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Vir Das Will Be The First Indian To...

Vir Das will be the first Indian to host the 2024 International Emmys.




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Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

The Australian actress took home her first-ever Emmy trophy, winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Princess Diana in The Crown.




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Fours, fractures and first Test



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First-principles study on the lithiation process of amorphous SiO anode for Li-ion batteries with Bayesian optimization

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27561-27566
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02533D, Paper
Ryoya Shintaku, Tomoyuki Tamura, Shogo Nogami, Masayuki Karasuyama, Takakazu Hirose
Bayesian optimization allows theoretical investigation of the lithiation process of amorphous SiO anode materials for lithium (Li) ion batteries (LIBs).
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Optimization of preparation conditions and design of device configurations for Cu3AsS4 solar cells: a combined study of first-principles calculations and SCAPS-1D device simulations

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03392B, Paper
Yi Huang, Changqing Lin, Yang Xue, Bingyuan Huang, Dan Huang
Former studies have investigated the band structure and optoelectronic properties of Cu3AsS4 and suggested that it is a promising photovoltaic (PV) absorber. However, its power conversion efficiency (PCE) from experiments...
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Effects of surface oxygen vacancy on CO2 adsorption and its activation towards C2H4 using metal (Cu, Pd, CuPd) cluster-loaded TiO2 catalysts: A first principles study

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03507K, Paper
Sajjad Hussain, Lina Zhang, Zhengzheng Xie, Jianjun Yang, Qiuye Li
The conversion of the highly selective CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) into desired value-added multicarbon compounds, like C2H4, is crucial, but it is mainly constrained by high energy barrier for C-C...
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First-principles study on stability, electronic and optical properties of 2D SbXY (X=Se/Te, Y=I/Br)Janus layers

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP04077E, Paper
Anjana E Sudheer , Amrendra Kumar, Tejaswini G, Muthu Vallinayagam, Matthias Posselt, Matthias Zschornak, Chinnathambi Kamal, D. Murali
Motivated by the exceptional optoelectronic properties of 2D Janus layers (JLs), we explore the properties of group Va antimony-based JLs SbXY (X=Se/Te, Y=I/Br). From the Bader charges, the elec-tric dipole...
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Intermolecular Hydrogen Bonding Delineates Stability of Non-canonical Adenine Base Pairs: A First-Principles Study

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02875A, Paper
Nicholas Adu-Effah, Nabanita Saikia
Non-canonical nucleobase pairs differ from canonical Watson-Crick (WC) pairs in their hydrogen bonding patterns. This study uses density functional theory with empirical dispersion correction to examine the stability and electronic...
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A walk down the queer side of Varanasi | Debashish Paul’s first solo exhibition

The artist explores his identity, and highlights self-doubt, desire and societal dissonance through performance images, sketches and sculptures




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Hyrox races launch in India with first event scheduled for 2025 in Mumbai

Hyrox, the world series of indoor hybrid fitness racing, launched in India on October 17 this year. The first race is scheduled for May 3, 2025, in Mumbai




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Financial planning crucial for first-time buyers



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Daruvala scores his first points in Formula E at Misano ePrix




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Formula One | A topsy-turvy first half sets up for an intriguing home stretch

Red Bull started the year looking mighty and expected to cruise to the world titles, but now has rivals McLaren and Mercedes breathing down its neck; if McLaren continues its recent form, it could very well clinch its first constructors’ crown since 1998 and knock the reigning champion off its perch




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Brilliant Norris consigns Verstappen to a first-ever loss at home

It was the first time since the race returned to the calendar in 2021 that Verstappen had not triumphed at Zandvoort and extended his losing streak this season to five races.




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Chennai gears up for India’s first-ever night street race

The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), will conduct the second round of the Indian Racing Festival on August 31 and September 1 at the 3.5-km Chennai Formula Racing Circuit




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Indian racing festival 2024 hits Chennai with Formula 4 and India’s first night race

Experience the thrill of high-octane racing as the Indian Racing Festival 2024 revs up Chennai 




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Everything you need to know about India’s first high-voltage e-motorcycle Raptee.HV T30

This Chennai-based startup has introduced the country’s first high-voltage electric two-wheeler, a machine that merges electric car technology with motorcycle performance




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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India unveils India’s first 300cc flex-fuel bike 

Honda Motorcycle &and Scooter India has launched the new CB300F Flex-Fuel, marking a notable step towards environmentally friendly mobility solutions in India. The motorcycle is India’s first 300cc flex-fuel vehicle and aligns with the country’s broader goals of promoting greener technologies. 




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INTERVIEW | India needs to do well in the first three matches in Paris: Herman Kruis

The Dutchman believes that although Indian hockey, in the last eight years, has taken a very big step forward, the bigger need is to develop coaches at the grassroots level so the basics are taught right; the High Performance Director also stresses on the need for better infrastructure




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India beats Australia in men’s hockey; first win in an Olympics since 1972

Goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh stood between the Australian players and goal post like a pillar.




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HIL to return after 7 long years; women's event added for first time

While the men's competition will have eight teams, six sides will feature in women's event which is being held for the first time.




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Who goes first?

When the teacher drops a question in class, there’s usually a hush… why this reluctance?




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How to spacewalk : step-by-step with shuttle astronauts / created by Kathryn D. Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, and Michael J. Rosen ; illustrated with images from NASA and drawings by Michael J. Rosen

Sullivan, Kathy, 1951- author




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‘We hope to see the first public offering in agritech next year’

Why VC firm Omnivore is betting on agritech, rural fintech




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What comes first — a company or its founders?

Why a start-up must have first right over all scarce resources




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Theobroma, Mumbai’s popular patisserie, opens its first outlet in Chennai

After 100 outlets across the country, Theobroma opens its first patisserie in the city, in Anna Nagar. The second will open in Nungambakkam next week and feature all the favourites



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First-principles prediction of a direct Z-scheme WSe2/HfS2 van der Waals heterostructure for overall photocatalytic water decomposition

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00267A, Paper
Yan Zhang, Zhi-Bo Qiang, Jian-Xin Ding, Kang-Xin Xie, Li Duan, Lei Ni
The direct Z-scheme heterostructures photocatalyst has been validated as an efficacious approach for addressing the energy source issues and environmental challenges. This manuscript employs the first-principles to scrutinize singular-layer WSe2...
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Meta’s Threads rolls out, Mark challenges Elon with first Twitter post in decade

Mark challenges Elon with Twitter post




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Sugar output a tad lower in first 45 days of current season

Late start for sugar mills in west; lower exports following resumption this month




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GST payers get communication to first show irreversible ITC and then reverse, experts advise caution in filing Nov GSTR-3B

In August 2022 this year, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Custom (CBIC) issued a detailed clarification on reporting of information about reversal of ITC as well as ineligible ITC




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Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024: NCP releases first list, Ajit Pawar to contest from Baramati

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar is expected to face his nephew, Yugendra Pawar of the NCP (SP), marking the second political battle within the Pawar family over control of Baramati seat; 38 candidates in first list, including 26 sitting MLAs




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Rakul-Jackky's First Ganpati

Film folk celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by bringing Lord Ganesha home and making beautiful memories on social media.






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Kerala first seaplane service to be launched at Kochi on Monday




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Seaplane tourism takes off in Kerala after first plane touches down




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PIX: Spain's first transgender football team

Fenix's first game of the season on September 21 ended with a 19-0 defeat. But for its fans and players, trans men having the right to play their favourite sport on equal terms is far more important than the score.




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PIX: Man United log first Europa League win

The win leaves United in 15th place in the Europa League standings on six points from four games.




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Cognizant’s Synapse skilling initiative impacts 275,000 individuals in its first year

The rapid progress of Synapse comes at a time when there is a growing desire from organisations to train and redevelop talent




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IT sector records positive net hiring from top four firms for first time in two years

Despite this positive trend, industry experts caution that the current demand environment remains uncertain, and graduates have expressed frustrations over delayed joining dates 




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First-ever gravity-defying plane swap set for April 24

Two pilots will swap planes mid-air




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OpenAI builds first chip with Broadcom and TSMC, scales back foundry ambition

OpenAI is working with Broadcom and TSMC to build its first in-house chip designed to support its artificial intelligence systems, per sources




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ICMR announces ‘First in the World Challenge’ to encourage scientists to find innovative ideas to tackle health issues

The Council said that the scheme proposes to foster novel, out of the box, futuristic ideas, new knowledge generation, discovery / development of breakthrough health technologies




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'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.''And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"''Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'




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Performers first

Art knows no caste or gender say Manjamma Jogati, Lakshya and Maalika Panicker, who are among the 14 transgender artists who will perform at an upcoming arts festival in Bengaluru




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Idukki gets its first women-led cardamom auction company




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Officers prepare for livestock census in India, will use mobile app for first time

The data will be used for formulating policies and programmes for farmers and the dairy sector




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Japan’s SuperKEKB set for first particle collisions

Revamped accelerator will soon be smashing electrons and positrons together




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The first taste of Urus

Lamborghini’s much awaited SUV shifts from practical SUV to beast mode sports car with the flip of a switch




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HP launches its first consumer PCs made with ‘recycled plastics’

The new Pavilion is powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics



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