22042024-LSTC-01.qxd 4/21/2024 9:25 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Japan trip Singer Beyonce is enjoying her time in Japan. She has documented her trip with husband Jay-Z through a series of snapshots shared on Instagram. LUDHIANA | MONDAY | 22 APRIL 2024 Victoria Beckham celebrates 50th birthday ANUPAMA SOLANKI Star-studded Reduce, reuse… recycle affair Victoria Beckham, renowned fashion designer and former Spice Girl, marked her 50th birthday in grand style despite her recent foot injury. The grand celebration took place at the prestigious private members’ club Oswald’s, located in London’s upscale Mayfair district, on Saturday evening. Arriving at the event with her trademark poise, Victoria made a statement as she gracefully navigated her way in on crutches, showcasing resilience and elegance. Her choice of attire, a semi-sheer mint green gown adorned with delicate ruffles, garnered attention and admiration. Paired with sparkling bracelets and styled hair, Victoria exuded timeless glamour despite her injury. Accompanying Victoria on her milestone birthday were her beloved family members, including husband David Beckham and their children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. The family radiated sophistication, with the men donning sharp suits and Harper looking angelic in a white satin dress. However, the absence of Brooklyn’s wife, Nicola Peltz, from the festivities was notable. Peltz, who expressed her love for her mother-in-law via Instagram, was spending time with her grandmother during the celebration. Among the esteemed guests were Victoria’s former Spice Girl bandmates Emma Bunton, Mel C, Mel B, and Geri Horner, alongside celebrities such as Eva Longoria, Gordon Ramsay and Tom Cruise, making it a truly star-studded affair. — ANI VARSHA HEGDE ANKIT BATHLA From avoiding plastic to disposing waste carefully to conserving water, on World Earth Day celebrities talk about how they contribute towards a better future of the blue planet Small steps Ankit Bathla For me, making sure the Earth stays happy isn’t just about doing major stuff, but small actions that really count. Things like remembering to turn off the tap, planting trees and looking after the ones already growing. These might seem small steps, but they add up and make a big difference in keeping our planet healthy. Kitchen waste Varsha Hegde I really don’t like using ‘There’s more hunger in me’ It has been 14 years for Rajkummar Rao in the movies and the actor says he continues to be hungry for challenging roles like that in his upcoming film Srikanth, where he plays the visually impaired industrialist named Srikanth Bolla. The actor, who made his film debut with 2010’s Love Sex Aur Dhokha, has carved a niche for himself with films across genres like Shahid, Trapped, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Newton, Stree, and Monica, O My Darling, among others. In “Srikanth”, Rao essays the role of an industrialist who pursues his dreams despite visual impairment, ultimately founding Bollant Industries. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, the film will hit the screens on May 10. “I don’t really plan. Whatever character or film I’m doing at that moment becomes my dream role. I’m only focused on that character and story. I’m sure there’s much more ahead for me. ing a real-life character. Some people know that character, if not all. So, there’s always that comparison. If you hit it right, you’ll get a lot of love because people would be like, ‘Wow, he’s actually recreated the same person for us on screen’. But if we hit it wrong, then there’s a big problem. It’s not a responsibility, but there’s some duty towards the person whose life you’re portraying because he has his people around who know him for such a long time. So, there’s some kind of duty towards his life,” he said. — PTI Real talk Asked if he would like to do an action film or a potboiler movie, Rao said he didn’t have any such desire. “But if somebody offers me a film like that with a great story attached to it and somebody sensible is making it, then I don’t mind it,” he added. The 39-year-old actor, who has been part of critically acclaimed biographical projects like Shahid, Omerta and Bose: Dead/Alive, said there is a ‘duty; towards the real-life character he plays on screen. “In biopics, you’re portray- RAJKUMMAR RAO GULFAM KHAN HUSAAIN plastic bags. Instead, I opt for cloth bags whenever I go shopping. Plus, I’ve found a great way to handle kitchen waste — I use it as fertiliser for plants. This helps us avoid harmful pesticides and gives the plants valuable nutrients. Conserve water Simple Kaul There’s a lot of gratitude that I have for Mother Earth. Recycling water is a great idea . We should not be wasting too much water and rather conserve it. I don’t use plastic bags as well. Ban plastic Anupama Solanki I have five-six used phones that are not working and am going to recycle them. In our housing society, wet and dry waste is collected separately, which is a good idea. However, plastic is a problem. I think the government should ban plastic and create some other options, so we can keep the environment safe. Also, I always try to use less electricity. Plant a future Gulfam Khan Husaain MEGHA SHARMA I love plants, I propagate them and if I find a plant SIMPLE KAUL someone has discarded because it has wilted, I get it home and try to revive it. I feel if you consume oxygen, you need to learn ways to conserve and help create more of it. I’m very conscious about wet and dry garbage segregation, avoid plastic bags as much as I can and recycle too. It’s also important to use food waste as fertiliser by making compost out of it. Being a plant lover is not sufficient; you need to propagate in society and teach children. Education is the key Manjari Mishra On a daily basis, I focus on conserving water by using recycled water whenever possible. I separate wet and dry garbage for proper disposal. I also make sure to avoid single-use plastic bags and containers, while opting for reusable alternatives. Additionally, I keep plants at home to improve indoor air quality and contribute to a greener environ- Mommy can’t bathe! Seems like actress Kirsten Dunst is overwhelmingly occupied with her mommy duties to the extent that she has to carve out time just to take a shower. The 41-year-old actress has revealed that she is so busy juggling her career with caring for her two sons, Ennis, five, and two-year-old James — whom she shares with her 36-year-old actor husband Jesse Plemons — that she spends whatever little alone time she can manage watching trashy TV shows! Kirsten, currently portraying a conflict photographer in Civil Kirsten Dunst War on the big screen, said, is so busy being a “When everyone is asleep, I can watch the shows I want, mom that she like The Bachelor. But, honestbarely gets time to ly, not even a shower is sacred at shower this point. Nothing is.” Describing her last ‘perfect’ day off when asked, Kirsten said, “When you have two kids, you never have a day off. Right now it’s being on a plane with no wi-fi. And people bring you food. That feels like a spa day for a mom.” Kirsten also illustrated the hectic nature of her life by mentioning that she tends to fall asleep if she tries to stay up late. Reflecting on the last late night she stayed up past her usual bedtime, she shared, “Last night again because it was my husband’s birthday and the premiere. I couldn’t tell you until what time. I just passed out.” — IANS c m y b MANJARI MISHRA ment. To further preserve Mother Earth, I believe promoting renewable energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and advocating for sustainable practices in industries are crucial steps. Education and awareness about environmental issues are also essential. Eco-friendly approach Megha Sharma I don’t use plastic at all. Even if I have a party at my place, I use disposable cups and plates, which are ecofriendly. You get garbage bags that are for wet and dry waste. I keep doing certain things. Anything that is easily disposable, I plant it. While grocery shopping, I use only my cloth bag. Also, I believe there should be a total ban on plastic items. We should rather use bamboo bags. Zendaya reveals what Serena Williams told her after watching Challengers Ace up her sleeve Actress Zendaya, who portrays a former tennis prodigy in her next film, has revealed what tennis ace Serena Williams thought about her latest performance in Challengers. The actress, who plays Tashi Duncan, a tennis playerturned-coach in the Luca Guadagnino-directed film, recently revealed details of her conversation with the legendary athlete. “She was like, ‘I know there definitely weren’t real tennis] balls’,” Zendaya recalled. “She knows. ZENDAYA She’s the best of the best.” The actress from Dune: Part Two also said Williams offered some compliments, “She did say that it was great considering that I had never touched a tennis ball before.” The film, featuring Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, follows ‘three players who knew each other when they were teenagers, as they compete in a tennis tournament to be the world-famous grand slam winner and reignite old rivalries’. — ANI SERENA WILLIAMS PANKAJ TRIPATHI Toughtime Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi’s brother-in-law, Rajesh Tiwari, died, while sister Sabita Tiwari was injured in a car accident near Nirsa Chowk on GT Road in Dhanbad on Saturday evening. Rajesh and his wife Savita were travelling from Gopalganj, Bihar, to Chittaranjan in West Bengal. The accident took place at around 4:30 pm on Saturday at Nirsa Bazar on the Delhi-Kolkata National Highway-2. The two were headed to West Bengal from Gopalganj district to watch the shooting of Pankaj Tripathi’s film. — ANI
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