31072026-LSTC-01.qxd 7/31/2026 12:32 AM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE PRIYANKA’S NIGHT OUT Best friends Life Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas & Mahesh Babu were spotted together at AMB Cinemas in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli area during a movie night out. AMB Cinemas shared a photo of the trio. Zendaya has described Tom Holland as her "best friend," reflecting on their personal and professional journey together as they appeared for the UK premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. CHANDIGARH | FRIDAY | 31 JULY 2026 Rahul Mishra’s Devi: The Eternal Muse collection, first showcased at Haute Couture Week in Paris in July, became the befitting finale to India Couture Week 2026 The Devi lies in the details Mona F IRST Isha Ambani, then Cardi B and now Sobhita Dhulipala… Rahul Mishra’s Devi collection keeps getting grander. The collection, Devi: The Eternal Muse, first showcased at Haute Couture Week in Paris earlier this July, became the befitting finale to India Couture Week 2026 in New Delhi. “Some details survive for centuries not because they were simply repeated, but because generations continued to refine them. For Devi, our task was never to improve these enduring forms. It was to study them closely, understand their rhythm and carry their memory into another medium. What was once carved in stone is now remembered through thread. Devi — The Memory of Stone,” posted the celebrated couturier. Drawing inspiration from a 12th-century bronze sculpture, Mishra reinterpreted the collection for the Indian runway. “Devi is not a character, she is an idea that has endured across centuries,” he said. For his India Couture Week 2026 presentation, Mishra wanted to bring that idea to life. “Sobhita embodied the eternal muse—not as a showstopper, but as the living spirit that has inspired generations of sculptors, artisans and storytellers. As she walked, the ritual of sringara (adornment) unfolded around her. Each ornament became another layer of adornment, celebrating beau- STONE CARVED IN THREAD a masterclass in couture craftsmanship and trompe-l’œil illusion. The collection is also a testament to the extraordinary labour behind haute couture. Thousands of hours of embroidery, meticulous surface manipulation and artisanal precision transform textiles into wearable sculptures. Every motif echoes the grace of ancient temple sculptures, while every silhouette balances history with modernity. “From stone to embroidery. A sculptor removes. We add.” That philosophy lies at the heart of Devi. To recreate the visual language of carved stone on fabric, the atelier developed a painstaking hand-embroidered technique when very millimetre is built thread by thread, creating the illusion of sculpted drapery, weathered surfaces and chiselled depth. What appears to be cold, weighty stone is, in reality, supple fabric. What looks like naturally folded drapery is entirely hand-embroidered— Closing the show, Sobhita did not simply model the garments; she became an extension of Mishra’s narrative. Draped in richly embroidered couture while jewellery was ceremonially layered onto her as she walked, she embodied the evolving ritual of sringara—where adornment becomes an act of reverence rather than embellishment. It was a finale that blurred the boundaries ty not as decoration, but as a language of devotion, identity and transformation. From bronze to embroidery. From sculpture to movement. From memory to the present,” posted Mishra. 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From fiction to non-fiction, story books to spiritual book, one will get a chance to grab their favourite book. SOBHITA AS THE LIVING DEVI between fashion presentation, performance art and cultural memory. With Devi, Mishra demonstrated that couture can do more than celebrate craftsmanship—it can preserve heritage, reinterpret history and transform ancient artistic traditions into living, moving works of art. This year, India Couture Week brought together 14 of the country’s leading couturiers, each presenting their interpretation of modern Indian couture while celebrating the exceptional craftsmanship that defines the industry. From intricate hand embroidery and heritage textiles to contemporary silhouettes, the week showcased the evolving language of Indian luxury fashion. As the grand finale, Mishra’s Devi collection stood out for its artistic narrative, transforming centuries-old sculptural traditions into wearable couture. 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The incident took place on the night of July 24, when she received a bank alert flagging a foreign currency transaction of $2,525 charged to Aeromexico Airlines on her credit card. CHAT UP HINA KHAN’S ICE THERAPY Hina Khan posted a clip of herself doing ice bath therapy on a balcony, done with a doctor overseeing the session. She cautioned followers against copying the practice without medical guidance and stressed breathing calmly and easing in slowly. SALMAN BACKS BROTHER SOHAIL Salman Khan made a surprise visit to the sets of Alliance to cheer on his brother Sohail Khan, currently a contestant on the reality show. The appearance comes days after Sohail’s ex-wife Seema Sajdeh, a wildcard entrant, left the show. PENELOPE CRUZ TO RECEIVE AWARD The battle begins... The official trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part 1 has been released globally on July 30 during the auspicious Brahma Muhurat, offering a visually spectacular fourminute-and-nine-second glimpse into the upcoming mythological epic. Blending emotional storytelling with large-scale action and cutting-edge visual effects, the trailer sets the stage for the battle between righteousness and absolute power. The trailer opens with a striking introduction to Yash’s Ravana, who emerges from the shadows before ascending to a grand palace and declaring his rule over the three c m y b Ramayana: Part 1 trailer unveils the grand battle between Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana realms. As darkness spreads, Lord Vishnu is reborn on Earth as Prince Rama, who is introduced to his people by his father, King Dasharatha, played by Arun Govil. Sweeping visuals of a golden Ayodhya transition into Rama’s marriage to Sita, portrayed by Sai Pallavi. The tone shifts as Rama accepts his stepmother Kaikeyi’s demand and begins a 14-year exile alongside his brother Lakshmana, played by Ravie Dubey. The trailer also teases key moments from the epic, including the confrontation involving Shurpanakha, played by Rakul Preet and the abduction of Sita, before building towards a large-scale war featuring massive armies, mythical creatures and intense sword battles. — ANI The Toronto International Film Festival has announced the first recipients of its eighth annual TIFF Tribute Awards, with actors Penelope Cruz, Isabelle Huppert and Rosalind Eleazar set to be honoured during the gala on September 13.