The Archies is a Hindi teen musical comedy, featuring beloved characters from the famous American comic series, The Archies. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, and streaming on Netflix, it is set in the fictional Anglo-Indian community of Riverdale in 1964 India.

Archie (Agastya Nanda), Betty (Khushi Kapoor), Veronica (Suhana Khan), Reggie (Vedang Raina), Jughead (Mihir Ahuja), and the rest of the gang navigate youth, friendships, first loves, and the future of Riverdale, as developers threaten to destroy a beloved park.

The soundtrack is composed by Ankur Tewari, The Islanders, Aditi “Dot” Saigal and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

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Netflix users can have up to five profiles within a single account. To restrict access to a specific profile, protect it with a Profile Lock PIN.

Sign into Netflix through a web browser. Click on your profile photo; go to Account > Profile & Parental Controls > Profile Lock > Change; enter your account password. Check the box ‘Require a PIN’; enter four numbers to create a Profile Lock PIN.

The next time you enter Netflix, your profile will appear with a lock under it; tap on the profile and enter the 4-digit pin to open it.

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Our lives have changed drastically ever since the pandemic. Before Covid-19, we had to follow a structured life with a timetable for various activities at schools, colleges, workplaces and at home. If we dilly-dallied over breakfast, the fast train would not wait for us to reach colleges or offices in time. This structure resulted in maximum efficiency.

Our lives do not have to be so structured post Covid-19. There are time slots for online lectures but there are other activities that are not time-bound. Sonia was a member of a gym where she would exercise at a particular time. There are no such fixed rules at home where she can exercise any time. As long as Prakash completes the job online within the specified deadlines, he is not restrained by strict office timings. The time saved on commuting has also given us more time on our hands. It is up to us how we spend it.

Binge viewing is defined as a person watching more than one episode, sometimes the entire series, aired on TV or on a streaming platform such as Netflix, at one time. The plot of the serial thickens and entices the individual to keep on watching. It is a lucrative business for the producers when he/she becomes a couch potato who has difficulty to fit into his/her clothes after some time! As the viewership increases, they make more money from advertisements.

There are also plenty of concerts, musicals, comedy shows, magic tricks, dance performances and various other forms of entertainment which are being aired on YouTube for free. Who can resist free offers, especially when they may never come around again? It is great to get immersed in a make belief world where the harsh realities of life were avoided. Nothing in the world is free however.

Binge watching may seem like harmless fun, but psychologists state that it could make the viewer depressed and miserable. It is an addictive and irrational habit. Social interaction and exercising go for a toss. Being glued to a screen puts a strain on our eyes and loud music, on our ears and the ears of all the family members at home with us. Our grey cells get less exercise. For instance, I would read a book but could not remember a lot of what I had just read. Obviously I was losing focus. It was as though an avid reader had been converted into an automated one. Students will find that their knowledge bank is decreasing instead of increasing.

Creativity also goes for a toss. There is simply no time to write an article or paint. Why bother to practise playing the guitar when you can watch a concert performance of Ed Sheeran followed by another performance of a famous artiste? Binge watching is essentially a self-centric activity. How about participating in a webinar and thus broadening our horizons? We have no time to chat with friends and older relatives who needed someone to cheer them up. Perhaps parents need a helping hand with the housework and a younger sibling needs some guidance with her studies. The pandemic has left behind a trail of misery. The young could help in many ways such as distributing food packets among the needy, after taking due precautions.

I am not suggesting that we should not spend time watching serials we enjoy. Perhaps the family could bond over watching an episode of Modern Family together. However, time is a gift to be used wisely and not frittered away on inane programmes.

It is up to you to make a conscious decision to plan and structure your day every morning. Factor in your studies, work, family, exercise, prayer, reading, assisting others and some entertainment. Try to complete a task instead of leaving it half done. Where earlier you watched two programmes a day and thus spent four hours binging on entertainment, reduce it to one a day. From then you could progress to watching half a programme a day and the balance the next day. Sometimes go on a binge fast. Your sanity will be gradually restored and you will get a sense of satisfaction of having become a better person.

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I am going to start this article with a confession… I AM A NETFLIX ADDICT! There it is, out there for you all to know (don’t be like me!). I love watching crime shows or thrillers — Pretty Little Liars, Criminal Minds, CSI, Suits, Riverdale, 13 Reasons Why…

When PLL and Criminal Minds ended, it just broke my heart! But shows like 13 Reasons Why and Degrassi just blew me away. These shows are the real deal. They discuss social issues and taboos like suicide, rape, gender identity issues, mental disorders, bullying, drug abuse, body image issues. Now, before we get to the fashion part I would like to tell you guys not to be scared if you ever have any teenage problems; please reach out to a counsellor in school or an adult you can trust, maybe a trusted teacher or parent or relative.

Now 13 Reasons Why, Riverdale and Degrassi have amazing characters each of whom has a very unique sense of style. Here’s a list of some of my favourite characters and their looks.

Hannah Davis

Hannah has a simple but chic sense of style. You’ll see her wearing printed dresses and tops; she wears a lot of floral, aztec and boho printed skirts and tops. She pairs these with different types of denim jackets and plaid shirts. Denim jackets are a smart choice because they never go out of fashion and they last really long. You will see her wearing denim jackets with her printed dresses and with her casual tops too. It’s very simple but it’s something you can never go wrong with. You’ll also see her wearing waist belts and boots. She doesn’t accessorize though which kind of makes it dull.

Jughead Jones

Juggy sports a lot of hip outfits. He wears a lot of sherpa jackets and you’ll see him with a shirt or jacket tied around the waist. He has a good collection of sherpa jackets in plaid print, denim in blue, ice and white shades. He also sports the Southside Serpent’s leather jacket. He never fails to surprise with his hip look.

Lola & Frankie

I do look up to Lola for the bold hair colour but she just seems too colourful and too neon for my liking. She really needs to tone down the neon colours that make my eyes bleed! God save her from the fashion police! Nobody really stands out too much in Degrassi though I do like Frankie. She seems like a timid character who grows eventually with every episode. She wears pretty floral dresses with a waist belt as well as overalls a.k.a. dungarees. I love the dungarees trend. It’s a gutsy move to wear it and carry it off with grace and Frankie manages to do just that.

Plus! Jessica Davis, Tony Padilla and Cheryl Blossom!

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