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IPL auctions will linger in the back of players' mind during India-SA T20Is, says Uthappa

At first glance, the four-match T20I series between India and South Africa, kicking off in Durban on Friday, seems like another bilateral series for both teams to test players in preparation for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup.




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Nimrat Kaur says friendship too makes people jealous as dating rumours with Abhishek Bachchan emerge

Actress Nimrat Kaur recently shared a humorous reel about friendships that make people jealous, amidst dating rumours with her "Dasvi" co-star Abhishek Bachchan.




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Suniel shares pictures with Akshay, Paresh Rawal: Dhoom Dhadaka Orchestra is back

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty shared photographs with his "Hera Pheri" co-stars Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. He said that the iconic "Dhoom Dhadaka Orchestra" is back.




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Just call back the Indian Captain!

Just call back the Indian Captain!It is national shame followed by ongoing IPL cheer leading scam enveloping national pride!


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General Catalyst raises $8B in fresh funds to back startups globally

U.S. venture capital giant General Catalyst has announced a fresh $8 billion in funds as it looks to ramp up its investments in multi-sector early-stage startups globally, with a specific focus on the U.S., Europe, and India. The capital constitutes around $4.5 billion for its “core VC funds,” which spans seed and growth equity funding, […]

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Airdog’s founders are back with a precision-strike drone meant for modern warfare

The war in Ukraine has shown that warfare changes by the day. It’s also clear that the tech used to make war today is costly: While larger countries can afford legions of tanks, helicopters, and precision-strike systems, smaller nations find themselves scrambling for cheaper ways to defend themselves. Origin, a new defense tech startup out of […]

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Founders and VCs back a Pan-European C corp, but an ‘EU Inc’ has a rocky road ahead

It’s become a common refrain in political discourse: Europe needs to take radical action to remain competitive. On the long list of potential reforms, one that’s gaining particular traction is a new, EU-wide corporate status for innovative companies. Known (somewhat obscurely) as the “28th regime,” the innovation is being billed as Europe’s answer to a […]

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Eon emerges from stealth with $127M to bring a fresh approach to backing up cloud infrastructure

A team of founders who sold their last company to Amazon to build a new unit within AWS is setting out to reinvent the tricky business of backing up organizations’ cloud infrastructure. Now, Eon is coming out of stealth with a product, a set of customers, three rounds of funding totaling $127 million, and a […]

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Ashton Kutcher’s Sound Ventures backs Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs in continued AI push

Ashton Kutcher’s VC firm, Sound Ventures, co-led by general partners Guy Oseary and Effie Epstein, is betting on AI — including with an investment in Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs, the investors confirmed onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 on Tuesday. The startup, founded by Li, the Stanford professor dubbed the “Godmother of AI,” has already raised […]

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ChromaCode’s tech to boost COVID-19 testing gets Bill Gates’s backing

Boasting a technology that can dramatically increase the capacity of existing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing used to identify people infected with COVID-19 and other illnesses, ChromaCode has attracted new funding from Bill Gates-backed Adjuvant Capital.  “We want a good solution for a resource-limited environment,” says ChromaCode founder and executive chairman Alex Dickinson, a serial entrepreneur […]

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Tofino Capital reaches first close of $10M fund to back startups in frontier markets

Tofino Capital, a venture capital firm targeting early-stage startups in emerging markets, has launched its $10 million fund. It is announcing the first close of this fund at $5 million and hopes to achieve a final close nine months from now.   The firm, founded by Eliot Pence and Aubrey Hruby, wants to back startups in Africa, […]

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The week Jack stepped back

Hey all. Welcome back to Week in Review, the newsletter where we recap some of the top stories to cross TC’s front page over the last 7 days. The most read story on our site this week was about Flowcarbon — a new company and “blockchain-based redemption story” (as Anita put it) launched by WeWork […]

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‘0ktapus’ hackers are back and targeting tech and gaming companies, says leaked report

The hackers who reportedly hit more than 130 organizations last year and stole the credentials of almost 10,000 employees are still targeting several tech and video game companies, according to a report obtained by TechCrunch. The report, prepared by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, calls the hackers “Scattered Spider.” In a previous publicly available report, the company […]

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Director Morgan Neville is steering clear of generative AI after ‘Roadrunner’ backlash

One of the most attention-grabbing aspects of “Roadrunner,” the Morgan Neville-directed documentary about Anthony Bourdain, was Neville’s use of generative AI to replicate Bourdain’s voice. Looking back now, Neville told Wired that he saw this as a “fun” way to “keep [Bourdain’s] voice going in the film.” But his approach drew intense criticism — while […]

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This fintech-focused VC firm just closed a $75 million debut fund; backers ‘came out of the woodwork’

It’s no secret that a massive digital transformation is happening within financial services companies and amid the growing number of non-financial outfits that are also adding financial products to their offerings. Still, Sheel Mohnot, who was formerly a general partner at the fintech fund of 500 Startups, and Jake Gibson, co-founder of personal finance startup […]

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PwC backs Australia’s best young STEM innovators with $20,000 seed funding - 1 Jul

Two young Australian innovators are ready to take their ventures to the next level after sharing in $20,000 in seed funding from PwC during a live pitching event held by the Foundation for Young Australians.




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The Hidden Drawbacks of Digital PR — Here's What Agencies Aren't Telling You

Digital PR is often expensive and misleading, with agencies charging high fees for services that offer little value, fake media placements and no guaranteed results.




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Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp Deal Is Never Coming Back Because Its New CEO Knows 'How to Do Math'

New CEO Damola Adamolekun is making changes, including adding new (and old) items to the menu.




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Study reveals how 3D environments affect bacterial growth and survival - The Hindu

  1. Study reveals how 3D environments affect bacterial growth and survival  The Hindu
  2. 3D environments influence bacterial growth & survival  The Times of India
  3. Shape Matters: New Research Reveals Impact of 3D Environments on Bacterial Growth  Research Matters
  4. Study reveals role of 3D environments in influencing bacterial survival and growth  Bangalore Mirror






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Biden Says Build Back Better Will Likely Be Broken Up

President Biden said at a news conference Wednesday that the stalled $2 trillion Build Back Better proposal would likely have to be split up to get certain pieces, like provisions on climate, energy and early-childhood education, passed. Photo: Oliver Contreras/Sipa/Bloomberg News




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Lithium for EV Batteries Is in High Demand, But Protesters Are Pushing Back

Lithium prices are rising as demand for the key ingredient in electric car batteries grows, amid a broader push to move away from oil and gas. But extraction of the metal is time consuming and potentially harmful to the environment, and plans to produce more have prompted protests. Photo: STR/Getty Images, Oliver Bunic/AFP/Getty Images




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Why Women Don’t Get the Feedback They Need

Research shows that getting ahead requires constructive criticism. But many women don’t get those frank assessments.




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From Bookseller to Blue Origin: A Look Back at the Career of Jeff Bezos

Amazon founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos successfully completed the first manned mission of Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft. In this video, WSJ looks back at the remarkable career of the world’s richest man. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images




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3G Is Shutting Down. I Brought My iPhone 4 Back to Life to Say Goodbye.

Starting in February, U.S. cellular carriers will begin to shut down 3G. WSJ’s Joanna Stern got an old iPhone 3G and iPhone 4 working on the old network, in order to remember all it did to shape the smartphone revolution. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal




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US Military Strikes 'Iranian-Backed Groups' In Syria

US forces on Tuesday carried out strikes against targets linked to an Iranian-backed groups in Syria in response to a rocket attack on Washington's troops in the country, the US military said.




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Ponting Fires Back At Gambhir After India Coach's Press Conference Remarks

Ricky Ponting didn't hold back on Gautam Gambhir's criticism, calling the India head coach a 'prickly character'.




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Abhishek Bachhan | Nimrit Kaur:এবার বিয়ের পিঁড়িতে নিমরত! অভিষেকের সঙ্গে প্রেমের জল্পনার মাঝেই বিস্ফোরক অভিনেত্রী...

Abhishek Bachhan | Nimrit Kaur: কবে বিয়ে করছেন নিমরত? কার সঙ্গেই বা সাত পাকে বাঁধা পড়বে সেই নিয়ে চলছে জল্পানা। সম্প্রতি এক সাক্ষাৎকারের ভিডিও ভাইরাল হয়েছে যেখানে বিয়ে নিয়ে মুখ খুললেন তিনি।




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Abhishek Bachhan | Shweta Bachhan: 'অভিষেক ভয় পাচ্ছে', ঐশ্বর্যর সঙ্গে বিচ্ছেদের জল্পনার মাঝেই ভাইরাল শ্বেতার মন্তব্য...

Abhishek Bachhan | Shweta Bachhan: গোটা বলিউডে 'গ্রে ডিভোর্সের' জল্পনা। বহু বছরের বৈবাহিক জীবনে নাকি ফাটল ধরেছে এই দম্পতির, ক্রমশ বচ্চন পরিবারের সঙ্গে দূরত্ব বাড়ছে ঐশ্বর্যের। এই গুজবের মধ্যেই শ্বেতা বচ্চন ও অভিষেক বচ্চনের এক পুরনো ভিডিও ভাইরাল হয়েছে। 




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WhatsApp Introduces New Backgrounds, Filters, and Low-light Mode for Video Calls; Here’s How to Use?

WhatsApp has rolled out several new features to enhance users' video call experience on the platform. Users can now use filters and backgrounds for video calls for both one-on-one and group calls. The Meta-owned instant messaging app also introduced low-light mode




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YouTube New Features: Precise Playback Speed Controls and Sleep Timer Introduced in Latest Update

YouTube is introducing several updates, seemingly inspired by user suggestions. One of the notable changes is the ability to adjust playback speed in smaller increments of 0.05, compared to the previous 0.25 steps. However, the maximum speed remains capped at 2x.




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Score Free Rs 1,001 This Diwali: Google Pay's Secret Cashback Trick Revealed

Google Pay, one of the leading UPI payment services in India, is now running a campaign named -- Laddoos, giving users a chance to earn a cashback of up to Rs 1,001 by collecting Laddoo. For that, you have to complete




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Google Photos Now Supports Desktop Folder Backups, But with Two Key Limitations

Google Photos has introduced a new feature that allows users to back up folders directly from their PC to the cloud via its website, streamlining the process for those who want to store desktop images without using additional apps. While this




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A Small Sting, A Giant Setback! Rare Bees Derail Meta's Nuclear Data Center Dream

Meta's ambitious plans for an AI data center encountered an unexpected obstacle: a rare bee species. The Financial Times reported that this discovery disrupted Meta's discussions with a nuclear power plant operator in the US. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg mentioned during




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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Tab S10+ & Tab S10 Ultra Now Available in India; Get Up to Rs 15,000 Cashback

Samsung recently unveiled the Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Tab S10+, and Tab S10 Ultra globally including in India. All devices are now available for purchase around the world. If you are planning to get one of these, here's everything including price




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From Banning Trump to Backing Him: How Zuckerberg and Tech Leaders Changed Sides

Following Donald Trump's re-election as the 47th President of the United States, tech industry leaders have responded with a mix of optimism, caution, and commitment to collaboration. Despite a history of disagreements with Trump, executives from major tech firms appear ready




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Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Review: विक्की कौशल-सारा अली खान का रोमांटिक ड्रामा 'हटके' तो नहीं, लेकिन एंटरटेनिंग है

निर्देशक- लक्ष्मण उतेकरकलाकार- विक्की कौशल, सारा अली खान, इनामुलहक, शारिब हाशमी, सुष्मिता मुखर्जी, राकेश बेदी, नीरज सूद "मकान तो ईंट पत्थरों से खड़ा होता है, लेकिन वो घर तो बनता है वहां रहने वालों से".. ये संवाद हमने




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If Tobacco Can’t Be Removed From The Population, Could Combustion Be, Experts Deliberate

Considering efforts by the government over two decades have not shown a significant impact, Tobacco has become an irremovable part of our society. What could the government do to save the legal age of smokers? 




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Amitabh Bachchan: એકવાર પુનીત ઈસ્સરના મુક્કાથી ફાટી ગયા હતા અમિતાભ બચ્ચનના આંતરડા, આખા દેશે કરી હતી દુઆ

Amitabh Bachchan: બૉલિવુડના મહાનાયક અમિતાભ બચ્ચનને આજે એક એક્શન સીનની શૂટિંગ દરમિયાન ઈજા થઈ ગઈ. ફિલ્મનુ શૂટિંગ તાત્કાલિક રોકવામાં આવ્યુ. ડૉક્ટર્સે અમિતાભને ઓછામાં ઓછા ત્રણ સપ્તાહ માટે બેડ રેસ્ટની સલાહ આપી છે. આ સમાચાર મળતા જ ફેન્સના જીવ અધ્ધર થઈ ગયા.




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Living Alone? 5 Home Decor Ideas To Spruce Up Your Bachelor Pad

A bachelor pad is a home specifically for single men that are designed in a fashion that caters to their needs. The concept of a bachelor pad is prominent in urban areas where people migrate for work. Typically, a




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20 Minutes Under The Sea : AI Paves The Way For Conversation With A Humpback

Have you ever stood by the ocean, listening to the waves, and wondered what it would be like to communicate with the creatures beneath the surface? While it might sound like a dream, recent advancements in artificial intelligence are bringing us




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Teacher faces backlash for giving extra marks to students for THIS reason

The post has garnered 16 million views, igniting significant debate among social media users.




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Experimental assessment of low temperature plasma devices for bacterial aerosol inactivation in the air duct of HVAC systems

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, 26,1836-1846
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00158C, Paper
Yang Lv, Xiaodong Wang, Beibei Wang, Wenjie Yuan
This study evaluates the effectiveness of low temperature plasma (LTP) devices in the air duct of HVAC systems, achieving 82% bacterial aerosol inactivation under optimal conditions, advocating their use in public buildings to improve air quality.
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Widowhood in early modern Spain : protectors, proprietors, and patrons [Electronic book] / by Stephanie Fink De Backer.

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2010.




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Þáttasyrpa - Studien zu Literatur, Kultur und Sprache in Nordeuropa : Festschrift für Stefanie Gropper [Electronic book] / Anna Katharina Heiniger, Rebecca Merkelbach.

[s.l.] : A. Francke Verlag, 2022.




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The idea of nationalism : a study in its origins and background [Electronic book] / Hans Kohn ; with a new introduction by Craig Calhoun.

New Brunswick, N.J. ; London : Transaction, 2005.




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Das Gebet als metaphorischer Prozess : Zur Erneuerung von Welt und Sprache bei Michel de Certeau und Günter Bader [Electronic book] / Johanna Breidenbach.

[s.l.] : Mohr Siebeck GmbH & Co. KG, 2023.




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Beobachtungen der Säkularisierung und die Grenzen der Religion [Electronic book] / Lorenz Trein.

[s.l.] : Mohr Siebeck GmbH & Co. KG, 2023.




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Droplet microfluidic system for high throughput and passive selection of bacteria producing biosurfactants

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1947-1956
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00656E, Paper
Open Access
Klaudia Staskiewicz, Maria Dabrowska-Zawada, Lukasz Kozon, Zofia Olszewska, Lukasz Drewniak, Tomasz S. Kaminski
Novel microfluidic technique for functional selection of biosurfactant-producing microorganisms. Single bacterial cells are encapsulated into picoliter droplets for clonal cultivation and passively sorted at high throughput by interfacial tension.
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