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India’s coaching staff under the scanner ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series

Gambhir & Co. gets captain Rohit’s backing after the home Test series loss against New Zealand; the head coach says the team has to be honest and keep working hard




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Australian pacer Boland looks to keep KL Rahul under pressure ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Rahul made a hundred on his debut tour to Australia in 2015, a 110 at Sydney, but his overall performance Down Under remains scratchy, evidenced by an average of 20.77 across four Tests.




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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Marcus Harris thrusts himself into pole position in Australia ‘bat-off’

The diminutive 32-year-old steered Australia A to 223 in reply to India A’s 161 on day two of their four-day match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground — seen as a bat-off for the Test spot left vacant by David Warner’s retirement.




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Private engineering colleges demand fee hike




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Confusion remains over CET’s validity

Medical seat aspirants keeping their fingers crossed




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Tirumurai as explained by Periyava




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Udayavar’s management principles

It was Sri Ramanuja who laid out plans for carrying out temple rituals at Srirangam, Tirumala and Melkote



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The songster’s journey to Tiruvaiyaru

Jagdish Koppa’s book on Bangalore Nagarathnamma is a detailed account of the musician and also the life of devadasis in South India




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Meegada Ramalingaswamy’s novel avadhanam

An extempore rendition of padyam and ragam randomly selected by audience, marked the avadhanam by Meegada Ramalingaswamy.



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Literary treat for festival

Tamil magazines mark Deepavali with special colourful editions.




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A variety spread

A peep into a few more of the special editions, a festival tradition.




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Literary treat for festival

Tamil magazines mark Deepavali with special colourful editions.




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Pulluvanpattu musician Jayakumar Gopinath says he considers it his responsibility to keep his father’s legacy alive

Jayakumar Gopinath talks about Pulluvanpattu, the ritualistic art form of Kerala that sings songs for the snake gods, and how his community is trying to preserve it




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How Madhusudanan Kalaichelvan’s passion for heritage is opening new doors to the past

Apart from researching into temple history, Madhusudhanan Kalaichelvan has been creating awareness about heritage and architecture through specially-curated trips



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Vysakhi Nriyotsav, a three-day dance festival, begins in Visakhapatnam on September 15

The three-day festival organised by Nataraj Music and Dance Academy in Visakhapatnam will feature performances by noted artistes from across India




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The Complete to Planning Your Estate in Pennsylvania: A Step-by-Step Plan to Protect Your Assets, Limit Your Taxes, and Ensure Your Wishes are Fulfilled for Pennsylvania Residents

What happens to your estate after you are gone is very much within your control. Estate planning is not only for the wealthy; it is for everyone. It is simply the process of deciding where your assets are to be distributed after your death. For those people who wish to preserve their assets for designated […]




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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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Correction: Sustainable polymeric adsorbents for adsorption-based water remediation and pathogen deactivation: a review

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35104-35104
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA90129K, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Huda Alkhaldi, Sarah Alharthi, Salha Alharthi, Hind A. AlGhamdi, Yasmeen M. AlZahrani, Safwat A. Mahmoud, Lamiaa Galal Amin, Nora Hamad Al-Shaalan, Waleed E. Boraie, Mohamed S. Attia, Samera Ali Al-Gahtany, Nadiah Aldaleeli, Mohamed Mohamady Ghobashy, A. I. Sharshir, Mohamed Madani, Reem Darwesh, Sana F. Abaza
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Newly synthesized sulfonamide derivatives explored for DNA binding, enzyme inhibitory, and cytotoxicity activities: a mixed computational and experimental analyses

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35047-35063
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06412G, Paper
Open Access
Nasima Arshad, Yasir Mehmood, Hammad Ismail, Fouzia Perveen, Aneela Javed, Pervaiz Ali Channar, Aamer Saeed, Sadia Naseem, Fatima Naseer
This work reports synthesis, characterization, DNA, enzyme binding and cytotoxicity activity of three 4-((3-arylthiazolo[3,4-d]isoxazol-5-yl)amino)benzene sulfonamide derivatives with a thaizaole(3,4-d)isoxazole-based fused ring heterocyclic system.
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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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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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Enhancing skin delivery of tranexamic acid via esterification: synthesis and evaluation of alkyl ester derivatives

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,34996-35004
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06266C, Paper
Open Access
Yutong Zeng, Mengrui Ma, Yongfeng Chen, Huichao Xie, Pingtian Ding, Keda Zhang
An alkyl esterification prodrug strategy enhances skin penetration and deposition of tranexamic acid.
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Design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel thiadiazole derivatives as potent VEGFR-2 inhibitors: a comprehensive in vitro and in silico study

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35505-35519
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04158E, Paper
Open Access
Ibrahim H. Eissa, Walid E. Elgammal, Hazem A. Mahdy, Susi Zara, Simone Carradori, Dalal Z. Husein, Maymounah N. Alharthi, Ibrahim M. Ibrahim, Eslam B. Elkaeed, Hazem Elkady, Ahmed M. Metwaly
This study aims to investigate the potential of designed 2,3-dihydro-1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives as anti-proliferative agents targeting VEGFR-2, utilizing a multidimensional approach combining in vitro and in silico analyses.
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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
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
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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Advances in quinoxaline derivatives: synthetic routes and antiviral efficacy against respiratory pathogens

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35400-35423
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04292A, Review Article
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Fateme Dehnavi, Malihe Akhavan, Ahmadreza Bekhradnia
3D lung visualization showing COVID-19 infection areas alongside respiratory pathogens. The antiviral drug structure and comparison of healthy vs. infected lungs demonstrate how the drug could restore lung health.
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Design, synthesis, and in vitro and in vivo biological evaluation of triazolopyrimidine hybrids as multitarget directed anticancer agents

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35239-35254
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06704E, Paper
Open Access
Heba A. Adawy, Samar S. Tawfik, Abdullah A. Elgazar, Khalid B. Selim, Fatma E. Goda
In response to the urgent need for new anti-proliferative agents, four novel series of triazolopyrimidine compounds (7a–e, 9a–d, 11a–f, and 13a–e) were synthesized and evaluated for in vitro and in vivo anticancer efficacy.
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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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Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 in chitosan-grafted hydrogel as an effective catalyst for peroxymonosulfate activation to degrade antibiotics and dyes

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35628-35637
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06537A, Paper
Open Access
Atipong Nachaichot, Kunlarat Phonlakan, Supinya Nijpanich, Soraya Pornsuwan, Surangkhana Budsombat
Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) was synthesized in situ in the hydrogel of chitosan-grafted poly(acrylic acid) (chitosan-g-PAA) to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and degrade tetracycline (TC).
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Synthesis and antiproliferative activity of 2-oxo-3-phenylquinoxaline derivatives and related compounds against colon cancer

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35679-35695
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06822J, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
M. S. Gomaa, Abdulghany H. A. Ahmed, S. M. El Rayes, Ibrahim A. I. Ali, Walid Fathalla, Mansour S. Alturki, Abdulaziz Hassan Al Khzem, Atiah H. Almalki, Mohammed F. Aldawsari, F. H. Pottoo, Firdos A. Khan, Mohd Amir
The impact of compound 7j on colon cancer cells (HCT-116). Fig. (A) shows the control cells Fig. (B) shows the treatment cells. The arrows show chromatin condensation, nuclear augmentation, and formation of apoptotic bodies.
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A dual-response fluorescence sensor for SO2 derivatives and polarity and its application in real water and food samples

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35638-35643
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04805A, Paper
Open Access
Jianfeng Wang, Ruiji Li, Tao Ou, Yamin Fu, Chang Gao, Yehao Yan
A dual-response fluorescent probe for SO2 derivatives and polarity and their application in real samples.
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Synthesis and characterization of carbonyl functionalized organotellurium(IV) derivatives

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35650-35656
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06023G, Paper
Open Access
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Puspendra Singh, Mariya Khan, Andrew Duthie, Ray J. Butcher
Aryltellurium trichlorides, ArTeCl3 (Ar = C6H5, Ph; 4-Me-C6H4, p-Tol; 1-C10H7, 1-Nap; 2,4,6-Me3C6H2, Mes) react under mild conditions with acetylacetone/benzoylacetone to give carbonyl functionalized organotellurium(IV) derivatives.
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A facile synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles as a nano-sensor to detect levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin in human blood and evaluation of their biological activities

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36093-36100
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05024J, Paper
Open Access
Erum Hasan, Ziana Manzar, Nabeel Haroon, Ali Raza, Syed Nawazish Ali, Mehreen Lateef, Sabira Begum
New bioactive magnetic nanoparticles were synthesized and stabilized by 3-aminobenzoic acid (3-ABA) utilized in detection of levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin.
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Investigation of variable range hopping and dielectric relaxation in GdCrO3 orthochromite perovskites

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36161-36172
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06104G, Paper
Open Access
Mohamed Youssef Gneber, Imen Elhamdi, Jalel Messoudi, Radhia Dhahri, Foudil Sahnoune, Mosbah Jemmali, Magdy Hussein, Essebti Dhahri, Benilde Faria Oliveira Costa
This study investigates the structural, electrical, and dielectric properties of GdCrO3 (GCO) compounds. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the formation of the perovskite phase of GCO, crystallizing with the Pbnm space group.
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Advancements in green diesel production for energy sustainability: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36040-36062
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06262K, Paper
Open Access
Jeesica Hermayanti Pratama, Zeni Rahmawati, Alvin Rahmad Widyanto, Triyanda Gunawan, Wan Nazwanie Wan Abdullah, Nor Laili Azua Jamari, Afan Hamzah, Hamzah Fansuri
This bibliometric analysis explores recent advancements in green diesel production, emphasizing its potential for enhancing energy sustainability and contributing to the 2050 net-zero emissions goal.
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Purpose of Maratha quota stir not to aggravate social tensions, says Jarange-Patil 

The activist reiterates that he won’t be changing his stance on Maratha reservation, warns that leaders opposing him will not get any votes from the community in upcoming Assembly election




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BJP government in Rajasthan takes over Gandhi Vatika Museum’s management

Conceptualised by the Gandhi Peace Foundation, the museum makes concerted efforts to keep the Gandhian philosophy relevant to the life and times of India




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Ex-MNS leader Vasant More joins Shiv Sena (UBT) as Uddhav Thackeray looks to strengthen base in Pune 

Vasant More had unsuccessfully contested the Pune seat in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election on a VBA ticket after quitting the MNS




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Ajit sounds poll bugle in Baramati; ‘don’t fall prey to fake narratives of MVA’

NCP president reinforces his party’s commitment towards preserving values of the Constitution, ending poverty, and bringing about development through schemes launched by Mahayuti govt.




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Heavy rains lash Gujarat, rivers in spate; over thousand people evacuated

CM Bhupendra Patel spoke with collectors of Navsari and Valsad districts, directing them to shift residents of low-lying areas to safer places




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Visva-Bharati teaches young volunteers how to preserve old buildings

Visva-Bharati is concluding a two-week workshop called Heritage Awareness Camp




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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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Indian GP: Yugendran leaps to a new meet record in men’s pole vault

Baranica secures the gold in women’s event; Vithya Ramraj claims the women’s 400m hurdles title; Abha bags the shot put top spot




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Portland Track Festival | Gold for Sanjivani, silver for Sable




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Jumpers Shaili and Eldhose shocked as WA marks Slovakia’s Jumps Fest results as ‘uncertified’

AFI president Sumariwalla writes to the governing body about the issue




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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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Lahore air pollution: UNICEF warns of ‘devastating effects’ on children, pregnant women

Toxic smog has shrouded Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore and 17 other districts in Punjab since October 2024.




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Israel's Netanyahu adds rival to Cabinet, strengthens hold on office

Gideon Saar had left Netanyahu's Likud party four years ago after accusing the prime minister of turning it into a "cult of personality"




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Starboard Value takes $1 billion stake in Pfizer in activist push

The activist has found that investors and research analysts are frustrated by the company’s sustained post-pandemic struggles




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PM Narendra Modi to meet Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez in Vadodara to boost bilateral ties

Bilateral trade between India and Spain has increased from $6.77 billion in 2021-22 to $7.24 billion in 2023-24




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What caused the devastating flash floods in Eastern Spain?

Scientists attribute the extreme weather to climate change, highlighting the role of rising sea temperatures and changes in jet stream patterns