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‘Mem Famous’ movie review: Sumanth Prabhas makes a promising debut in this partially engaging coming-of-age story

Newcomers led by Sumanth Prabhas get the carefree rural Telangana vibe right in the Telugu film ‘Mem Famous’, which shines in a few segments but falls short of being a roller coaster fun ride




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Rising costs make urban affordable houses unviable for builders

Government’s PM Awas Yojana faces challenges due to rising land prices, construction costs, and pricing limitations for builders




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India’s housing market witnesses cooling trend as price surge crowds out buyers

Luxury home sales buck the trend of sequential slowdown, with houses priced above Rs one crore rupees accounting for nearly 40 per cent of the total home sales in the last quarter




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Housing demand and supply shows a fall in the September quarter: report

The data shows that launches have been decelerating over the past four quarters while sales have been falling over the last three quarters




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Housing sales dipped 11% in Jul-Sept, average prices up by 23% in top 7 cities: Anarock

Among the top 7 cities, Hyderabad saw the highest jump of 32 per cent in average residential property prices




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Home sales, office leasing show robust growth in 2024 so far

BL Mumbai Bureau Knight Frank India reports 9 per cent rise in home sales and 27 per cent increase in office leasing in 2024




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Bengaluru Airport City Ltd breaks ground for 2 million sqft Business Park to boost GCC growth

The Airport city is expected to host a network of business parks comprising 52 per cent of its overall development




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Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate launches joint venture luxury housing project in Gurugram

The joint venture with Kanodia Group’s real estate venture KREEVA has an estimated revenue potential of ₹1,200 crore




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Housing loan growth slows as interest rates and property prices surge

Recent data from the RBI on gross bank credit by major sectors shows that the year-on-year growth in housing loans was 13.1 per cent in August 2024, a steep drop from 40.5 per cent in August 2023.




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Embassy REIT Q2 NOI up 12%; raises leasing guidance for FY25

Over half of its properties across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai saw an average occupancy of around 95 per cent




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Across cities, rising residential rents pinch tenants

Home rents have shot up by 26-67 per cent leaving consumers with little money for discretionary spending




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Macrotech Developers to initiate housing projects worth ₹10,000 crore by March in MMR, Pune, Bengaluru

New projects come in the wake of Macrotech Developers reporting a 21 per cent increase in sales bookings to a record ₹4,290 crore during the July-September period earlier this month




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Business with a heart

Dharti Jute Emporium rides on the twin causes of women empowerment and spreading eco-awareness




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Showcasing authentic Tamil art




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Traditional Indian art is witnessing a contemporary makeover. And the art market is loving it

Tribal and traditional artists explore novel ways of storytelling, experimenting with colour, techniques and contemporary themes, to connect with younger, mainstream audiences




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Iridium/palladium dual photocatalysis for oxidative decarboxylative esterification of alcohols using α-keto acids

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6367-6379
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01452A, Research Article
Subal Mondal, Soumya Mondal, Debabrata Halder, Siba P. Midya, Ankan Paul, Pradyut Ghosh
Herein, we report an unprecedented oxidative decarboxylative C–O cross-coupling reaction for the esterification of feedstock α-keto carboxylic acids and alcohols under mild conditions.
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DABSO-Mediated Pummerer Reaction Enables One-Pot Synthesis of Pyrroloquinolines for Accessing Marinoquinolines: Mechanistic, Photophysical and Pharmacological Investigations

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01512F, Research Article
Rahimuddin Khan, Dipun Kumar Penthi, Aditi Chatterjee, Chandrakanta Sahoo, Shanti Gopal Patra, Viswanathan Arun Nagaraj, Tabrez Khan
A new one-pot acid- and exogenous oxidant-free synthesis of pyrrolo[2,3-c]quinolines has been developed. The strategy involves chemoselective reduction of the 3-(2-nitrophenyl)-1H-pyrroles (pyrrolnitrin derivatives) and subsequent DABSO-facilitated Pummerer reaction in the...
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Facile single-step synthesis of pentaaryl-substituted pyrano[3,2-b]pyrrol-5(1H)-ones showing aggregation-induced emission

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01600A, Research Article
Yongfeng Wang, Ruijun Chu, Yanxiao Wang, Mengyuan Zhou, Yuan Chen, Cheng Xu, Jingyu Sun, Guodong Yin
A novel class of heterocyclic AIEgens has been synthesized via a multicomponent reaction of isatins, 2,3-diaryl cyclopropenones, and alkyl bromides.
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Recent advances in carbon atom addition for ring-expanding single-atom skeletal editing

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01806K, Review Article
Ting Yuan, Lei Shi
This review focuses on recent advances in carbon atom addition for ring-expanding single-atom skeletal editing.
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Probing Intersystem Crossing in Multi-brominated Eumelanin through Transient Absorption and Surface Hopping Dynamics

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01832J, Research Article
Open Access
Kavya Vinod, Lukhmanul Hakeem K., Diana Thomas, Pallavi Panthakkal Das, Mahesh Hariharan
Achieving intersystem crossing (ISC) through structural tuning in biological systems is an evolving area for therapeutic and materials research. Eumelanin, a natural pigment, offers huge potential for bio-inspired material design,...
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Transition-metal-free skeletal editing of benzoisothiazol-3-ones to 2,3-dihydrobenzothiazin-4-ones via single-carbon insertion

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01714E, Research Article
Ke Yang, Qin Li, Yanqi Luo, Dan Yuan, Chunjian Qi, Zhengyi Li, Bijin Li, Xiaoqiang Sun
Transition-metal-free ring expansion of benzoisothiazol-3-ones has been established to construct various 2,3-dihydrobenzothiazin-4-ones via single-carbon insertion.
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Mechanistic insights into rhodium-catalyzed C−H activation and annulation using vinyl acetate to access cinnolines and cinnolin-4(1H)-ones

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01734J, Research Article
Yuqin Wang, Yiling Zeng, Ya-Nan Tian, Zheng Liu, Jinhua Wang, Shuyou Chen, Shiqing Li
Transition metal-catalyzed C−H activation and annulation involving vinyl acetate remains a significant challenge, and the mechanistic process following vinyl insertion is ambiguous. Herein, we report the Rh(III)-catalyzed two-fold C−H activation...
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Cyberabad | Four arrested for vandalising Gandhi statue




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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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Telangana to repair 9,000 km of roads using advanced technology: Minister Komatireddy




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People’s committee slams BJP, BRS for ‘opposing’ caste survey in Telangana




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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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Morphological analysis of Pd/C nanoparticles using SEM imaging and advanced deep learning

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35172-35183
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06113F, Paper
Open Access
Nguyen Duc Thuan, Hoang Manh Cuong, Nguyen Hoang Nam, Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, Hoang Si Hong
In this study, we present a comprehensive approach for the morphological analysis of palladium on carbon (Pd/C) nanoparticles utilizing scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging and advanced deep learning techniques.
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Visible light driven degradation of BPA and LDPE microplastic films using GO/SCN nanocomposite

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35336-35347
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06055E, Paper
Open Access
Ankoor Sura, Sonia Nain
Proposed mechanism of graphene oxide (GO)/sulfur doped carbon nitride (SCN) nanocomposite demonstrating photocatalytic degradation of BPA and LDPE microplastic films under visible light irradiation.
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Design, synthesis, biological evaluation, and in silico studies of novel N-substituted-2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-6-carboxamides as promising anticancer agents

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35323-35335
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04492D, Paper
Open Access
Navid Dastyafteh, Manica Negahdaripour, Mohammad Hosein Sayahi, Mina Emami, Younes Ghasemi, Elham Safaei, Homa Azizian, Zahra Pakrouh Jahromi, Mehdi Asadi, Mohammad Reza Mohajeri-Tehrani, Fateme Zare, Minoo Shahidi, Zahra Pooraskari, Sayed Mahmoud Sajjadi-Jazi, Bagher Larijani, Mohammad Mahdavi, Sara Ranjbar
Synthesis and cytotoxicity evaluation of novel benzimidazoles were explained. The most potent derivative was subjected to cell cycle, apoptosis, and in silico investigations. Compound 5o proved to be a promising anticancer agent.
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DFT investigation of the mechanism and role of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) in constructing asymmetric organosilanes using NHC-catalyzed [4+2] cycloaddition reaction

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35475-35489
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA03676J, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Batoul Alipour
The mechanism and origin of stereoselectivity for the synthesis of asymmetric organosilanes using NHC are theoretically investigated.
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Advanced oxidative degradation of monoethanolamine in water using ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,33223-33232
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05590J, Paper
Open Access
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Atif Khan, Saima Yasin, Hamayoun Mahmood, Shabana Afzal, Tanveer Iqbal
Development of an eco-friendly and commercially feasible method for monoethanolamine (MEA) degradation in aqueous phase using ultraviolet/hydrogen peroxide (UV/H2O2) advanced oxidation process (AOP).
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Harnessing the UiO-67 metal–organic framework for advanced detection of cadmium ions in water bodies

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35618-35627
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06811D, Paper
Open Access
Bhuvaneswari Selvaraj, Lakshmi Priya G., Selva Balasubramanian
Heavy metal ions are hazardous pollutants that pose serious threats to ecosystems and human health, making it imperative to detect and monitor their presence in water for environmental protection.
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Retraction: Fabrication of novel quantum dots for the estimation of COVID-19 antiviral drug using green chemistry: application to real human plasma

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35696-35696
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA90133A, Retraction
Open Access
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Baher I. Salman, Adel Ehab Ibrahim, Sami El Deeb, Roshdy E. Saraya
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Piezoresistivity and strain-sensing behaviour of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/multiwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposites

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35715-35726
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04826A, Paper
Open Access
Kedar Nath Dhakal, Ralf Lach, Wolfgang Grellmann, Beate Krause, Jürgen Pionteck, Rameshwar Adhikari
The interconnectedness of the exfoliated multi-walled carbon nanotubes well dispersed in the PBAT matrix (TEM image; left) leads to strain-sensing properties at lower strains as illustrated by the variation of ΔR/R0 as a function of mechanical strain with time (right).
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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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Developing Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 ferrite with controlled particle size and morphology through optimized processing conditions of low energy solid state reaction

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36264-36272
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA07076C, Paper
Open Access
Sarah Baayyad, Fatima-Zahra Semlali, El Kébir Hlil, Tarik Mahfoud, Hassan El Moussaoui, Mounir El Achaby
Soft magnetic materials, like Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4, require high temperatures and regulated environments for their manufacture and processing, which can be highly energy intensive.
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PM Modi to release 109 climate resilient crop seeds developed by ICAR, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The aim is to ensure that the benefits of science and research directly reach the farmers, says the Agriculture Minister




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Madrasa employee arrested for ‘sodomising boy’ in Indore

The accused, identified as Mustakeen (20), was arrested on August 12 and has been remanded to judicial custody




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Staines murder: Supreme Court seeks Odisha’s reply on remission plea by convict Dara Singh

Dara Singh, the main accused in the triple murder, was convicted and sentenced to death by a CBI court in 2003




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Search continues for second day for missing training aircraft in Jharkhand

Aircraft with two persons onboard belongs to Alchemist Aviation flying school in Jamshedpur




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Jakob Ingebrigtsen continues finding answers after losing the 1,500m plot in Paris

The presumptive favourite to defend his Olympic title, the Norwegian flamed out in his favourite event. But he has bounced back in style. After claiming the Olympic 5,000m gold, he has extracted a measure of revenge in the 1,500m and shattered the 3,000m world record




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Usha disappointed with letter accusing her of “autocratic” behaviour




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Assessing India’s tuberculosis burden: Data

India accounted for 26% of global TB cases and 26% of global TB deaths in 2023




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WHO, 50 countries warn United Nations of increasing ransomware attacks against hospitals

Such attacks on hospitals “can be issues of life and death” World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who addressed the U.N. Security Council, said




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Elon Musk joins Trump for rally at site of assassination attempt

“If we win Pennsylvania, we will win the whole thing,” Trump said.




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US spends record $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since October 7

At least 1,400 people in Lebanon, including Hezbollah fighters and civilians, have been killed since Israel greatly expanded its strikes in that country in late September




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Multiple rocket launches identified from Lebanon since Yom Kippur fast began, says Israel

Israel shut down late on Friday afternoon for Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement and the holiest day of the Jewish calendar




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At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding, landslides in Philippines

Weather has cleared in many areas on Saturday, allowing cleanup work in most areas