03082025-LSTC-01.qxd 02-08-2025 22:13 Page 1 c m y b SPIDEY SUIT REVEALED Fans finally have a glimpse of Tom Holland’s look in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Sony Pictures’ teaser video of the upcoming fourth instalment opens with glimpses of the new suit, with visible raised black webbing against a sharp red cover, strongly resembling the classic red-andblue costume from the Marvel comics. TRIBUNE Life Shiddat se.. “A moment I will cherish for a lifetime,” said SRK, on the National Award win. “I would love to spread my arms for you and share my love, but I’m a bit indisposed. But don’t worry I’ll be back in theatres...” he said. CHANDIGARH | SUNDAY | 3 AUGUST 2025 Yeh DOSTI… GEN X: quality over quantity — low-maintenance, deeply rooted bonds Friendship across generations — bonds that transcend time, distance & trends SIMRAN KAUR & RUBY SINGH For Ruby Singh and Simran Kaur, who met back in school, friendship has never been about constant contact but an unshakeable sense of connection. Their relationship has spanned continents and life stages: from schoolmates to college pals, through careers, marriage and motherhood. Even after Simran moved to Australia, their bond remained steadfast. “We’re like the same person,” entrepreneur and model Ruby shares with a smile. “Our choices are often identical, even when we’re shopping in opposite ends of the world. We respond to life’s curveballs in the same way — and strangely enough, life also seems to deal us similar cards.” Mona BABY BOOMERS: loyalty, and longevity, friendships rooted in shared experiences Friendship — that one human connection that transcends bloodlines, borders and even bandwidth. As the world changes rapidly around us, the nature of friendship is evolving too, influenced by the times we grow up in. Whether it’s old-school handwritten letters or modern-day memes, the essence of true friendship remains unchanged: understanding, support, and a shared rhythm of the soul. This Friendship Day, we explore how friendship looks, feels and functions across generations — Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z — through these unique stories that highlight what makes these bonds truly timeless. A friendship that began in the 1970s in Amritsar has stood the test of time. Eminent theatre personality Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry, filmmaker Deepa Mehta and former Canadian senator Ratna Omidvar have remained lifelong friends. They shared secrets and diaries, joys and sorrows, and over the decades have stayed connected through phone calls and visits. “Deepa and I talk almost every day. We speak about our daily lives, creative work, families — everything we feel,” shares Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry. When Neelam moved to Chandigarh, Pooja Sood —who runs arts NGO Khoj — joined her close circle of friends. “There’s a complete lack of competitiveness in us. We care deeply for each other, through both good times and bad. My friends are precious to me. I revere them and never take them for granted,” she adds. DEEPA MEHTA, RATNA OMIDVAR & NEELAM MANSINGH CHOWDHRY MILLENNIALS: chosen family MIKLOS & JAS K SHAN For choreographer Jas K Shan, friendship is her anchor in both the real and virtual worlds. Her friendships are sprawling : university crew — Shivani, Neha, Swati and Harry; Miklos, her Hungarian confidant; Pooja, “no-judgment” sounding board; Dars Didar tech-partner-in-crime; travel companion Natalie and Vikas, her divine intervention buddy. “I live my life in full view. I love that my friendships are both grounding and liberating.” GEN Z: constantly connected, authentically bonded JASNAMDEEP CHAHAL & KABIR NANDA Plot No 602, Sector 66, Industrial Area Mohali Phase 9, Opp. Bestech Flats Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 9781994378 c m y b Friendship in the Gen Z era is often defined by memes, texts, and reels — constant digital connection that never quite switches off. But for Kabir Nanda and Jasnamdeep Singh Chahal, both second-year students at SD College, friendship goes beyond screens. Best friends since their first year, the duo maintains a round-the-clock connection through messages and social media. “We’re always in touch — whether it’s funny reels or memes,” says Kabir, who is also gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Ghich Pich. Whether college is in session or not, their daily ritual of geri is non-negotiable. “Just talking helps. It lifts the weight and reminds us we’re not alone.”