the Indian Navy. Tahiliani retired from the Indian Navy on 30 November 1987. Later career Tahiliani served as the Governor of Sikkim between 8 February 1990 and 20 September 1994. He helped launch the India chapter of Transparency International as a founder member in 1997. He served as the chairman of the India chapter practically from its founding until 2010 and was chairperson of Balvantray Mehta Vidya Bhawan Anguridevi Shersingh, a senior secondary school located in the South District of New Delhi, India. Tahiliani was elected to the board of Transparency International in 2002. Personal life Tahiliani was married to Jaswanti Tahiliani. His wife was the first female engineer in Mumbai. He is the father of noted Indian fashion designer, Tarun Tahiliani, and executive director of Ensemble India, Tina Tahiliani Parikh. He died on 14 October 2015. Awards and decorations Admiral Tahiliani was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished service. References 1930 births Chiefs of the Naval Staff (India) Vice Chiefs of Naval Staff (India) Deputy Chiefs of Naval Staff (India) Flag Officers Commanding Western Fleet Indian Navy admirals Governors of Sikkim 2015 deaths Sindhi people Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal Indian naval aviators Naval War College alumni National Defence College, India alumni Recipients of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal