04032026-LSTC-01.qxd 3/3/2026 8:04 PM Page 1 c m y b ACTION & REACTION Zendaya’s mom just dropped a tiny, teasing emoji and the internet is officially obsessed. Claire Stoermer’s cryptic Instagram response comes a day after stylist Law Roach claimed the Euphoria star and Tom Holland may have quietly tied the knot, leaving fans scrambling for answers. For peace Life As tensions from the escalating war crisis in West Asia continue to rise, Priyanka Chopra expressed hope for peace and better days ahead. LUDHIANA | WEDNESDAY | 4 MARCH 2026 HOT chandigarh WHAT’S TRIBUNE Megha Sharma, Adrija Roy, Himanshi Parashar and Shiwani Chakraborty Grab that H Celebrities share their most cherished Holi rituals eat CAMPUS CLASSIC B LENDING nostalgia with renewed energy, the Indian Coffee House has opened at the top floor of the Student Centre, Sector 14, Chandigarh, reviving a much-loved campus landmark. Open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, the café welcomes students, faculty and visitors of all ages. Known for its simple charm, it offers hearty breakfast options like paranthas and poha, along with lunch and evening snacks including pasta, golgappas and chaat. The reopening brings back a familiar social hub for relaxed conversations over comforting flavours. gulal! play HER COMEDY HOUR O chandigarh N this Women’s Day, The Laugh Club, Chandigarh is set to host a laughterpacked evening to celebrate female voices in comedy. Hunt for the Funniest Female Comic, a Stand-Up Open Mic, invites women comics to perform their original material. From sharp observations to unapologetic punchlines, the event promises comedy that’s relatable, real and ridiculously funny. This Women’s Day, the mic belongs to her. The tickets are available on BookMyShow, starting at Rs101. PARLEEN GILL laugh FLIGHT OF VISION P UNJAB Lalit Kala Akademi cordially invites you to Udaan: Where Vision Becomes Destiny, a solo exhibition of paintings by Abhijit Das, student of Government College of Art, Chandigarh. The exhibition will be inaugurated on March 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM at Sobha Singh Art Gallery, Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16-B, Chandigarh. The exhibition will remain open to the public from March 5 to March 8 between 10 am and 7pm. to be very traditional at home. We would do proper rituals, apply gulal to elders’ feet, take blessings, and then enjoy sweets. Now, of course, celebrations have become more modern with DJ parties. Megha Sharma: Holi, for me, has never been just a festival of colours — it’s a form of emotional cleansing. It symbolises forgiveness, fresh beginnings, and letting go of whatever emotional baggage we carry. When we apply colours on each other, it reminds me that life becomes more beautiful when we embrace every shade — joy, pain, growth, everyDHRUVEE HALDANKAR thing. For me, Holi is a festival of healing and reconnecting. As a child, I celebrated Holi very simply — just gulal in my society, homemade gujiya, and that warm, homely feeling. Now, celebrations have become more party-style, with loud music and big gatherings, but honestly, I still prefer intimate and meaningful celebrations. Adrija Roy: I love starting the day with traditional rituals — applying gulal, taking blessings from elders, and enjoying homemade sweets. Later, of course, it becomes more playful with music and dancing. But for me, the emotional and family aspect will always be the most important. This year, it’s my first Holi with my fiancé, so it truly feels like a new chapter in my life. Himanshi Parashar: Holi along with any festival means family time to me. I make sure to be at home in Delhi with my family whenever a festival comes up. I believe festivals are meant to bring families together. I manSHIVANGI VERMA age my commitments and schedule accordingly every time. — TNS Varun Dhawan’s Badrinath Ki Dulhaniato Deepika Padukone’s Balam Pichkari — add colour to your Holi party with these songs Ultimate Bollywood Holi playlist Holi is here, and Bollywood has offered us countless high-energy tracks that add to the festive mood. From energetic love songs to can’twait-to-dance tracks, you’d want to bookmark this list of Holi-special tracks to add more colour to the celebration! Amitabh Bachchan - Rang Barse chandigarh OLI may have evolved into louder, flashier celebrations, but for many, its true charm still lies in gentle gulal, family rituals and childhood nostalgia. From mindful, eco-friendly traditions to heartfelt memories that refuse to fade, these celebs share what keeps the festival rooted in emotion, warmth and togetherness. Dhruvee Haldankar: I prefer celebrating Holi in a more traditional and mindful way. I play with dry herbal colours and flowers, and even spray a light perfume fragrance on the muladhara root, to the wrists of my friends and family as a sweet gesture. We enjoy simple homemade food like kadi chawal and sweets. Over the years, I feel celebrations have become louder and more partydriven, but I still love keeping it rooted in warmth and tradition. Parleen Gill: Holi goes much deeper than just colours and fun. It symbolises forgiveness, new beginnings and letting go of past negativity. It’s that beautiful time of the year when people reconnect, mend differences and start afresh. There’s something very beautiful about gently applying colour on someone’s face — it carries warmth and affection. Water balloons were fun as kids, but now I lean more towards a mindful celebration. One of my favourite memories of childhood Holi is waking up early, feeling super excited, and planning strategies with friends the night before. Shiwani Chakraborty: If I am in my hometown, I celebrate it like the old days. I stay in a colonystyle area where there are several houses in a lane, so everyone visits each other’s homes to celebrate. First, we put gulal on our parents’ feet and take their blessings, then we go to our home temple and apply gulal to Lord Krishna. After that, nobody is even recognisable because you head out into the colony with friends. Shivangi Verma: I prefer dry colours, especially gulal. Water balloons can sometimes hurt and waste a lot of water. Gulal feels safer, more festive, and also looks beautiful in pictures. As kids, we would start playing Holi early in the morning. I remember running around the society with my friends, completely drenched in colours, and then coming home tired but happy. Those innocent days were the best. Earlier, Holi used Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha-starrer Rang Barse (Silsila) is an all-time classic for Holi, and the festival might seemingly look incomplete without this track blasting from the speakers! Varun Dhawan - Panwadi and Badri ki Dulhania Looking to energise the atmosphere even more, look no further than Varun Dhawan-starrer Panwadi from Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and Badrinath Ki Dulhania’s title track. In both tracks, Varun has also dished out unforgettable hooksteps, compelling audiences to hit the dance floors! Hrithik Roshan - Jai Jai Shiv Shankar From War, Hrithik Roshan made his fans and admirers groove to one of his memorable tracks, Jai Jai Shiv Shankar. His smooth, flowy moves to natural flair, Hrithik made everyone fall in love with the song’s atmosphere. Deepika Padukone - Balam Pichkari Deepika Padukone’s Balam Pichkari from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is a flagbearer of Holi celebrations. And the festival truly feels incomplete without immersing yourselves in this banger of a track, diving into that very feeling of Holi! BALAM PICHKARI Ranveer Singh - Lahu Munh Lag Gaya For all the romance lovers desiring to celebrate Holi together, you’d want to have a moment together while vibing and grooving to Ranveer Singh’s classic track Lahu Munh Lag Gaya from Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. Akshay Kumar - Do Me a Favour, Let’s Play Holi Holi feels incomplete without playing Akshay Kumar’s Do Me a Favour Let’s Play Holi (WaqtThe Race Against Time) on the speakers - bringing a bit of mischief, playful tease and adding a whole lot of flavour to the season of colours! Bookmark this playlist, and let yourself groove carelessly! c m y b RANG BARSE BADRI KI DULHANIA LAHU MUNH LAG GAYA