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India Today
20-05-2025
- India Today
IIT Delhi student stranded at midnight as bus stops midway in Rajasthan, shares ordeal
An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi student said he was stranded at 2am along with other passengers after the private bus he boarded was pulled over mid-route for not paying road taxes for over a Jajodia detailed the incident in a now-viral LinkedIn post. He had booked a private bus from Delhi to Laxmangarh through redBus, paying Rs 900 for a single sleeper seat. The journey, however, took an unexpected said the bus was stopped near Shahjahanpur by Rajasthan Police in the early hours of the morning, who found it had been operating without clearing road taxes for over a year. All passengers, including women, children, and elderly people, were asked to deboard and left stranded without assistance. 'After two hours stranded on the roadside, I was forced into another bus that had no available seats, just standing space,' he said, adding, 'Some people had to board a bus that didn't even go to their destination. They were dropped off 60 km away and had to find their own way from there.'The student also slammed redBus support as he claimed the responses were generic and unhelpful throughout the ordeal. He questioned how such buses, operating illegally, are listed on travel platforms without basic was no backup. No refund. No accountability,' he wrote, adding, 'This isn't just about Rs 900. It's about safety and trust in public transport.'Jajodia questioned the absence of emergency protocols in such situations and called for stricter checks on bus operators listed on third-party platforms.'This isn't just about Rs 900. It's about trust, safety, and responsibility in public travel. If you're running a platform that connects people to travel services, the bare minimum is to ensure those services are legally compliant and safe. We deserve better,' Jajodia said as he concluded his post. Take a look at the post here: In a follow-up post, Jajodia said he was initially offered a partial refund, 15 per cent from the operator and 25 per cent from redBus. A full refund was issued only after he strongly objected. 'It shows how outrage is needed for what should have been done in the first place,' he said, adding that he is still unsure if any real steps have been taken to prevent such in the comments section of the post, said, 'Manas, as discussed over the call. Please be assured! Appropriate action will be taken to ensure such issues are curbed in the near future. We hope to serve you better.' advertisement Several social media users said that such incidents raise serious questions about the checks in place for listed travel services. Must Watch
News18
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Stitching Strength: Fashion Designers Isha Jajodia and Aisha Rao on Appliqué and Sustainability
Last Updated: Delicate but never decorative, appliqué in the hands of Isha Jajodia and Aisha Rao becomes a language of strength, sustainability, and soul. In an era where surface ornamentation often leans on the extremes of minimalism or maximalism, two designers are reimagining appliqué not just as embellishment but as the soul of their couture narratives. Isha Jajodia of Roseroom and Aisha Rao, both known for their inventive and thoughtful design languages, have elevated the art of appliqué to a powerful storytelling device — one that speaks of sustainability, craftsmanship, and the nuanced complexity of femininity. For Isha Jajodia, lace appliqué in her latest collection, Lumière et Lace, becomes a dialogue between softness and strength. 'Lace is delicate and almost whisper-light on its own, but when applied skillfully to structured designs, it gives the garment a surprising strength," explains Jajodia. Her pieces don't just wear the appliqué, they inhabit it. It becomes structural, symbolic, and emotionally resonant. 'It was about layering the softness of handworked lace over sculpted forms to create a conversation between fluidity and structure," adds Jajodia. In contrast, Aisha Rao's bold use of appliqué began as a conscious decision to reduce fabric waste. 'What started as a sustainable choice soon evolved into our visual identity," says Rao. Rao's kaleidoscopic couture uses appliqué in large, vibrant motifs often inspired by global travels and local legacies alike. From her zero-waste beginnings to her more recent experiments blending printed textiles with her signature motifs, Rao's work remains rooted in conscious innovation. While Jajodia invokes the elegance of heritage craftsmanship, fusing lace with translucent fabrics and hand-dyed hues, she grounds it in slow luxury. 'Every appliqué piece we make is hand-cut, hand-placed, and hand-sewn, often taking hundreds of hours," shares Jajodia. 'In many ways, time has become the ultimate luxury, and we really try to honour that with every piece." Her silhouettes marry French lace with traditional techniques like Lucknowi chikankari, offering a contemporary yet culturally anchored expression of femininity. Rao, meanwhile, creates a jubilant collision of textures and textiles. 'While it's easy to rely on traditional techniques like aari and zardozi, we make it a point to seamlessly blend them with our signature appliqué work," she says. The goal is always balance — letting the appliqué be the star, while the embroidery plays an enriching role. Even as scaling her zero-waste appliqué became challenging, Rao pivoted. 'To stay true to our roots, we developed a new technique that merges our signature prints with embellishments that mimic the look of appliqué," she reveals. Jajodia, too, highlights how versatility can breathe new life into the same technique. She describes a yellow sharara set from her collection where lace appliqué was used to follow the natural lines of the body, offering sensuality without overt exposure. Another standout? A draped skirt set with a corset blouse and crop jacket, where the lace served as a visual separator, defining silhouette with purpose. 'In all three pieces, lace appliqué became more than just a craft, it was a storytelling tool," she says. Rao's work is equally rooted in narrative. Each collection draws from cultural references as far-reaching as Barcelona, Siddhpur, and Turkey. Her appliqué motifs evolve accordingly. 'Banafsh draws from the culture of Siddhpur, where our appliqué work incorporates Baroque motifs inspired by local architecture," she says. Whether celebrating Catalan mosaics or Turkish tapestries, Rao's designs are immersive stories told through color and composition. What both designers share is a respect for legacy paired with an unapologetic push toward the new. As Jajodia beautifully summarizes, 'The goal is for our pieces to feel like a bridge between history and the present, carrying forward the beauty of old-world craftsmanship while meeting the needs of the contemporary world." Together, Jajodia and Rao are not merely reviving appliqué; they are reimagining it — as language, as legacy, and as a luxury of thought, time, and expression. First Published: May 01, 2025, 21:28 IST
