02032026-LSTL-01.qxd 3/1/2026 8:47 PM Page 1 c m y b DOLCE & GABBANA’S “IDENTITY” Italian luxury label Dolce & Gabbana unveiled an almost entirely black collection at Milan Fashion Week, drawing on elements that define the house’s roots and identity. Pop superstar Madonna, who recently fronted the brand’s advertising campaign for two new fragrances, watched the show from the front row. TRIBUNE Life Actor Sonal Chauhan is stranded in Dubai after multiple flight cancellations caused by escalating Middle East tensions. She appealed to Prime Minister Modi for guidance and support to return safely to India. LUDHIANA | MONDAY | 2 MARCH 2026 Splash, dance, WHAT’S HOT eat REPEAT... mohali Radhi1ka Sharma F ROM poolside splash parties to luxury Holi carnivals, the tricity is all set to paint the town in vibrant hues on March 4, as multiple venues announce their Holi celebrations, complete with music, food, and immersive experiences. Loud music, splashes of colour, and endless dancing will define the festivities, as gulal fills the air with festive cheer and hearts with joy. MISORA MAGIC W ITH its hospitality philosophy, “creating a space that feels immersive yet welcoming”, the newly opened restobar, Misora, at CP67 Mall, brings a refined hospitality approach to Mohali’s evolving nightlife and dining scene. Founded by Jaswindar Parmar, who brings nearly 45 years of hospitality expertise, Misora reflects a vision rooted in personalised service and thoughtfully curated dining. Inspired by the Japanese word meaning “beautiful sky”, translates into an experience shaped by elegant interiors, attentive service and a carefully paced atmosphere that evolves through the evening. It presents a multi-cuisine menu spanning Pan-Asian, Turkish, and Indian flavours, designed to cater to both relaxed dining and vibrant evening gatherings. LUXURY LOUNGES & LIVE PERFORMANCES Tricity’s Luxury Holi Party will be held at Forest Hill Golf & Country Club Resort from 11 AM onwards. Offering luxury lounge service, the party promises an upscale festive experience. The Daaku Duo will be performing live at the event. Tickets are available from ~1000 onwards. Sunburn pray PHOOLON KI HOLI A T Shri Govind Gaudham, the sacred festival of Holi will be celebrated on March 4 from 9 am onwards with great joy and devotion. On this auspicious occasion, the divine idols of Radha-Krishna will be adorned with a special floral decoration, adding to the beauty of the celebration. Devotees will experience the unique charm of Phoolon ki Holi (Holi with flowers) and Tilak Holi with the sacred dust of Braj, making the event a spiritually uplifting and culturally vibrant experience. Reload Holi brings the official Sunburn festive experience with line-ups of Mtooray, Xtacy – Split, and Aaron – Scatta. Being held at Omaxe, New Chandigarh, the party promises the most vibrant music festival experience. The party will start at 9 AM. The tickets for the party can be bought at ~799. AMUSEMENT PARKS & SPLASH PARTIES Hop-Up Amusement Park, Zirakpur will celebrate Holi with Holi Splash Bash 2026, 10 AM onwards. Organised by LUXE Lights, it offers high-octane beats, neonsplashes and total festive madness, with Gurjeet Jeeti expected to perform live in the party. Tickets start at ~699. Funcity Amusement & Water Park also presents Punjab De Rang, a Holi Carnival promising vibrant celebration with rides and slides, international belly dancers, a live female DJ, high-energy Bhangra, a water drummer and cabanas to relax. Rain Dance Arena, food stalls and Beer Garden are also included in the offers. Tickets available at ~1400. OPEN-AIR FUN & RESORT VIBES Rangrezz — where colours explode, music ignites and memories are painted in vibrant hues — promises this Holi to be unforgettable with an open-air party at the luxury resort setting of Wild Woods Resort, Chandigarh. Starting at 10:30 AM, it offers fun with rain showers and fun activities. The Altius Hotel, Chandigarh is hosting The Colour Mehfil Season 13 this Holi. Offering unstoppable music, high-energy beats, premium lounges and unlimited festive vibes, the carnival will begin at 11 AM. Season 13 promises to be bigger, louder and crazier than ever before. COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISER EVENTS Rotaract Club Chandigarh Shivalik and Rotaract Club of UIAMS presents Rang Rachilo Fundraiser Event at Kalagram, Sector 13, Chandigarh. Promising a lot of food, live DJ, drinks and colours, the organisers invite visitors to Live DJs, rain dances, water drummers and delicious bites, tricity gears up for a vibrant Holi celebrate Holi in madness. Passes start at ~399. When DJ Shanaya drops the beat, even colours start dancing. The Rang Wave presents Holi Party and promises fun with rain dance, live DJ, Punjabi dhol, Bollywood music, food stalls, beverages, VIP sections, organic colours and creativity area. It will be held at Dussehra Ground, Near Shalimar Central, Sector 5, Panchkula. Passes, starting at ~499. Alpha Rang, organised by The 3:AM Project, promises rooftop vibe with high-energy electronic music and more than 10 artists setting the mood. Starting at 10 AM, the venue will be Tahiti, Sector 5, Panchkula. Passes are available ~4000. Tickets and passes for most these celebrations are available on BookMyShow, District by Zomato and/or directly through the venues. With music, colours and celebrations taking centre stage, Holi parties across the tricity promise a memorable day of fun, laughter and togetherness for party lovers across the region. love CHAT UP ARIJIT IS BACK! Fans of singer Arijit Singh were left heartbroken when he announced his retirement from playback singing. It now appears that the singer is focusing on independent music. Arijit Singh recently released a new song titled Raina. The track was composed by Shekhar Ravjiani, with lyrics penned by Priya Saraiya. The song is a romantic number. Soon after it dropped, fans flooded the comments section with messages of love and excitement. “Finally, happy tears hearing his voice again,” wrote one fan. Another added, “The LEGEND is back.” ELNAAZ CELEBRATES IRAN Sacred Games fame actress Elnaaz Norouzi, who was born in Iran, has reacted to the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in the US and Israeli airstrikes. In an Instagram post, she wrote, “The most unbelievable news for us! The news we have been waiting for 47 years! Khamenei is dead. God is great.” Elnaaz, who was born in Iran and later moved to Germany before building a career in India, expressed joy over the death of Khamenei. She followed up with another story adding “thank you” and celebratory emojis. “We are celebrating a Dictator’s Death folks! Khamenei is gone,” she posted. AUJLA ON TOP Karan Aujla opened his India tour with a high-energy performance at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, where more than 75,000 fans gathered to watch him live. The singer made a dramatic entry by zip-lining above the crowd while performing his song On Top. Throughout the concert, Aujla performed several of his popular tracks, keeping the crowd on their feet. Fans sang along and cheered as the singer delivered a power-packed set to kick off his India tour. ISTOCK ludhiana Sonal stuck Viola Davis calls life a ‘Hero’s Journey’at NAACP Awards Michael B. Jordan took home entertainer of the year at the 57th NAACP Image Awards, winning for his dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack in the bluessoaked vampire tale Sinners. Hosted by comedian Deon Cole, the ceremony celebrated some of the biggest names in Black entertainment. Jordan thanked his father for grounding him in Black history and giving him the confidence to know exactly who he is. The Image Awards, presented by the 117-year-old NAACP (The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), remain the premier celebration of Black artistes and storytellers in Hollywood. One of the evening’s highlights was when Ryan Coogler and Delroy Lindo addressed the incident at last week’s BAFTA awards, when a guest with Tourette syndrome shouted the N-word as Lindo and Jordan presented an award. “We appreciate all the support and love that we have been shown,” Lindo said, calling it “a classic case of something that could be very negative becoming very positive.” Music legends Salt-N-Pepa — Cheryl “Salt” James, Sandra “Pepa” Denton and DJ Spinderella — electrified the crowd as they were inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame. “We didn’t know we were building a movement,” Spinderella told the audience. “But looking back, we changed what women in hip-hop were allowed to be.” Their SISTERHOOD BASH A chandigarh vibrant night of music, celebration and sisterhood awaits Chandigarh as She-nanigans Night @ SOCIAL takes over Sector 7 SOCIAL on March 7 at 7 pm. Designed as a women-only party, the event promises an energetic mix of karaoke, dance and curated bar experiences, creating a safe and lively space for women to unwind and connect. Blending music, conversation and carefree fun, the evening encourages guests to take centre stage and celebrate freely. Tickets start at ~499 and can be booked online via District, making it an ideal weekend outing for women looking to enjoy an exclusive, high-energy nightlife experience with friends. induction places them among icons like Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Earth, Wind & Fire. Viola Davis, honoured with the Chairman’s Award, delivered one of the night’s most resonant speeches. “I’m still learning how to step into the feeling that I deserve moments like this,” said Davis, who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and a Tony Award. She reflected on growing up “a little chocolate girl with thick lips and a wide nose” in 1965 Rhode Island — and how chasing success once felt synonymous with chasing significance. “That is a hero’s journey,” she said. Colman Domingo, recipient of the President’s Award, said he abandoned four prepared speeches to speak spontaneously from the heart. He credited his stepfather for teaching him to think deeply, act with purpose, and aspire to do good. “I carry that message with me in every man I portray,” the Euphoria star said. “I want to make sure they look just like us — in all of our complexity.” — Reuters COLMAN DOMINGO, VIOLA DAVIS, TEYANA TAYLOR & LOVIE SIMONE c m y b