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Privately issued but regulated digital currencies have benefits, say central bank chiefs

The benefits would hinge on how such private companies issuing digital assets are regulated




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Centre re-starts retail sale of pulses as prices rise ahead of festivals

Direct interventions through retail sale of basic food items such as rice, atta, dal and onion have helped maintain a stable price regime, Union Consumer Affairs and Food Minister Pralhad Joshi said




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Singles' Day shopping festival loses its shine under China's lagging economy

The annual event named by the numeric form of its Nov. 11 date was started by e-commerce platform Alibaba, which offered attractive discounts to entice shoppers to spend big.




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Festival fun, finery

Onam is in full swing




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Chennai’s own 10-minute theatre festival is back. Here’s what you can expect

The 10-minute theatre festival, Short + Sweet South India, makes a comeback after two years with enthusiastic participation from new faces and young groups




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My focus is on a skill census and revival of democratic systems in A.P., says Pawan Kalyan

People have lost their faith in the YSR Congress Party; there is a need to strengthen institutions in the State and empower the youth by honing their skills, says Pawan Kalyan, promising that the BJP-TDP-JSP alliance will bring about change




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What makes Dundee Design Festival the world’s most sustainable design event

Set in a former factory and powered by renewable energy, here is why the upcoming Dundee Design Festival is touted to be ‘the world’s most sustainable design festival’




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Heterojunction lithiation engineering and diffusion-induced defect passivation for highly efficient Sb2(S,Se)3 solar cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8402-8412
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03135K, Paper
Cong Liu, Anweng Gong, Chen Zuo, Tao Liu, Xiaoyang Liang, Donglou Ren, Kai Shen, Jianzha Zheng, Qifan Xue, Zhiqiang Li, Ruud E. I. Schropp, Bingsuo Zou, Yaohua Mai
A heterojunction lithiation strategy has been developed to achieve a certified efficiency of 10.50%, which is the record efficiency for all of the Sb-based solar cells.
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Post-deposition in situ passivation of AgBiS2 nanocrystal inks for high-efficiency ultra-thin solar cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8885-8892
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03266G, Paper
Jae Taek Oh, Yongjie Wang, Carmelita Rodà, Debranjan Mandal, Gaurav Kumar, Guy Luke Whitworth, Gerasimos Konstantatos
A post-deposition in situ passivation strategy using a multi-functional molecular agent is reported with enhanced colloidal dispersibility of an environmentally-friendly AgBiS2 nanocrystal ink, achieving a PCE over 10% in a solar cell.
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Enhancing inter-domain connectivity by reducing fractal dimensions: the key to passivating deep traps in organic photovoltaics

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8893-8903
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE02961E, Paper
Yuang Fu, Luhang Xu, Yuhao Li, Emily J. Yang, Yu Guo, Guilong Cai, Pok Fung Chan, Yubin Ke, Chun-Jen Su, U-Ser Jeng, Philip C. Y. Chow, Ji-Seon Kim, Man-Chung Tang, Xinhui Lu
Researchers in CUHK identified isolated non-fullerene acceptor (NFA) domains as the morphological origin of deep electron traps in organic photovoltaics. They showcased effective trap passivation by reducing the fractal dimensions of NFA networks.
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Bomb threat to private school in Erode declared hoax




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Private sector job fair in Tiruppur Collectorate on Friday




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Zonal arts festivals in Calicut varsity in January




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Govt. has started acquisition of private land for flood mitigation projects in the city: Udhayanidhi

Civic agencies have been directed to prepare for rain over the next four days. A total of 1,194 pumps and 524 jet-rodding and 158 super-sucker machines have been readied for use in the city, he says




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Of festival holidays

They are a curse for the common man as nobody reports to duty




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Captivating ink and paper

A physical book provides a sensory experience that is way better than that of the electronic version




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Rembarrier Advisors appoints Srinivash Singh as Chairman

Prior to joining Rembarrier Advisors, Srinivash Singh served as the Vice-Chairman of Power Plant Engineers Ltd




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Aronia melanocarpa extract extends the lifespan and health-span of Caenorhabditis elegans via mitogen-activated protein kinase 1

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11020-11035
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02479F, Paper
Huan Zhang, Zhigang Zhu, Wenjing Wei, Zekun Liu, Huiji Zhou, Yueling Gong, Xinlei Yan, Jun Du, Houkai Li, Liang Chen, Lili Sheng
Aronia melanocarpa (AM) was shown to promote the lifespan and health-span of C. elegans via the PMK-1 pathway, highlighting the potential of AM as a dietary supplement for delaying aging.
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Cardamonin protects against diabetic cardiomyopathy by activating macrophage NRF2 signaling through molecular interaction with KEAP1

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11083-11095
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03543G, Paper
Wenshan Nan, Jialin Yin, Wenhao Hao, Huali Meng, Junduo Wu, Xiao Yin, Hao Wu
Cardamonin inhibited macrophage M1 polarization in diabetic cardiomyopathy by binding to KEAP1, leading to the dissociation of NRF2 from KEAP1. This promoted NRF2 nuclear translocation and antioxidant gene expression in M1 polarized macrophages.
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Exosome-like nanoparticles from Arbutus unedo L. mitigate LPS-induced inflammation via JAK-STAT inactivation

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11280-11290
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03646H, Paper
Cristian Martínez Fajardo, Lucía Morote, Elena Moreno-Giménez, Susana López-López, Ángela Rubio-Moraga, María José M. Díaz-Guerra, Gianfranco Diretto, Alberto J. López Jiménez, Oussama Ahrazem, Lourdes Gómez-Gómez
Exosomes have garnered attention as a potential cell-free therapy for inflammatory diseases due to their immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Development of Pickering water-in-oil emulsions using a dual stabilization of candelilla wax and acylated EGCG derivatives to enhance the survival of probiotics (Lactobacillus plantarum) powder

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11141-11157
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO01342E, Paper
Zhaojuan Shi, Jun Wu, Xingting Wang, Tongqiao Nie, Qingmei Zeng, Chuanxun Yuan, Risheng Jin
Candelilla wax reinforced the stability of Pickering W/O emulsions with a three-dimensional crystal network. The oil phase volume fraction of the emulsions showed dramatic differences in protecting probiotic viability from environmental stresses.
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25 venues in Thiruvananthapuram for State School Arts Festival

Nearly 15,000 students will participate in 249 competitive events at fete that will be held from January 4 to 8




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23rd Visalandhra Visakha Book Festival to begin on November 14




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Study reveals how 3D environments affect bacterial growth and survival

For over 300 years, scientists have primarily studied bacteria using liquid cultures or flat 2D plates in laboratory settings




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Inactivated COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac associated with TTP




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HDFC Life PAT up 13% in FY23, private sector market share at 17%

Value of new business (VNB) grew 37 per cent YoY to ₹3,674 crore in FY23.



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Directed evolution of C-methyltransferase PsmD for enantioselective pyrroloindole derivative production

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6298-6306
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00657G, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Diana A. Amariei, Julia Tenhaef, Thomas Classen, Benoit David, Tobias M. Rosch, Holger Gohlke, Stephan Noack, Jörg Pietruszka
The engineering of stereoselective C-methyltransferase PsmD through saturation mutagenesis led to improved activity for larger substrates. An automated process was designed and successfully applied for the mutant library production and screening.
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A metal-free route to substituted imidazolidines via ring-opening cyclization (ROC) of activated aziridines with N-benzylanilines: DA-COP catalyzed photo-oxidative C–H activation

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6411-6419
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00808A, Paper
Manish Kumar, Bharat Singh, Sugandha Singh, Indresh Verma, Kamal K. Kar, Manas K. Ghorai
A metal-free, conjugated organic polymer (TPA-PQ)-catalyzed intramolecular C–H functionalization strategy for the synthesis of imidazolidines in the presence of light and O2 is reported.
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IBzH (IBenzhydryl): Sterically-Flexible N-Aliphatic N-Heterocyclic Carbenes (NHC) for Iron-Catalyzed C(sp3)–C(sp2) Cross-Coupling of Unactivated Haloalkanes

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY01315H, Communication
Marlena Kardela, Błażej Dziuk, Roman Szostak, Michal Szostak, Elwira Bisz
Iron-catalyzed cross-coupling has emerged as a pivotal concept for the synthesis of valuable products across various facets of chemical research, including pharmaceuticals, organic materials and biological probes. In this respect,...
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Glycosylated AIE-active Fe (III) photosensitizer activated by tumor microenvironment for synergistic type I photodynamic and chemodynamic therapy

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03871A, Paper
Gai-li Feng, Wei Zhou, Jinping Qiao, Guang-Jian Liu, Guo-Wen Xing
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and chemodynamic therapy (CDT) are both promising cancer treatments to inhibit tumor cells by generating highly cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS). Herein, we report a novel tumor...
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Extracellular vesicles produced by 3D cultured MSCs promote wound healing by regulating macrophage activation through ANXA1

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1761-1770
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM02035E, Paper
Hao Deng, Yuheng Jiang, Junhao Deng, Feifan Chang, Junyu Chen, Xinyu Sun, Dongliang Cheng, Zhongqi Wang, Ran Li, Jiang Liu, Yi Li, Licheng Zhang, Pengbin Yin
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) produced by 3D-cultured MSCs can modulate macrophage activation through ANXA1, thereby promoting wound healing.
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ABCD of IA: A multi-scale agent-based model of T cell activation in inflammatory arthritis

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,2041-2056
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01674A, Paper
David A. McBride, James S. Wang, Wade T. Johnson, Nunzio Bottini, Nisarg J. Shah
The study develops a computational framework to model factors that lead to the evolution of autoreactive T cells in inflammatory arthritis. The results provide a tool for planning immunomodulatory strategies focused on new disease-modifying agents.
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Centre to recruit private sector specialists as joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries

The number of vacancies, to be filled through this lateral recruitment, will be advertised on May 20.




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UPSC Civil Services 2023 results declared, Aditya Srivastava secures top rank

Animesh Pradhan and Donuru Ananya Reddy secure the 2nd and 3rd ranks respectively




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Three persons, including a juvenile, held for ‘cultivating’ ganja near KGH in Visakhapatnam

Two kg of ganja seized from the accused, say police




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10 students of private junior college in Visakhapatnam hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning

The District Medical & Health Officer visits the private hospital where the affected students are currently being treated as well as the college hospital; all students are out of danger, informs Collector




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Franz Liszt - Trancendental Etude : Wilde Jadg (arr. by Ivan Ronda)

Organ sheet music by Franz Liszt | Trancendental Etude : Wilde Jadg (arr. by Ivan Ronda)

Reference: BE01858
Title: Trancendental Etude : Wilde Jadg (arr. by Ivan Ronda)
Composer: Franz Liszt
Instrument: Organ solo
Price: €17.49
Pages: 19
Format: Portrait - 9” x 12” paper-back
Publication Date: 22-Apr-2024
Edition: New
Editor: W. B. Henshaw
EAN/ISMN: 979-0-2067-1858-8




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Franz Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody “Rakoczy” (arr. by Ivan Ronda)

Organ sheet music by Franz Liszt | Hungarian Rhapsody “Rakoczy” (arr. by Ivan Ronda)

Reference: BE01859
Title: Hungarian Rhapsody “Rakoczy” (arr. by Ivan Ronda)
Composer: Franz Liszt
Instrument: Organ solo
Price: €14.49
Pages: 16
Format: Portrait - 9” x 12” paper-back
Publication Date: 24-Apr-2024
Edition: New
Editor: W. B. Henshaw
EAN/ISMN: 979-0-2067-1859-5




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Edmondstoune Duncan - Festival Piece

Organ sheet music by Edmondstoune Duncan | Festival Piece

Reference: BE01156
Title: Festival Piece
Composer: Edmondstoune Duncan
Instrument: Organ solo
Price: €10.99
Pages: 12
Format: Portrait - 9” x 12” paper-back
Publication Date: 15-Jul-2024
Edition: New
Editor: W. B. Henshaw
EAN/ISMN: 979-0-2067-1156-5





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Thalaivar, Mani To Work Together Again!

The last time the duo collaborated was on the action blockbuster Dalapathi in 1991.




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Thalaiva Remembers Appu

Rajinikanth traveled to Bengaluru to attend the Karnataka Ratna Award ceremony on Tuesday, November 1, which honoured the late Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar.




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Cannes 2024: Nancy Tyagi makes her maiden appearance at festival with self-stitched 20 kg gown

The Delhi-based fashion influencer debuted at the 77th Cannes Film Festival wearing a pink ruffled gown, designed and stitched by herself




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Modi Slams Congress, Says ``Shahi Parivar` Believes They Are Born To Rule India`

PM Modi attacked the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and accused it of being the "biggest player of corruption".




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Police seize explosive substance from murder case accused in Sivaganga




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Ayacutdars of Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Sivaganga to get water for irrigation from Vaigai dam




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Farmers given training in open and protected cultivation of vegetables




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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2024 Live: TWS earphones below ₹5,000 from OnePlus, JBL, Samsung, Jabra, Sony

OnePlus, JBL, Samsung, Jabra, and Sony are just some of the brands offering TWS earphones priced at less than ₹5,000, though their specs can vary greatly




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Clash of rivals: Ad interest high for India-Pak T20 World Cup tie

Inventory for the match nearly sold out; pubs and restaurants anticipate rich pickings




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T20 World Cup 2024, Ind vs Pak: India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by six runs