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News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
Tarun Tahiliani Reimagines A Hand Painted Silk Panel Into A Couture Jacket
Hannah Cecil-Gurney, director, de Gournay, shares with News18 the inspiration behind the meticulously crafted hand painted panels and couture jacket, collaborating for the first time with an Indian fashion designer and blending couture and art at Hyundai India Couture Week 2025. Describe the bespoke suite of 'Early Views of India' panels that are designed for Tarun Tahiliani's showcase. Our 'Early Views of India' wallcovering design is inspired by a set of hand coloured aquatints published in the late 18th and early 19th century by Royal Academician Thomas Daniell and his nephew William. These aquatints gave the British public a window into the exotic sub-continent for the first time. advetisement Such insights sparked a cult fascination amongst the British for Indian design and architecture. Our design is a magnificent scene of exploration and includes a fascinating record of Indian landscapes, wildlife and original architecture: with Howdah backed and cloth capped Elephants ferrying people amidst palm forests and flowing rivers. When Tarun and I met several months ago, he was telling me that he had his own collection of 19th century aquatints in his home in Delhi. This wallcovering, inspired by these very aquatints, therefore felt like the most perfect choice. Tarun Tahiliani has reimagined a hand-painted custom silk panel into a one of a kind couture jacket. Take us through the process in creating the art. Tarun and I met in London several months ago. We both share a passion for exceptional craftsmanship and a love for creating beautiful design. Our brands have so many synergies that it felt like a perfect match. We produce beautiful silks and Tarun loved the quality of our fabrics but also the way we are able to hand paint them so delicately. Inspired by some of our chinoiserie wallcoverings, Tarun created a design layout of peony flowers growing up the jacket and he selected a wonderful soft colour palette in which we interpreted the design. What crafts were introduced in this couture jacket? Pure silk is hand dyed and the design is then painted entirely by hand onto the silk. Tarun's team then embellished the hand painted silk with gemstones so that the peony flowers would catch the light in the most lovely way. Describe blending couture and art on a platform like India Couture Week. People who love fashion, love design and therefore interiors. The two industries are inextricably linked. People use what they wear, and how they decorate their homes as a form of personal expression. Bringing the two together always feels very natural. Seeing Tarun's beautifully crafted couture set against a background of hand painted wallcovering creates a magical world for people to enjoy. This is the first time you have collaborated with an Indian designer. How was the experience and what memories through art have you taken back after this collaboration? Advertisement
India Today
4 days ago
- Health
- India Today
From death certificate to marriage certificate: Journey of HIV-positive Indians
Tarun (name changed), a Mumbai resident, was diagnosed HIV-positive and was only given 30 days to live. He defied the prognosis, and has been living with the virus for 23 years now. But back in 2002, the news that someone had tested positive for HIV was nothing short of a death before the virus killed, social rejection and emotional distress killed those with has been leading a near-normal life for 23 years, thanks to advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART), family support and peer individuals now have a lifespan that is close to that of uninfected people. It is now, more than ever, that they are seeking companionship for the long now 46, is healthy, married, and living what he calls "a full life". His wife, Anushka (name changed), is also HIV-positive. Together, they are parents to a biological daughter, who is HIV-negative, and an adopted must be noted that India had an estimated 23.48 lakh people living with the virus in 2019 – the third-highest burden of HIV in the world – according to a National AIDS Control Organisation (Naco) India Today Digital spoke to said the country today has around 2.5-3 million HIV-positive people, roughly a third of whom fall in the marriage bracket of 21-35 years."Today, more HIV-positive people are getting married compared to a decade ago," Anjali Gopalan, founder and executive director of The Naz Foundation (India) Trust, told India Today Digital."HIV-positive individuals are now even marrying HIV-negative people," said Gopalan, whose organisation has extensively worked with issues related to HIV/AIDS and sexuality for over three MK, advocacy officer with Mumbai-based Humsafar Trust, a support group for people living with HIV (PLHIV), also said that marriages among HIV-positive people are on the rise as compared to a decade HIV-positive individuals, even the way of finding partners is seemingly online matrimony platforms like and have emerged. Matrimony major recently launched a section for HIV-positive brides and experts and HIV-positive individuals told India Today Digital that most people from the community seeking partners do so offline, primarily through annual meet-ups organised by Naco. Experts said even the World Health Organisation (WHO) plays a small role in the the coming up of online matrimonial platforms and Jeevansathi's exclusive section is a signal of a positive shift in India's HIV/AIDS JOURNEY FROM DEATH CERTIFICATE TO MARRIAGE CERTIFICATETarun, a chef returning from a cruise-liner job, was diagnosed with HIV during a routine check-up in and scared, he hid the diagnosis from his mother for nine months. By the time she found out, the doctor had given him 30 days to live. But his mother's support kept him he stuck to medication, a healthier lifestyle and diet, and regular check-ups, Tarun's immunity and outlook improved. He left his job as a chef, fearing a simple kitchen injury could stir a panic about HIV transmission, and took up work at a call centre years passed, he became a peer counsellor day, he was asked to speak with an HIV-positive woman from Raipur who had faced abuse from her in-laws after losing her husband to AIDS. He didn't expect that this woman, by the end of counselling, would become his friend, and ultimately his might have found his life partner by chance while counselling, but most HIV-positive people find their spouses either at meet-ups or the matrimonial sites that have come COUPLES AND SAFE CHILDBIRTHThe journey of Tarun and Anushka, both HIV-positive individuals, helps us understand some of the struggles that such couples marriage, childbirth is where they faced the next big challenge."When we planned to have a baby, many hospitals turned us away because we were both HIV-positive," Tarun said. "The discrimination came from everyone – receptionists, ward boys, nurses, and even doctors."The couple were wrongly told they couldn't have an HIV-negative child."If the mother is HIV-positive, she is placed on lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) to suppress the virus to undetectable levels. With proper adherence, this reduces the risk of transmission to the baby to less than 1%," Dr Rashmi Singh, a Delhi-based medicine specialist, told India Today Digital."During childbirth, if the mother's viral load is under control, a vaginal delivery is also considered safe, but just to be sure, most gynaecologists recommend a C-section delivery," she the process after the baby is delivered, Singh said, "After birth, the infant is given preventive medication for several weeks, and is monitored through regular HIV testing up to 18 months of age."In cases where only the father is HIV-positive, Singh added, "Assisted reproductive technologies such as sperm washing followed by intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilisation (IVF) can be used. These methods ensure that the virus is not present in the sperm used for conception, preventing transmission to both the mother and child."MANAGING HIV WITHIN A MARRIAGEHowever, couples with HIV need to be extra careful about unprotected sex even if both are living with the told India Today Digital that he and his wife planned their pregnancy under the close supervision of a gynaecologist, as he cannot have regular unprotected sex despite having his viral load under control. His semen could still affect his wife's CD4 count – a key indicator of immune health in people living with today, with ART, many people can restore and maintain normal CD4 Tarun's case, regular monitoring of both viral load and CD4 count helped guide safe family must also be noted that India's ART programme is one of the world's most cost-effective and accessible. First-line ART medicines can cost around Rs 1,500-Rs 2,000 per month at private institutions, but under Naco, the government provides them free of WITH HIV: BEYOND THE VIRAL LOADDespite being cost-effective today and offering a high chance of leading a normal life, living with HIV within a relationship still comes with its own set of emotional and practical serodiscordant couples, where only one partner is HIV-positive, the HIV-negative partner may have to make certain adjustments, especially around trust and physical intimacy, such as barely being able to have unprotected sex, and other lifestyle adjustments involving Foundation's Anjali Gopalan said, "When there is openness and honesty about one's HIV status, many couples are able to make it work. With the right support and counselling, people often choose to focus on the relationship and the bond they share, rather than the condition."Finding a partner, however, remains one of the biggest MK of the Humsafar Trust points out, "Most people living with HIV try to find a partner who is also HIV positive. Though marriage rates have improved, the success rate at community HIV melawas (fair, in Marathi) is still just 1-2%."Melawas are the Naco-organised community meet-ups held in Maharashtra. Similar meet-ups, known by different local names, are held annually in cities across India. Experts say these are typically low-key events, drawing around 100–150 attendees now married and actively involved in the HIV-positive community as a counsellor, says he attends the melawa across Maharashtra, to connect with others and offer common way people intending to get married meet is through word-of-mouth, especially via counsellors who interact with people living with HIV and often pass along information when they hear someone is looking for a partner."I have helped four couples get married by informally playing matchmaker," Tarun told India Today who has attended nearly every community meet-up in Maharashtra in the past several years, said, "Around 80% of those who turn up at these events are men. This gender disparity is one of the reasons why the success rate of melawas leading to marriage remains so low."Both Sumi MK and Tarun noted that even older individuals seek companionship and long-term relationships are often spotted at the community meet-ups. Online HIV matrimony portals offer some hope, but their reach is seemingly who helps facilitate such meet-ups, says, "Many people come from underprivileged backgrounds and aren't tech-savvy enough to maintain a profile. The emotional toll of living with HIV also means many don't always stay active on these platforms."Other social factors persist as well."Even within the HIV-positive community, people often seek partners from the same caste," Tarun added. "I once introduced two individuals from the Patil community, but the girl's parents insisted on the same sub-caste, and the match fell through."While stigma and practical hurdles remain, the journey of people living with HIV is no longer defined by fear or isolation. With stronger treatment options, growing awareness, and supportive communities, HIV-positive individuals are reclaiming their right to live, and love.- EndsMust Watch advertisement
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Tarun Tahiliani's collection at India Couture Week 2025
Within the elegant confines of the Oberoi's ballroom, under the soft glow of lights and the scent of fresh mogra, 95 looks — rich with chikankari, resham, kasheedakari, shaded threadwork, jaali, and zardozi — narrate the story of artisanal techniques. Tarun Tahiliani's collection Quintessence, showcased as part of India Couture Week, is a quiet celebration of craft — textile, form, and finish. Strains of the piano, saxophone, cello, and drums fill the hall as models meander across the different seating areas. The music segues into jazz, classical, Indian and soft rock even, in a way that is symbolic of the diverse moods of today's bride. The silhouettes — in tulle, lace, satin organza, and bandhini — include lehengas, panelled kalidars, concept saris, layered jackets, and structured corsets, created keeping in mind movement, grace, and lightness. The colour palette starts off mellow with subtle shades of ivory, beige and soft gold and graduates to misty rose, blush, almond, pinks and then to reds. For this presentation, the designer chose to ditch the usual runway and do a salon-style viewing. The salon is a kind of runway — just more intimate, says Tarun. 'Couture, by nature, is incredibly detailed. Even I'm often stunned when I see how many thousands of hours go into a single garment,' he says. To honour this craftsmanship, he wanted people to experience the pieces up close, like the original Parisian couture salons where models walked between seated guests. 'Back then, it was about silhouettes. For us, it's about silhouette and the mastery of embroidery — something I believe no one in the world does quite like India. With the subdued colour palette in Quintessence, you need to get close to truly see the finesse,' explains Tarun. The garments teem with delicate florals, abstract foliage, and reimagined Mughal motifs. This collection, in some way, is a reflection of who Tarun is — 'deeply Indian, constantly evolving, thinking in English, dreaming in chikankari'. Quintessence is light and devoid of excesses. It takes a step back from heavy bridal wear. It's an evolution, not a rejection of tradition, Tarun clarifies. Brides today are choosing individuality over convention. They want to own who they are on their big day, not be weighed down by what they're 'supposed' to wear. The market is shifting too and this stems from women becoming more emancipated, educated, and expressive. They want wedding clothes that reflect them, not just societal expectation, he says. The wedding market now has a lot of Gen Z brides. This generation is known to be starkly different from the previous generations of millennials, Gen X, etc. Does the designer take a different approach while designing for them? 'I don't design for generations — I design for now. And 'now' is fluid,' says Tarun, adding, 'Gen Z brides are confident, self-aware, and experimental, but that doesn't mean we discard tradition. Rather, we reinterpret it — like a farshi skirt reimagined as a pleated wrap or chikankari on modern corsetry.' He approaches it by understanding the intention of the bride/groom. Whether someone is seeking minimalism or maximalism, Tarun offers tools to express that identity through cut, fabric, and detail. 'The only rule is authenticity,' he adds. For this show, Tarun once again chose to disperse with the concept of a celebrity showstopper. This goes with his firm belief that clothes must be the showstopper. He says, 'I've said it time and again — craft, karigar, construction: that's the real star. Let the work speak.'
India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
Newlywed Rajasthan man becomes thief to meet wife's luxury needs
Unable to fulfil his wife's expensive demands, a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) graduate quit job and turned to robbery within days of getting married. The accused, Tarun Pareek, was arrested by police barely a month after his wedding. According to the police, he chose the path of crime to meet the growing demands of his wife. Tarun, a resident of Jamwaramgarh village, used to travel to Jaipur to carry out thefts. According to officials, he planned his crimes meticulously to avoid suspicion. advertisement Preliminary investigations revealed that his wife had been pressuring him for money and a lavish lifestyle. Succumbing to the pressure, Tarun quit his job as an executive at a private company and resorted to crime to fulfil his wife's demands. He was involved in a recent chain-snatching incident in Jaipur's Transport Nagar area where he snatched a gold chain from an elderly woman in broad daylight. The incident sparked panic in the locality. Based on CCTV footage, police tracked Tarun's movements between his village and the city and arrested him on are now questioning Tarun to determine how many crimes he has committed and whether he had any accomplices. Investigators are also probing whether his wife was aware of his criminal activities. - EndsTrending Reel
Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Indian Express
Gold smuggling case: Actor Tarun Konduru's mother moves Karnataka HC against his detention under Cofeposa law
The mother of Telugu film actor Tarun Konduru, who was arrested in connection with the probe into the Bengaluru gold smuggling racket, has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to declare as illegal his detention for a year under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (Cofeposa). The plea is likely to be heard this week. Rama Rao, the mother of Tarun Konduru alias Virat Konduru, 36, moved the court with a habeas corpus petition last week after a judicial advisory board – which reviews detentions under the Cofeposa law – upheld an April 22 detention order of the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau under the Union Ministry of Finance. Rama has sought an order from the high court declaring the April 22 detention order 'illegal and void.' In May, a special court for economic offences had granted statutory bail to the actor and sureties were posted by the family for his release, but the Cofeposa detention has prevented it. Tarun has been lodged in a Bengaluru prison since March. Tarun, who is the son of a prominent Bengaluru businessman, was arrested on March 9 by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) after he was found to be linked to Kannada actress Ranya Rao alias Harshavardini Ranya, 33. The actress was arrested from Bengaluru airport on March 4 while smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore from Dubai. Ranya, Konduru and a hawala agent Sahil Jain are alleged to have been part of a large racket which smuggled nearly 100 kg of gold into India within a span of 18 months. All three were detained under the Cofeposa law in April. Ranya's mother had approached the high court on May 12 with a habeas corpus petition for her release from Cofeposa detention. The plea is likely to be heard this week.
