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Topic: Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s biggest flop is her Delhi shaadi sangeet

Ashmeet Saluja, a self-proclaimed ‘Swiftie’, began organising fan events in 2022. Since then, the community, called ‘Blondie Mata Ka Jagrata’, has grown exponentially and now has over 750 people.

Taylor Swift engaged to Travis Kelce after 2-year romance

In a joint Instagram post, the pair wrote: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married", with photos of the Kansas City Chiefs player proposing to Swift.

Beyonce, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii win Grammys, musicians pay tribute to LA’s wildfire victims

This year’s festivities were revamped to be part awards show & part fundraiser for people affected by the wildfires, after killing 29 people & displacing thousands including many musicians.

India’s in its live concerts era. ‘Experience economy’ saw Rs 1,600-2,000 crore boost in 3 months

Maroon 5, Green Day, Dua Lipa, Coldplay fueling trend. Multiplier effect reflected across industries such as food and beverages, hotels, merchandise etc, says Bank of Baroda report.

Austrian teen arrested for plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna linked to ISIS

The 19-year-old was planning an attack with an explosive or knife among the estimated 20,000 'Swiftie' fans set to gather outside the stadium.

Stop asking fans to explain why they like Taylor Swift. Belittling Swifties reeks of sexism

She’s perhaps the only artist that one still has to offer a ‘reason’ for liking. No one bats an eye if you like Harry Styles or Beyonce. But god forbid you express your love for Swift publicly.

Taylor Swift-NFL marriage has US politics hooked. It’s also inspired wild conspiracy theories

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are openly embracing this chance to harness their relationship for further fame.

Why the Donald Trump ecosystem can’t ‘shake it off’ when it comes to Taylor Swift phenomenon

On Sunday, Trump called on Swift to not endorse US President Biden. Meanwhile, Trump’s supporters have been trying to paint her as a ‘psychological operation’ to reelect Biden. 

Taylor Swift is the victim in every public controversy. Even when suing a college student

Just like her songs, there is a ‘Taylor’s version’ for everything that happens in the world. Maybe we should listen to her when she says—“It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me”.

Why Taylor Swift belongs in English literature courses

There is something about the idea of classes on Taylor Swift as literature that catches the popular imagination. Her name is sometimes juxtaposed with another one: Shakespeare.

On Camera

SIR notice to Amartya Sen reveals how burdensome India’s overseas vote really is

In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, there were 1,19,374 registered overseas electors on the rolls. However, only 2,958 actually voted. Kerala alone accounted for 2,670 of those votes.

500% tariffs ahead for India? Trump’s lined up a big bad Bill for countries buying Russian oil

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says bill will be 'well-timed, as Ukraine is making concessions for peace and Putin is all talk, continuing to kill the innocent'.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.