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Indiana Man Builds 11-Building Hobbit-Inspired Fantasy Village

Rick Sparks, a Tolkien fan from Indiana, originally planned to build a single Hobbit-style house on his 3½-acre property near Connersville as a weekend retreat. Over seven years, the project expanded into Rackshire, an 11-building fantasy village with rounded doors, turf roofs, and stone fireplaces made from recycled materials. Purchased in 2018 for $17,000, the site hosted a festival in 2021 attracting over 3,000 visitors. Sparks plans to add 15 to 20 more buildings.

TOI World·2h ago·Connersville

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Business

European Shares Set for First Monthly Drop in Six Months

European shares are poised for their first monthly decline in six months due to Middle East tensions, rising energy prices, and higher bond yields, which have increased inflation and interest rate concerns. The STOXX 600 index rose 0.7% but is still on track for a loss in September. Mining stocks gained as investors awaited key European inflation data.

ET Markets·56m ago

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Technology

Google Fitbit Air Launched in India with Heart Rate and SpO2 Tracking

Google has launched the Fitbit Air in India, its first screenless fitness tracker with continuous heart rate and SpO2 sensors. Announced on September 27, the device will be available from October 2 in four colors: Obsidian, Berry, Lavender, and Fog. Buyers get a three-month Google Health Premium trial and Rs. 1,000 cashback with select HDFC and ICICI Bank cards.

NDTV Tech·2h ago

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Sports

India Fields First as Auqib Nabi Debuts in 2nd ODI vs West Indies

In the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati on September 30, India won the toss and chose to field. Fast bowler Auqib Nabi made his debut, replacing Nitish Kumar Reddy. India leads the three-match series 1-0 after an eight-wicket win in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram. The final match is scheduled for October 3 in New Chandigarh.

Deccan Herald·1h ago·Guwahati

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World

Explosion and Dense Smoke Reported at Mangaluru Refinery

A loud explosion-like sound was reported at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd on Wednesday, followed by dense smoke visible from a distance. Local residents expressed concern over the incident, which caused anxiety in surrounding areas. Authorities have yet to provide further details about the cause or impact of the event.

Times of India·1h ago·Mangaluru

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Politics

Gujarat HC Rejects Kejriwal's Plea on Modi Degree Case

The Gujarat High Court dismissed AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's appeal against a Rs 25,000 cost imposed in the case concerning information about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational qualifications. The court upheld the decision that the Central Information Commission should not disclose details about Modi's education.

DNA India·1h ago

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