Hyderabad is set for a cultural and fashion celebration at the historic British Residency on January 16, 2026. This gala commemorates three big milestones: 60 years of the World Monuments Fund (WMF), 10 years of WMF's work in India, and 30 years of fashion designer Tarun Tahilian’s label. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will attend the event to launch the 'Telangana Heritage Partner' scheme. This scheme is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) aimed at transforming historic buildings from just conservation sites into lively economic assets. The WMF helped restore the British Residency, completed in 2023. They also placed the Musi River Historic Buildings on the 2025 World Monuments Watch list, supporting the government's vision to develop the area as a cultural and economic hub. The state plans to encourage companies to adopt these heritage sites for new uses. This approach seeks to fund conservation long term with private money, reducing dependence on government funds. The gala will take place at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University and is invite-only. Tarun Tahiliani shared, "We kickstart the celebrations at the British Residency, in Hyderabad, a building that mirrors our design philosophy of India Modern. As a house rooted in Indian craft and couture, it feels only fitting that we return to this historic jewel to mark our milestone that pays homage to amalgamation of cultures. We are proud to present a journey of Indian fashion, from textile and embroidery to cut, silhouette and drape the very elements that have shaped my work over three decades."