A step forward in removing caste bias from India’s prisons
While the Supreme Court of India’s striking down of caste-based practices in prisons is significant, the directive to remove caste references from prison records needs reconsideration
Caste census data will be made public barring personal info of individuals, says Revanth Reddy
The data from the ongoing caste survey will not only be a road map for welfare and development, but also help the government in taking steps to increase the OBC quota; without accurate data, our goal of increasing reservations for BCs will not be achieved
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
Ashok Leyland sees a positive shift in the e-bus procurement market with reasonable bidding rates
Dheeraj Hinduja expressed confidence that these initiatives are helping establish a more stable and predictable framework for procuring electric vehicles, which will benefit the sector’s long-term growth
Trees for the season
Crimson canopy
Commonly found in South India, the African Tulip has a charm of its own, writes R. Krishnamurthy
Dietary Lactobacillus johnsonii-derived extracellular vesicles ameliorate acute colitis by regulating gut microbiota and maintaining intestinal barrier homeostasis
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04194A, Paper
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disease with intricate pathogenesis, and clinical treatment is still not ideal. The imbalance of gut microbiota is associated with IBD progression. Various...
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Immunomodulatory properties of hempseed oligopeptides in an LRRK2-associated Parkinson's disease animal model
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03167A, Paper
Hemp protein hydrolysate is capable of alleviating neuroinflammation by reducing the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which could have promising effects in Parkinson's disease.
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A tense US election season coming to an end
While the closing messages from the Donald Trump camp were vitriolic, Kamala Harris was more composed
Showtime Season 1 Part 2 Review
There is a lot more to Bollywood than the unguarded glimpses Showtime offers, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 Review
Emily In Paris Season 4 offers more drama, high fashion, scandal and chaos to keep you entertained, observes Divya Nair.
Government cites 17 reasons to deny or cancel foreign fund registration of NGOs
The reasons include diversion of foreign funds for carrying out anti-development activities or inciting malicious protests and religious conversions
When Sonam was almost DROPPED from Saawariya!
Subhash K Jha gives us an insight into Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya, as it completes 13 years in November.
The Lesson We Can Learn From Ariyippu
Ariyippu drives home the point that nothing can force you to leave the path of righteousness, discovers Utkarsh Mishra.
Songs for a Williamsburg Christmas
Carols, motets, hymns, songs, and madrigals reflect the enthusiastic joy and high spirits of Yuletide celebrations in Williamsburg.
In Freedom We're Born: Songs from the American Revolution
New lyrics set to familiar (or some not so familiar) English melodies, recorded using 18th-century instrumentation to recreate the ambience of a small tavern or public meeting place.
Environmental and Natural Resources Economics [electronic resource] / by Xiangzheng Deng, Malin Song, Zhihui Li, Fan Zhang, Yuexian Liu.
Person-centered politics [electronic resource] : a personalist approach to political philosophy / Eamonn Gerard O'Higgins ; foreword by Rocco Buttiglione.
Meeting Noma Dumezweni was like meeting my older self: Emma Watson
The actor said seeing the London stage production made her feel connected to her wizard alter ego Hermione Granger once again.
Sugar-coated moral lessons
The four plays staged at “Hriday Manch-2016” were comic expositions exuding local flavour and style, writes Diwan Singh Bajeli
Sonal Mercantile Ltd - Board Meeting Intimation for To Consider And Approve (Standalone As Well As Consolidated) Un-Audited Financial Results Of The Company For The Quarter Ended June 30, 2019
Ag co-catalyst prepared by ultrasonic reduction method for efficient photocatalytic conversion of CO2 with H2O using ZnTa2O6 photocatalyst
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00564C, Paper
Towards the realisation of carbon neutrality by utilising renewable energy sources, the photocatalytic conversion of CO2 with H2O—known as artificial photosynthesis—is important.
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Study on the effect and mechanism of Ag and Bi2MoO6 modification on the CO2 photo-thermal reduction performance of g-C3N4 catalysts with localized surface plasmon resonance
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00930D, Paper
As a promising future energy material, g-C3N4 as a CO2 photo-thermal-reduction catalyst can effectively convert CO2 to renewable fuel, but the low yield and low product selectivity significantly limit its further development and application.
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Cr2TiC2Tx MXene as an Adsorbent Material in Ultrasonic-Assisted d-µ-Solid Phase Extraction for Trace Detection of Heavy Metals
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02556C, Paper
MXenes are a large family of two-dimensional transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides. While MXenes have great potential for applications in analytical chemistry, most of the studies in this field...
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Sorafenib and tetrakis (4-carboxyphenyl) porphyrin assembled nanoparticles for synergistic targeted chemotherapy and sonodynamic therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01994B, Paper
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is characterized by a high degree of malignancy and mortality.
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Comparison study of surface-initiated hydrogel coatings with distinct side-chains for improving biocompatibility of polymeric heart valves
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00158C, Paper
Three surface-initiated hydrogel coatings (pMPC, pAMPS, pHEMA) are constructed on polymeric heart valves. The zwitterionic pMPC coating displays optimal performances, including durable anti-coagulation, anti-inflammation, and anti-calcification.
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Ultrasmall catechol-PEG-anchored ferrite nanoparticles for highly sensitive magnetic resonance angiography
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM02074F, Paper
We developed ultrasmall catechol-PEG-anchored ferrite nanoparticles for highly sensitive MRA. The probe enables the diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis and subsequent evaluation of reperfusion through a single injection.
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5 Reasons Why Your Site Needs to Publish a News Feed
It seems like everyone is talking about RSS Feeds. Theyve been around for years but the buzz is up about them as the technology continues to go mainstream. Some people are reportedly abandoning their browsers and viewing the web through their readers - but they hardly represent the general public yet.
Sonos Era 100 Review: Compact size, thrilling soundstage
Vivo X100 Pro review: Capturing bison and bonfires, with the first flagship launched in 2024
The smartphone with its 225 grams isn’t exactly lightweight, but it looks classy with its trademark graphite glass finish rear panel
Sony WF-1000XM5: Small in size, big on the ‘Shush!’
A surprising sonnet! Redmi Buds 5 review
Sony ULT Field 1 review: Budget bass boost!
From vacuum cleaners to headphones, Dyson’s legacy of innovation continues
Mark Heard, engineering manager at Dyson on how and why the brand has journeyed from vacuum cleaners towards styling products and now headphones.
Railways introduces Aadhaar-based authentication system to prevent impersonation in recruitment exams
The system was first used during a recruitment exam held between August 17 and October 11, 2022
Career in Personal Finance
With the growing complexity in financial markets, a career as a personal finance advisor has immense scope.
Paid internships for trans persons on the increase
Aca Sports Counselling in Hyderabad integrates sports and academics, providing personalised guidance to athletes
Padmavathi Devarakonda’s Aca Sports Counselling in Hyderabad blends the spirit of sports with academic guidance to help aspiring athletes achieve their dreams
Agency areas in ASR district beckon tourists with new attractions this season
Paramotor rides and tethered hot air balloon rides are being launched in the Araku Valley, where most of the tourists prefer to stay, say officials
Naval Officer trains A.P. Marine Police and lighthouse personnel for Exercise Sea Vigil 2024
Three persons, including a juvenile, held for ‘cultivating’ ganja near KGH in Visakhapatnam
10 students of private junior college in Visakhapatnam hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning
The District Medical & Health Officer visits the private hospital where the affected students are currently being treated as well as the college hospital; all students are out of danger, informs Collector