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India's index of industrial production shows 3.1 per cent growth in September 2024




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LTIMindtree expands footprint in US with new innovation facility




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Photocatalytic 1,3-Oxyheteroarylation of Aryl Cyclopropanes with Azine N-oxides

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06723A, Edge Article
Open Access
Doyoung Kim, Hyewon Ju, Wooseok Lee, Sungwoo Hong
Cyclopropanes, valuable C3 building blocks in organic synthesis, possess high strain energy and inherent stability. We present an efficient, environmentally benign 1,3-oxyheteroarylation of aryl cyclopropanes using azine N-oxides as bifunctional...
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Guest modulating the photoactivity of a titanium-oxide cage

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04983G, Edge Article
Open Access
Dexin Wang, Yanshu Liu, Guanyun Zhang, Menghui Chu, Fangfang Gao, Guanjie Chen, Guo Wang, Chen-Ho Tung, Yifeng Wang
Ti-oxide salicylate clusters with novel biloculate cages and exchangeable guests are reported. The guests influence the physiochemical properties and photocatalytic CO2/epoxide cycloaddition activities of the complexes.
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Defence Space Agency hosts first ever space exercise 'Antariksha Abhyas - 2024' in Delhi




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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges states to support exam reforms for zero-error entrance test




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Xi leaves China for APEC meeting in Peru: state media

Chinese leader Xi Jinping travels to Peru for APEC summit amid trade tensions with U.S., inaugurates Chinese-funded port




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Iran executes in public a serial rapist convicted in dozens of cases

Iran’s state media say authorities have executed in public a man convicted of raping dozens of women over two decades




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In vitro identification of oridonin hybrids as potential anti-TNBC agents inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis by regulation of p21, γH2AX and cleaved PARP

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3674-3694
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00580E, Research Article
Jinhua Ning, Nini Zhan, Zhanpan Wu, Yuzhe Li, Die Zhang, Yadian Shi, Yingxun Zhou, Chuan-Huizi Chen, Wenbin Jin
Oridonin analogue 11a showed significant antitumor efficacy in vitro via cell cycle arrest and apoptosis by regulation of p21, γH2AX and cleaved PARP accumulation, meanwhile, displayed much more stable than oridonin in human plasma.
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Furoxan–piplartine hybrids as effective NO donors and ROS inducers in PC3 cancer cells: design, synthesis, and biological evaluation

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3778-3794
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00281D, Research Article
Carolyne Brustolin Braga, Julio Cesar Milan, Matheus Andrade Meirelles, Bruno Zavan, Guilherme Álvaro Ferreira-Silva, Ester Siqueira Caixeta, Marisa Ionta, Ronaldo A. Pilli
A novel hybrid integrating piplartine with a furoxan moiety exhibited a sub-micromolar IC50 and extraordinary selectivity for PC3 cells, which was associated with its capacity to release NO, generate ROS, induce DNA damage, and trigger apoptosis.
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Discovery of hybrid Glypromate conjugates with neuroprotective activity against paraquat-induced toxicity

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3711-3727
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00584H, Research Article
Sara C. Silva-Reis, Vera M. Costa, Daniela Correia da Silva, David M. Pereira, Xavier Cruz Correia, Xerardo García-Mera, José E. Rodríguez-Borges, Ivo E. Sampaio-Dias
A series of bicyclic-based Glypromate conjugates with reduction of protein aggregation elicited by Aβ25–35 and neuroprotective activity against paraquat-induced toxicity is reported, paving the way for the discovery of novel neurotherapeutics.
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Pyridinyl 4-(2-oxoalkylimidazolidin-1-yl)benzenesulfonates and their hydrochloride salts as novel water soluble antimitotic prodrugs bioactivated by cytochrome P450 1A1 in breast cancer cells

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3728-3745
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00476K, Research Article
Vincent Ouellette, Chahrazed Bouzriba, Atziri Corin Chavez Alvarez, Quentin Bruxelles, Geneviève Hamel-Côté, Sébastien Fortin
New water soluble antimitotic CYP1A1-activated prodrugs named PYRAIB-SOs and their hydrochlorides targeting breast cancers.
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Fexinidazole optimization: enhancing anti-leishmanial profile, metabolic stability and hERG safety

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3837-3852
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00426D, Research Article
Abdrrahman Shemsu Surur, Chin Fung Chan, Frieda-Marie Bartz, Iris L. K. Wong, Van T. D. Nguyen, Lukas Schulig, Andreas Link, Tak Hang Chan, Larry M. C. Chow, Patrick J. Bednarski
Structure-guided optimization of fexinidazole led to analog (S)-51, a promising lead compound with superior activity, improved metabolic stability, and enhanced hERG safety
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Asymmetric imidazole-4,5-dicarboxamide derivatives as SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitors: design, synthesis and biological evaluation

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3880-3888
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00414K, Research Article
Phuong Nguyen Hoai Huynh, Phatcharin Khamplong, Minh-Hoang Phan, Thanh-Phuc Nguyen, Phuong Ngoc Lan Vu, Quang-Vinh Tang, Phumin Chamsodsai, Supaphorn Seetaha, Truong Lam Tuong, Thien Y. Vu, Duc-Duy Vo, Kiattawee Choowongkomon, Cam-Van T. Vo
Novel asymmetric imidazole-4,5-dicarboxamide derivatives were synthesized, evaluated for SARS-CoV-2 MPro inhibitory activity in vitro, and investigated for binding ability in silico.
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Correction: computational design, synthesis, and assessment of 3-(4-(4-(1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)phenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives as effective epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors: a prospective strategy for anticancer therapy

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3912-3912
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD90040E, Correction
Open Access
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Nilesh Raghunath Khedkar, Milind Sindkhedkar, Alex Joseph
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Anticancer potential of copper(I) complexes based on isopropyl ester derivatives of bis(pyrazol-1-yl)acetate ligands

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00610K, Research Article
Open Access
Maura Pellei, Carlo Santini, Miriam Caviglia, Jo' Del Gobbo, Chiara Battocchio, Carlo Meneghini, Simone Amatori, Chiara Donati, Eleonora Zampieri, Valentina Gandin, Cristina Marzano
In this paper, the isopropyl ester derivatives LOiPr and L2OiPr of bis(pyrazol-1-yl)acetic acid and bis(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)acetic acid were used as chelators for the preparation of the new Cu(I) phosphane complexes 1-4....
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Supreme Court stays order for CBI probe into sexual assault of minor in Chennai

Calls for a list of five to seven direct recruit IPS officers, including three women, who hail from other States but are now serving in Tamil Nadu cadre




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IIT Madras to conduct two-day summit on extended reality

The aim is to develop academic partnership programmes to boost research in XR or extended reality




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Delhi High Court upholds ban on two-wheelers on Expressways

Two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and other slow-moving vehicles, such as tractors, are prohibited as per the Gazette Notifications dated June 14, 2018, and January 15, 2021




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Sensex, Nifty hit a five-month low

Fifth straight losing session at the bourses; shares in the midcap, small cap segments plunged harder than large companies’ stocks in what some called ‘correction mode’




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Mangaluru Junction - CSMT Superfast Express to get LHB coaches in March 2025

Train No. 12133 Mumbai CSMT-Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express will get an LHB rake from March 1 while its pairing service, Train No. 12134 Mangaluru Junction-Mumbai CSMT Superfast Express, will get an LHB rake from March 2




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Jagan dares govt. to arrest him, says will continue to ‘expose failures’




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Varun Hospitality announces eco-friendly mixed-use project to replace The Gateway Hotel in Visakhapatnam




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Missile Exhibition Centre inaugurated at DRDL




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Metro Rail services to be extended to Medchal and other parts of northern Hyderabad under Phase-III: Telangana CM




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Synthesis of MOF-supported Pt catalyst with high electrochemical oxidation activity for methanol oxidation

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36370-36377
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06393G, Paper
Open Access
Merve Akin, Hatice Kars, Muhammed Bekmezci, Aysenur Aygun, Mert Gul, Guray Kaya, Fatih Sen
In this study, Pt and Pt@Ti-MOF NPs catalysts were synthesized by chemical reduction method. Ti-MOF structure was synthesized using the solvothermal method, and the effect of Ti-MOF on methanol oxidation was investigated.
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KEA opposes fee reduction for recruitment examinations in Karnataka

Points out that the government does not provide any grant for conducting recruitment examinations




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Experimental Fortification Lab Centre opened at KLE




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Illegal export of iron ore from Belekeri port: Karnataka High Court suspends sentence and grants bail to MLA Satish Sail and five other convicts




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‘Freelance journalist’ held for extortion in Rein Bazaar




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KSRTC invites EoI to ready commercial complex at Ernakulam depot




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Exploring urban ecology through stories, verse and flavours




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Gokaldas Exports posts 19% growth in Q2 net profit




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80% of non-executive directors believe existing practices, structures are inadequate to oversee AI: Gartner




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Centre plans QCO for weaving machines from next year




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​Surprise spike: On the Consumer Price Index

October’s inflation pace surpasses expectations and dashes rate cut hopes for now




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Fifty years ago | Tamil Nadu omnibus tax increase held valid




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Private college lecturer arrested for sexual assault on job aspirant in Coimbatore




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How the Supreme Court clamped down on ‘bulldozer’ demolition drives | Explained

The top court has issued a slew of guidelines aimed at ensuring institutional accountability to curb retributive demolitions by state authorities




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UPPSC aspirants protest continues for third day over exam format 

The job aspirants protest multiple shifts and score normalisation in exams, demanding a fair and unified testing process




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CMC organises exhibition and poster competition on diabetes




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Temple sets example by introducing ‘mechanical elephant’ to honour tradition and preserve wildlife

Inspired by the Irinjadappilly Sri Krishna Temple in Thrissur, the temple trustees collaborated with PETA to bring Sankaranarayan to Kannur




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Six men held for online share trading scam 




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India’s tea, sugar exports raise sustainability concerns at home | Explained

Exports help strengthen India’s economy by increasing revenue but the rapid surge in exports poses multiple challenges to the sustainability of production, processing, and distribution systems




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Playgrounds in Bengaluru: A mixed bag for parents and children




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Defence Space Agency conducts maiden tabletop exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas’

One of the aims of the exercise was also to identify vulnerabilities in conduct of operations in the event of denial or disruptions of space-based services




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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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This week's sponsor: ADOBE XD

ADOBE XD BETA, the only all-in-one solution for designing, prototyping, and sharing experiences for websites and mobile apps.




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Andhra Pradesh Government will fill all vacant teacher posts next year: Minister Nara Lokesh 

Nara Lokesh said that of the 22,542 posts notified in 1998 DSC, 18,008 candidates were given appointment in 1999




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Visakhapatnam-Gunupur express to be cancelled on some days from November 13 owing to traffic blocks

The cancellation is owing to traffic blocks in the Naupada-Gunupur section of Waltair Division