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BookMyShow brings Westlife’s ‘The Wild Dreams’ tour to India
Mumbai: Chart-topping Irish music sensations, Westlife are set to captivate fans across India with their much-anticipated ‘The Wild Dreams’ Tour. Brought to India by BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, the global best-selling band will perform live across three cities as part of the India leg of the ‘The Wild Dreams’ Tour.
The tour will kick-off at the Members Enclosure, RWITC, Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai on 24 Novembe, followed by Embassy International Riding School Ground, Bengaluru on 25 November and culminate at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on 26 November 2023.
Produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, the tour promises an unforgettable experience, with Westlife all set to bring their magic to the Indian stage, leaving fans in awe with their unparalleled talent and energy. Renowned for their chart-topping hits and incredible live performances, ‘The Wild Dreams’ Tour promises to be a spectacular showcase of Westlife’s timeless music and unmatched showmanship.
Speaking about their highly anticipated India tour, Westlife shared their excitement, “India has always held a special place in our hearts. We are so excited to share The Wild Dreams tour with all of our fans in India. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and memories with us!”
Exclusive pre-sale of tickets for Kotak credit card holders will begin on 15 September 2023 at 12 PM IST (Noon) on BookMyShow. Kotak White Reserve and Kotak White credit card holders can enjoy a special discount for limited seats. General On-Sale of tickets for Westlife’s ‘The Wild Dreams’ India Tour will go live starting 17 September at 4 PM IST on the platform. For more information on the tour and to get your hands on the tickets log on to BookMyShow.
Westlife’s ‘The Wild Dreams’ Tour in India is presented by Kotak White Credit Card.
WESTLIFE: ‘THE WILD DREAMS’ TOUR – INDIA (2023)
| Date | City | City |
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November 24, 2023 |
Mumbai, India |
Member’s Enclosure, RWITC, Mahalaxmi Racecourse |
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November 25, 2023 |
Bengaluru, India |
Embassy International Riding School Ground |
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November 26, 2023 |
Delhi-NCR, India |
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Gate no. 2) |
Marking a remarkable quarter-century of a band that has maintained its relevance in the world of music, gathering an ever-growing fan following and an enduring, timeless legacy, ‘The Wild Dreams’ Tour is making its debut in India. The group is expected to perform all their greatest hits including ‘Swear It Again’, ‘If I Let You Go’, ‘Uptown Girl’ and ‘Hello My Love’ as well as fresh pop anthems from the 2021 special-edition studio album ‘Wild Dreams’, released to critical acclaim.
Fans can expect to hear all their favourite tunes and expect a few surprises that bring back some sweet nostalgic memories of the golden era of music. Despite forming 25 years ago, Ireland’s most successful band, consisting of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Shane Filan and Mark Feehily, is still delighting audiences globally. As a live act, they have sold over five million concert tickets worldwide and counting. Westlife has sold over 55 million records across the globe and is the only band to have their first seven singles enter the UK chart at No.1.
Westlife’s ‘The Wild Dreams’ Tour has been an international phenomenon, drawing fans from all corners of the world. The global pop sensation kicked off ‘The Wild Dreams’ Tour in 2022 performing across the UK, including a sold-out headline show at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium which was shown live in cinemas across the UK and Europe. This year, the tour has travelled across a few more cities in Europe, the UK as well as USA and is now headed East, travelling to China, the Middle East, followed by a visit to South Africa, a return to China and a highlight stop for a three-city tour in India scheduled for November 2023.
As the pioneers of melodic pop, Westlife’s performances are an unmissable experience, filled with infectious energy and designed to create lasting memories. India, book your tickets to this soulful experience, now!
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What SMS letters G, T, S and P mean and how they help spot scams
Small alphabet tags on messages reveal whether texts are government or ads.
MUMBAI: Sometimes the smallest letter in a message can be the biggest clue. In an age where smartphone users receive dozens of alerts every day, the tiny alphabet appearing at the end of many SMS messages can reveal whether a text is official, transactional, service related or simply promotional. Understanding these tags can help users quickly identify legitimate messages and stay alert to potential scams.
Under telecom regulations in India, SMS senders are required to categorise messages based on their purpose. As a result, many texts end with a single letter that indicates the type of communication being sent.
If an SMS ends with the letter G, it typically means the message has been sent by a government authority. These alerts may include information about public services, government schemes, safety advisories or emergency notifications such as natural disaster warnings.
A message ending with the letter T signals a transactional SMS. These are usually sent by banks, financial institutions or digital services to confirm activities such as payments, account updates or one time passwords (OTPs).
The letter S represents a service related message. These notifications commonly come from companies and online platforms providing updates about services or orders. For instance, e commerce platforms like Amazon or Flipkart often send delivery updates and order confirmations that end with the letter S.
Meanwhile, SMS messages ending with the letter P are promotional in nature. These texts are typically marketing communications sent by businesses advertising products, offers or services such as education programmes, fashion sales or loan schemes.
Understanding these simple tags can also help users stay cautious about fraudulent messages. Cybersecurity experts note that scam messages often do not follow these regulated formats and may arrive without any category letter at the end.
While the absence of a tag does not automatically mean a message is fraudulent, it can serve as an early warning sign encouraging users to verify the source before clicking links or sharing personal information.
For those who wish to reduce marketing texts altogether, telecom operators also provide Do Not Disturb (DND) options.
Users of Jio can activate DND through the MyJio app by navigating to the menu, selecting settings and enabling the DND option with preferred filters.
Similarly, subscribers of Airtel and Vi can enable the same feature through their respective mobile apps to block promotional messages.
In a digital world flooded with alerts and notifications, recognising what a single letter means could make the difference between a harmless update and a potential scam.
