08032025-LSTL-01.qxd 3/8/2025 12:54 AM Page 1 c m y b BAYWATCH ACTRESS DIES American actor Pamela Bach, best known for her roles in Baywatch and other television shows, passed away on Wednesday at her home in Los Angeles. The actress was 62. Her death was due to suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as confirmed by the county medical examiner. TRIBUNE It’s a team Shilpa Shetty and Palak Tiwari have once again joined forces—this time for a grooming and skincare collaboration. Palak called her an ‘inspiration’. LUDHIANA | SATURDAY | 8 MARCH 2025 Her world, her take ‘Educate women with an aim’ Mona International Women’ Day for Dr Ranjana Malik is a day to acknowledge and celebrate women, who are empowered members of the society. An inspiring woman who dons many a hat with élan, Dr Malik is enjoying a busy week with a couple of engagements as a speaker and hostess. An Army Captain back in 60s, she later worked with Oil and Natural Gas Commission for 20 years, only to take premature retirement to join her husband, Gen VP Malik (retired), who was a Corps Commander then. Popular as the saree queen in social circles, a fabulous cook and a wonderful host, she is known for her passion INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY A beacon for many, Dr Ranjana Malik believes one’s feet must be firmly planted on the ground for books, obsession for gardening and immense love for travelling. Not only does she host the Retired Defence Officers’ Wives’ Association annually, but also children and domestic staff working in her lane, including maids, malis and drivers in her beautiful lawn, along with many other engagements, including the Book Reader’s Club. A great believer in God, her calling lies in reaching out to the ones in need. Of course, that came in handy in her years as the head of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), as her husband led the country to victory in the Kargil War. Even decades on, she has stayed a beacon to women around. Totally against calling a veer nari bechari, she emphasised on the way forward for Army wives, ensuring the sacrifice of their husbands were not forgotten and the nation stood with them. She has kept in touch with the women and their families. “Personal interactions keep me going. I believe whether one is speaking to a senior or a junior, one must have the feet firmly planted on the ground and keep the interaction positive.” Active and agile, it’s hard to miss the joie de vivre in her voice and persona. “I wouldn’t deny that I have medical issues, but if I was to give in to them I would be worse off. So, I try to be active physically, socially and mentally too,” says Dr Malik, who is part of numerous social initiatives. “Educate women with an aim. “Women today as empowered member of society have a great responsibility. Every woman needs to be self-reliant, only then can they contribute to the greater good of the family and society at large.” Look no further Shivani Bhakoo Aarushi Oswal, a make-up artist from Ludhiana is a leading name in the make-up industry today, especially in this part of the region. The self-made woman started her journey 18 years ago. Over time, her love for make-up turned into a full-time profession. Today, she is working with top brands, celebrities and brides, making them feel their best. As she shares candidly,” Since childhood, I have always loved fashion and beauty. I pursued fashion designing since my mother owned a boutique, so I wanted to pursue the same career. However, life had different plans for me. My calling was make-up and I found that in the USA when after high school, I worked at MAC, then Sephora and then at Lancome. What started as a small passion soon became my career when I realised how much I enjoyed creating different looks. I started by practicing with friends and family. Living it up Women should have courage to follow their heart, believes Amritsar-based biker and poetess Pratibha Panghal Neha Saini A woman of many talents and never ending passion for life, Pratibha Panghal, 64, has lived life in the fast lane. A retired teacher, but a very active ‘liver’ (remember the famous Orry term), Pratibha has a long list of interests and pursuits that make her stand out — she is a traveller, an adventure biker and a poetess. “There are so many things I would love to do now as well,” she says. Like what? “Well, currently I am writing poetry in three languages, Hindi, English and Punjabi. And I would love to plan another off-road trip soon,” she beams. Panghal was among the first women from Punjab to have completed motorbike expedition to Bhutan from Amritsar, covering 5,500 kms across five different states of India. “I was 54 at the time and before that I had been travelling, off-roading with my husband. It was a gruelling travel schedule, sometime our journey would last 15 hours a day,” she shared. She has covered Amritsar to Kinnaur, Spiti valley, drove through Kaza, Keylong, Nako and Kunzum pass. With time, I took professional training, certifications, to improve my skills”. EVOLVING RAPIDLY The beauty industry is evolving rapidly, especially with the rise of social media. More people are learning makeup through online platforms, and brands are constantly launching new and innovative products. “Over the past 18 years, I have seen a paradigm shift in make-up trends. Earlier, people preferred heavy and dramatic looks, but now, minimal and natural makeup is in demand, that too by brides. There is also more focus on skincare, clean beauty, and long-lasting products, which is a great change. While 18 years ago, make-up was only about makeup. In 2025, make-up is more about lighting, lighting equipment, social media following, and much more,” she said. Honouring a legacy Neha Saini When celebrating International Women’s Day, it’s a must to mention the GOATs (in the language of the Gen Z, Greatest Of All Time) of the feminist movement in India! Dakshayani Velayudhan, the first Dalit woman graduate of Independent India and a member of the Constituent Assembly; Begum Qudsia Aizaz Rasul, the only Muslim woman in the Constituent Assembly and Durgabai Deshmukh, a child bride, who walked out of her marriage to contribute in drafting the Constitution of India. For the unversed, these were among the few women who laid the Constitutional foundation of India and bringing their achievements to the next generation is a young student from Amritsar, Abana Dhillon. A class nine student of c m y b Aarushi Oswal, make-up artist from Ludhiana, attributes her success to her supportive family Abana Dhillon from Amritsar celebrates the founding mothers of Indian Constitution through her book Invictus International School, Abana has compiled her first book on the founding mothers of the Constitution of India. “The book highlights the oftenoverlooked contributions of the founding mothers of the Indian Constitution,” said Abana. Abana shares that one of the most interesting part of the process was discovering the monumental contribution of a daughter of our Punjab, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur. “She not only contributed in the framing of the Indian Constitution but also the setting up of India’s most illustrious health institution – AIIMS,” she said. Meet the storyteller! Deepkamal Kaur For seven years, she was a teacher at Mayor World School, Jalandhar. But the 8 am to 2 pm job was not what Randeep Mand thought she was made for. One fine day, she quit her job and came up with what she called ‘The Fable Garden’. “As a teacher, I had always felt that kids were getting too engrossed in digital world and needed something for detox. So, I decided to take them out in gardens for story-telling sessions. I shared the concept with some parents and they were all in,” she narrated. Mand started with classics. “Most parents told me that the kids won’t like stories from our times. But I was adamant. I started with Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. The kids enjoyed it. I followed up with Enid Blyton’s Famous Fiveand others. The kids were so receptive,” she added.