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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed investors of its Retail Direct Platform to use the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) facility to make investments. “Once an investor chooses NACH as the payment option while placing a bid, the investor need not log in again for making payments. The investor’s account will be debited automatically for the placed bids on the specified date. Investors can continue to earn interest for the money lying in the account till the debit date. NACH also provides for higher payment limits up to Rs 1 crore,” RBI said in an email sent to RBI Retail Direct customers. Also read: How can NRIs open an RBI Retail Direct Account Do note that there is a time lag of two days from the creation of a NACH mandate and when the investor’s bid will go through.

Taylor Swift is laughing all the way to the bank… just from Spotify streams! According to ‘Wrapped’, an end-of-the-year report released by the streaming giant, the ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ hitmaker is the most-streamed artist in 2023, with a whopping 26.1 billion streams globally! Artistes can earn $0.0035 cents per stream. The 12-time Grammy winners' earnings crossed $91 million in November alone. By the end of December, she would have crossed $130 million in earnings. While Spotify is undoubtedly the largest streaming service, it is far from the only one. According to a Billboard report, the ‘Cruel Summer’ crooner’s streaming earnings (from all streaming platforms) could be a staggering $200 million!

The irreverent feminist website Jezebel is making a comeback less than a month after it was shut down

Christmas at Graceland promises a musical extravaganza this year with a line-up featuring renowned artists. The Graceland property is set to host a festive event that transcends music genres, paying homage to the legendary Elvis Presley.

Harvard University is breaking new ground in its curriculum, taking a page out of pop culture and offering a course titled "Taylor Swift and Her World." This course, led by Professor Stephanie Burt, aims to dissect the multifaceted influence of the pop icon on music, lyrics, culture, and beyond. The course will delve into the intricacies of Taylor Swift's extensive body of work, unraveling the layers of her music and lyrics. Beyond mere analysis, it will explore the cultural impact Swift has wielded, influencing not only fellow artists and writers but also resonating with today's youth.

investors should expect from these IPOs: What are the chances of investors getting allotments in these IPOs? Four of the five IPOs that closed last week saw heavy subscriptions in the retail category where investors could apply for a single lot worth ₹15,000. Hence the probability for investors who bid in the retail category for IPOs of IREDA, Tata Technologies, Gandhar Oil, and Flair Writing could be slim. For instance, in the case of IREDA, which will be listed on November 29, 71 out of 375 retail applicants received 460 shares.

Uber must pay a fine for deceptive commercial practices and complicity in providing illegal taxi services over its early-2010s product Uber Pop. The Court of Cassation upheld the firm's fine of 800,000 euros (878,000) — half of it suspended — relating to the Uber Pop service, which the firm halted in 2015 after two managers were taken into custody.

Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus made a stunning appearance on ITV's Loose Women, revealing a dramatic transformation with vibrant flame-red hair, a departure from her well-known brunette look. Fans were quick to express their amazement on social media during the Tuesday episode, with many noting her striking makeover. Social media platforms buzzed with comments about McManus's new appearance, with one user exclaiming, «F*** Michelle McManus is on Loose Women with red hair. Looks totally different,» while another playfully compared her to Rihanna's 2010 era.

Kansas City Chiefs' tight end, Travis Kelce, made history during the team's 31-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. In his 154th game in the league, Kelce reached a remarkable milestone by becoming the fastest tight end to reach 11,000 receiving yards. Kelce broke the previous record held by Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez, who accomplished this in 191 games.

Filmmakers criticising criticism is a global phenomenon as old as cinema itself. In Kerala though, matters have taken a grave turn, with some directors seeking legal curbs on critiques on social networking sites and YouTube. Several developments reported from the state in the October-November period have implications for free speech nationwide.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce delved into the challenges of being in the spotlight after his relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift became public. Kelce, who recently featured on the cover of Wall Street Journal Magazine, provided candid insights into the media scrutiny and his admiration for Swift's ability to handle fame.

Moye Moye trend has taken the internet by storm, originating from a Serbian song that has gone viral on TikTok and other social media platforms. The music video for the track "Dzanum" by Serbian singer-songwriter Teya Dora has gained over 57 million views on YouTube, accompanied by numerous pop culture references. The success of the song can be attributed to its infectious nature, with simple and repetitive lyrics that make it easy for anyone to lip-sync along.

MPPSC Mains Result 2021 has been declared by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission on Saturday. Candidates who have appeared in the exam can now check and easily download their results from the official website at mppsc.mp.gov.in. The MPPSC Mains exam was conducted from July 17 to July 22, 2023, at various exam centers across the state. Here's how you can download the MPPSC Mains 2021 result online by following some easy steps: 1. Open the official website at mppsc.mp.gov.in 2. Click on the What's New section on the homepage 3. A new page will pop up. 4. On new page, click on the link that reads, «Written Exam Result — State Service Main Exam 2021.» 5. The result will open in the form of a PDF file. 6. Check the details i.e. roll number, name 7. After confirmation, download the PDF 8. Take a printout of the result for further use. It must be noted that, as far as the State Service Main Examination-2021 is concerned, the roll number-wise list of a total of 794 candidates who got 3 times + equal marks of the total advertised posts for Main Part-A and the roll number-wise list of a total of 252 candidates for Main Part-B have been provisionally qualified for the interview.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari have finally hashed out the details of their divorce. After being shrouded in speculation and nasty rumours, the pair emerged on the other side cordially, insiders have revealed. In the meantime, Sam is reportedly being funded by Britney with about $10,000 (£7,900) a month in an LA high-rise. A low six figure check was written to Sam as part of the finalisation process and Sam never contested their prenup despite rumours to the contrary. Initially, Sam was expected to not receive any money at all, according to reports. When Sam filed the divorce papers, the pair initially went no contact, allowing their legal team to facilitate those conversations.

Ramayan and Mahabharat have brought generations of young people what great, old stories bring: enjoyment, pleasure, amusement. Why on Earth would the boffins in NCERT then even think of considering having these two works in the school syllabus? This isn't about whether Ramayan and Mahabharat are being thought of as being bunged in as 'history'.

Beyoncé has just made Thanksgiving Day very special for her for fans. The 'Halo' singer popped in for a video message during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, showcasing the'Renaissance' film trailer. «Hey, it's Beyoncé wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving. I'm so honored to share with you the first look at the 'Renaissance' film trailer,» the award-winning singer was seen saying in the video. The teaser for «Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé» opens with Beyoncé's daughter, Rumi, taking charge behind the camera, capturing moments of her multi-talented mother. «Rumi, can I teach you a trick? You have to turn it (the camera) to the side.

Thanksgiving Day Parade, bringing with it seasonal cheer, musical performances, and massive floats featuring new and returning characters. This year, the annual event will see 16 enormous character balloons, 26 floats, 32 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns, and an extensive lineup of artists. Here's a list of all the artists who will be performing at the Macy's parade: Cher: The pop goddess will be closing out the 97th parade as the final performer. Pentatonix: The Grammy-winning a cappella group, a perennial favorite during the holiday season, is set to commence their 2023 North American Christmas Tour, titled «The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year.» This comes on the heels of the release of their album «The Greatest Christmas Hits.» Amanda Shaw: A fiddler, singer, and songwriter fusing country and pop, Amanda Shaw known as the Queen of Cajun Country, has released six studio albums since 2001. Chicago: The enduring pop-rock ensemble Chicago continues to captivate audiences with their live performances even after 56 years in the music scene.

Colombian pop sensation Shakira found herself at the center of a legal battle involving tax fraud allegations that spanned nearly five years, culminating in a dramatic turn of events on the opening day of her trial in Barcelona. Maintaining her innocence until the last moment, Shakira unexpectedly struck a deal with Spanish prosecutors to avert the looming threat of imprisonment.

Australia prepares to lock horns against India in the final of ICC Cricket World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, a key aspect to be discussed is the performance of Australian middle order in the tournament. While Australia had a dramatic change of fortune following two big losses to India, the same cannot really be said for its middle-order lineup featuring Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, who are the team's anchors and Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell, the lower middle-order batters who are supposed to attack. The Australian middle order has been highly inconsistent in this tournament.