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Pluto's frozen heart of nitrogen makes its atmosphere go backwards

A 'beating heart' of frozen nitrogen on the surface of Pluto controls the dwarf planet's winds and may give rise to features on its surface, according to a new study using NASA data.




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NASA's Juno spacecraft spots violent plumes on Jupiter's moon Io 

On Dec. 21, during winter solstice, four of Juno's cameras captured images of the Jovian moon Io, the most volcanic body in our solar system, on the mission's 17th flyby of the gas giant.




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Arsenal 'eye move for Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao' following his torrid first year in Spain

The 22-year-old centre back arrived at the Bernabeu last summer in a £44million move from Porto, but has played just 13 games all season and has played a lot out of position at Real Madrid.




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Man United 'set to have veto' over Dean Henderson's loan at Sheffield United under new proposals

While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are currently in fifth - potentially good enough for the Champions League if Man City are banned - the Blades are just two points behind them.




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ASK TONY: TSB - The bank that said 'NO' to my frail 86-year-old mother

I took my mother to a TSB branch to open an account because she has been told she can no longer receive her state pension via the Post Office. We took several documents showing her address.




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Complaints? Who's listening?


Six years ago the Supreme Court issued a detailed order listing the steps needed to insulate police work from politics, and to make it more accountable. But the progress since then has been slow. Navya P K reports.




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Law, justice, and the 'placebo' of compensation


Governments have taken to announcing monetary compensation for victims' kin in cases of criminal acts as well, but it hardly masks their failure to impose the rule of law or bring about systemic improvements, says Harish Narasappa.




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Albert Pinto's missing anger


In the old days, government was responsible for controlling inflation. Now if you feel the pinch of inflation, you have to fend for yourself, and especially because everyone is so busy looking after you, writes Pratap B Mehta.




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Look who's on the road


Engineering is often the only factor considered during design and implementation of junction improvements plans at key locations where flyovers are built. But the reality is that these locations are commonly filled with pedestrians and used as transit points, and any plan that overlooks this is doomed from the start, writes Madhav Pai.




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Who's importing all that gold?


The Indian government has stopped short of imposing effective controls on gold imports despite the soaring current account deficit and its concomitant ills. Kannan Kasturi examines recent trends in gold demand to see if the government's rationale behind the soft policy holds good.




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New report on POSCO - who's listening?


The report of the Roy Paul Committee set up by the MoEF to examine and act on the earlier judgment of the Green Tribunal recommends several studies and assessments, but few of those seem to have been considered in the most recent appraisal. Kanchi Kohli reports.




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Who's teaching whom?


Akanksha began as an idea to give slum children time and space to simply be kids, to laugh and play. It has evolved into a unique learning environment that not only provides opportunities for them to gain employment but also in the process teaches tolerance and a broader view of the world. Jemma Purdey reports.




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गलती से डिलीट हो गया था यूट्यूब पर सबसे ज्यादा देखा गया गाना 'Despacito'!




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Indian-American wins Republican primary for Ohio's sixth senate district

Indian-American Niraj Antani has won the Republican primary for the US state of Ohio's sixth Senate district. Antani, 29, is currently serving in the Ohio General Assembly as a state representative.




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Penguins Day Out: Singapore Zoo's Cold Residents are Exploring the Premises as Humans Stay Indoors

The zoo says the workout strengthens the creatures' leg muscles and helps them navigate new environments.




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King of the Jungle? Mask Stolen from Chicago's Iconic Lion Statue

To make it tougher for thieves to steal them, a new mask and has now been put on with cables that are a lot tougher to cut.




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Bengaluru Doctor Greeted With Hero's Welcome on Return After Treating Coronavirus Patients

Earlier, in a similar gesture, a doctor who had returned home after 20 days of non-stop service to the COVID-19 patients received a warm welcome from her neighbours.




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'Stay Home to Win': Mumbai Police Use 'Ludo' Meme to Spread Awareness about Coronavirus

As usual, the Mumbai Police was appreciated for the creativity, calling it the “best meme page on Instagram”.




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Saudi Arabia Says Investment Plans in India 'On Track' Even as Aramco's Net Profit Falls 21%

On being asked about the effect of the decline in Aramco’s profits on its plans to invest in India, Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to India reiterated that investment plans were on track.




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'Indian hero': Moldovan Tennis Player Dmitrii Baskov Feeds Poor in Ahmedabad Amid Covid-19 Lockdown

Dmitrii Baskov had come to India in January to visit a tennis academy and got stuck due to Covid-19 lockdown but is helping feel Ahmedabad's poor.




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Karanvir Bohra Excited About His Web Show 'The Casino'

Karanvir Bohra's The Casino will unfold the mystery and conspiracy in high society. The actor will play a rich, humble boy, who is heir to his father's multi-billion-dollar casino.




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Streaming Now: Asha Negi-Sharman Joshi in Baarish S2, Mark Ruffalo's Double Role in New Mini-Series

Watch Asha Negi-Sharman Joshi's romance in Baarish S2, or Mark Ruffalo deal with a schizophrenic twin in I Know This Much Is True.




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Return of the QWERTY? Oppo's Patent for Future Phone Suggests Physical Keypad

The patent design suggests the keys on the keyboard be rather capacitive than tactile and the layout seems to be congested than wider.




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VVS Laxman Recalls Incident When Sachin Tendulkar Locked Himself in Physio's Room

Laxman recollected the memories of the famous 1998 Test match between India and Australia played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.




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England Must 'Make Do' with Limited T20 Chances Ahead of World Cup: Eoin Morgan

Cricket authorities said late last month they were still planning for the World Cup in October, although Cricket Australia has conceded the entire international schedule is up in the air due to the virus.




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Made in China Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao's Film is Humourous But Misses the Mark

Rajkummar Rao and Boman Irani's characters in 'Made in China' sell Magic Soup to men suffering from performance issues. Read our full review of the Diwali 2019 release below.




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It's Going to be Impossible to Surpass Lionel Messi's Legacy: Samuel Eto'o

Samuel Eto'o said Lionel Messi showed greatness even as an FC Barcelona B player.




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FA Faces 'Worst-Case Scenario' of 300 Million Pounds Deficit Over Four Years

Professional football has been suspended since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic which has killed nearly 28,500 people in Britain.




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Mexican Grand Prix: 'Need To' Help Ferrari Improve Race Strategy, Feels Charles Leclerc

Charles Leclerc said he and Ferrari did not fulfill their potential after finishing fourth from pole position in Mexican Grand Prix.




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Engines Off: Canceled Iconic F1 Race Dents Monaco's Prestige

The Monaco Grand Prix was canceled on March 19 because of the coronavirus outbreak, with the jewel in F1's crown removed for the first time in 66 years.




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5 Hospitals Approved to Join WHO's Solidarity Trial to Find Treatment for Covid-19

Two hospitals from Ahmedabad and one each from Chennai, Jodhpur and Bhopal will conduct clinical trials on four treatment protocols remdesivir, combination of lopinavir and ritonavir, hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir and ritonavir with Interferon beta-1a.




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Kumaraswamy's 'Told You So' Moment as Karnataka's Green Zone at Risk of Turning Red After Jail Transfer

The transfer of over 100 miscreants, who are accused of attacking the health workers in Bengaluru, to neighbouring Ramanagara district prison, has snowballed into a full blown political war in Karnataka.




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'Why Were Positive Patients Traveling?' TMC's Derek O' Brien After 9 RPF Constables Contract Covid-19 in Bengal

Eight constables who tested positive for Covid-19 were posted in West Bengal, while one was stationed in Odisha.




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Don't Use Reyaz Naikoo's Death to Provoke Violence, Protest: Omar Abdullah

Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah said Hizbul Mujahideen commander Reyaz Naikoo's destiny was decided the moment he picked up the gun and adopted the path of violence and terror.




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Saaho's Latest Poster Reveals Mandira Bedi in the Intense Look of Kalki

Ahead of the trailer launch, the makers of Saaho have revealed the look of Mandira Bedi's character Kalki in the film.




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Shraddha Kapoor as Saaho's Leading Lady is a Big Step in Narrowing the North-South Divide

Shraddha Kapoor in Saaho leads the way in Bollywood A-listers going down south this year to play pivotal roles with major local stars.




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Tamil Thriller Psycho's Trailer is Out, Mysskin Directorial Looks Mysterious

Psycho is based on the famous tale of Angulimala, where a serial killer becomes a monk after his encounter with Lord Buddha.




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Karnataka seeks ISRO's tech support to improve efficiency of road transport corps

Bengaluru, Apr 29: The Karnataka government has sought the help of ISRO on improving the efficiency of road transport corporations in the state, using its technology. Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi, who is also the Minister in-charge of Transport Department,




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Mammootty-Dulquer Salmaan Duo's Throwback Picture Wins The Internet!

Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan, the megastar and young actor are one of the most loved father-son duos of the Indian film industry. As we all know, both Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan have always set major fashion goals with their public appearances.




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Mohanlal-Priyadarshan Duo's Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham Postponed To 2021?

Mohanlal and Priyadarshan, one of the most-celebrated actor-director duos of the Malayalam film industry are joining hands with once again for the historical drama Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham. The highly anticipated project was originally expected to hit the theaters on March 26,




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'The Green Hornet and Kato' Movie In Works At The Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures and Amasia Entertainment have collaborated on The Green Hornet and Kato project and are developing a film on the iconic characters. Amasia Entertainment won the feature film franchise rights of The Green Hornet in January this year.   The




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Broadway Star Nick Cordero's Leg Amputated Due To Coronavirus Complications

Broadway actor Nick Cordero's wife revealed the actor had his right leg amputated after suffering complications from Coronavirus. She took to her Instagram account and shared the ordeal with his fans. Amanda Kloots, on late Saturday, wrote on Instagram,




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GOOD NEWS: Kamal Haasan-Shankar Duo's Indian 2 Is Not Shelved!

Indian 2, the upcoming Kamal Haasan-Shankar project is one of the most awaited projects of the Tamil film industry. The project has been making headlines lately, post the unfortunate accident that happened on the sets, in February 2020. Rumours which suggest




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Exotic dance club pivots with 'Food 2 Go-Go'

The Lucky Devil Lounge in Portland, Oregon has found an unusual way to stay afloat in uncertain times - home food delivery courtesy of its exotic dancers.




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Cricket-England must 'make do' with limited T20 chances ahead of World Cup: Morgan

England's players would have to "make do" with limited chances to prepare for the Twenty20 World Cup scheduled for later this year in Australia due to the COVID-19 pandemic, limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan said.




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[ASAP] Two Closely Related Zn(II)-MOFs for Their Large Difference in CO<sub>2</sub> Uptake Capacities and Selective CO<sub>2</sub> Sorption

Inorganic Chemistry
DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.0c00551




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[ASAP] High-Temperature Thermal Cycling Effect on the Irreversible Responses of Lattice Structure, Magnetic Properties, and Electrical Conductivity in Co<sub>2.75</sub>Fe<sub>0.25</sub>O<sub>4+d</sub> Spinel Oxide

Inorganic Chemistry
DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.9b03755




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[ASAP] Photoionization Dynamics of the Tetraoxo Complexes OsO<sub>4</sub> and RuO<sub>4</sub>

Inorganic Chemistry
DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.0c00683




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[ASAP] Fabrication of Hierarchical Co<sub>9</sub>S<sub>8</sub>@ZnAgInS Heterostructured Cages for Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation and Pollutants Degradation

Inorganic Chemistry
DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.0c00514




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[ASAP] Highly Efficient MnO<sub>2</sub>/AlOOH Composite Catalyst for Indoor Low-Concentration Formaldehyde Removal at Room Temperature

Inorganic Chemistry
DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.0c00852