun

We cannot not talk about this movie, the bond a mother shares with her sons Karan and Arjun. “Mere Karan Arjun Aayenge” is definitely the most iconic dialogue of Indian cinema to date. This movie starred Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Rakhee in lead roles.

Deewar

“Mere Pass Maa Hain” is still used as a reference in our conversations. The role of the mother essayed by Nirupa Roy to her sons, played by Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor. 

Mom

Sridevi’s character Devki sets out to get revenge on her stepdaughter’s rapists, who are acquitted by the court. The role of a strong mother who would go miles for justice was well played by the legendary actress.

Mimi

Journey of a surrogate mother who decides to still have the baby when the couple backs out. For sure, a story that had not been told before in Bollywood. Kriti Sanon aces the role of Mimi and the struggles she has to go through.

Nil Battey Sannata 

A relationship between a mother, Chanda, played by Swara Bhaskar and her daughter Apeksha played by Riya Shukla. When Apeksha starts hating her studies, Chanda takes admission to her class to motivate her. Though it did not do well at the box office, it should be watched for its unique storyline and simplicity. 

Tribhanga 

A tale of three mothers of three generations that brings them closer in an unfortunate situation. Tanvi Azmi plays mother to Kajol, who plays mother to Mithila Palkar, a to-be mother. When Tanvi Azmi slips into a coma, Kajol looks back at her strained relationship with her mother and grapples with regret.

English Vinglish 

Story of a mother of two who is not so well versed with English. Her journey to learn English, rediscover herself, and reassert her value in her family. Shashi, the main lead, is played by Sridevi.

The Sky Is Pink

Based on a real-life incident where a mom goes beyond leaps and bounds and does whatever it takes to save her daughter from a life-threatening disease. Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Zarina Wasim and Rohit Saraf play the lead characters in the film. 

 

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