21052025-LSTC-01.qxd 5/21/2025 12:12 AM Page 1 c m y b THE WAR BEGINS Hrithik Roshan unveiled the teaser of his highly anticipated film War 2 on the occasion of NTR’s birthday on Tuesday. Taking to X, Hrithik welcomed him and wrote, “And so it begins, @tarak9999. Be prepared, there is no place for mercy. Welcome to Hell. Love, Kabir. #War2Teaser out NOW.” TRIBUNE He’s game Life TV host and comedian Conan O’Brien has been cast as the voice of Smarty Pants in Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5. The film is all set for release in theatres on June 19. CHANDIGARH | WEDNESDAY | 21 MAY 2025 Confessions of a SIGNATURE CONCOCTION Punjabis are addicted to tea. When I used to visit my nani’s house in Punjab, she would serve tea in a brass glass. It’s such a cherished memory. Everything about tea is close to Punjabi culture — whether it’s before breakfast, after breakfast, in the evening, or on any occasion. Sometimes, I make my own tea with a unique blend. It has turmeric, roasted cumin, moringa, black salt, lemon and ginger. I boil all of this, add a few tea leaves, and strain it — and it’s so refreshing. — CHEF HARPAL SINGH SOKHI teatotaller F My fondest tea memories are from the time I spent with my mother in the tea plantations of Munnar, Kerala. Though I usually drink around 10 cups of coffee a day, tea is my go-to drink when I want something gentler—less of a jolt, more of a soft kick. I love a good desi chai when I’m on location shooting. I prefer green tea with a squeeze of lemon. It’s light, refreshing, and with just a touch of sugar-free sweetener, it’s the perfect way to wind down the day.” — ALEXX O’NELL SPICE OF LIFE I love tea and I start my day with a cup of masala tea. We have a very unique way of making it — we add tea leaves to boiling water and milk, then add lemongrass and cardamom. My favourite tea memory goes back to my childhood days in Kolkata. I, mom and my brother Rohan used to have tea together in the morning. Sun rays would light up the living room as we sat there talking. — ROMIIT RAAJ, ACTOR GOING HERBAL I have two memories associated with tea. One was my first butter tea at the Dalai Lama monastery and the other was at a tea plantation in Darjeeling. Tea brewed with leaves in purest form was a delight to I have to have my steaming cup of morning drink! I like to experiment tea, the very traditional way, with tea! In Berlin many with dhoodh, adrak years ago, I discovered and ilaichi. My chamomile tea and many mother was my tea herbal teas which were not partner, and we known in India at that time. shared a cuppa —VIPIN SHARMA, ACTOR even if I was CAN’T DO WITHOUT IT leaving for shoot as early as five in the morning.— DIVYA DUTTA ‘A symbol of strength’ Actress Ruchi Gujjar walked the red carpet at Cannes wearing a specially crafted necklace featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photos in it. “The necklace is more than jewellery—it’s a symbol of strength, vision, and India’s rise on the world stage,” Ruchi shared. “By wearing it at Cannes, I wanted to honour our Prime Minister, whose leadership has taken India to new heights.” She wore a lehenga designed by Roopa Sharmaa. Limited seats Available APPLY NOW Courses offered: Bachelor/Master of Engineering, IT, Education, Nursing, Medical, Teaching, Social Work, Accounting, Bio-Technology, Business Management, Hotel Management, Automotive, MBA, LLM, Animation & list goes on... SCO 11, Sector 17-E, Above Tejee’s, Near Neelam Theatre, Chandigarh. Ph: 0172-5002055, M: 8289054134 Tea is not just a beverage — it’s a tradition, a mood and a moment of pause. On International Tea Day, celebs tell us what a hot cuppa means to them ROM the soothing sip of morning chai to late-night conversation over a steaming cup, tea is more than just a beverage — it’s a tradition, a mood, and a moment of pause. Celebrated on May 21, International Tea Day honours the cultural, emotional and even medicinal significance of tea across the globe. Whether it’s the kadak masala chai of Indian households, herbal infusions for wellness or classic English blends, tea brings people together in the simplest yet most comforting way. Today, as we raise our cups, celebrities too join in to share their personal chai stories, rituals, and that one perfect cup they can never resist. FOR A SOFT KICK Congratulation parents & students for good result. What after12th? Get expert guidance from AusCan whose MD is registered with ‘MARA’ Australia & I.A.A. NewZealand. SHUDH DESI CHAI A typical cup of tea will always be that shudh desi chai—a kadha-style concoction of milk, elaichi, adrak and strong tea leaves. While tea isn’t originally Indian, we’ve made it entirely our own, infusing it with warmth, spice and a sense of belonging. Growing up in a Marwadi household, ‘This is a total surprise’ tea was more than just a beverage—it was a daily ritual. Ironically, my dad was strictly against kids having tea, so my mom would sneak it to us before school, pairing it with paratha and achaar. That secret indulgence made every sip more thrilling. — KRISHNA BHARADWAJ SIP OF WARMTH HOPE IN A CUP I used to be a tea person. It was almost a ritual — sitting at Café Coffee Day in Lokhandwala, sipping on a hot cup of Assam tea during my struggling days. It wasn’t just about the tea. It was about the conversations, the hope, the hustle, and that unshakable belief that something good was just around the corner. That simple cup of Assam tea became a silent companion through it all. — ADITYA REDIJ ALL FOR KADAK CHAI I am a tea addict. And I like our quintessential kadak chai. I try to avoid overly milky ones, but I like it strong — with ginger at times. My favourite time of the day is tea time in the evening. I look forward to that one cup of satisfaction — only a true tea lover would understand what I mean. Of course, when I was in college, drives during the monsoon were planned only for chai and bhutta. — MOON BANERRJEE CHAI PE CHARCHA When I was young, I used to live in my granny’s house most of the time. At 5 o’clock in the evening, my granny would make tea. It was a daily ritual. Even I would get a cup. It’s a beautiful memory I still cherish. — INDRAXI KANJILAL I am a hard-core chai lover. I need my morning tea in bed. Until I have it, I Rihanna flaunts baby bump Rihanna made a surprise appearance at Cannes Film Festival and walked the red carpet at the Palais to support her partner A$AP Rocky at the premiere of Highest 2 Lowest. The singer stunned everyone with her mesmerising look. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child together. — ANI ‘This is a total surprise’ A$AP ROCKY & RIHANNA c m y b INDRAXI KANJILAL don’t like to talk to anyone. I don’t like rushed, onthe-go tea. I don’t want tea just for the sake of it. I want to enjoy it peacefully, in a beautiful mug. I drink tea in a new mug every other day. — WORSHIP KHANNA MUG OF DELIGHT DENZEL WASHINGTON Actor-director Denzel Washington received an honourary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Washington received the award for his career achievement acknowledgement, ahead of the premiere of his latest film, Highest 2 Lowest. Washington said it was “a total surprise” for him. “This is a total surprise for me, so I’m emotional. It’s a great opportunity to collaborate with my brother once again,” he said. — PTI ROMIIT RAAJ I am always on the move, and tea has always brought me moments of calm in the chaos. Whether it’s the early morning shoots or latenight pack-ups, there’s always a cup of tea by my side — it’s almost like a quiet co-star that keeps me grounded. No matter where I am in the world, a cup of tea feels like home. — GURDIP PUNJJ WORSHIP KHANNA MOON BANERRJEE