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Don’t look now, but free-market economics is coming back into vogue. For the last decade, mainstream economists of both the right and the left have begun to flirt with statist ideas that previously were beyond the mainstream: industrial policy, protectionism, massive deficits, anti-”bigness” antitrust, a rejuvenation of unions, and unprecedentedly high minimum wages. These policies look remarkably like the strategies adopted by developing-world populists and nationalists of the 20th century like the Peronists in Argentina, the Kemalists in Turkey, and the PRI regime in Mexico. But for whatever reason, these ideas — or some subset of them — became au…

IPL-winning skipper Rajat Patidar’s role has been downplayed by the recent remarks from his RCB teammate Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who discredits the captain’s efforts, claiming the side was too experienced to need any firm leadership role.The Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their 18-year-long wait to clinch their maiden title in the Indian Premier League, a much-awaited moment for the loyal fans and Virat Kohli, who has been part of the side since the inaugural season of 2008. Having played the finals on several occasions before, Virat Kohli has witnessed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru collapse in several finals, with the 2016 final being…

Tottenham Hotspur star midfielder James Maddison will be out for a few months after picking up an ACL injury. Maddison got the injury during his team’s pre-season friendly match against Newcastle United last Sunday. Maddison to Miss Out Most of 2025/26 Season After ACL Injury The Englishman has been unlucky with injury,  which saw him miss several matches, notably in the final part of last season. After getting enough rest in the summer, Maddison was expecting to have a positive start to the upcoming season, but it looks like bad luck has arrived again for the midfielder. The former Leicester…

Don’t Expect Nazem Kadri to Be Traded Jim Biringer of NHLRumors.com, Full Press Hockey, and RG Media joined TSN Radio in Montreal on Wednesday and was asked about Nazem Kadri, the fit for the Montreal Canadiens, and the potential of the Calgary Flames trading him. NHLRumors.com Transcriptions Host: “Jim, Simon has been clamoring for Nazem Kadri to be traded to the Montreal Canadiens. This is what he wants. It doesn’t sound like the Calgary Flames are going to be dealing Nazem Kadri. But what do you think about that potential fit? And you have some teams that maybe you can…

Colletta SmithCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesThe school summer holidays means many parents face the task of cooking up lunches and snacks for children eating most of their meals at home for six weeks.It can prove costly especially as food prices are rising faster now than at any point in the last year. School dinners are often subsidised so doing it yourself can get pricey.Some parents have shared how meticulous planning and creative cooking has been helping them keep their shopping bill down.Fill your freezer with yellow-sticker foodEvelyn stocks up her freezer with discounted foodFor mum-of-two Evelyn buying reduced items is…

The bitcoin price currently appears to be on the verge of entering a euphoric phase of price action after an already strong bull market. However, has this cycle truly been as impressive as the USD price chart suggests, or could Bitcoin actually be underperforming when compared to other assets and historical cycles? This analysis digs into the numbers, compares multiple cycles, and examines Bitcoin’s performance not just against the US dollar, but also versus assets like Gold and US tech stocks, to give a clearer picture of where we really stand. Previous Bitcoin Price Cycles Looking at the Bitcoin Growth…

Chanel WilliamsJames Lee Williams, better known as drag star The Vivienne, died from a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamineThe family of The Vivienne has launched a support group for those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction to honour the memory of the drag performer.The first-ever winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, James Lee Williams, died in January at the age of 32, following a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine.Williams had privately struggled with addiction to ketamine and had recently relapsed after years of sobriety.Led by their sister Chanel Williams and their family,…

By Brian Green, updated August 15, 2025 Amid the rapid growth of the global digital economy, Ripple’s XRP, with its ultra-fast settlement speed of 3 seconds and transaction costs as low as $0.0002, has become the asset of choice for cross-border payments and institutional transactions. Today, savvy investors are no longer content with simply holding XRP; they are turning it into a stable and sustainable passive income through Open Miner’s innovative cloud mining service. Why choose XRP cloud mining? Unlike simply holding the currency, XRP’s high transfer efficiency, low transaction fees, and strong market liquidity make it an ideal target…

New Delhi: Indian wushu athlete Namrata Batra exemplifies the story of a small town girl with aspirations who fights adversities to achieve success on the international stage.Born in Indore in a conservative family, Namrata wanted to pursue martial arts but was opposed by her grandparents. They were concerned about perceptions related to the attire — wearing sleeveless vests and matching shorts — during training and competitions.However, her businessman father Sanjay Batra provided unwavering support, ensuring that societal pressure did not impede her ambitions to represent the country and win medals. On Tuesday earlier this week, the 24year-old became the first…

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, will announce the Madhya Pradesh National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (MP NEET UG) 2025 Round 1 seat allotment results tomorrow, August 18, 2025. Candidates can access the allotment results on the official website: dme.mponline.gov.in. Once the MP NEET UG 2025 Round 1 allotment results are declared, candidates must report to their allotted colleges from August 19 to 23, 2025, according to the revised schedule. Students can also opt for seat cancellation until August 24 and seat upgradation until August 23.How to download MP NEET UG 2025 seat allotment result Candidates can…