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People have seen our work... Devendra Fadnavis exudes confidence in Mahayuti alliance retaining power in Maharashtra




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Rajgir Sports Complex: a blend of modernity and tradition

Built at an approximate cost of ₹740 crores, Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar is not just one of the largest in the country, but also most advanced and self-sufficient.




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Is the new BYD eMAX 7 a practical EV for the big Indian family?

The BYD eMAX 7 is among the newest electric MPVs targeting family users in the Indian market. Combining advanced technology with an emphasis on practicality, this EV which provides options for both 6- and 7-seater configurations, aiming to meet the needs of families seeking a spacious yet sustainable ride. 




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Siege Courageous, Kalamitsi, Galahad, King Of War and Chotipari excell




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VVIP visits and traffic jams: Time to think out of the box?




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Enhanced removal efficiency of Tetradesmus obliquus for nevirapine removal via co-substrate supplementation: removal mechanisms, relative gene expression and metabolomics

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00576G, Paper
Karen Reddy, Nirmal Renuka, Muneer Ahmad Malla, Brenda Moodley, Faizal Bux, Sheena Kumari
The bioremediation of pharmaceutical wastewater by microalgae has gained scientific attention due to its cost-effectiveness and environmental friendliness.
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Sustainable treatment for low ammonia nitrogen sewage wastewater in cold climates: natural polymer gel–organic synthetic polymer embedded anammox bacteria immobilized pellets

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2809-2830
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00538D, Paper
Jun Li, Salma Tabassum, Hüseyin Altundag
Denitrification effect of the hybrid carrier-embedded anammox bacteria pellets to treat NH4+–N urban sewage wastewater at low temperature through batch and continuous tests.
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A novel graphene oxide–microalgae hybrid material for the removal of pentavalent arsenic from natural water and industrial wastewater

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2796-2808
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00308J, Paper
Eliana S. Lemos, Evelyn M. Valdés Rodríguez, Adrián Bonilla Petriciolet, Andrea M. Ray, Leticia B. Escudero
The adsorption process using bionanomaterials based on graphene oxide and green microalgae for the removal of arsenic from complex samples of natural water and industrial wastewater.
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Production of birnessite-type manganese oxides by biofilms from oxygen-supplemented biological activated carbon (BAC) filters

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2844-2857
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00208C, Paper
Amanda Larasati, Olga Bernadet, Gert Jan W. Euverink, H. Pieter J. van Veelen, Maria Cristina Gagliano
The application of a novel enrichment approach revealed the potential of manganese-oxidizing bacteria (MnOB) from full-scale biofilters treating wastewater to produce manganese oxides as crystalline, efficient birnessite catalysts.
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Effect of extracellular organic matter (EOM) accumulation on algal proliferation and disinfection by-product precursors during cyclic cultivation

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,3024-3034
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00207E, Paper
Open Access
Jr-Lin Lin, Fahrudin Sidik
Algal blooms, driven by nutrient enrichment from nitrogen and phosphorus, pose significant challenges to water treatment processes, particularly due to the accumulation of extracellular organic matter (EOM).
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Microwave irradiation synthesis of CoFe2O4/rGO to activate peroxymonosulfate for the degradation of 2-aminobenzothiazole in water

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2946-2960
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00459K, Paper
Wei Wei, Shiqian Gao, Feiyue Qian, Chongjun Chen, Youyi Wu
CoFe2O4/rGO MNPs synthesized via an in situ microwave irradiation method were used as a heterogeneous catalyst to activate PMS for the degradation of ABT. Its mechanism was explored, and the catalytic system was applied to real water samples.
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Simultaneous removal of acetaminophen, sulfamethoxazole, and iohexol from real wastewater in continuous mode by an immobilized sulfur-doped Bi2O3/MnO2 photocatalyst

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00501E, Paper
Vishal Kumar Parida, Mario Vino Lincy Gnanaguru, Suneel Kumar Srivastava, Shamik Chowdhury, Ashok Kumar Gupta
The photocatalytic potential of the Z-scheme 2S-Bi2O3/MnO2 immobilized photocatalyst for the simultaneous degradation of ACT, SMX, and IOX from MBBR-sand filter treated wastewater is studied for the first time, purely from a practical perspective.
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Environmental application of dicarboxylated hairy cellulose crosslinked with calcium for removal and confining of Pb(II)

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00720D, Paper
Tanese Montesinos-Vázquez, C. A. Galan-Vidal, Susana Rojas-Lima, Jose A. Rodriguez, Ma. Elena Páez-Hernández
Cellulose can be oxidised with periodate to obtain hairy cellulose, which, thanks to the aldehyde groups, facilitates chemical modification with different functional groups, such as carboxylates, which enhance interaction with...
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Govt to extend UDAN scheme for 10 more years: Naidu

UDAN, the regional air connectivity scheme, has transformed India’s aviation sector, says PM Modi




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Why has India been accused of hosting a shadow fleet? | Explained

What are Flags of Convenience? How do corporations with large fleets obscure ownership and origin of cargo? What are the different ways through which ships make sure they don’t lose their insurance?




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On Boeing 737’s ‘defective’ rudder system | Explained

Why are certain variants of the Boeing 737 under the scanner? What did the investigation of the United States National Transportation Safety Board into the aircraft find? What is the function of a rudder rollout guidance actuator?




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Godrej Properties emerges as the highest bidder for luxury housing plot in Gurugram 

The housing plot, measuring 7.5 acres is located in the Golf Course Road micro-market and will offer a development potential of over 1.7 million square feet, comprising of luxury residential apartments of varied configurations




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Ericsson expects network densification to drive next phase of growth in India

Ericsson anticipates growth in India driven by network densification to meet rising data consumption, focusing on 4G and 5G services




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Bvlgari starts digital boutique in India in tie up with Tata CLiQ Luxury

The digital boutique will also house Bvlgari time-pieces including the Serpenti, the Octo Finissimo collection, as well as the Octo Roma.




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Sensex, Nifty rise on buying in bank stocks, positive global cues

Equity indices Sensex and Nifty rise on fag-end buying, global market trends, and institutional investors’ support




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Sensex, Nifty decline in early trade on unabated foreign fund outflows, selling in IT stocks

The Sensex and Nifty fall due to IT stocks and foreign fund outflows; Larsen & Toubro gains, U.S. markets close negative




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On improving wind energy generation | Explained

What is Tamil Nadu’s wind power capacity? What about national wind energy capacity? What does repowering and refurbishing of wind turbines mean? Why are wind energy generators opposing the new policy of the Tamil Nadu government?




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Travel brand Cox & Kings returns under the ownership of PE firm Wilson & Hughes Pte

Acquired through its Indian subsidiary, Wilson & Hughes PTE, has exclusively acquired the brand Cox & Kings along with over 200 plus specialised sub-brands that were part of its portfolio.




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Natco Pharma Q2 net surges 83% to ₹677 crore on robust growth in formulation exports

Natco Pharma said that the company has shown continued strong growth during the second quarter driven by exports formulation business and stable domestic pharma business




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Two held for sexually harassing woman




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Palakkad Assembly by-poll: CPI(M)-BJP move to exploit ‘dissension’ in Congress over Mamkootathil’s candidature

The parties spotlight a letter ostensibly written by the District Congress Committee to the party’s national leadership requesting K. Muraleedharan’s candidature in Palakkad. Mr. Muraleedharan later confirms that his name was on the DCC list.




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Congress takes strong exception to Kannur Collector’s ‘character statement’ about Naveen Babu

AICC general secretary, K. C. Venugopal, accused the Collector of attempting to tarnish the character of his deceased colleague at the instance of an influential coterie in the CPI(M) leadership




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68-year-old man sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually abusing minor girl

The incident came to light after an ASHA worker and Anganwadi teacher in the locality alerted Childline that the children were in difficulties




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Kerala SSLC exams to begin on March 3, results to be out by third week of May

SSLC model exams will be held from February 17 to February 21. First-year higher secondary exams will be held from March 6 to March 29, second-year exams from March 3 to March 26




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LDF seeks to exploit disclosure against BJP leadership in Kodakara hawala case

Chief Minister asks State police to explore legal options for reinvestigation. Government has resolved to flag alleged laxity on the part of ED, I-T department in pursuing case with Centre




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Rainfall likely on Sunday also, six districts on yellow alert

The IMD has put six districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad — on yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall




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State government constitutes expert committee for Medisep revamp

The scheme’s next phase to be launched on July 1, 2025. Rates for medical and surgical packages offered under it will be revised in consultation with service and pensioners’ organisations 




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Technopark-based HEX20 set to fly its maiden satellite with SpaceX




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Sreepadmanabhaswamy temple slapped with notice for pending tax payments

Temple authorities say the temple being a religious place and services rendered by it are not in the nature of commercial transactions, it has exemption from GST




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Expo at Huddle Global 2024 to showcase Deep Tech, R&D start-ups

CM to open conclave on Nov. 28. Event a platform for start-ups to present their advanced solutions and engage in interactive demonstrations before major stakeholders from across the world




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Forensic expert testifies paraquat poisoning led to Sharon Raj’s death

Victim had suffered from no prior co-morbidities, says Dhanya Raveendran, forensic surgeon of the Thiruvananthapuram police




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Kerala seeks to expand public health insurance scheme to cover ‘missing middle’

While this may move the State closer to the goal of universal health coverage, the expansion may hinge on additional funds to be generated by charging a premium to existing beneficiaries of the State scheme, which, at present, is in bad financial shape




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Six injured as two cars collide head-on near Kazhakuttam




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Livelihood support for 187 extremely poor under Ujjeevanam in capital district

Aid up to ₹50,000 made available to 207 individuals by Kudumbashree district mission




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How will you fund the iPhone X?

Prospective buyers tell us how they plan to go about it




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How do they meet holiday expenses?

Be it saving for a vacation or banking on surplus income, going it alone or through agents, people budget for travel in their own way. Here’s how




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What do taxpayers want from the Budget?

Almost everyone Portfolio spoke to is hopeful of an increase in the tax exemption limit to at least ₹2 lakh




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What’s traders’ take on market time extension?

To align Indian with global markets, SEBI has extended the trading time for equity derivatives. Traders on the pros and cons of the move




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How are taxpayers preparing to file returns?

To complete this annual ritual by July 31, assessees have several options. It will help to keep abreast of the tweaks made every year




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Have doubts with filing your income-tax returns?

We answer a few basic questions that will help you go through the process in a trouble-free manner




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What’s ailing the textile sector?

Lack of FTAs, differential tax rates for man-made and cotton fibres are some issues




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How will volumes improve in GIFT City exchanges?

Once the NSE-SGX clash is resolved, FPI investment through the GIFT IFSC can improve




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Investigating the Stanford Prison experiment [electronic resource] : history of a lie / Thibault Le Texier.

Cham : Springer, 2024.




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‘Selectors were whimsical then, maybe to a lesser extent now’

"The national and Bombay selectors were whimsical, otherwise why should 49 cricketers play only one Test match."




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Vikas Krishan to make his AIBA Pro-Boxing debut