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Demanding security, Tamil Nadu government doctors begin indefinite strike

Federation of Government Doctors’ Association will decide on the next course of action at an executive committee meeting to be held on November 17, 2024.




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Lanthanum-doped nickel-based composite metal oxide catalyst for hydrogenation of isophthalonitrile to produce meta-xylenediamine

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00802B, Paper
Heng Shao, Jing Guo, Rulong Li, Dekun Ji, Long Huang, Haibin Chu
Lanthanum-doped nickel-based composite metal oxide catalysts exhibited excellent activity in IPN hydrogenation reactions with remarkable stability in fixed-bed reactors.
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Prioritising mental wellbeing can help in management of diabetes, say doctors




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Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano on the remote island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province spewed towering columns of hot ash high into the air since its initial huge eruption on November 4 killed nine people and injured dozens of others




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Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead DOGE in bid to dismantle Govt Bureaucracy, says US Prez-elect Trump




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Bayer Cropscience Q2 net down 39% at ₹136.3 crore on higher expenses

Operational revenues for the quarter were up 7.42 per cent at ₹1737 crore over corresponding previous year’s ₹1617 crore




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Bulldozer demolition chilling sight, executive cannot replace judiciary: SC

Destroying family homes, leaving entire families homeless, amount to anarchy: Justice Gavai




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Rupee falls 1 paisa to all-time low of 84.40 against US dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index was trading lower by 0.04 per cent at 105.98




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Mid-day updates: Markets deepen losses as metals, auto stocks drag; Sensex down nearly 500 points 

The broader market reflected selling pressure, particularly in metal and automotive sectors, with Hindalco leading the decline at 3.67 per cent




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Rupee rises 1 paisa to close at 84.38 against US dollar

Rupee weighed down by foreign fund outflows, domestic equities




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Gold prices tumble as dollar strengthens against rupee

Global uncertainty, weak domestic economy pushing gold, rupee and equity



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Domestic flows may no longer be able to cushion FPI outflow: Axis MF

‘Supply of equity in the form of IPOs, QIPs and stake sale since FY24 has been 1.5x times the net inflow into mutual funds’




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On ‘bulldozer justice’ Supreme Court sends a message. Will it be heard?




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CoP’s hasty decision on carbon credits could do more harm than good




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Meet Tulsi Gabbard, Hindu American who is appointed by Donald Trump as US director of national intelligence

Gabbard, who has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades, deploying to Iraq and Kuwait, would come to the role as somewhat of an outsider, compared to her predecessor.




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'All I do is...': After Arjun Kapoor confirms breakup with Malaika Arora, her cryptic video goes viral

Malaika Arora talking about being 'boring baby' in cryptic video after Arjun Kapoor confirmed their breakup.




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'Citadel Makers Could Have Done More...'

'On the big screen, we focus on hope for your dreams whereas OTT is the bitter reality.'




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High inflation, FII exodus drag markets down

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, JSW Steel, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the biggest laggards. Tata Motors, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints and Infosys were the gainers.




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Chrome Update to Kill Many Addons, including Blockers

Almost one in six Chrome extensions could stop working this summer thanks to a major Google update. They include one of the most prominent ad-blocking tools. An extension is a third party tool that integrates with Chrome to improve the user's experience when accessing websites. They can include tools as diverse as password managers, page translators and video downloaders, though ad blockers are perhaps the best known. Extensions are able to integrate with Chrome and access its data thanks for a platform called Manifest. Google has developed a Version 3 of Manifest and is phasing out support ... (view more)




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Do Phone 'Drying' Videos Really Work?

YouTube videos that claim to fix a waterlogged phone really can work according to a semi-scientific test. But results are not guaranteed and it's not a reason to take excessive risks. Numerous videos (and some dedicated phone apps) all claim to fix a soggy phone in the same way. The theory is that the main risk is liquid getting into the phone through the speaker, which inherently can't be airtight - rather, quite the opposite. The videos "work" simply by playing a specific oscillating tone at a deep frequency that causes the speaker to push air at just the right force to dislodge the water. ... (view more)




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Windows Recall Not Uninstallable

Microsoft says its controversial Windows Recall feature will not be removable in Windows 11. The optional feature creates near-continuous screenshots of the computer display for an AI-powered help tool. The feature launches next month for people in the Windows Insider program before rolling out to all users. A recent update to test versions of Windows 11 showed Recall as a feature that could not only be turned on or off, but could be completely uninstalled. On/Off Confusion Microsoft has now issued a statement saying that's not the case, telling The Verge that "We are aware of an issue where ... (view more)




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Being Blackmailed on Instagram? Here's What to Do

Infopackets Reader Steve T. writes: " Dear Dennis, Please help! I am being blackmailed on Instagram and I'm not sure what to do. A few weeks ago I signed up for Plenty of Fish (PoF) dating and matched up with a woman that I believed to be legit. We exchanged photos on Instagram and texted back and forth for about a week. Not long after, we exchanged raunchy photos. Fast forward to just a few days ago and she claims to have crashed her car and doesn't have enough to cover the costs. She's asked me to help. I declined. She said if I don't pay, she would share intimate pictures of me with all of ... (view more)




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Windows File Explorer Can Remotely Access Android Phone

Windows users will soon be able to access files on their Android phone or tablet without a USB cable. The feature is already available in test editions of Windows 11. The feature, first reported back in June, has now arrived for members of the Windows Insider Program, which gives early access to in-development and test features. They will also need to install the "Cross device experience host" tool from the Microsoft store. Windows does already offer some wireless connectivity with Android phones such as using it as a webcam or getting on-screen notifications from the phone replicated on the ... (view more)




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Being Blackmailed on Google Chat? Here's What to Do

Infopackets Reader Shane J. writes: " Dear Dennis, Help - I'm being blackmailed on Google Chat ! Two days ago I received a friend request on Facebook from a woman who lives in my city. At first I didn't recognize her, but she says she went to my high school. Eventually we ended up chatting outside of Facebook using Google Chat (previously Google Hangouts), and that's when she sent me some revealing photos of herself. She asked me to reciprocate. As soon as I did, the video chat ended immediately. She texted me and said if I don't pay her money she would send the video to friends and family. ... (view more)




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Someone Threatening to Post Video, Pics? Here's What to Do

Infopackets Reader Franco I. writes: " Dear Dennis, Please help - someone is threatening to share a video of me (in the buff) on Facebook! A few days ago, I met a girl on Omegle (a chat website). We had lots of shared interests and seemed to hit it off pretty good. After some back and forth, things escalated to the point where she started sharing pictures of herself scantily dressed. She asked for my phone number, then wanted to do a video call using Google Chat . As soon as I answered, she was already unclothed with toys in hand. She claimed her microphone was broken, so I never got to ... (view more)




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Do Blackmailers Follow Through? (And What to Expect)

Infopackets Reader Bill W. writes: " Dear Dennis, Thanks so much for your article on Facebook blackmail . I also read your article on Instagram blackmail . Unfortunately, I have a similar situation. A few weeks ago, I received a random chat request from a female with a WhatsApp business account asking if I was affiliated with her company. She claims to work in the shipping department. I responded back stating she had the wrong number, but that didn't stop her from continuing to message me. A few days into it and we exchanged some photos of each other (clothed). She asked where I worked, what ... (view more)




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The Grace of God and the Non-Orthodox

Fr. Tom Soroka joins Fr. Barnabas Powell to discuss that thorny yet important question about the extent of God's grace particularly among the non-Orthodox. Some great questions called in from Orthodox and Non-Orthodox alike!




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Open Line Sunday: Do You Have Enough Faith?

Fr. Barnabas opens the lines on this episode for calls, chat room questions, and emails on matters of Faith, Fasting, and the Theotokos.




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What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Fr. Jonathan Ivanoff joins Fr. Barnabas for a discussion about the Orthodox view of salvation. What do you tell people when they ask you "Are you saved?"




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African Americans and Orthodox Christianity

Fr. Moses Berry joins Fr. Barnabas to discuss his journey to Orthodoxy as the great grandson of a slave. What does Orthodox Christianity offer to the African American today? Learn more about Fr. Moses and a documentary film being produced called Hard Promise to Keep.




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Orthodox Evangelism

A subject near and dear to the heart of Fr. Barnabas and Ancient Faith Radio is evangelism. What do we mean in the Orthodox Church when we use that term? Fr. Barnabas and his callers tackle this question on tonight's episode.




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Islam: An Orthodox Christian Perspective

Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou rejoins Fr. Barnabas for tonight's topic. What is the history and theology of Islam, and how does the Orthodox Christian faith compare?




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Choose Wisely - An Orthodox Christian's Guide to Courting

Subdeacon Adam Lowell Roberts joins Fr. Barnabas to talk about the importance of finding an Orthodox mate. Subdeacon Adam is the founder of Orthodox and Single, and Orthodox web site designed to help Orthodox singles find each other.




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Bringing Orthodoxy to America

Fr. Barnabas speaks with Fr. Jim Kordaris, Director of Stewardship, Outreach and Evangelism for the GOA and Thomaida Hudanish, Assistant Director of C.O.M.E - the Commission for Orthodox Evangelism in San Francisco. They give information about the upcoming Bringing Orthodoxy to America Conference in Portland. They also take listener calls on the subject of evangelism.




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Orthodox Evangelism and Using Media

Fr. Barnabas opens the lines tonight to talk about the use of media to spread the Orthodox Faith. Is it "anything goes?" or or there pitfalls?




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The Orthodox Way of Healing

Joining Fr. Barnabas is Fr. Chrisophe Lepoutre fielding questions from callers, Facebook, email, and the Chat Room about the Orthodox approach to healing addictions.




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Orthodoxy and Psychology

The Rev. Dr. Nicholas and Presbytera and Psychologist Dr. Roxanne Louh join Fr. Barnabas to talk about the role of psychology in understanding ourselves as Orthodox Christians.




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Parenting Toward The Kingdom

Fr. Barnabas welomes Dr. Philip Mamalakis about his new book Parenting Toward The Kingdom, published by Ancient Faith.




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Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy - Fr. Andrew Damick

Fr. Barnabas welcomes Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk about his revised and updated book Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy. They take calls including one from a Mormon and one from an African American Orthodox Christian looking for outreach to that community.




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Why Do Some Parishes Reach Out and Others Don't?

Assembly of Bishops Researcher Alexei Krindatch joins Fr. Barnabas to discuss the latest study on evangelism in the Orthodox Church.




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Orthodoxy and the Reformation

Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou joins Fr. Barnabas to talk about the Reformation and its effects on the Christian Church.




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Reaching Young Adults With The Orthodox Message

Fr. Paul Lundberg joins Fr. Barnabas to explore the reasons why the Church is losing its young people. Learn about one effort to stem the tide through the Connect Conferences.




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Icons and Orthodox Spirituality

Fr. Barnabas Powell address the question of iconography in the Orthodox Tradition. How essential are they in our Christian faith? Do we worship them? Learn about what icons teach us and their significance in understanding the Incarnation of Christ.




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Orthodox Witness in a Digital World

While in Crete for the Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care conference, Fr. Barnabas Powell sat down with the other American speakers - Fr. Tom Soroka, Dr. Nicole Roccas, Fr. John Parker, Fr. John Peck, Richard Barrett, and Hank Hanegraaff to reflect on the conference and what they took away from it.




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Are We Doing Ministry Wrong?

Fr. Barnabas Powell is joined by Steven Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez to evaluate the state of ministry for both young people and adults in our Orthodox Churches. Several resources were mentioned. We Are Orthodoxy podcast Y2AM Effective Christian Ministry




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Geopolitics, Foreign Policy, and the Orthodox Church

Father Barnabas Powell interviews John Sitilides, the Washington D.C.-based geopolitical strategist and professional corporate speaker, in a far-reaching conversation to explore and assess the complexities facing the Orthodox Church and its internal administrative challenges in addressing in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the hierarchical tensions between the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Moscow Patriarchate, Turkey's repression of Orthodox and other religious minorities, the Syria civil war, the Israeli-Palestinian divide, radical Islamism in the Balkans, the plight of Egypt’s Coptic community, and the stunning rise of Orthodox Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa.




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Donald Trump selects Tulsi Gabbard to oversee intelligence gathering

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to nominate former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as the director of national intelligence, the Cabinet member in charge of gathering and sharing sensitive foreign information and secrets.




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Dogecoin soars as Trump announces government efficiency group nicknamed DOGE

Dogecoin, the cryptocurrency whose mascot is a super-cute dog that muses things like "much wow," has been racing higher in value since Donald Trump won the presidential election last week. It got another bump after Trump named Tesla's Elon Musk as one of the heads of a new "Department of Government Efficiency," which is not a government agency but does have the acronym DOGE.




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E. coli cases tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders climb to 104

At least 104 people have been sickened, with 34 hospitalized, in an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions served on McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, federal health officials said Wednesday.