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Taylor Swift is poised to rake in a staggering $100 million from Spotify in 2023, fueled by her record-breaking streams on the platform. The streaming giant’s year-end Wrapped count estimates Swift’s streams at a whopping 26.1 billion, translating to recorded music royalties of nearly $97 million, as reported by Billboard. This year, Taylor Swift outshoned her peers by claiming the coveted title of Spotify’s top-streamed artist of 2023. Her total streams are projected to reach 27.2 billion by December’s end. When factoring in publishing revenue, her recorded music royalties from Spotify alone are anticipated to hit $101 million, bringing the…

Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif graced the Red Sea Film Festival 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, adding a touch of Indian elegance to the star-studded event. Alongside notable personalities like Ranveer Singh, Freida Pinto, and Will Smith, Katrina’s dazzling appearance in a black saree stole the spotlight. Let’s delve into the details of her stunning traditional ensemble. The Red Carpet Glam: Katrina Kaif took to Instagram to share glimpses of her Red Sea Film Festival red carpet look, showcasing the magic of her ethnic attire. The actress radiated grace in a black Sabyasachi chiffon saree, replete with intricate sequin embellishments and…

Amazon.com Inc. has recently inked a pivotal agreement with its formidable competitor, SpaceX, led by Elon Musk. The collaboration involves three launches employing SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, a strategic move allowing Amazon to bolster its satellite deployment capacity for the ambitious Project Kuiper. Bloomberg reports that the launches are slated to commence in mid-2025. Amazon’s Satellite Constellation Plans: Amazon’s foray into the satellite industry has materialised through Project Kuiper, mirroring SpaceX’s Starlink model. While SpaceX’s constellation is already operational with approximately 5,000 satellites offering internet services from low-Earth orbit, Amazon’s Project Kuiper is still in its early stages. The project…

Amidst growing competition from new-age companies, Hindustan Unilever Ltd. has made the decision to divide its beauty and personal care business into two distinct divisions in an attempt to increase concentrate on these high-growth categories. The consumer products manufacturer announced in an exchange filing on Friday that the beauty and personal care segment will split into separate ‘beauty and wellbeing’ and ‘personal care’ companies as of April 1, 2024. The modification aligns with parent company Unilever Plc’s global category structure. “Beauty and personal care continues to be a source of value creation for us. However, the business model, innovation rhythm…

WhatsApp, a leading messaging platform, is introducing a groundbreaking security feature known as the “secret code.” This new update aims to provide users with an additional layer of protection for their locked chats, ensuring enhanced privacy and security. Concealing Chats Behind Passwords Building on the existing chat lock feature introduced in May, the secret code feature allows users to hide their locked chats behind a custom password. This means that users can now add a unique password to their locked chats, offering an extra safeguard against unauthorised access, especially in shared device scenarios. Complete Folder Concealment Notably, the secret code…

The flagship company of the BK Birla Group, Kesoram Industries, is preparing to sell its cement division to Kolkata-based UltraTech Cement in an all-share transaction valued at about INR 7,600 crore, including debt, according to a PTI report. Kesoram declared that the demerger of its cement company under a scheme of arrangement has been accepted by the board. As part of the agreement, stockholders will receive one UltraTech Cement share for every 52 Kesoram shares, which are valued at INR 10. Inside the Birla family, a settlement was reached. The AV Birla Group, which owns UltraTech, is led by Kumar…

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), the operator of Kerala’s largest airport near Kochi, has announced a significant advancement in its parking facilities with the introduction of FASTag and Smart Parking System. The initiative aims to enhance the overall parking experience for travellers and reduce waiting times at entry-exit points. Trial Phase Success and Operational Date After successfully completing a trial phase, CIAL is set to make the FASTag and Smart Parking System operational from December 1. The system’s efficiency was demonstrated during the trial, showcasing a remarkable reduction in waiting time at the entry-exit points from approximately 2 minutes to…

At a recent discussion between railroads and manufacturing corporations, a number of leading companies, including BHEL, Hitachi, Siemens, Cummins, Wabtec, and Medha Servo, expressed interest in being involved in the project. Indian Railways is currently working on a hydrogen fuel cell-powered train prototype, which will be a more environmentally friendly locomotive than a conventional diesel-powered one. In an interview, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reportedly stated, “Now that we are almost fully electrified, our focus is on getting more and more renewable energy and increasing the intake of green energy.” He stated that India is making “very well” progress toward developing…

As the race for affordable smartphones continues, Redmi is gearing up to introduce its latest offering, the Redmi 13C 5G, in the Indian market. Scheduled for launch on December 6, this budget-friendly smartphone aims to capture the ₹10,000 smartphone segment, following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessor, the Redmi 12C, launched earlier this year. Building on Success: Redmi 13C as the 5G Pioneer in ‘C’ Series Redmi has officially confirmed the impending arrival of the Redmi 13C 5G, marking a significant step forward for the ‘C’ series of smartphones. This latest addition promises to be the first in the…

As the year 2023 comes to a close, Google Play has announced its list of the best Android apps and games in India. This comprehensive selection covers a variety of categories, showcasing the preferences of both users and Google’s editorial team. Best App of 2023: Level SuperMind Takes the Lead The coveted title of the best app of 2023 goes to Level SuperMind, a mind performance app co-founded by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia. Not only does it claim the overall top spot, but it also secures the best app in the personal growth category. Level SuperMind employs personalised artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled…