Tarun Tahiliani
| Tarun Tahiliani | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mumbai |
| Residence | New Delhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Indian |
| Education | The Doon School |
| Alma mater | Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Fashion design |
| Known for | Fashion design |
Tarun Tahiliani is a noted Indian fashion designer.[1][2][3]
In 2010, Tahiliani claimed an exemption as an artist on his income tax for his design work under section 80 RR of the Indian Income Tax Act.[4] An order by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal granting status as an artist was contested by the Income Tax (I-T) department, who do not consider Tahiliani an artist.
[edit] Biography
Tarun Tahiliani studied at The Doon School and then went on to obtain a degree in Business Management from the Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania.[5] On returning to India, in 1987 he opened the first fashion boutique in India, 'Ensemble'.[6]
Tarun also worked with Save the Children India to urge the government to increase the health budget to 3 per cent ahead of the budget announcement.[7]
His father, Admiral Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani, served as the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy between 1984 and 1987 and as the Governor of Sikkim between 1990 and 1994.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ Singh, Sanghita (8 September 2001). "A tale with twists, turns & Tarun Tahiliani". Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi-times/A-tale-with-twists-turns-Tarun-Tahiliani/articleshow/1192698319.cms. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
- ^ Times News Network (30 June 2009). "LFW finale by Tarun Tahiliani". Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life/fashion/shows/LFW-finale-by-Tarun-Tahiliani/articleshow/4671785.cms. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
- ^ HINDLEY, AGNIESZKA (18 March 2004). "Couture king". The Hindu. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/03/18/stories/2004031800040200.htm. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
- ^ Is fashion designer an artist, asks Bombay high court. DNA India. June 8, 2010.
- ^ "Tarun Tahiliani (734-TA '80) and the World of Fashion, Times of India". Doon School. http://www.dosco.org/news/2006/12/. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
- ^ Mitter, Swapna. "Tarun Tahiliani". Rediff. http://66.102.9.132/search?q=cache:F5VCcOElJycJ:www.rediff.com/millenni/tarun.htm+tarun+tahiliani+boutique+ensemble&cd=15&hl=en&ct=clnk&client=firefox-a. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
- ^ Save the Children India website
- ^ "Designs on the bride". India Today. 2008-11-07. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Designs+on+the+bride/1/19518.html. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
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