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Production of birnessite-type manganese oxides by biofilms from oxygen-supplemented biological activated carbon (BAC) filters

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2844-2857
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00208C, Paper
Amanda Larasati, Olga Bernadet, Gert Jan W. Euverink, H. Pieter J. van Veelen, Maria Cristina Gagliano
The application of a novel enrichment approach revealed the potential of manganese-oxidizing bacteria (MnOB) from full-scale biofilters treating wastewater to produce manganese oxides as crystalline, efficient birnessite catalysts.
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Fe3+ and H2O2 assisted dopamine rapid polymerization on melamine foam to activate PMS for organic pollutant degradation

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2698-2708
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00596A, Paper
Haoxiang Yan, Jianzheng Zhen, Yuyuan Yao
A bulk sponge catalytic material was prepared by rapid polymerization of DA and utilized for PMS activation to degrade BPA. The coexistence of HCO3 enhanced 1O2 generation, accelerating BPA degradation.
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Removal of Cu2+ from AMD by goethite modified biochar combined with sodium alginate: characterization, performance and mechanisms

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00664J, Paper
Hong Yang, Ruixue Zhang, Li An, Pan Wu, Yuran Fu, Jiajun Zou, Min Yu
An innovative method for resource utilization of agricultural waste crops.
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Sorption and biodegradation of stormwater trace organic contaminants via composite alginate bead geomedia with encapsulated microorganisms

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00600C, Paper
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Debojit S. Tanmoy, Gregory H. LeFevre
We quantified sorption of stormwater relevant trace organic contaminants and dissolved phosphorus to a novel composite-alginate geomedia. We demonstrated coupled sorption and biodegradation of a representative tirewear compound via the geomedia.
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Cabinet approves ₹1,000-crore venture capital fund for space tech firms

The fund will be professionally run and will select approximately 40 firms on the basis of commercialization potential, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said




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Air India tweaks policy; ultra long haul flights’ cabin crew to get single rooms during layovers

However, cabin crew members of ultra-long haul flights will get single rooms during layovers as well as during unscheduled layovers in the event of a flight diversion, as per the internal communication




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Oil firms hike commission paid to dealers, no rise in fuel prices

Petrol and diesel prices will come down in States such as Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh due to a rationalisation of intra-state freight. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri welcomes move.




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U.S. faces shortage of IV fluids, India alerts domestic firms to chip in 

The drug exporters body of India has asked Indian drug makers who have approvalsz, to express their willingness to supply to the U.S., where Hurricane Helene has caused damage to a manufacturing facility




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NTPC, ONGC green arms form 50:50 JV for renewable energy play

“The JVC will also seek opportunities to acquire renewable energy assets and will also consider participation in upcoming offshore wind tenders in Tamil Nadu and Gujrat,” a statement said 




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India becoming part of global drug development operation of BMS: Samit Hirawat 

Samit Hirawat discussed India’s growing significance as a site for clinical trials, innovations in drug development, and how technology is poised to help bring new products to market faster




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Fintech Progcap to digitise supply chains of MSMEs to make them part of formal economy




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ED raids offices of sellers using Amazon, Flipkart platforms in FEMA probe

Amazon and Flipkart have for years faced allegations from Indian brick-and-mortar retailers that they violate foreign investment rules by working with select preferred sellers




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Digital University Kerala presents report on digital transformation study of judicial systems to Kerala High Court

DUK Vice-Chancellor emphasises the report’s focus on harnessing cutting-edge technology to streamline the judicial process, reduce case pendency and optimise case management workflows.




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Kerala SSLC exams to begin on March 3, results to be out by third week of May

SSLC model exams will be held from February 17 to February 21. First-year higher secondary exams will be held from March 6 to March 29, second-year exams from March 3 to March 26




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Javadekar seeks Kerala government report on Waqf claims




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Questions raised on Kerala’s overreliance on Kathakali on global tourism platforms

Some have been advocating an improvised version of the art form on international platforms. However, stakeholders maintain that Kerala is still identified with Kathakali




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Food delivery agents and dependents find it hard to get insurance claims cleared

Food delivery agent and their dependents have been finding it increasingly hard to get insurance claims for injuries or death caused by accidents or other reasons




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Will BS VI norms curb pollution?

They will. But BS VI-compliant cars are not expected to be ready by April 2018, says Vikram Kirloskar




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Glossary of terms




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How can crowdfunding realise your dreams?

Small contributions are collected from a group of people towards a cause. We spoke to people to find out how crowdfunding works




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How are lubricant firms dealing with oil price rise?

To pass on the rise in input costs to customers, the industry has taken price increases




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‘Selectors were whimsical then, maybe to a lesser extent now’

"The national and Bombay selectors were whimsical, otherwise why should 49 cricketers play only one Test match."




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Samson wants to make a statement in Daredevils colours




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'As Long As There Is Single BJP MP or MLA..': Amit Shah Vows No Religion-Based Reservation For Muslims

Maha Polls: Union Home Minister Shah said that a recent memorandum submitted by the Ulema Association to the Congress sought a 10 per cent reservation in jobs and education for the Muslim community but the BJP is against religion-based reservation.




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UP Bypolls: Yogi Adityanath Slams SP At Mirzapur Rally, Dubs It 'Production House Of Criminals And Mafia'

UP CM Yogi alleged that the INDIA bloc led by the SP and the Congress has nothing to do with the development of the country or state.




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Watch | Largest ever recorded tanzanite gemstones found




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Ghana confirms its first outbreak of highly infectious Marburg virus

This is only the second outbreak of Marburg in West Africa.




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Twitter claims Musk is ‘slow-walking’ trial over $44 billion deal

The two sides will make their arguments about the trial's proposed start date to a Delaware Court of Chancery judge on Tuesday




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Explained | Big tech firms swing the axe on talent

Why are tech companies freezing their hiring process and laying off their employees? How has the new app tracking feature by Apple led to the sacking of employees?




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West Bengal economy performs poorly over several decades: EAC-PM paper

West Bengal’s economic decline, southern States’ growth post-1991, and regional disparities in India’s economic performance analysed in a working paper by Economic Advisory Council to the PM




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‘India not an ‘abuser’ of tariffs, Trump’s claims unfair,’ says think tank GTRI

The numbers demonstrate that the U.S. also protects specific products of its economy with high tariffs, GTRI said in a report.




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Mcap of 8 of top-10 most valued firms surges ₹1.21 lakh crore; Reliance biggest winner

The market valuation of Reliance Industries jumped ₹53,652.92 crore to ₹20,65,197.60 crore




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RBI asks banks to ensure easier accessibility for payment systems to persons with disabilities

RBI instructs banks to review payment systems for accessibility to persons with disabilities, ensuring digital payment inclusivity




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Market capitalisation of four of top-10 valued firms jumps ₹81,151 crore; ICICI, HDFC Bank biggest gainers

Reliance Industries continued to remain the most-valued domestic firm, followed by TCS, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel




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FMCG firms worry over high inflation, squeezing urban market; hint price hike

Rising prices of commodity inputs such as palm oil, coffee and cocoa were also accentuated and some FMCG firms have hinted at a price hike




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What happens to Indian firms on U.S. blacklist?

Were they sanctioned for supply and sales to Russia? Will things be different under the Trump administration?




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Telangana Government aims to strengthen Govt schools in next 3 years

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy directs officials to set up semi-residential schools and provide education up to the 3rd standard in Anganwadi centres




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NCLAT Chennai judicial member recuses himself from hearing Byju’s plea

Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma of NCLAT Chennai bench recuses himself as The Judge says he had been counsel for the BCCI




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Budget 2024: 15x customs duty hike on lab chemicals provokes outcry from academicians

While the duty hike aims to curb smuggling and misclassification, it threatens to raise costs for research labs and biotech firms




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NEET UG 2024 counselling registration to begin on August 14, confirms NMC Secretary

Additionally, the NEET UG 2024 results were revised, resulting in a decline in the number of toppers.




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Ashok Leyland aims to touch one million students by 2030 with ‘Road to School’ project

Starting with 36 schools in Krishnagiri district, the RTS programme has now expanded to 2,400 schools




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upGrad expands course offerings amid demand for AI programs, sees international growth

The company has broadened its product portfolio significantly to meet evolving learner demands, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and study abroad programs




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Employment dreams

THROUGH THE LENS: With around 40 lakh unemployed youth wasting away their lives in the State, very little is being done to provide jobs to those eager to work.




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Kicking off soccer dreams

Street children compete for a berth in the Indian team for the Homeless World Cup, 2013, to be played in Poland




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Want to expose Trinamool’s claims of Diamond Harbour model, says Nawshad Siddique

If Left parties and Congress join the INDIA alliance with Trinamool Congress we will put candidates against the INDIA bloc also, says the lone MLA of the Indian Secular Front




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States to play a critical role in next generation reforms: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran identifies some of the next generation reforms needed in the coming years




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Muslims are coming to BJP because we don’t discriminate against them: Sarbananda Sonowal

The development agenda of the PM with special focus on the Northeast will help the NDA win most of the 25 LS seats in the region, says former Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, while criticising Congress for misinterpreting CAA for political reasons



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My focus is on a skill census and revival of democratic systems in A.P., says Pawan Kalyan

People have lost their faith in the YSR Congress Party; there is a need to strengthen institutions in the State and empower the youth by honing their skills, says Pawan Kalyan, promising that the BJP-TDP-JSP alliance will bring about change




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Rahul Gandhi can pressure Centre to make MSP a legal right: Punjab Leader of the Opposition 

The Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa says former Congress chief reflects the collective voice and aspirations of the people, particularly farmers, making him the ideal choice for Leader of the Opposition; he opines that BJP, AAP, SAD need to focus on genuine development issues rather than emotional exploitation, adds that religious division and related politics do not resonate in diverse Punjab




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‘The individual’s existence becomes irrelevant when one performs Theyyam,’ says photographer K.K. Gopalakrishnan

The art scholar on why the dance form of Theyyam has to be viewed from different angles