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BusinessDespite rising costs, Americans are spending more on leisure activities such as gaming, arts and crafts, hiking, and outdoor pursuits. This trend, called "funflation," reflects consumers prioritizing hobbies and entertainment even as prices increase. It shows that many people are still making room in their budgets for enjoyable pastimes despite inflation.
Firstpost Business·3h ago
PoliticsThe Kerala High Court questioned whether a special court is needed to handle the large number of petitions arising from disputes among members of the actors' association AMMA. The observations were made while hearing a petition to quash an FIR filed against actor Lakshmipriya. The court criticized the association for the high volume of legal cases.
The Hindu·22m ago
PoliticsPunjab police identified three suspects involved in the gang rape of a 20-year-old Azerbaijani woman in Lahore. The victim, who arrived from Baku for business, was drugged and assaulted after being taken to a flat in the Defence Housing Authority area. The suspects—Ahmed Tanveer, Ali, and Mohsin—are being pursued, and relatives of the prime suspect were arrested for facilitating the crime.
NDTV World·14m ago·Lahore
SportsAfter India's 8-wicket victory over West Indies in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram, former captain Rohit Sharma slipped and fell while getting off the team bus at the hotel. The incident was caught on video and widely shared on social media. Police present at the scene quickly assisted him. The severity of his injury is not confirmed, and fans are praying for his full recovery.
News18Hi Sports·7m ago·Thiruvananthapuram
SportsIn Test cricket, scoring big while fulfilling wicketkeeping duties is a remarkable feat. South Africa's Denis Lindsay set an unbroken record in 1966-67 against Australia for the most runs by a wicketkeeper in a series. Other notable wicketkeepers with high runs in a single series include Andy Flower, India's Budhi Kunderan, Brad Haddin, and FCM Alexander.
News18Hi Sports·35m ago
WorldSince 2000, Russia's number of secondary schools has dropped by about 45%, from 68,800 to under 38,000 in 2026. Rural areas faced the steepest decline, with state schools falling from over 45,000 to around 21,000. Urban schools also decreased but less sharply. Meanwhile, the school-age population fell only 13.5%. Average students per school rose from 300 to 470, linked to a 2001 education optimization program.
Firstpost World·18m ago
Firstpost Business·3h ago
Despite rising costs, Americans are spending more on leisure activities such as gaming, arts and crafts, hiking, and outdoor pursuits. This trend, called "funflation," reflects consumers prioritizing hobbies and entertainment even as prices increase. It shows that many people are still making room in their budgets for enjoyable pastimes despite inflation.
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