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Official inspects preparatory work for construction of new Cauvery bridge




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Nutritious meal employees observe fast in three districts




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NHAI begins repair work on Tiruchi-Padalur section




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KTR’s Delhi visit is just diversion politics: Komatireddy Venkat Reddy




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Govt. has started acquisition of private land for flood mitigation projects in the city: Udhayanidhi

Civic agencies have been directed to prepare for rain over the next four days. A total of 1,194 pumps and 524 jet-rodding and 158 super-sucker machines have been readied for use in the city, he says




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Stray dog menace puts Railways, Kozhikode Corporation in a spot

A tourist from Germany was bitten by a stray dog at the Kozhikode railway station recently




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More coaching centres for competitive exams to be opened in State, says Higher Education Minister




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Kochi International Marina gets a facelift

Stakeholders seek dredging, renovation of adjacent Bolgatty Palace Hotel




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Violation of rules causes traffic bottleneck on VOC Road




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Thowheed Jamaath members stage demonstration against Bill




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​Core correction: On output concerns

Weakening output in infrastructure sectors raises concerns about capex growth




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A decade of India’s transformative sanitation mission

The sanitation revolution, the Swachh Bharat Mission, is not just India’s achievement but is also a global one




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A bite of Ethiopia

Coffee and a predominantly plant-based cuisine of the African country make for a healthy choice




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​Revenue repercussions: on GST revenue trends

Festive season GST receipts hold a critical signal for growth




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Time for action: on the climate conference huddle in Baku 

Concrete action must take centre stage in climate mitigation 




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The prescription is no more AIIMS or CHCs

Rural Community Health Centres and the new AIIMS have a high staff vacancy; the solution is to manage things efficiently with the resources that are available




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Aadhaar biometric data access will aid forensics

While the Aadhaar Act’s provisions on core biometric information help in protecting privacy, there is a compelling case in re-evaluating these restrictions in specific contexts




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​A setback: On the October general election in Japan   

The LDP’s loss of majority in Japan could have implications for the world 




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Rising STEM research demands revitalised education

With large sums of money being announced for initiatives such as quantum computing, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence, it is essential to find students who are skilled; it is a struggle now




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Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation Act, a law mired in controversy

Land with water bodies needs to be preserved, not subsumed by large projects




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A law that enables vigilante violence

The amended Section 4 of the U.P. Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act gives the police unhindered powers and vigilante groups the full backing of the legal system to harass and intimidate religious minorities and interfaith couples




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The future of Saudi-India labour cooperation

A series of initiatives have been taken to improve the quality of the workforce and also enhance the prospects of Indian workers in the Kingdom




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India’s cities, expanding hubs of precarious employment

There have been fundamental shifts in India’s urban workforce and city development, affecting informal workers in particular




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​Testing time: On climate action and President Trump

Donald Trump’s second term could add to the stress on climate action plans 




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Are pro-natalist policies the way to address the ageing population problem?




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Staying cool, but with clean tech, global collaborations

International cooperation on clean energy and cooling solutions is another crucial step in addressing the climate crisis




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The BRICS journey — gaining heft while in transition

There is a realisation now that increased membership has the potential to enhance the influence of this plurilateral grouping




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Crowd of confusion: On the Maharashtra political scene, polls  

The polls may settle the churn in Maharashtra politics 




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It was never my ambition to win the World championship... its importance dawned on me years later: Antoaneta Stefanova

In this freewheeling conversation, Stefanova talks about becoming Bulgaria’s first chess World champion, why she continues to play competitively, the role of family support in the success of Indian chess and what compelled her to enter politics 




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The lasting impression

In relationships, business meetings and family functions, the last impression is very important




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Violence against women

Victim blaming and misunderstandings about consent perpetuate harmful stereotypes




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The rebellious maths teacher

P.K. Srinivasan took his ideals across the world, from Indian village classrooms to American lecture halls and African colleges, embodying a lifelong rebellion against a system that suppressed creativity




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A diary as a constant companion

A pastime and a passion in logging the daily events




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Mizoram CM Lalduhoma’s speech on Mizo community in U.S. did not violate Indian Constitution

“CM Lalduhoma’s call for Mizo unity is an appeal to preserve cultural roots and solidarity without challenging India’s sovereignty,” says Asst. Professor David Lalrinchhana




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​National minority: On the ruling on an institution’s ‘minority character’

Supreme Court ruling affirms the need to preserve original character of educational institutions




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Ending discrimination in prisons

While the Supreme Court did away with caste discrimination in prisons, incorporating basic amenities in prisons by amending the Model Prison Manual 2016 will ensure a minimum dignified life inside prisons




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The LAC agreement, the détentes and the questions

A democratically elected government needs to take its citizens into confidence about moves that have deep consequences




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SEE: A meeting of legendary proportions

Ashwin posted a picture on Instagram, sharing his joy on meeting the five-time world chess champion.




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Mass transport effects in gas-phase selective hydrogenation of 1,3-butadiene over supported Pd

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00039K, Paper
Open Access
Oscar E. Brandt Corstius, M. Kikkert, S. T. Roberts, E. J. Doskocil, J. E. S. van der Hoeven, P. E. de Jongh
The performance of selective hydrogenation reactions is affected by mass transfer limitations, induced by higher local metal loading and larger catalyst grain size.
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New Editor-in-Chief for Reaction Chemistry & Engineering

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE90011A, Editorial
Dionisios G. Vlachos, Maria Southall, Klavs F. Jensen
Executive Editor Maria Southall welcomes Dionisios Vlachos as the new Editor-in-Chief of Reaction Chemistry & Engineering and pays tribute to the leadership and many contributions of departing inaugural Editor-in-Chief Klavs Jensen.
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Co3O4 supported by ultrathin-layered graphitic carbon nitride for efficient electrocatalytic evolution of oxygen

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00020J, Paper
Ruixue Luo, Xi Li, Youping Guo, Renchun Fu
An efficient OER. Co3O4@g-C3N4 using layered g-C3N4-loaded Co3O4 was significantly higher than that using g-C3N4 or Co3O4.
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Development of an automated platform for monitoring microfluidic reactors through multi-reactor integration and online (chip-)LC/MS-detection

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00004H, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Hannes Westphal, Simon Schmidt, Sanjay Lama, Matthias Polack, Chris Weise, Toni Oestereich, Rico Warias, Tanja Gulder, Detlev Belder
Biocatalysis with packed-bed microreactors: a novel method combining microreactor technology, multi-reactor integration, and online (chip-)LC/MS analysis in a sequential automated workflow.
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TiO2 nanopowder and nanofilm catalysts in the disinfection and mineralization of S. aureus with solar-simulated radiation

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00540B, Paper
Raed Shqier, Ahed Zyoud, Muath H. S. Helal, Heba Nassar, Raed Alkowni, Mohyeddin Assali, Shaher Zyoud, Naser Qamhieh, Abdul Razack Hajamohideen, Shadi Sawalha, Samer H. Zyoud, Hikmat S. Hilal
TiO2 films photo-catalyze S. aureus rupture and mineralization of resulting organic materials.
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Fabrication and evaluation of a flexible antenna device composed of a compatible iron-oxide clay in a PDMS graphene matrix

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,901-909
DOI: 10.1039/D2RE00352J, Paper
Ameen Abdelrahman, Fouad Erchiqui, Mourad Nedil
We create a flexible and robust conductive polymer composite based on iron oxide and a thin film of clay doped with graphene nanoparticles, and test its application as a wearable device for underground workers.
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Mediated electron transfer in a photo-bioreactor: continuous flow hydroxylation using cytochrome P450 BM3 in NADPH-free conditions

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,803-815
DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00569K, Paper
Ali Fendri, Donya Valikhani, Joelle N. Pelletier
We designed a proof-of-concept photo-bioreactor enabling continuous flow NADPH-free activation of cytochrome P450 BM3 via mediated electron transfer.
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Dominant role of zeolite in coordination between metal and acid sites on an industrial catalyst for tetralin hydrocracking

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,940-949
DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00605K, Paper
Jiayao Qi, Hanqiong Jia, Fei Wang, Hang Gao, Bo Qin, Xinwei Zhang, Jinghong Ma, Yanze Du, Ruifeng Li
An effective approach for upgrading light cycle oil (LCO) is the targeted conversion of poly-aromatic hydrocarbons to valuable monoaromatic hydrocarbons.
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Synthesis of hollow sphere structured TiO2 loaded with Ag2O and its photocatalytic activity

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,861-871
DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00473B, Paper
Hejin Liu, Ying Liu, Xueqin Wang, Peng Qiao, Wenyi Wang, Mei Zhang, Yanxiu Liu, Hua Song
Owing to its high stability and catalytic activity, TiO2 has been widely used as a photocatalyst where its photocatalytic performance can be significantly improved by microstructure regulation and semiconductor loading.
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Palladium particle-catalyzed selective butadiene hydrogenation: effect of covalent organic framework modification

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,950-958
DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00606A, Paper
Xianming Li, Yi Wang, Qiao Yuan, Xintai Chen, Xiaoling Mou, Xiangen Song, Li Yan, Ronghe Lin, Yunjie Ding
Deposition of a covalent organic framework on palladium nanoparticles induces geometric and electronic effects on the metal species and improves their selective performance in 1,3-butadiene hydrogenation.
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Experimental study of CO2 capture from air via steam-assisted temperature-vacuum swing adsorption with a compact kg-scale pilot unit

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,910-924
DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00460K, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
H. M. Schellevis, D. W. F. Brilman
Reactor design and process performance evaluation.
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The electrochemical oxidation of a thioether to form an API intermediate and the effects of substrate electronics on impurity formation

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,883-887
DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00632H, Paper
Hamish R. Stephen, Holly Longhurst, Michael Nunn, Christopher D. Parsons, Matthew Burns
Electrochemistry was explored as a means of oxidising a thioether to form a sulfone API intermediate.
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