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Indian-Origin Mayoral Candidate Tarun Ghulati Wants To Run London Like A “Seasoned CEO”

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The 63-year-old is standing as an Independent candidate among 13 contestants in the fray. London: The Indian-origin candidate in the race to challenge Sadiq Khan from winning a third term as London Mayor says the citizens of the UK capital have been let down by all major political parties and that he wants to run London like a “seasoned CEO” who delivers profits for all. Delhi-born Tarun Ghulati believes his experience as a businessman and investment expert is what London needs to revive its fortunes as the “global bank of the world” by attracting the investment it needs. The 63-year-old is standing as an Independent candidate among 13 contestants in the fray for the local elections on May 2 when Londoners will vote for their Mayor and also for members of the London Assembly. “I view London as a unique global city, akin to the ‘global bank of the world’ where diverse cultures converge to flourish,” Ghulati said in a speech this week. “As Mayor, I will build London’s balance sheet such that it is …

Rakul Preet Singh Is A Dreamy Spring Bride In A Pastel Floral Tarun Tahiliani Lehenga To Marry Jackky Bhagnani In Goa Wedding

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Rakul Preet Singh Is A Dreamy Spring Bride In A Pastel Floral Lehenga Congratulations are in order for Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani as they have tied the knot in Goa. In an intimate gathering amidst an aesthetically pleasing backdrop, the couple has begun their new journey of life. 2024 already feels like the year of weddings. From Ira Khan’s to now Rakul Preet Singh’s, celebrities are setting bridal trends and it’s only February. While fans gush at the couple’s refreshingly real celebration, we can’t help but take in the high-on-style vibe. The actress made for the most beautiful bride in a gorgeous pastel Tarun Tahiliani lehenga. Looking back at her pre-wedding style, we are not surprised that the actress picked a beautiful pastel hue for her trousseau palette. The intricate floral details added a colourful element to her bridal style. She looked graceful in an embroidered traditional pick. The blush pink base went fabulously well with the contrasting floral work. She chose heavy-duty polki jewellery to complete her bridal attire. For makeup, she …

EXCLUSIVE: Director Tarun Dudeja confirms Dhak Dhak 2

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Tarun Dudeja, the director of Dhak Dhak (2023), starring Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, Sanjana Sanghi, and Fatima Sana Shaikh, has confirmed that the film will also have a sequel. He tells us, “Its in a very nascent stage right now. The response that we got after the OTT release was really great, the audiences liked the characters. Why not take these characters on a new journey?” adding, “We are exploring ideas that kya nayi jagahen hosakti hain, kya naye issues and challenges hosakte hain and what is their journey. Having said that, nothing is absolutely confirmed yet.” Tarun Dudeja Dudeja also shares that the whole cast would come again on a new journey in the second part. “The cast would definitely be the same because people loved these characters. We are brainstorming ideas on how to make this into a good fresh story. We don’t want it to be like any other travel film, it should be different like the first part, that’s our goal. We are figuring out ki ab yeh characters kahan …

Tarun Tahiliani: ‘Bollywood is responsible for robbing Indians of their style’ | Bollywood

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Tarun Tahiliani is one of the rare ace fashion designers of India who haven’t turned to Bollywood. He has not only never designed costumes for films but also actively discouraged the showstopper culture, which, more often than not, demands the presence of a Bollywood celebrity on the ramp. He’s also stayed away from lending his costumes to stylists so that celebrities can sport them at airports. Tarun Tahiliani recently released his book Journey to India Modern (Also Read: Made in Heaven actor Siddhant Karnick: Everyone on set was aware we’re wearing Tarun Tahiliani’s designs) Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! On airport looks “We’re such a stylish country, with each of us having a unique voice, I don’t know what goes wrong at airports,” Tarun told Hindustan Times at Jaipur Literature Festival, which took place from February 1 to 5 in the city. “Actors and stylists have gone on an overdrive, and are now picking these expensive imported brands even for what they wear to airport. This is …

INDIA alliance no threat to BJP, people don`t want weak PM: Tarun Chugh

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BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh here on Sunday said the INDIA bloc is no threat to his party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as people do not want a “weak prime minister”. “INDIA alliance is nowhere. It is like `Bhanumati ka kunba` where everyone wants to be the prime minister. They are a group of family dynasts and corrupt, desperate and disappointed people. The people neither trust them nor want to give them a chance,” Chugh, who is also BJP`s incharge of Jammu and Kashmir, told reporters before the extended core-group meeting of the party. The meeting was scheduled to be chaired by BJP president J P Nadda to discuss and finalise the party`s strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections but bad weather forced last-minute cancellation of his day-long tour of Jammu. However, he is likely to preside over the meeting through virtual mode. Besides Chugh, Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina, Union Minister Jitendra Singh and other senior leaders of the party, including former ministers and ex-legislators, reached the party …

Harinder Sikka acquires film rights of Tarun Mehrishi’s debut novel

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Sikka and Mehrishi will now work together to finalise the script for the screen adaptation. HT Image Published by Penguin India, “The Portrait of a Secret” is the story of a patriot, who is faced with the impossible choice between self-preservation and duty. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here Sikka said “The Portrait of a Secret” seamlessly blends fiction with reality and genuinely lives up to the word ‘unputdownable’. “The first time I read it, I could immediately see that the story held tremendous potential for screen and I am glad that we will be able to work together to mount the project at the scale that it deserves. Our authors deserve more than what they get today and this partnership will mark our first step in that direction,” he said. Protagonist Amitabh has spent a career battling India’s enemies, domestic and foreign and now, in the winter of his illustrious career, as India’s chief of intelligence, he is faced with his most daunting challenge yet …

Designer Tarun Tahiliani Calls Out Made In Heaven 2 For “Shocking Breach Of Faith”

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A still from Made In Heaven 2. (courtesy: taruntahiliani) New Delhi: Just a few hours after the creators of the web-series Made In Heaven 2 addressed the snowballing controversy around author Yashica Dutt claiming formal credit, they found themselves on the receiving end of flak from veteran fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani, who accused the show of “violating the understanding behind the provision of clothing.” In a series of Instagram stories, Mr Tahiliani claimed that an episode of Made in Heaven 2 used his designs sans credit and that his creations were represented by a “fictitious designer” on the show. Tarun Tahiliani, posting screenshots of the episode featuring Mrunal Thakur, wrote, “It is most unfortunate when a popular OTT series violates the understanding behind the provision of clothing in the first place.” Tarun Tahiliani added in his statement, “Case in point: Significant portions of the second episode of ‘Made in Heaven,’ were styled using clothes provided by the Tarun Tahiliani studio in good faith to the stylist.” Calling it a “shocking breach of faith,” Tarun Tahiliani …

Tarun Sharma: Promised Satish Kaushik that I’d first show the film to him

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Director Tarun Sharma is experiencing mixed emotions as his debut feature film, Mirg, is in the final stages of post-production. While he is excited about the thriller nearing completion, he is heartbroken to not be able to share the joy with Satish Kaushik, who played a pivotal part in the Raj Babbar-starrer. The director says that he spoke to Kaushik only a day before his demise on March 9. “Satish ji was eager to watch the movie and said, ‘Kuch ready hai toh dikha.’ I promised him that as soon as I completed post-production, I’d show it to him first. I wanted him to watch the film. That wish will remain unfulfilled,” says Sharma. Tarun Sharma Mirg, which revolves around a heist gone wrong, has Kaushik play an alcoholic. Considering the late actor was also a prolific writer-director, Sharma recollects how he would go beyond his acting duties. “Satish ji was not an actor who shot his scenes and left. He could visualise where I was going with the narrative, and would discuss camera angles. …