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Bonding with one's student

Teachers need to master two secrets to be successful in their careers.




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LinkedIn inks MoU with govt to create more jobs for students




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Ek Mulaqat: Saying it with verses

Deepti Naval talks to Chitra Swaminathan about why the play ‘Ek Mulaqat’ is close to her heart.



  • History & Culture

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In dialogue with the divine

A new book by photographer and author Tarun Chopra tells us how temples play a crucial role in social and cultural life




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Water without boundaries

It was his trait of mercy that prompted Ramanuja to help the people of Tondanur. Suganthy Krishnamachari writes





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A comparative study on the thermal runaway process mechanism of a pouch cell based on Li-rich layered oxide cathodes with different activation degrees

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35074-35080
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06355D, Paper
Open Access
Wei Quan, Jinghao Liu, Jinhong Luo, Hangfan Dong, Zhimin Ren, Guohua Li, Xiaopeng Qi, Zilong Su, Jiantao Wang
Li-rich layered oxide (LLO) is regarded as one of the most promising candidates for the next-generation batteries.
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Macroporous chitosan/alginate hydrogels crosslinked with genipin accumulate and retain glioblastoma cancer cells

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35286-35304
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06197G, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Lauriane Parès, Sahar Naasri, Lisa Delattre, Hélène Therriault, Benoît Liberelle, Gregory De Crescenzo, Marc-Antoine Lauzon, Nathalie Faucheux, Benoit Paquette, Nick Virgilio
This work demonstrates how macroporous hydrogels can be prepared with porous polylactide molds, and homogeneous solutions of sodium alginate and chitosan crosslinked with genipin, in order to accumulate glioblastoma cancer cells.
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Superior low temperature activity over α-MnO2/β-MnOOH catalyst for selective catalytic reduction of NOx with ammonia

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35498-35504
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05934D, Paper
Open Access
Masanori Takemoto, Haruko Fujinuma, Yoshihiro Sugawara, Yukichi Sasaki, Kenta Iyoki, Tatsuya Okubo, Kazuya Yamaguchi, Toru Wakihara
α-MnO2/β-MnOOH catalysts were synthesized by post-synthetic planetary ball milling for OMS-2, enhancing catalytic activity in low-temperature NH3-SCR.
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Ag@Mg12@Ag20: a three-layer matryoshka structure with S6 symmetry

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35553-35558
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA07046A, Paper
Open Access
Peng-Bo Liu, Jing-Jing Guo, Yi-Sha Chen, Hui-Yan Zhao, Jing Wang, Ying Liu
A novel three-layer matryoshka structure with S6 symmetry is proposed, amid the evolving landscape of carbon-based derivatives and high-symmetry architectures.
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Reaction of unsymmetrical α-bromo-1,3-diketones with N-substituted thioureas: regioselective access to 2-(N-arylamino)-5-acyl-4-methylthiazoles and/or rearranged 2-(N-acylimino)-3-N-aryl-4-methylthiazoles

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35585-35600
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05436A, Paper
Open Access
Ranjana Aggarwal, Shilpa Sharma, Naman Jain, Dionisia Sanz, Rosa M. Claramunt, Patricia Delgado, M. Carmen Torralba
Hantzsch's [3 + 2] cyclic condensation of α-bromo-1,3-diketones with N-substituted thioureas.
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High-performance, high energy density symmetric supercapacitors based on δ-MnO2 nanoflower electrodes incorporated with an ion-conducting polymer

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35657-35670
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05670A, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Shrishti Sharma, Gurpreet Kaur, Bhargab Sharma, Buddu Nagasiva Saiteja, Anshuman Dalvi
The present work investigates liquid-based and liquid-free supercapacitors assembled using δ-MnO2-nanoflower-based electrodes.
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Synthesis of supramolecular polymers with calix[4]arene and β-cyclodextrin and their application in heavy metal ion absorption

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35697-35703
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05559D, Paper
Open Access
Jian-Jian Bian, Shi-Jin Tang, Jiao Miao, Rui Lin, Guo-Li Huang, Ming-Yu Teng, Xiao-Mei Li
Two categories of supramolecular polymer monomers were produced by introducing the ureidopyrimidone quadruple-hydrogen bonding assemblies on the calix[4]arene and the β-cyclodextrin host units, which adsorbed up to 99% of Pb2+ and Cd2+.
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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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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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Cs2ZnCl4: a lead-free all-inorganic perovskite with a large dielectric permittivity

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36253-36263
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04755A, Paper
Open Access
Imen Romdhane, Asma Ajmi, Mohamed Ben Bechir, Regis Barille, Abdallah Ben Rhaiem
In recent years, inorganic perovskite materials based on metallic halides have attracted significant attention due to their non-toxicity and ease of synthesis, making them suitable for various applications.
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Physicochemical properties and mechanism of action of a new copper(II) pyrazine-based complex with high anticancer activity and selectivity towards cancer cells

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36295-36307
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06874B, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
B. Rogalewicz, T. Sierański, M. Szczesio, A. Olczak, K. Gobis, C. Orlewska, I. Korona-Głowniak, A. Korga-Plewko, M. Iwan, M. Michalczuk, J. Kubik, G. Adamczuk, M. Korga, N. Rutkowska, T. Boruta, K. Gas, M. Sawicki, E. Poleszak, W. Maniukiewicz, M. Świątkowski, A. Czylkowska
The presented work underlines the importance of coordination compounds in the development of new anticancer agents that are safer and more efficient.
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BJP finalises road map to contest Maharashtra Assembly polls with Shiv Sena, NCP

The election for the 288-member State Assembly is scheduled for later this year




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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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600 schools with zero, low enrolment shut in Arunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh Government is planning to close more such schools with zero or low enrolment




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Madhya Pradesh Government orders colleges to buy set of 88 books, most of which are written by authors with links to RSS

Colleges have also been asked to set up ‘Bharatiya gyaan parampara’ cells




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Big problems with ISI data reported by science editors

Got this in an email from one of my lists:

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This presumably will be drawing some attention shortly. It is a very disturbing report by editors from the Journal of Cell Biology and the Journal of Experimental Medicine who have joined with the Executive Director of the Rockefeller University Press in reporting their inability to verify published impact factors using data provided provided by ISI itself. Their fruitless efforts to replicate published impact factors for their own and other journals revealed numerous and serious errors in several data sets provided by ISI and call into question the validity of both ISI's dataset and their published impact factors. If the problems they encountered are widespread, then the host of evaluative decisions that rely at least in part on published impact factors are suspect. Published impact factors affect authors' decisions about manuscript submission, funding awards, and promotion and tenure. While critiques of the use of impact factors are quite common, this is the first serious question raised about the underlying validity of the data used to calculate impact factors and therefore the accurracy of the metrics that are published.


The editorial by Mike Rossner, Heather Van Epps, and Emma Hill was published in the Journal of Cell Biology and is available at
http://www.jcb.org/cgi/content/full/179/6/1091




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Deepthi Jeevanji wins gold with world record time in 400m T20 class in World Para Championships

Deepthi smashed American Breanna Clark's earlier world record of 55.12 seconds set during last year's edition of the championships in Paris




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World Para Athletic Championships: Ekta wins gold with season's best effort in club throw

Reigning Paralympics champion Sumit Antil defended his F64 javelin throw world title while Thangavelu Mariyappan also grabbed gold medal.




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World Para Athletics Championships: Simran wins gold as India ends 6th with best-ever 17 medals 

Simran Sharma shaved off around one-fifth of a second from her earlier personal best of 25.16 seconds to win the gold.




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Not injured, withdrawal from Golden Spike meet a precautionary move, Neeraj Chopra clarifies

Neeraj Chopra said he would not want to risk injury in an Olympic year and hence decided to skip the prestigious meet.




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Inter-State athletics | Tejas wins men’s hurdles with a new meet record




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With plenty of swimming stars at the 2024 Olympics, France's Marchand may shine brightest

With big names like Caeleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky, Ariarne Titmus and Emma McKeon, it is expected that local favourite Léon Marchand may shine in the swimming event at Paris Olympics 2024




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So near yet so far: India’s tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

Arjun Babuta missed a medal by finishing fourth in the men’s 10m air rifle event at the Paris Olympics. Here is a look at the instances when Indian athletes came close but ended at just that.




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With qualification done, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has his task cut out

The other Indian Kishore Jena could not qualify for finals while the only medal hope for Pakistan Arshad Nadeem qualified for finals.




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Paralympics 2024: Aim is to win gold with a new world record, says javelin thrower Sumit Antil

Sumit Antil along with Bhagyashree Jadhav will be Indian flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics Games to be held from August 28 to September 8.




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Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Lausanne Diamond League with season's best 89.49m

Neeraj Chopra saved the best for the last as his sixth and final attempt measured 89.49m.




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Paralympic Games: Praveen Kumar strikes gold in T64 high jump with Asian record

The country has so far won six gold, nine silver and 11 bronze medals to achieve its best-ever haul at a single edition of the Paralympic Games




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South Asian junior athletics meet: Unnathi bags the gold in 100m hurdles with a new meet mark




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Neeraj Chopra reveals he took part in Diamond League final with fracture in hand

Neeraj Chopra, who added a silver to his Olympic medal tally in Paris following a historic gold at the Tokyo Games, thus ended his season on a high.




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Poorva wins triple jump gold with meet record; men’s pole vault final postponed as pit reaches late




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Usha disappointed with letter accusing her of “autocratic” behaviour




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Pakistan dominate England with strong batting display

Saud Shakeel missed out on a hundred but Salman Agha smashed a brisk 79 not out to propel Pakistan to a commanding 515 for eight at tea on the second day of the contest on Tuesday.




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PIX: Happy campers, Kiwis celebrate with their kids

And joining the players in celebration were their families.




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PICS: Black Caps conquer India with big win in Pune

It was a stunning defeat for India, who were dismantled by eight wickets in seamer-friendly conditions in the opening match at Bengaluru, as they suffered their first series loss on home soil since falling to England in 2012.




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PIX: Diwali with the Tendulkars

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar took to X to extend his heartfelt wishes, emphasising the significance of togetherness and spreading happiness during this festive season.




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COP29 opens with Trump climate withdrawal looming

Countries come to Baku for the main United Nations forum for climate diplomacy after new warnings that 2024 is on track to break temperature records, adding urgency to a fractious debate over climate funding.





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Popping Comments With CSS Anchor Positioning and View-Driven Animations

The State of CSS 2024 survey wrapped up and the results are interesting, as always. Even though each section is worth analyzing, we are usually most hyped about the section on the most used CSS features. And if you …


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Hurricane Milton leaves 16 dead and millions without power in Florida

The hurricane, among the most intense in the Atlantic, has incurred a lowered insurance cost estimate of $30 to $60 billion.




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Myanmar's civil war reshaped in past year with coordinated offensive by powerful resistance groups

Today it is increasingly on the back foot, with the loss of dozens of outposts, bases and strategic cities that even its leaders concede will be challenging to regain




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European banks to extend dealing with Indian clearing firms

Europe’s authorities set the deadline last year after their request for co-supervision of European trades settled through Indian clearing houses was denied by the Reserve Bank of India



  • Money & Banking

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Biden, Harris celebrate Diwali with 600 Indian American guests at the White House

Biden shared a message of hope and democracy, while Harris highlighted the importance of knowledge and peace in her Diwali message from the campaign trail




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UN COP16 summit suspended without agreement on new funding for biodiversity conservation

Wealthier nations were hesitant to increase funding, while developing countries argued that they cannot enhance their efforts without additional financial support