16092026-LSTC-01.qxd 9/16/2026 1:00 AM Page 1 c m y b HARGITAY’S HISTORIC TURN Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, hosted the ceremony, breaking with the tradition of having a comedian serve as emcee. Her appearance marked the first time in 15 years that a woman had hosted the ceremony solo. Her super-enthusiastic hosting style drew mixed reviews. TRIBUNE Hollywood support Life The academy honoured Michael J Fox during the ceremony for his advocacy for Parkinson’s disease research and treatment. Speaking from a wheelchair, Fox said support from Hollywood had allowed him to keep acting after his own diagnosis with Parkinson’s. CHANDIGARH | WEDNESDAY | 16 SEPTEMBER 2026 Entertainment & Promotional Features Ojas Hospital introduces robotic knee system with Natura 3D Knee Resurfacing Protocol O JAS Hospital (a unit of Alchemist Hospitals) has introduced robotic knee surgery system, bringing advanced robotic technology together with its new Natura 3D Knee Resurfacing Protocol. The protocol has been developed by the Advanced Orthopaedics team at Ojas Hospital — Dr. Suresh Singla, Director Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Dr. Anmol Sharma Sr. Consultant trauma, Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgeon and Dr. Navdeep Gupta Sr. Consultant Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgeon with a focus on one key goal: restoring the patient’s natural knee mechanics while making recovery smoother and more comfortable. Dr. Suresh Singla said that the Natura 3D approach combines 3D planning, robotic precision, personalized alignment and naturalmotion implants. Instead of treating every knee in exactly the same way, the patient’s individual anatomy and natural alignment are considered while planning the surgery. Dr. Anmol Sharma added that the surgical philosophy also incorporates principles similar to Jiffy Knee-type muscle-sparing techniques, with emphasis on preserving mus- Smart, Rhys rewrite Emmys records J cles and soft tissues wherever clinically appropriate. This may support earlier movement and functional recovery. Another important component is the Quiet Knee Protocol, which combines modern pain-management techniques, swelling control and early mobilization. The aim is to provide a comfortable and smooth recovery without unnecessarily aggressive physiotherapy. Dr. Navdeeo said with appropriate patient selection, patients may be encouraged to stand and walk on the day of surgery, followed by progressive rehabilitation based on their individual recovery. According to the Ojas Advanced Orthopaedics team, the objective is to move beyond simply “replacing” a damaged knee: “The aim is to restore the mechanics of the patient’s own knee as closely as possible, while using technology to improve precision and a modern recovery protocol to make the journey smoother.” Disclaimer: The views/suggestion/opinions expressed in the article are the sole responsibility of the experts. EAN SMART won her fifth Primetime Emmy Award for portraying a tenacious stand-up comic on Hacks, and Matthew Rhys became the first person to win two lead acting honours at the same ceremony, as Hollywood stars toasted the best of television on Monday. Smart’s accolade made her the first performer to win the Emmy for best comedy actress for every season of a show’s run. Hacks aired its final season on HBO Max this year. “What a ride this has been!” Smart said on stage after thanking the show’s creators. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who won best comedy actress for six of the seven seasons of Veep, is the only woman to come close to Smart’s milestone. Rhys claimed awards for best comedy actor for Apple TV horror comedy Widow’s Bay and for best actor in a limited series for the Netflix psychological thriller The Beast in Me. The Emmys offered a rare night of celebration as Hollywood grapples with production cutbacks, anxiety over artificial intelligence and the proposed Paramount Skydance purchase of HBO owner Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that has divided the industry and faces legal challenges. The Pitt star Noah Wyle said it felt overwhelming to land his second straight Emmy for playing Dr Robby Robinavitch on the medical drama set in a Pittsburgh trauma centre. The show was the frontrunner for the night’s top award of best drama. Describing himself as ‘a Hollywood kid’, Wyle told the Emmy audience, “This is the only club I’ve ever wanted to join. Thank you for accepting me.” In other awards, Widow’s Bay star Stephen Root upset favourite Harrison Ford of Shrinking for best supporting actor in a comedy. Best drama actress went to Rhea Seehorn, who plays a misanthropic woman at war with an unfailingly Television’s biggest night delivers a historic haul, Widow’s Bay dominates with 14 awards, while The Pittretains its drama crown Noah Wyle WHO GOT WHAT... Best Drama Series: The Pitt Best Comedy Series: Widow’s Bay Best Comedy Actor: Matthew Rhys Best Limited Or Anthology Series: DTF St. Louis Best Drama Actress: Rhea Seehorn Best Comedy Actress: Jean Smart kind alien hive mind on the new Apple TV series Pluribus. It was her first Emmy win. Seehorn addressed her fellow nominees, including The Diplomat star Keri Russell and Zendaya of Euphoria, with a quote from the feminist activist Gloria Steinem, who died this month aged 92. “We are linked, not ranked. I feel that way about all you women,” Seehorn said. Emmy winners are chosen by the more than 27,000 writers, directors, performers, producers and craftspeople in the Television Academy. — Agencies MOST EMMYS EVER COLLECTED Horror comedy Widow’s Bay has become the most awarded comedy season in Emmy history after securing 14 Emmys. “I have to quickly thank my mom for always making Halloween fun. Also, this group was such a great collaboration of the best, wonderful weirdos and artists. These writers, these producers, these amazing actors, these directors,” the creator of the series Katie Dippold said, thanking her team . Jean Smart, Matthew Rhys KATIE DIPPOLD AND THE CAST AND CREW ACCEPT THE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES AWARD FOR WIDOW’S BAY DURING THE 78TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS IN LOS ANGELES. PHOTOS: REUTERS Huma @Emmys Emmys 2026 Blue Carpet Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi attended the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, making a glamorous appearance at the starstudded event. Speaking about attending the prestigious awards ceremony, she said, “This is such a great time for Indian talent to sort of like cross pollinate and do stuff together in a more meaningful way. We’re truly in the age of like territory agnostic content. And I am just here to be part of that wonderful ride.” stars stun & shine Lukita Maxwell went for gold in a voluminous Louis Vuitton gown with sculptural, ruffled layers and a playful, almost cupcake-like silhouette. Zendaya sparkled in a custom Prada gown with crystal embellishment, a plunging V-neck and a sheer, shimmering finish. Selena Gomez dazzled in a figure-skimming Louis Vuitton gown with shimmering chainmail-inspired detailing. Fiona Dourif made a statement in a deep oxblood-andblack avant-garde gown by Thomas Hanisch, paired with minimal diamond jewellery. Megan Stalter literally dressed for the occasion in a custom golden Emmyinspired creation, complete with wings and body paint. c m y b Nicole Kidman wore an ethereal ivory Chanel gown with sculptural details and feather-like embellishment. No win for Pee Cee’s Heads of State Indian fans rooting for Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ Heads of State were left disappointed after the film lost the Outstanding Television Movie award to Remarkably Bright Creatures.