10052026-LSTL-01.qxd 5/9/2026 8:11 PM Page 1 c m y b DEMI’S DISNEY GETAWAY Demi Lovato recently gave fans a glimpse into her vacation at Walt Disney World Resort with husband Jutes. Lovato, on Friday, took to Instagram to share a series of pictures from their trip. TRIBUNE Going global Life Nora Fatehi is set to perform and sing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening ceremony, which will take place on June 12 at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, marking another major milestone in her international journey. LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 10 MAY 2026 CHAT UP MEANWHILE, ON SOCIAL MEDIA HONOURING MOM’S LEGACY Businesswoman, philanthropist, and arts patron Isha Ambani paid tribute to her mother and Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) founder Nita Ambani at the inaugural NMACC dinner on the occasion of the opening of the India Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. CAMILA MENDES, KARAN JOHAR & SUDHA REDDY AT THE MET GALA Manish Malhotra, who loves dressing up celebs, wants to put the spotlight on artisans ‘I want to Subhash K Jha F ASHION DESIGNER, couturier, costume stylist, entrepreneur, filmmaker...Manish Malhotra wears many hats. But at the end of the day he is best known for dressing up the most beautiful women, and men, in the universe. Manish, to what do we owe this incredible aesthetics that does India so proud? MEMORABILIA ON SALE Memorabilia belonging to late movie star Marilyn Monroe is heading to the auction block, offering a rare glimpse into the private world of one of Hollywood’s most enduring legends. Items up for sale include pieces from her wardrobe, jewellery, letters, handwritten notes, paintings, and poetry. “Marilyn is just an icon,” said Brian Chanes, senior director of Hollywood and entertainment at Heritage Auctions, during a preview of the collection. WHAT’S HOT eat Well, India is so rich in heritage and tradition, culture, colour, textile, skill and artisans. For me, as a mainstream designer, who is looking to move ahead on global platforms with our work, it is an exciting challenge. I want to put the spotlight on Indian artisans and their work. This was my second time at the Met Gala. This year’s theme, Costume Art, was special as I come from the world of costumes. For my personal outfit, I wanted to pay a tribute to my city Mumbai and to my atelier and acknowledge the hard work of my design team on a global platform. Besides Karan Johar, who else did you dress this year at the Meta Gala? Sudha Reddy being from Hyderabad, I wanted it to be based on art and craft from her region. So, we did embroidery inspired by Kalamkari and we embroidered a tree of life which depicts the emotion of timelessness. For Camila Mendes, it was an outfit which had texture like brush strokes to a painting like Amrita Shergill’s art. dressup Meryl Streep’ And your showstopper? Our showstopper Karan Johar…We spoke and he mentioned Raja Ravi Verma. I liked the idea and we immediately got down to designing and sketching. We had a zoom meeting with Karan and his stylist Eka Lakhani. Karan was bowled over after seeing the sketches and the hard work began — painting, 3D printing and vintage zardosi embroidery, texturising the silk and then all the detailing to the piece. How do you look back on your extraordinary romance with fabrics so far? Speaking about me, my 35 years as a costume shimla Simple Kaul W HAT better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than designing your own cake with your mother at home! The Heritage Trial Café-Sweet Sensations has introduced the Artist Palette Cake Kit, a DIY cake experience with everything you need to create your own cake - piping bags, palette board, brushes, sprinklers, baby breaths, and all the tiny details that make it special. The café offers plain white cakes with cake designing items. Heital Puniwala Mothers, mentors, best friends THE SILENT FORCE: Parakh Madan My mother is my greatest source of strength and the silent force whose unwavering support has shaped the person I am today. She is an eternal optimist and has always taught me to look at the brighter side of things, irrespective of the circumstances. There are many moments I cherish, but one in particular has to be our champi (head massage) time. We talk about anything and everything while she oils my hair every weekend. And I make sure the conversation keeps going because her champi is magical, and I try to make it last for as long as I can. RED ALERT ludhiana Having worked with celebs in India, from Chunky Pandey to Ananya, from Sridevi to Janhvi to Khushi… I think what I really look forward to is dressing Meryl Streep, one of my most favourite actresses, and Madonna. Madonna is again an original, a classic, like as they say, OG. I love nostalgia. I’m really looking forward to dressing up Madonna and Meryl Streep. From being their biggest cheerleaders to their closest confidantes to mentors, on Mother’s Day, stars share their unshakable bond with their mothers. play D Anupama Prakash STAND BY ME: Heital Puniwala My mother and I share a caring relationship. It is full of love, trust, and understanding. With her, I can always be myself. She supports me through every phase of my life and stands by me no matter what. She always tells me, “Don’t do anything to people that you wouldn’t like them to do to you. Treat others with the same respect, kindness, and honesty that you expect for yourself. Always think before you speak or act because your words and actions can affect someone deeply.” love WORD POWER chandigarh Which is the one celebrity you haven’t dressed and would like to? Mother’s Day:Stars reveal the lessons they learnt from their moms Parleen Gill SWEET TALK ’ KARVE has opened a new Recovery Area and expanded its Cardio Section. With this, it has also introduced Red Light Therapy — the first of its kind in Ludhiana. The therapy is used globally for muscle recovery, inflammation reduction, and skin health. The new recovery circuit at D’KARVE now includes steam, sauna, ice plunge, and recovery showers. The facility has also added a HYROX training facility. designer, I still do movies and my mainstream business is now 20 years old. What’s next for me would be a global expansion. M ARK your calendars for an inspiring literary evening as acclaimed author Karan Mahajan discusses his compelling work The Complex in conversation with journalist Manraj Grewal. The event will take place on May 11 at 5 pm at CRRID, Sector 19. The session promises thoughtprovoking insights into Mahajan’s writing, themes, and creative journey—an unmissable opportunity for literature enthusiasts to exchange ideas on storytelling. HOT & COLD: Simple Kaul My relationship with my mother is a mix of hot and cold — we love each other deeply, yet we fight the most too. One lesson she Rinhee Suberwal Parakh Madan c m y b always instilled in me was to be independent: emotionally and financially. With mothers, every moment becomes special in its own way. EMOTIONAL ANCHOR: Parleen Gill My mother is my biggest emotional anchor — pure, selfless, and full of silent strength. Her presence gives me a sense of calm and stability, no matter what phase of life I’m going through. The biggest lesson she has taught me is to stay grounded and kind, irrespective of success or failure. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE: Anupama Prakash My mother is my whole world. She has done so much for me without ever expecting anything in return. Mothers carry so many responsibilities quietly, often without recognition, yet they continue to give unconditional love and strength. If I could, I would give her all the happiness and love in the world because she truly deserves it. For me, Mother’s Day is more than just a celebration — it’s a reminder that an entire universe exists within one person: our mother. SPECIAL BOND: Rinhee Suberwal I share a very strong bond with my mother. We fight, we love, we spend our days together, we share our worries, and we always manifest good things for each other. I have seen many parents who do not understand their child’s dreams, but my mom was the first person to recognize mine, support them, and help create a path for me. LOVE YOU, MOM: Soniya Bansal My mother is my biggest strength. She always stands by me. I cherish our simple moments together, filled with love and laughter. I truly understood her sacrifices as I grew older. Now I see how much she does for me and for my family. Mother’s Day is about celebrating her love and presence in my life. Love you, Mom.