The 16th edition of India Couture Week will include sixteen designers.

From July 25 to August 2, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) will host the 16th edition of India Couture Week (ICW) in collaboration with Hyundai in the national capital of Delhi.

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Sixteen of India's top couturiers will take part in the India Couture Week.

In a statement, Tarun Garg, chief operating officer at Hyundai Motor India Ltd, stated, "This powerful partnership celebrates the harmonious blend of two vibrant industries, encapsulating the very essence of Indian craftsmanship and culture." We hope to highlight designs that go beyond aesthetics through our collaboration, as well as create a platform that brings talented Indian artistry to the forefront."

"This edition of India Couture Week encapsulates the spirit of celebration, paying homage to the skilled artisans whose craftsmanship forms the very backbone of Indian fashion," Sunil Sethi, chairman of FDCI, stated. The designers' special collections will create unforgettable narratives that will serve as a monument to our country's rich cultural tapestry."

Participating designers at ICW include Anamika Khanna, Dolly J, Falguni Shane Peacock, Gaurav Gupta, JJ Valaya, Kunal Rawal, Rahul Mishra, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rimzim Dadu, Ritu Kumar, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, Rose Room, Samant Chauhan, Shantnu Nikhil, Suneet Varma, Tarun Tahiliani, and Varun Bahl.

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Beyonce pauses Paris show to pay tribute to music legend Tina Turner

Paris [France], May 27: Beyonce paid a moving tribute to the late legendary singer Tina Turner.

She paused her Renaissance tour stop in Paris on Friday to honour Tina Turner an artist she has routinely referred to as her greatest influence, in the wake of the singer's death earlier this week, Variety reported.

"I just want to take a second and honour Tina Turner," Beyonce told the crowd at the Stade de France. "If you're a fan of mine, you're a fan of Tina Turner. I wouldn't be on this stage without Tina Turner, so I want you guys to just scream, so she can feel your love. I feel so blessed that I was allowed to witness her brilliance." Beyonce was heavily inspired by Turner's artistry and authenticity. As Beyonce said during her 2005 tribute to Turner at the Kennedy Center Awards, "Every now and then, when I think of inspiration, I think of the two Tinas in my life -- that's my mother, Tina, and of course, the amazing Tina Turner."

Known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for her blistering performances and powerfully gritty vocals, Tina died on May 24 after a long illness.She breathed her last at her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. The news of her demise was shared by her publicist Bernard Doherty via a statement, People reported. "Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock'n Roll' has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model," the statement read."There will be a private funeral ceremony attended by close friends and family. Please respect the privacy of her family at this difficult time," the statement further read. Since 1994 the American-born singer had been living in Switzerland with her husband, German actor and music producer Erwin Bach, earning her Swiss citizenship in 2013.

In recent years she battled a number of serious health problems, including a stroke, intestinal cancer and total kidney failure that required an organ transplant. Boasting one of the longest careers in rock history, Turner scored Billboard Top 40 hits across four decades, earning her Grammys, a Kennedy Center Honor, and entry into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Most recently, Turner was the focal point of an HBO documentary on her life titled Tina.

As per People, Turner's early years were marred by her tumultuous marriage to musical partner Ike Turner, who subjected her to brutal acts of physical and psychological abuse. (He died in 2007.) Her survival and harrowing escape was dramatized in the 1993 film What's Love Got to Do with It starring Angela Bassett.

In 2008, she announced that her Tina! 50th Anniversary Tour would also be her last, and from that point on she largely retired from the music industry. She began to focus more on her private life, notably her relationship with German actor and music producer Erwin Bach. After decades together, the pair married in 2013. In 2018, she made one of her last public appearances, dropping in at the premiere of the London musical based on her life story, Tina, which details every turbulent moment of her 50-year singing career.

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PARADOX REVEALS THIRD TRACK "SIRHAANA" FROM HIS EXCITING EP "THE UNKNOWN LETTER" WITH DEF JAM INDIA

25th May, 2023 Mumbai: Following the huge success of his previous releases "Perfy" and "Hasti Rahe Tu," dox is back with the third song off his much-anticipated EP, "The Unknown Letter." Paradox has established himself as a rising star in the music industry, thanks to his role in MTV Hustle 2.0. With his latest tune, "Sirhaana," Paradox shows that he can experiment with music and stretch the boundaries of rap.

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"The Unknown Letter" is a three-track concept EP that demonstrates Paradox's extraordinary ability to merge numerous musical styles effortlessly. "Perfy," the opening song, beautifully conveys the immense joy and butterflies in the stomach that come with finding the ideal match. Following that, the rapper's hopeless romanticism is explored in the second song, "Hasti Rahe Tu," which goes into the complications of a dysfunctional relationship. The concluding piece in this conceptual voyage, "Sirhaana," takes listeners on a profound study of sadness and loneliness.

"Sirhaana" demonstrates Paradox's musical prowess as he delivers hard-hitting words against a backdrop of orchestral sounds, providing listeners with a genuinely cinematic experience. With each tune, Paradox captivates his audience, leaving them wanting more.

Reflecting on the EP, Paradox shared, "The Unknown Letter holds a special place in my heart, and I am thrilled that the entire EP is now available for everyone. I am immensely grateful for the overwhelming response we received for 'Perfy' and 'Hasti Rahe Tu,' and I hope to receive the same love for 'Sirhaana.' It is my sincerest desire to do justice to the people who have patiently awaited this song, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to Def Jam India for their unwavering support throughout this journey."

"The Unknown Letter" EP is now accessible on all major streaming sites, including YouTube. Don't miss out on this musical adventure with Paradox as he reveals his honest emotions and narrative abilities via his art.

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