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Trump’s triumph: What it means for study-abroad aspirants from India

While Trump has been virulent against illegal immigration, how he deals with legal immigration will be more important for study abroad aspirations of Indians.




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Sundaram Home Finance forays into Chhattisgarh, aims to disburse ₹50 cr.




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What you need to know about China's $1.4 trillion debt package




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Bitcoin has topped $87,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto’s post-election rally

As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump’s election victory, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high




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What does winter melt hold this time round?




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Dharmadurai: terrific story that loses its way

Dharmadurai leaves us dry-eyed, despite much potential for drama.




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Ghatana: Revengeful drama

The film deals with a serious issue but sounds a bit irrelevant now




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‘Panchathantram’ movie review: This anthology is a potpourri and the women make it watchable 

With Brahmanandam as a storyteller, the Telugu anthology film ‘Panchathantram’ looks at memories through sensory experiences and a couple of stories hit the sweet spot




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‘Dayaa’ web series review: A solid thriller drama series that has scope for a brilliant follow-up 

Director Pavan Sadineni’s Telugu web series ‘Dayaa’, headlined by J D Chakravarthy’s restrained brilliance, is a gritty series that can leave viewers curious to know more




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Exquisiteness that holds charm




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Arundhati Menon: The rich weave of Madras




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Theoretical insights into Pd-catalyzed dual γ-1,1-C(sp3)–H activation of aliphatic carboxylic acids: mechanistic pathways, substituent influence on product selectivity, diastereoselectivity, and additive effects

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6393-6410
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01451K, Research Article
Jiaoyang Liu, Li-juan Huang, Zeang Sun, Juan Li
DFT calculations were employed to explore the detailed reaction mechanism and the origins of the experimentally observed product, regio-, and diastereoselectivities in the Pd-catalyzed dual-γ-1,1-C(sp3)–H activation of aliphatic carboxylic acids.
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Carbonate-assisted selectively deoxygenative cross-coupling reaction between aryl and aliphatic aldehydes: a straightforward route to access α-alkylated aryl ketones

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6510-6517
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01517G, Research Article
Yu Sun, Yi Wang, Zhijun Zuo
A novel reductive cross-coupling reaction of two different aldehydes for rapidly assembling α-alkylated aryl ketones has been developed. The inexpensive carbonate served not only as a base but also as an efficient electron donor.
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Nickel-catalyzed reductive 1,2-alkylarylation of alkenes via a 1,5-hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) cascade

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01875C, Research Article
Xi Chen, Qiang Wang, Xiao-Ping Gong, Rui-Qiang Jiao, Xue-Yuan Liu, Yong-Min Liang
A nickel-catalyzed 1,2-alkylarylation of alkenes has been developed, leveraging amidyl radical-triggered 1,5-HAT with electrophiles as functionalizing reagents.
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Thousands gather for Chhath Puja at Bathukamma ghats

In addition to Hussainsagar, Chhath Puja is being celebrated at 49 other locations across the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.




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I will prove my that my retention was right decision: Shashank

Shashank established himself as a fine finisher for Punjab Kings in the last season where he was their top run-getter with 354 runs at a strike rate of 164.65. He averaged 44.25.




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What’s your employability quotient?

Most skills needed for the workplace are learnt on the job. Should we change our approach to assessing employability?




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Stand up for what is right

Law, as a profession, is like walking an unending path. Passion, hard work and perseverance can help you remain on track.




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Gain that analytical edge

Want to get more out of your study programmes before you embark on your career?




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Like the rain that drenched everything

Sri Ramanuja’s compassion knew no distinction.



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What the kings read

Jagyaseni Chatterjee walks through the Saraswati Mahal in Thanjavur to capture the magic of sepia-tinted books



  • History & Culture

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The hands that go up

Better access now to sleeker versions (phones) with good cameras has led to intense competition.



  • History & Culture

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The cheetah that loved Hyderabadi biryani

Nobility showed off their pet cheetahs and posed for photographs before and after hunts; for the British, they defined India’s exotic wildlife




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Aman Sehrawat wins bronze for India in 57kg wrestling, keeps India and Chhatrasal’s flag flying high

The Indian shakes off the humbling loss in the semifinals, goes through the rigmarole of making the weight before dominating Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz for the 57kg bronze




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Wild elephant tramples four to death in Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur

The jumbo was being tracked by forest officials when it entered the village




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Hathras stampede: 11 accused appear in court, next hearing on August 23

The police had last month arrested 11 people in connection with the July 2 Hathras stampede




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Chhatisgarh rolls out red carpet for industries, will fund pilgrimage for the elderly  

Titled ‘New Industrial Policy 2024-30: Incentives for Industries’, the policy, announced after a cabinet meeting held in Nava Raipur, will come into force on November 1




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What is assistive technology and how is it helping para athletes? | Explained

Assistive technologies like specialised wheelchairs, running blades, release braces have revolutionised para sports, giving athletes better inclusivity and performance.




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That day belonged to Arshad Nadeem: Neeraj Chopra on Paris Olympics javelin final

Neeraj Chopra brushed aside any notion of India-Pakistan rivalry in javelin throw competition replacing the same seen in cricket and hockey.




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Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report

Products sold by companies including Nestle, Pepsico and Unilever were assessed as part of a global index published by the Access to Nutrition Initiative




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What to know about Iran's missile barrage, Israel's ground operations in Lebanon

Israeli officials said Iran would pay a price for the strike




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What caused the devastating flash floods in Eastern Spain?

Scientists attribute the extreme weather to climate change, highlighting the role of rising sea temperatures and changes in jet stream patterns




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What is the point of a UN climate COP?

But as each year's summit has produced its own set of promises, plans and paperwork to chase, the rationale for these discussions can be hard to follow




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UN COP29 climate summit: What is a carbon credit? What is Article 6 of the Paris Agreement?

Officials are keen to secure an early "win" on Article 6 at this year's climate conference in Azerbaijan




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ISL | FC Goa rides on Borja’s hat-trick to score over East Bengal




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First-half hat-trick for Lewandowski as Barcelona top league ahead of international break

Lewandowski has 12 goals in 11 games in all competitions, and has scored eight times in his last five matches.




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Messi scores hat trick as Argentina outclasses Bolivia in South American World Cup qualifying

Lionel Messi shines with a hat trick and two assists in its 6-0 home win as Argentina dominates in World Cup qualifying match




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Rampant Messi hits another hat-trick as Miami break MLS points record

Messi, who came off the bench in the 58th minute and led the late flurry of goals, has now scored 20 goals in 19 appearances in MLS with his former Barcelona team-mate Suarez also notching 20, from 27 games




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Vinicius hat-trick saves Real Madrid in Champions League, Villa go top

Real Madrid beats Borussia Dortmund 5-2 with Vinicius Junior’s hat-trick, while Aston Villa stays unbeaten in Champions League




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Champions League: Raphinha scores hat-trick as Barcelona romps Bayern; Liverpool, City notch up wins

Liverpool edged Leipzig 1-0 with a goal from Darwin Nunez; Manchester City routed Sparta Prague 5-0 with Erling Haaland scoring twice.




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What is the key factor affecting the cathodoluminescence intensity of europium complexes?

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02501F, Communication
Rongdeng Lu, Tinghui Huang, Alexander Goloveshkin, Dmitry Kopytov, Kseniya Orekhova, Ivan Khanbekov, Valentina V. Utochnikova
Cathodoluminescence of lanthanide coordination compounds correlates with PLQY/τ in the saturation regime and with PLQY when saturation is not reached. Understanding this, a brightly cathodoluminescent europium complex was obtained.
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Advances in metal–organic frameworks for optically selective alkaline phosphatase activity monitoring: a perspective

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17742-17755
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT01727G, Perspective
Eduarda Andrade, Filipe A. Almeida Paz, Flávio Figueira
MOFs can play three essential roles in ALP monitoring: they can serve as fluorescent probes, function in oxidation or peroxidation mechanisms, or combine both processes.
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A bioinspired water oxidation catalyst that is ∼1/10th as active as the photosystem II oxygen evolving center at pH 7: a study of activity and stability factors

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17783-17788
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02336F, Communication
Danijel Boskovic, Richard Terrett, Matthew Longhurst, Sabeel Basheer, Alireza Ariafard, Pawel Wagner, Ronald J. Pace, Rob Stranger, Gerhard F. Swiegers
Ca-doped birnessite MnOx on liquid crystalline reduced graphene oxide exhibits unprecedented performance for an abiological catalyst at pH 7, including a very low onset overpotential of 0.52 V and high activity per unit area at 0.56 V overpotential.
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What’s in a name?

Much, if it’s of the place you have grown up in




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Activists demand that govt. grant land to landless, instead of encroachers on contract

They also urged the State government to recover the hundreds of acres of land encroached upon by private company estates in the Malnad region




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Anything for that 10 seconds



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Vinícius nets hat trick in win as three Real Madrid players go down injured; Militão tears ACL

Vinícius Júnior shines with hat trick in Real Madrid win overshadowed by Militão ACL injury in La Liga.




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Hat-trick hero Ferguson says 'insane' T20 win massive for NZ against SL

New Zealand were only able to put a modest score on the board as Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took 4-17 despite being clearly hampered by injury




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Preparation and practical applications of a phosphate capture material with FeO(OH)-loaded polyurethane

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00696H, Paper
Hao Li, Ruidong Tao, Zihan Liu, Mengjie Qu, Hui Pan, Mingming Zheng, Yunjun Mei
Metal (hydro) oxide particles with efficient phosphate removal properties are widely used in the treatment of eutrophic waters (mainly phosphorus). However, the disadvantages of easy agglomeration and difficult separation limit...
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What is the flight protocol for a bomb threat?

What has been the loss incurred by Indian aviation due to frequent security threats over the past few weeks? What are the Standards and Recommended Practices to tackle such situations? Who sets up and monitors aviation guidelines? Can existing laws be tweaked to hand out more stringent punishment to offenders?