22042025-LSTL-01.qxd 21-04-2025 20:17 Page 1 c m y b MARDAANI 3 IN THE MAKING Yash Raj Films (YRF) has officially announced the release date of Mardaani 3. The third instalment of the action franchise is set to hit theatres on February 27, 2026. The studio also unveiled an electrifying first look of Rani Mukerji, who reprises her iconic role as Senior Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy. TRIBUNE Time off Life Sunny Deol took to his Instagram account to share a video showing him having a good time enjoying nature in the mountains. LUDHIANA | TUESDAY | 22 APRIL 2025 REDUCE, RECYCLE,REUSE On Earth Day, celebs underline the need for sustainable ways to save the environment ROM no use of plastic to home fertiliser to planting greens, celebrities have their own special ways to contribute towards the environment. Looking at a future that is both sustainable and suitable, on Earth Day they talk about what can be done to save the planet F cloth bags. I believe there should be a total ban on plastic bags, rather bamboo should be preferred. The government should make bamboo bags affordable for vegetable vendors. These little things can make a big change. Plastic items are really harmful for Mother Earth. BAN PLASTIC Anupama Solanki GREEN FERTILISER Shivangi Verma I have five-six used phones that are not working and I am going to recycle them this time on Earth Day. In our housing society, we are collecting wet and dry waste separately, so it helps Mumbai BMC. However, there is still no solution for plastic. I think the government should ban plastic items and create some other options. I really don’t like using 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, making them healthier overall. GREEN THUMB Gulfam Khan Husaain I love plants, I propagate them and if I find a plant someone has discarded because it has wilted, I get it home and try to revive it. I’m very conscious about wet and dry garbage segregation, I avoid plastic bags as much as I can and recycle food waste as a fertiliser by making compost out of it. Being a plant-lover is not sufficient, it is important to teach children too. They are good listeners, fabulous learners and curious. So, you can teach them how to plant different seeds and make it like a fun project. GO FOR BAMBOO BAGS Muskaan Agarwal I don’t use plastic items at all. Even if I have a party at my place, I use disposable cups or plates, which are eco-friendly. One gets garbage bags for wet and dry waste. I use tea dust as fertiliser for my plants. While grocery shopping, I use only NEEL SAMARTH CHITRA VAKIL SHARMA ANUPAMA SOLANKI Gagandeep Arora Move over smartwatches— fitness rings are the newest trend in wearable tech. Sleek, wafer-thin and packed with advanced health-tracking features, these stylish rings are perfect for fitness enthusiasts who want realtime insights without a bulky device. The tiny powerhouses track everything—from your steps and heart rate to sleep cycles and stress levels—all while looking like a piece of jewellery. Health insight Fitness rings have the potential to revolutionise personal health tracking, offering health-conscious individuals an effortless way to stay on top of their well-being. These sleek wearables monitor crucial metrics like: ■ Heart rate (resting & active) ■ Heart rate variability (HRV) ■ Blood oxygen (SpO2) ■ Sleep stages (light, deep, REM) ■ Steps and activity tracking ■ Calories burned ■ Body temperature variations ■ Readiness/recovery scores Top contenders Samsung Galaxy Ring ■ Price: ~38,999 ■ Key features: Sleep monitor, gesture control, activity tracker, heart rate monitor ■ Battery life: Up to seven days ■ Crafted from titanium, scratch-resistant finishWorks with Android devices only SMALL ACTIONS Chitra Vakil Sharma For me, making sure the Earth stays happy isn't just about doing major stuff; it's those 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, but they add up and make a big difference in keeping our planet healthy ■ ■ ■ Fitness rings, which can track your steps, heart rate, sleep cycle and stress levels, are high on utility as well as aesthetics Ring in fitness ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Key features: Heart rate and skin temperature sensor, sleep and stress tracking Battery life:Upto seven days Works with both Android and iOS Light weight and titanium built Price: ~2,999 Key features: Heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep and stress monitoring; camera control (unique feature) Battery life: Up to seven days Water-resistant up to 50 meters Stainless steel body with touch controls What makes these rings tick? ■ ■ ■ ■ Amazfit Helio Smart Ring ■ ■ ■ Price: ~19,999 Key features: Heart rate, stress and emotional response monitor, sleep and activity tracking Battery life: four days MUSKAAN AGARWAL ■ 10ATM water resistance— swim-friendly Titanium alloy build, lightweight, yet strong ■ ■ Gabit smart ring ■ Price: ~13,110 c m y b GULFAM KHAN HUSAAIN The trade-offs ■ ■ ■ Boat SmartRing Active ■ Ultrahuman Ring Air Price: ~27,500-~28,500 ■ Key features: Heart rate, sleep and body temperature tracking; glucose and metabolic health monitoring (unique feature) ■ Battery life: three to six days ■ Water-resistant and lightweight titanium design ■ Works with Apple Health and Google Fit There’s a lot of gratitude that I have for Mother Earth. We have a lot of plants at home, though I don’t have a balcony! Whenever, wherever, we can, we should encourage people to go for plants. Recycling water is a great idea. We should not be wasting too much water and learn how we can conserve it. I don’t use plastic bags at all. I think on our birthdays, we should plant a tree and it’s a sweet message we should give to everyone! SHIVANGI VERMA How these trackers work Embedded sensors maintain constant contact with your finger, collecting precise physiological data that syncs via bluetooth to your smartphone. Advanced algorithms transform this data into actionable insights through apps, presenting health metrics as easy-to-understand graphs and scores. PLANT A TREE Neel Samarthh Discreet and stylish: No bulky watches, just a sleek ring All-day tracking: Monitors sleep, heart rate, steps and more Long battery life: Lasts days, unlike daily-charging smartwatches Health insights: Detects early signs of fatigue and stress Water-resistant: Many are safe for swimming, showering, workouts ■ ■ Sizing issues: Must fit snugly for accuracy, can be uncomfortable for some No screen: Unlike smartwatches, you need an app to see data Not for all workouts: Risk of damage during lifting or climbing Small size: Means fewer sensors than a smartwatch Less smart features: Can’t take calls, send texts or support GPS Wedding bells Twilightstar Kristen Stewart marries Dylan Meyer Final thoughts Fitness rings are sleek, smart and secretly powerful. They might not replace your smartwatch for intense workouts, but excel at 24/7 health tracking with invisible effort. For those who want data without the bulk, these tiny tech marvels prove good things do come in small packages. Pro tip Consider your primary use case. Sleep tracking enthusiasts should prioritise comfort and fitness-focused users’ durability. Always check sizing guides carefully, as proper fit is crucial for accurate data collection DYLAN MEYER AND KRISTEN STEWART Actress Kristen Stewart and screenwriter Dylan Meyer exchanged wedding vows during an intimate ceremony at their Los Angeles home on April 20. The couple obtained their marriage license earlier in the week before saying ‘I do’ in front of family and friends, including pal Ashley Benson. This development comes over three years after Stewart confirmed her engagement to Meyer. In an earlier interview, Stewart had shared details about her proposal, “I wanted to be proposed to, so I think I very distinctly carved out what I wanted. And, you know, she nailed it. It was really cute. She did very well.” Stewart had previously expressed her desire for a low-key wedding celebration. “I want to stay home. Like, I want to be in L.A. so everyone can come,” she said. — ANI