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Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Group acquires British precision machining firm PMC Group 

The Hyderabad-based MSME, Raghu Vamsi Group, has completed the acquisition of British precision machining firm PMC GGroup, that traces its roots to over 100 years




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India cancel intra-squad match to prioritise net practice ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India cancels intra-squad match with ‘A’ side in Australia tour for more net practice, focusing on Test series preparation




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Ranji Trophy | Battle of equals as Karnataka hosts Bengal

Both teams’ bench strength will be tested in this crucial encounter as some of the main players have been called up for national duty




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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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Conquer ‘planning fallacy’

Research suggests people have an innate tendency to be overoptimistic about their capacity to meet deadlines. How can we guard ourselves against it?




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How good is your EQ?

Studies reveal people with average IQ, more often than not, outperform those with higher IQ. The reason is emotional intelligence.




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What’s your employability quotient?

Most skills needed for the workplace are learnt on the job. Should we change our approach to assessing employability?




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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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The sheen of antiquity

The Annan Perumal temple near Sirgazhi gets a new look post consecration.



  • History & Culture

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A mild and convenient protocol for the synthesis of quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones and benzimidazoles

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35386-35390
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06887D, Paper
Open Access
Zhenbiao Luo, Mingyuan Wang, Guidong Jiang, Xinye Wang, Liang Zhao, Zhihui Hu, Honghe Li, Qing Ji
We present a mild and simple method for the cyclization of N-protected o-phenylenediamines with carbonyl compounds in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid.
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N-doped carbon quantum dots for the selective detection of OCl− ions, bioimaging, and the production of Fe3O4 nanoparticles utilized in the synthesis of substituted imidazole

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35448-35459
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06474G, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Namrata Priyadarshini Hota, Sathiyanarayanan Kulathu Iyer
Nitrogen-doped quantum dots (NCQD) were synthesized by solvothermal means using o-phenylenediamine and L-tartaric acid.
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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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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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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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Reversible Zn and Mn deposition in NiFeMn-LDH cathodes for aqueous Zn–Mn batteries

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35704-35714
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06616B, Paper
Open Access
Yuan Ge, Dong Pan, Lin Li, Jiaxin Fan, Wei Liu
NiFeMn-LDH was utilized as a novel cathode material for zinc–manganese batteries. By adjusting the electrolyte ratio, it was discovered that a molar ratio of zinc to manganese of 4 : 1 can achieve a balance between capacity and stability.
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Tailoring dual cross-linked polymer-ionic liquid composites by blending co-crystallizable polymers for stretchable electronics

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36022-36030
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05968A, Paper
Open Access
Minjun Kim, Moonsung Park, Hobin Seon, Sohyun Choi, Hee Joong Kim, Sangwon Kim
A dual cross-linked polymer-ionic liquid composite exhibits self-healing capabilities and is ideal for wearable strain sensor applications.
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Retraction: Highly sensitive cadmium sulphide quantum dots as a fluorescent probe for estimation of doripenem in real human plasma: application to pharmacokinetic study

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35992-35992
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA90134G, Retraction
Open Access
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Marwa F. B. Ali, Baher I. Salman, Samiha A. Hussein, Mostafa A. Marzouq
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Characterization and quantification of the phytochemical constituents and anti-inflammatory properties of Lindera aggregata

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36101-36114
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05643D, Paper
Open Access
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Song-Song Wen, Yong-Jun Liu, Yu-Lin Liu, Yan Zhao, Xiao-Xi Xu, Chang-Chuan Guo, Chong Niu, Wei-Jian Wang, Yu-Wen Xu, Na Zhang
This study developed a method to analyze the bioactive compounds in Lindera aggregata roots, identifying 80 compounds, with 16 quantified, and found that specific compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory effects.
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Chitosan supported ionic liquid, a multifaceted catalyst for streamlined and efficient synthesis of carboxylic, amino acid and carbohydrate esters

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36193-36208
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05725B, Paper
Open Access
Praachi Kakati, Satish Kumar Awasthi
Development of a solid heterogeneous catalyst in the form of an ionic liquid incorporated in chitosan which shows high recyclability. This was used in a solvent free esterification reaction of carboxylic acids, amino acids and carbohydrates.
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Distance-based paper microfluidic devices for rapid visual quantification of heavy metals in herbal supplements and cosmetics

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36142-36151
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05358C, Paper
Open Access
Yanawut Manmana, Mirek Macka, Nantana Nuchtavorn
The ion exchange paper shows strongly retain anionic metallochromic reagents, enabling clear endpoint detection on DμPADs. This method allows rapid heavy metal screening in real samples, with the predeposited reagents stable for at least 2 months.
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Haryana Congress again urges Speaker to disqualify MLA Kiran Choudhry from State Assembly

Since the senior leader had joined the BJP, according to the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, ‘any member of a House who voluntarily gives up their membership of a political party is liable to be disqualified,’ the Congress said




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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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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet meets in tribal queen’s capital on her 500th birth anniversary

The Cabinet has approved additional assistance of up to ₹3,900 per hectare to farmers under the Rani Durgavati Shri Anna Protsahan Yojana, over the minimum purchase price




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India’s fastest junior quartermiler Sai Sangeetha provisionally suspended

ATHLETICS | Junior international Jeyavindhiya also figures in NADA’s list; sprinter Neha banned for four years




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Athletics Federation of India names 28-member squad for Paris Olympics 2024

The Athletics Federation of India announced the squad on July 4 with no surprises, including all those who have either achieved the qualifying standard or made the cut through world rankings.




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Ambitious AFI looking to shake up the status quo of Indian athletics

Post the Paris Olympics, the association has planned to completely restructure its training and competition modules, possibly allowing more freedom and opportunities to athletes in both; this includes doing away with centralised national camps, grading the training centres and academies and increasing regional events for easy access to competitions




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Olympics-bound javelin thrower Kishore Jena says his father stopped him from quitting

Kishore Jena admitted that Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo Olympics gold medal motivated him to achieve more in his sport but he found it difficult to get the big throws and thought of quitting the sport in July last year




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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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Happy for Neeraj, equally happy for Nadeem, he is also our child, says Neeraj Chopra's mother

With the silver win, Chopra became only the third Indian and the first in track-and-field to win back-to-back individual Olympic medals.




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Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League season finale in Brussels

The season finale will be a two-day affair on September 14 and 15 in Brussels. Chopra accumulated 14 points from his two second-place finishes in the one-day meets held in Doha and Lausanne.




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Masood, Shafique hit tons; Pakistan dominate Day 1

Captain Shan Masood smashed 153 and forged a 253-run partnership with fellow centurion Abdullah Shafique as Pakistan dominated Day 1 of the first Test against England on Monday.




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Rabada breaks Waqar's Test record in Dhaka Test

Rabada reaches new milestone as Proteas take control over Bangladesh, on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh.




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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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Apparent Israeli airstrike on mosque in central Gaza kills at least 18 people

The latest strikes add to the mounting Palestinian death toll in Gaza, which is now nearing 42,000




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"Sanctioned companies not in violation of Indian law," says MEA after US sanctions 19 Indian companies

The sanctions announced by the U.S. State Department targets 19 Indian companies and two individuals accused of allegedly supplying materials and technology to Russia to support its military amid the ongoing war in Ukraine




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Overseas Pakistani group Al Nihang offers to acquire debt-ridden Pakistan International Airlines

Earlier, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz advised him to buy Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and rebrand it ‘Air Punjab’




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AI Ethical Framework: AI Model Questions

When people evaluate services, they often consider factors like cost, features, reliability, and performance. For AI, we want to extend those factors by asking questions about how the AI model is built and its impact.




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AI Ethical Framework: AI Usage Questions

How we deploy AI in our work and product development may hold as much weight in shaping the risks and ethics as the specific models we choose.



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Already qualified for semifinals, India beat Maldives 3-0 in SAFF U17 Championships

Having already qualified for the semi-finals after their 1-0 victory over Bangladesh in the three-team group, India emerged Group A winners with six points




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India thrash Mongolia 4-1 in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The teams were locked 1-1 at half time, but India stepped up the assault in the second half to leave Mongolia's defence in tatters




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Fighting India lose 0-1 to formidable Iran in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The top teams of the 10 groups, along with the five best second-place finishers, will qualify for the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2025 in China




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Cuadrat quits as East Bengal continues its struggle in ISL




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Messi scores hat trick as Argentina outclasses Bolivia in South American World Cup qualifying

Lionel Messi shines with a hat trick and two assists in its 6-0 home win as Argentina dominates in World Cup qualifying match




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Daily quiz | On Indian men’s football

Men’s club football took a break last week and has resumed international matches. Quiz yourself on some stars in Indian men’s football




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Daily Quiz | On the Ballon d’ Or

Spanish footballers Rodri and Aitana Bonmati won the prestigious Balon d’ Or presented by France Football on Monday. Here is a quiz on the famed football award.




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No extra pressure on in-form Barcola, says PSG manager Enrique

The Spaniard said he was relying on all his players when asked about French forward Randal Kolo Muani, who has been linked with a move away from the reigning Ligue 1 champions




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Quick commerce firms Swiggy Instamart and Zepto to deliver gold and silver coins in 10 minutes

Tata Digital’s Bigbasket has partnered with Tanishq and MMTC-PAMP to offer gold and silver coins and bars



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India’s Q3 gold demand surges 18% as prices fall post duty cut

The value of gold demand also increased dramatically by 54% to ₹1.65 lakh crore.



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An octanuclear 3-phenyl-5-(2-pyridyl)pyrazolate/phenylsilsesquioxane complex: synthesis, unique structure, and catalytic activity

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02690J, Communication
Alexey Bilyachenko, Victor N Khrustalev, Zhibin Huang, Lidia S. Shul'pina, Pavel Dorovatovskii, Elena Shubina, Nikolay S. Ikonnikov, Nikolai N. Lobanov, Karim G. Rahimov, Di Sun
First metallasilsesquioxane bearing pyrazolylpyridine ligands, Cu8-based complex 1, adopts cage structure with two zigzag-like copper tetramers sandwiched by two cyclic Si5 silsesquioxane ligands. Four 3-phenyl-5-(2-pyridyl)pyrazolate ligands in 1 exhibit dual...
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Quantitative determination and subcellular mapping of Pt-based drugs in single breast tumour cells via laser ablation-ICP-mass spectrometry

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02467B, Paper
Open Access
Legna Colina-Vegas, Thibaut Van Acker, Wilmer Villarreal, Olivier De Wever, Alzir Azevedo Batista, Joaquim Araújo Nóbrega, Frank Vanhaecke
This study utilizes LA-ICP-MS to reveal the distribution and determine the concentration of Pt in MDA-MB-231 cells, providing insight into the mechanism and efficacy of Pt-based chemotherapeutic drugs.
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