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Star struck, sensational Swift's super success

Taylor Swift's astonishing Eras Tour has grossed in ticket sales a mind-boggling $1 billion, surpassing the imperious Elton John's farewell tour's gross of $900 million, a landmark until now unparalleled in history of music. She has generated an aura of mystery that is being subject to microscopic scrutiny by higher education institutes around the world trying to unravel her superstardom. Swift's mellifluous renditions have until now embellished 10 albums, with 396 songs. She has won so far 12 Grammy awards and is by far the most popular contemporary singer. She has also so far 12 number one singles topping the charts. If until now there is no wax statue of her at Madame Tussauds' Hall of Fame, there will definitely be one very soon. Such is her spell-binding musical success, that in a short time she could be the owner of the most records in musical history. Her Eras tour performances across the United States has drawn huge crowds that have wowed with her in splendid psychedelic stage settings which were a treat, a lifetime experience.



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Govt employees seek return to Old Pension Scheme

NELSON LOPES, Chinchinim
Published Oct 15, 2023, 8:54 PM IST
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Employees of central, state Govts are demanding return to Old Pension Scheme. The seniors are forced to depend on children for their regular sustenance and are considered a burden. Majority opt for  miserable medical  allowance because of cumbersome procedure and delay in reimbursement. Besides they have to pay income tax  on salary, allowances and now on pension too. Govt opines that about 1.1% of employees are a drain on exchequer for OPS. Contrast it with…

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