Months after launching its streaming audiobook service in the U.S., U.K., and Australia, Spotify reported that users have accessed roughly 90,000 titles, with Britney Spears’s memoir The Woman in Me topping the list of most-listened-to books. Though reps declined to share more specific data, Spotify said in a release that the company has paid out “tens of millions” of dollars to audiobook publishers and that the “early results” show that the company’s audiobook streaming service “is driving a meaningful incremental revenue stream for the publishing community.”
Bengaluru school’s ₹7.35 lakh Grade 1 fee sparks debate on affordability: Is quality schooling becoming a luxury?
A Bengaluru international school's ₹7.35 lakh annual fee for Grade 1 has ignited a debate on affordability and access to quality education. The viral fee structure sparked outrage, with many questioning if even high-income families can afford such costs. This controversy highlights the growing disparity in education expenses, raising concerns about whether quality education is becoming a luxury in India.