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Air India flight from Mangaluru to Mumbai departs after over-three-hour delay

An Air India official attributed the delay to ‘technical issues’




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News from the world of education - October 29, 2024

Information for students on admissions, new courses, scholarships, convocations, research studies and other news from educational institutions




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News from the world of education - November 4, 2024

Information on entrance exams, admissions, new courses, scholarships, research studies and other news from educational institutions




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News from the world of education - November 9, 2024

Information on new courses, entrance exams, admissions, scholarships, research studies, and other events from educational institutions




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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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Emotions in failure: An excerpt from Productive Failure: Unlocking deeper learning through the science of failing

In his new book, learning scientist Manu Kapur discusses how to deliberately design for and transform failure into a deep learning signal




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SRMJEEE 2025 to be held from April to July in three phases

The entrance exam will be held for B Tech and M Tech programmes




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‘Zero-error entrance test:’ Union Education Minister urges support from states for exam reforms




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Jet Airways stock falls 5%, SBI to stay away from funding airlines




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Haldiram Bhujiawala raises ₹235 cr from Pantomath’s Bharat Value Fund

India’s snacks market, which is worth ₹ 42,600 crore in FY24, is expected to reach around ₹95,500 crore by FY32, registering a CAGR of 11%




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Carl Zeiss AG sets up maiden GCC in India; to scale up people front to 5,000 by 2027




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Pinneyum review: Disappointing fare from an old master




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A Flying Jatt: from another planet

A desi superhero adventure with a few endearing moments best suited for under 10-year-olds




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Rekka: Men are from mass

With ‘Rekka’, ‘Makkal Selvan’ Vijay Sethupathi makes this trip to aruval land. But has he arrived?




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Proptech start-up HouseEazy raises $7 mn in funding from Chiratae Ventures, others

Funds will be utilised to fuel company’s growth across NCR




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Metro Group eyes ₹1,000 crore revenue from Thane projects

The group plans to introduce one-of-its-kind luxury projects with modern ecosystem for the discerning professionals who prefer Thane over Mumbai




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Homebuyers gain from removal of differential tax rates on preferred locations, lowering overall costs

One third of the transaction value of an immovable property is attributed to land, which is excluded from and it is not included for calculation of GST calculation




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Birla Estates buys land from Hindalco for ₹537 crore

Kalwa is experiencing rapid growth due to its proximity to Thane




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DLF's sales bookings rise 66% to ₹7,094 crore from April to September despite weak Q2

DLF's sales bookings jumped over three-fold to around ₹6,400 crore during the first quarter of this fiscal from ₹2,040 crore in the year-ago period




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From caves to canvas

The paintings of tribal art mirror life in the villages and the bond between man and nature. While Warli, Pithora and Gond art has found a platform and wide appreciation in various exhibitions over the years, the Saora paintings are a highlight here.





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Unravelling the different pathways of cyclohexene oxidation via a peroxyl radical generated from tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) by various metal salts

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01681E, Research Article
Lu-Jian Zhou, Xiao-Hui Liu, Han-Wen Zhang, Can Xue, Han-Kang Zhong, Xian-Tai Zhou
Two different mechanisms were obtained in the selective oxidation of cyclohexene catalyzed by CuCl2 and VCl3 respectively in presence of TBHP. The two opposed mechanisms are mainly caused by the roles of the t-BuOO˙ radical in catalytic oxidations.
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LiTMP-LiBr complex-induced lateral lithiation and cross ester condensation: direct access to isocoumarins from 2-methoxy o-toluate esters

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01678E, Research Article
Open Access
Mintu Rehman, Sajib Daimary, Rasajna Madhusudhana, Rajendar Goreti
LiTMP-LiBr complex promotes cross-ester coupling of 2-methoxy o-toluate esters to directly yield isocoumarin is demonstrated. Method applied to many natural product precursors including synthesis of (+)- and (−)-lunatinins.
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Stereocontrolled synthesis of heterocycles from unactivated alkynes by photoredox/nickel dual-catalyzed cyclization

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01627K, Research Article
Bo-Rong Leng, Feng Yang, Jin-Lian Bai, Yu-Wen Huang, Qing-Quan Liu, Ping Wei, De-Cai Wang, Yi-Long Zhu
We report a nickel/photoredox dual catalysis method for synthesizing heterocyclics from unactivated alkynes and aryl iodides, offering a direct, selective, and green alternative to traditional synthesis with potential in medicinal chemistry.
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Rhodium-catalyzed synthesis of N-substituted 3-acylpyrroles from enaminones and vinylene carbonate

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01816H, Research Article
Sheng-Jiao Yan, Jian-Bo Ma, Yi-Mai Yin, Xing-Mei Hu, Bi-Na Shao, Kun Huang, Qing-Sheng Zhao
Skeletal editing is a highly efficient strategy for modifying the core scaffolds of drug molecules, with multi-atomic editing as an emergent approach. Herein, we present a protocol for constructing N-substituted...
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Two from Hyderabad, including government employee, lose ₹50 lakh in separate scams




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Traffic diversions in Rachakonda from Friday 8 a.m. for CM’s visit to Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district




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‘Rahasyam Idham Jagath’ movie review: Earnest but far from engrossing

Director Komal R Bharadwaj’s Telugu indie ‘Rahasyam Idham Jagath’ is ambitious in using science, technology and stories from the Indian epics for an adventure drama, but falls short in its execution




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Officials demand strict action against those involved in ‘confrontation’ at Vikarabad village




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66% of gamers in India are from non-metro cities: Lumikai annual report

Average weekly time spent on gaming increased by 30% to 13 hours




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Wriddhiman Saha announces retirement from cricket after this year's Ranji Trophy

Veteran cricketer Wriddhiman Saha announces retirement, last season in Ranji Trophy, ending a cherished journey in cricket




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Ben Stokes missing from IPL’s list of 1,574 players ahead of mega auction

IPL mega auction list includes marquee Indian players like Pant, Iyer, and Rahul, with a total purse of ₹120 crore




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BCCI vs PCB spar on CT venue as Mohsin Naqvi denies receiving any official note from Indian board

The Hybrid Model was followed during 2023 Asia Cup where Pakistan played its matches at home but India played its matches in Sri Lanka.




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Stories from the heart

Writer Balakumaran talks to Suganthy Krishnamachari about the diverse subjects of his novels and the joy in capturing human emotions.



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Interfacial properties of a ZnO/PTFE composite from density functional tight-binding simulations

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35097-35103
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06790H, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Chol Ryu, Jun-Gi Ri, Yun-Sim Kim, Chung-Hyok Rim, Chung-Il Kim, Chol-Jun Yu
We performed density functional tight-binding simulations of a ZnO/amorphous PTFE superlattice to reveal the interlayer binding strength, charge redistribution and enhancement of mechanical strength of the ZnO-reinforced PTFE plastic composites.
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Clues from an ionic cocrystal structure: from catalysis to mechanochemistry

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,34843-34847
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05652C, Paper
Open Access
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Bandana Sar, Mollah Rohan Ahsan, Arijit Mukherjee
A crystal structure is no longer conceived as a static entity; rather, it often mirrors crystallization pathways, linking crystal structures with a solution scenario.
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Comparing diverse extraction methodologies to infer the performance of 1,8-cineole extraction from Eucalyptus cinerea: process optimization, kinetics, and interaction mechanisms

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35529-35552
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06050D, Paper
Open Access
Divya Baskaran, Madhumitha Sathiamoorthy, Ramasamy Govindarasu, Hun-Soo Byun
Different extraction techniques were used to extract 1,8-cineole from Eucalyptus cinerea leaves, and their performance efficiency was evaluated through optimization and kinetic studies.
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Syntheses of optically active monapterin, 7,8-dihydromonapterin, and 5,6,7,8-tetrahydromonapterin from L-xylose

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35644-35649
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA07179D, Paper
Open Access
Arun K. Ghosh, Ashish Sharma, Satish Nagam, Clay Fuqua
Monapterin, 7,8-dihydromonapterin, and 5,6,7,8-tetrahydromonapterin are synthesized in optically active forms using L-xylose as the starting material.
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Review of iodine behavior from nuclear fuel dissolution to environmental release

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35255-35274
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06494A, Review Article
Open Access
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Chelsie L. Beck, Juan Cervantes, Steven Chiswell, Allison T. Greaney, Katherine R. Johnson, Tatiana G. Levitskaia, Leigh R. Martin, Gavin McDaniel, Stephen Noble, Jason M. Rakos, Brian J. Riley, Andrew Ritzmann, Joel M. Tingey
During nuclear fuel reprocessing, radioiodine, can be released.
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Synthesis and in vitro assessment of gold nanoparticles conjugated with extracts, sterols and pure compounds derived from marine sponges from the Indian and Pacific Oceans

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36115-36131
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04068F, Paper
Open Access
Avin Ramanjooloo, Devesh Bekah, Samson A. Adeyemi, Philemon Ubanako, Lindokuhle Ngema, Yahya E. Choonara, David E. Williams, Elena A. Polishchuk, Raymond J. Andersen, Archana Bhaw-Luximon
The synthesis of gold nanoparticles using extracts, sterols and pure compounds from marine sponges.
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From e-waste to eco-sensors: synthesis of reduced graphene oxide/ZnO from discarded batteries for a rapid electrochemical bisphenol A sensor

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36073-36083
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04046E, Paper
Open Access
Md Humayun Kabir, Md Yeasin Pabel, Nishat Tasnim Bristy, Md. Abdus Salam, Muhammad Shahriar Bashar, Sabina Yasmin
E-waste-derived reduced graphene oxide/ZnO forfast electrochemical detection of bisphenol A (BPA).
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Upconversion nanoparticles incorporated with three-dimensional graphene composites for electrochemical sensing of baicalin from natural plants

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36084-36092
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06540A, Paper
Open Access
Na Zhang, Yilin Wu, Tian Liang, Yongxiang Su, Xusheng Xie, Tianren Zhang, Hongyan Wang, Keying Zhang, Rongli Jiang
The fabrication of UCNP-3DG and its application in electrochemical detection of Bn in natural plant samples.
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A safe and efficient synthesis of N-Boc-β3-amino acid methyl esters from α-amino acids: applications in the formal synthesis of sedum alkaloids

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36016-36021
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA07506D, Paper
Open Access
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Bohua Long, Lijie Ren, Mengmeng Jiang, Shengquan Hu, Qianqian Jiang, Limin Li, Xuanluan Chen, Zhengzhi Wu
β3-Amino acids are essential components in the synthesis of biologically active compounds.
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Haryana Congress again urges Speaker to disqualify MLA Kiran Choudhry from State Assembly

Since the senior leader had joined the BJP, according to the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, ‘any member of a House who voluntarily gives up their membership of a political party is liable to be disqualified,’ the Congress said




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Pune bar case: Police detain two people from Mumbai

The detention follows CM Shinde’s order to crackdown on illicit pubs for a ‘drug-free’ Pune




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Arunachal Pradesh yields new species of horned frog

A team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India recorded the forest-dwelling frog from the Talle Wildlife Sanctuary




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10 Amarnath pilgrims injured after jumping out from moving bus in J&K’s Ramban

The incident happened when the passengers who wanted to get down were informed of the failure of the brakes.




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With four out of five NEET ‘solver gang’ arrests from the district, no easy answers in Nalanda

According to the police, the ‘solver gang’ is spread across Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat




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13-year-old in Madhya Pradesh died trying to shoot hanging scene from tree, police find

While filming, the boy slipped from the wall and suffered a jerk in his neck. His friends did not realise this and assumed that he was still acting, official says




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Youth returning to Punjab from abroad, says CM; Akalis rubbish claim

CM Mann said the State Government has handed over appointment letters to 44,667 youth in various departments since it came to power