Tarana

Tarana is a type of composition in Indian classical vocal. Words and syllables are rendered at medium (madhya) or fast (drut) pace. It was invented by Amir Khusro.

Global RTGS

RTGS are designed for large payments. In China, CNAPS (China National Advanced Payment System) is for Renminbi settlement, closing at 5pm. In India, the system is the RBI RTGS system (minimum transaction size is 1 lakh, recently reduced from 2 lakhs). This closes at 4.30pm on weekdays. The UK RTGS system closes at 4.20pm. Singapore's MAS RTGS operates till 6.30pm. The system is called MEPS (MAS Electronic Payment System).

Apostille Convention

Apostille (Fr: certification) convention, or Apostille Treaty, is an international treaty relating to international certification (similar to notarisation).  Each country has certain "competent authorities" allowed to give apostilles. In the US, the Secretary of State or its deputies are allowed to give apostilles, in the UK, only the FCO in Milton Keynes can give apostilles.