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Topic: Taylor Swift

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.

Everything Taylor Swift touches turns platinum. But she’s so distinctly uncool

There doesn’t appear to be a single countercultural bone in her body. She doesn’t have even a modicum of that detachedness, that aloofness, which is conflated with coolness.

The Last Waltz to The Eras Tour, a swift history of ‘concert films’

The concert film came of age in the 1970s. The format was all about capturing the essence of live performance and the skill and sinew of serious musicianship.

Why should Salman Khan fanboys have all the fun? Let Swifties run wild

Fanboys of Salman Khan, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu are allowed to run wild in theatres. But Taylor Swift fans are called ‘cringe’ for dancing.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.