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Vasan urges T.N. govt. to take steps to end illegal sale of narcotic drugs
He expressed concerns over the future of a section of students and youth who were allegedly involved in using and selling such banned substances
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T.N. govt. sanctions funds to implement framework for flood protection work
The funds are to be utilised for the implementation and monitoring of an environmental and social management framework for flood protection work in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram districts
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Chain stretching in brushes favors sequence recognition for nucleobase-functionalized flexible precise oligomers
Soft Matter, 2024, 20,8303-8311
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00866A, Paper
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00866A, Paper
Kseniia Grafskaia, Qian Qin, Jie Li, Delphine Magnin, David Dellemme, Mathieu Surin, Karine Glinel, Alain M. Jonas
Flexible oligomers having precise sequences of nucleobases do not specifically recognize surface-grafted target chains at low grafting density. Moderately higher grafting densities promote sequence-specific recognition thanks to chain stretching.
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Flexible oligomers having precise sequences of nucleobases do not specifically recognize surface-grafted target chains at low grafting density. Moderately higher grafting densities promote sequence-specific recognition thanks to chain stretching.
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Stochastic migrations of Marangoni surfers between two lobes of a dumbbell-shaped confinement
Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00914B, Paper
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00914B, Paper
Alakesh Upadhyaya, V. S. Akella
We report an experimental investigation on the stochastic migration dynamics of Marangoni surfers (camphor-infused paper disks) between the two lobes of a dumbbell-shaped chamber.
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We report an experimental investigation on the stochastic migration dynamics of Marangoni surfers (camphor-infused paper disks) between the two lobes of a dumbbell-shaped chamber.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
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Self-assembly of amphiphilic homopolymers grafted onto spherical nanoparticles: complete embedded minimal surfaces and a machine learning algorithm for their recognition
Soft Matter, 2024, 20,8385-8394
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00616J, Paper
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00616J, Paper
D. A. Mitkovskiy, A. A. Lazutin, A. L. Talis, V. V. Vasilevskaya
Amphiphilic macromolecules grafted onto spherical nanoparticles can self-assemble into morphological structures corresponding to the family of complete embedded minimal surfaces. They arise situationally, can coexist and transform into each other.
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Amphiphilic macromolecules grafted onto spherical nanoparticles can self-assemble into morphological structures corresponding to the family of complete embedded minimal surfaces. They arise situationally, can coexist and transform into each other.
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Co-assembly of Cellulose Nanocrystals and Gold Nanorods: Insights from Molecular Dynamics Modelling
Soft Matter, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00871E, Paper
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00871E, Paper
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Jiaxin Hou, William W Sampson, Ahu Gumrah Dumanli
A coarse-grained molecular dynamics model is developed to explore the co-assembly of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and gold nanorods (AuNRs) under sedimentation conditions with varying vol- umetric concentration and particle-size ratios....
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A coarse-grained molecular dynamics model is developed to explore the co-assembly of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and gold nanorods (AuNRs) under sedimentation conditions with varying vol- umetric concentration and particle-size ratios....
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Tulsi goes to LFW
Armed with saris and lehengas of all hues, the Chennai brand is set to make a splash at the fashion week
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Say it in gold and off-white
Celebrating Onam and don’t know what to wear and how? NEETI SARKAR gets fashion gurus to give you a few fashion tips
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Go peach or Goth this winter
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Craftspeople go back to the roots
Crafts Council of Telangana’s Sanmaan 2023 awardees bat for time-tested techniques and slow fashion
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The style file from the Lakme Fashion Week that got us talking
Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2023 showcased gender-agnostic styles, recycled accessories and modern Indian draping techniques – we explore what will influence your wardrobe this year
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Give the cauliflower diet a go
Among the endless low-carb, paleo diets for weight loss is the cauliflower diet, which is healthy and doesn’t compromise on taste, says Radha Thomas
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Get set go for health
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Let us go then you and I
Walking your dog is good for your body, mind and soul as Mini Anthikad Chhibber discovers
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Royal rigours
SOORAJ RAJMOHAN discovers that owning an Enfield also makes for a good exercise routine
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Scoring a self goal
Inspired by the free flowing style of the Copa America and the Euro, NIKHIL VARMA decides to give football a try and realises that he is not up for the challenge
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Going the distance
It is not too late. You can still reach the finish line safely if you follow some of these expert tips
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Your go-to list of podcasts on yoga
To help you get an asana right, there are videos, but to help you stay motivated and even learn about the history of yoga, you need a podcast
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Editorial. Gold users must get a transparent Re-based price
There is a need to provide consumers with a transparently derived domestic reference rate which is under regulatory supervision
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Editorial. Gold duty cut can help exporters and consumers if cost savings are passed on
The customs duty cut on gold, silver and platinum will certainly bring down production costs in this thin-margin industry, helping Indian exports gain competitive edge in the global market
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Editorial. Monetary easing in the West good news for India
But food inflation could hold the RBI’s hand in reversing its interest rate cycle in the near future
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Editorial. Lessons for govt from LTCG episode
At the very least, feedback and views can be sought from stakeholders and analysts during pre-Budget consultations when such major changes are being considered
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Editorial: Easy entry for market advisers is good, but not fee control
SEBI could have dispensed with controls on levy of fees. Also, the proposal to dilute the qualification criteria for registered advisers seems ill-advised
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Editorial. RBI’s diktat on sharp lending practices in gold loans welcome
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Editorial. Farm price support should go beyond procurement
Bhavantar can work well in tandem with e-NAM which improves price realisation. This can reduce the Bhavantar outgo
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Govt can waive off GST on health cover, step up focus on insurance penetration: FGII CEO Anup Rau
Removing GST on health insurance would make it more affordable, driving higher penetration and reducing the government’s burden
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Bank unions push back against government ‘micromanagement’ in employee performance reviews
More than 1 lakh bank employees likely to be affected by DFS instruction to banks, says AIBEA General Secretary Venkatachalam
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Compliant with gold loan norms, will further strengthen audit processes: CSB Bank MD
Bank expects its advances and deposits to rise at least 30-50 per cent faster than the banking system
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IIFL Finance grows its gold loan portfolio by ₹2,000 cr about a month after RBI lifted lending ban
IIFL Finance’s gold loan book had shrunk from ₹26,000 crore in early March 2024 to ₹10,000 crore by September 19, 2024
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Govt invites applications for RBI Deputy Governor
The appointment is for a period of three years, and the individual is qualified for reappointment. The position will have a monthly salary of Rs ₹2.25 lakh (Level-17)
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Bevel Up - Drugs, Users and Outreach Nursing / directed by: Nettie Wild ; produced by: Fiona Gold, Juanita Maginley, Betsy Carson, Nettie Wild, Svend-Erik Eriksen, Rina Fraticelli ; production agencies: National Film Board of Canada (Montreal), British Co
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The Agony of Jimmy Quinlan / directed by: George Mihalka, George Williams ; produced by: Robert Duncan, Janice Brown, Andy Thomson, Peter Katadotis ; production agency: National Film Board of Canada (Montreal)
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Sand supply hits as 89 boatmen associations stay away from sand collection in Godavari river in A.P.
Only 30 boatmen associations out of the permitted 119 are active reportedly due to unviable payment fixed by the government under the sand policy
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Andhra Pradesh government releases list of 62 persons nominated to various corporations
Chaganti Koteswara Rao and Mohammad Shareef have been appointed Advisers in the Cabinet rank on Ethics and Values, and Minority Affairs respectively
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Boatmen’s associations reluctant to collect sand from Godavari’s banks over lack of remuneration
Permissions of 89 associations revoked by govt.; officials assure direct payments to workers’ bank accounts from Monday in order to prevent a shortage of sand
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Andhra Pradesh Government presents Budget with an outlay ₹2.94 lakh crore
The fiscal deficit will be around 4.19% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), whereas the revenue deficit will be around 2.12% of the GSDP; ₹11,855 crore allocated for agriculture and allied sectors
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November 18 is the last date for filing of nominations for the East-West Godavari Teachers’ constituency MLC election
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A.P. govt. presented a pro-people budget amid precarious financial conditions, says I&PR Minister
Govt.’s approach is a response to the financial mess inherited from the previous YSRCP govt., says I&PR Minister
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Govt. is focused on creating conducive environment for industrial growth in Andhra Pradesh, says Finance Minister Keshav
A sum of ₹3,127 crore has been allocated to the sector in the 2024-25 Budget, he says, adding that the government has been able to rekindle interest among investors to make Andhra Pradesh their investment destination of choice
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Expose the government’s failures and stand firm in questioning its decisions, Jagan urges YSRCP MLCs
The ruling party seems to be unwilling to grant opposition status to YSRCP as it will have to allocate time and opportunities for the party to question the government, he says
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Andhra Pradesh govt.. to deploy ‘kisan drones’ in agriculture sector this year
The drones would be mainly helpful in spraying fertilizer and pesticides, and said all villages in the State are targeted to be covered in three years, says Minister Atchannaidu