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India vs South Africa 1st T20: Scintillating Samson headlines India’s comfortable 61-run win against Proteas

Often panned for not realising the minefield of talent that he is, Samson became the first Indian batter to hit back-to-back centuries in T20 Internationals as his 50-ball-107 with as many as 10 monstrous sixes took India to 202 for 8 in 20 overs.




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Ranji Trophy | Rain interrupts Kerala’s push for outright win against Uttar Pradesh

After conceding a 233-run lead, the visitors slip to 66 for two when a downpour ends the day’s play in the post-lunch session; Nizar misses century




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Headstart to success

You don’t have to wait till Class XI to start preparing for IIT-JEE. Here’s why.




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Are you ready to crack CAT?

Building concepts and optimising test performance should be the two objectives of preparation.




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‘Engg. graduates lack employability skills’




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Ready to take on the world

IIT Madras joins the Hand-in-Hand Academy for Social Entrepreneurship to set up skill development programmes for women entrepreneurs from rural areas.




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Meegada Ramalingaswamy’s novel avadhanam

An extempore rendition of padyam and ragam randomly selected by audience, marked the avadhanam by Meegada Ramalingaswamy.



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What the kings read

Jagyaseni Chatterjee walks through the Saraswati Mahal in Thanjavur to capture the magic of sepia-tinted books



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Breadth of vision

Madhusudhanan Kalaichelvan is an architect whose interests range from Araiyar Sevai to Tamil epigraphy. Charukesi elaborates.




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A variety spread

A peep into a few more of the special editions, a festival tradition.




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The cheetah that loved Hyderabadi biryani

Nobility showed off their pet cheetahs and posed for photographs before and after hunts; for the British, they defined India’s exotic wildlife




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All roads lead to Kanchi

The iconic Garuda Sevai takes place today (June 2, 2023)




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How Madhusudanan Kalaichelvan’s passion for heritage is opening new doors to the past

Apart from researching into temple history, Madhusudhanan Kalaichelvan has been creating awareness about heritage and architecture through specially-curated trips



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How Madras was described in bhakti poetry

How different localities of the city find mention in the Tevaram, Pasurams and Tiruppugazh




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An art showcase in Hyderabad heralds the power of Gandhi as a global icon in a pre-digital era

Give Peace Another Chance, artist Adarsh Baji’s series on view at Kalakriti art gallery in Hyderabad, doffs its hat to the life, times and ideology of Mahatma Gandhi ahead of his 154th birth anniversary




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Effective BPA degradation in water: the integration of bimetallic UiO-66 Ce–Zr

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35090-35096
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06460G, Paper
Open Access
Leidy Marcela Gallo, Juan L. Obeso, Nora S. Portillo-Vélez, Carlos E. Garduño-Albino, Catalina V. Flores, Leonardo Herrera-Zuñiga, Alejandro Islas-Jácome, Ricardo A. Peralta, Carolina Leyva
In this work, a bimetallic MOF UiO-66 Ce–Zr to degrade bisphenol A (BPA) in water was synthesised. The material exhibited a remarkable degradation efficiency of 84.3% under UV irradiation for 240 minutes.
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Correction: Sustainable polymeric adsorbents for adsorption-based water remediation and pathogen deactivation: a review

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35104-35104
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA90129K, Correction
Open Access
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Huda Alkhaldi, Sarah Alharthi, Salha Alharthi, Hind A. AlGhamdi, Yasmeen M. AlZahrani, Safwat A. Mahmoud, Lamiaa Galal Amin, Nora Hamad Al-Shaalan, Waleed E. Boraie, Mohamed S. Attia, Samera Ali Al-Gahtany, Nadiah Aldaleeli, Mohamed Mohamady Ghobashy, A. I. Sharshir, Mohamed Madani, Reem Darwesh, Sana F. Abaza
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An electrochemiluminescence device for visualized detection of lead in practical samples

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35232-35238
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05742B, Paper
Open Access
Huaanzi Hu, Cheng Wang, Chen Qian, Chengqi Li, Yulin Li, Jianbin Pan, Xinye Ni
An up-response ECL imaging system is designed for visualized Pb2+ detection with high selectivity.
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Morphological analysis of Pd/C nanoparticles using SEM imaging and advanced deep learning

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35172-35183
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06113F, Paper
Open Access
Nguyen Duc Thuan, Hoang Manh Cuong, Nguyen Hoang Nam, Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, Hoang Si Hong
In this study, we present a comprehensive approach for the morphological analysis of palladium on carbon (Pd/C) nanoparticles utilizing scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging and advanced deep learning techniques.
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Visible light driven degradation of BPA and LDPE microplastic films using GO/SCN nanocomposite

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35336-35347
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06055E, Paper
Open Access
Ankoor Sura, Sonia Nain
Proposed mechanism of graphene oxide (GO)/sulfur doped carbon nitride (SCN) nanocomposite demonstrating photocatalytic degradation of BPA and LDPE microplastic films under visible light irradiation.
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Surface science studies of the coverage dependent adsorption of methyl acetate and methyl propanoate on graphite

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35373-35385
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04466E, Paper
Open Access
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Jack E. Fulker, Wendy A. Brown
The adsorption of methyl acetate and methyl propanoate has been studied on a graphite surface at 28 K. TPD data show that the desorption energy of both molecules is highly coverage dependent with repulsive interactions being seen at low coverages.
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In vitro bioactivity, mechanical, and cell interaction of sodium chloride-added calcium sulfate–hydroxyapatite composite bone cements

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35460-35474
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06034B, Paper
Open Access
Pharatree Jaita, Chamnan Randorn, Anucha Watcharapasorn, Parkpoom Jarupoom
In this research, sodium chloride-added calcium sulfate–hydroxyapatite composite bone cements (0.70CaS–0.30HAP)/xNaCl were studied.
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DFT investigation of the mechanism and role of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) in constructing asymmetric organosilanes using NHC-catalyzed [4+2] cycloaddition reaction

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35475-35489
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA03676J, Paper
Open Access
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Batoul Alipour
The mechanism and origin of stereoselectivity for the synthesis of asymmetric organosilanes using NHC are theoretically investigated.
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Design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel thiadiazole derivatives as potent VEGFR-2 inhibitors: a comprehensive in vitro and in silico study

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35505-35519
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04158E, Paper
Open Access
Ibrahim H. Eissa, Walid E. Elgammal, Hazem A. Mahdy, Susi Zara, Simone Carradori, Dalal Z. Husein, Maymounah N. Alharthi, Ibrahim M. Ibrahim, Eslam B. Elkaeed, Hazem Elkady, Ahmed M. Metwaly
This study aims to investigate the potential of designed 2,3-dihydro-1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives as anti-proliferative agents targeting VEGFR-2, utilizing a multidimensional approach combining in vitro and in silico analyses.
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Advanced oxidative degradation of monoethanolamine in water using ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,33223-33232
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05590J, Paper
Open Access
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Atif Khan, Saima Yasin, Hamayoun Mahmood, Shabana Afzal, Tanveer Iqbal
Development of an eco-friendly and commercially feasible method for monoethanolamine (MEA) degradation in aqueous phase using ultraviolet/hydrogen peroxide (UV/H2O2) advanced oxidation process (AOP).
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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
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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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Harnessing the UiO-67 metal–organic framework for advanced detection of cadmium ions in water bodies

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35618-35627
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06811D, Paper
Open Access
Bhuvaneswari Selvaraj, Lakshmi Priya G., Selva Balasubramanian
Heavy metal ions are hazardous pollutants that pose serious threats to ecosystems and human health, making it imperative to detect and monitor their presence in water for environmental protection.
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Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 in chitosan-grafted hydrogel as an effective catalyst for peroxymonosulfate activation to degrade antibiotics and dyes

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35628-35637
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06537A, Paper
Open Access
Atipong Nachaichot, Kunlarat Phonlakan, Supinya Nijpanich, Soraya Pornsuwan, Surangkhana Budsombat
Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) was synthesized in situ in the hydrogel of chitosan-grafted poly(acrylic acid) (chitosan-g-PAA) to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and degrade tetracycline (TC).
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Piezoresistivity and strain-sensing behaviour of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/multiwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposites

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35715-35726
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04826A, Paper
Open Access
Kedar Nath Dhakal, Ralf Lach, Wolfgang Grellmann, Beate Krause, Jürgen Pionteck, Rameshwar Adhikari
The interconnectedness of the exfoliated multi-walled carbon nanotubes well dispersed in the PBAT matrix (TEM image; left) leads to strain-sensing properties at lower strains as illustrated by the variation of ΔR/R0 as a function of mechanical strain with time (right).
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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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Complexes between 2,2'-azobis(2-methylpropionamidine) dihydrochloride (AAPH) and cucurbit[n]uril hosts modulate the yield and fate of photolytically-generated AAPH radicals

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35980-35991
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA07150F, Paper
Open Access
Angie C. Forero-Girón, Mauricio Oyarzún, Kevin Droguett, Denis Fuentealba, Soledad Gutiérrez-Oliva, Barbara Herrera, Alejandro Toro-Labbé, Eduardo Fuentes-Lemus, Michael J. Davies, Camilo López-Alarcón, Margarita E. Aliaga
AAPH-cucurbit[n]uril systems were experimentally and theoretically studied. Radical yields formed upon photolysis of AAPH were altered by complexation with CB[8] in a stoichiometry-dependent manner, however, radical yields were not changed by CB[6].
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Porous, environment-friendly chitosan-ZIF composite fibers for dye adsorption

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36063-36072
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06883A, Paper
Open Access
Xuebin Hou, Wei Chen, Meihong Fan, Chen Shi
Porous, environment friendly ZIF-8@CS composite fibers were fabricated through wet spinning and self-assembly method, which effectively remove dyes from water and exhibit excellent recyclability.
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Exploring heterocyclic scaffolds in carbonic anhydrase inhibition: a decade of structural and therapeutic insights

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35769-35970
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06290F, Review Article
Open Access
Nafeesa Naeem, Amina Sadiq, Gehan Ahmed Othman, Habab M. Yassin, Ehsan Ullah Mughal
Heterocyclic compounds represent a prominent class of molecules with diverse pharmacological activities.
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In silico molecular docking and ADMET prediction of biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles: characterization, and in vitro antimicrobial and photocatalytic activity

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36209-36225
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06890D, Paper
Open Access
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Hajara Akhter, Susmita Sarker Ritu, Shahariar Siddique, Fariha Chowdhury, Rehnuma Tasmiyah Chowdhury, Samina Akhter, Mahmuda Hakim
A facile green route to synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles using watermelon rind extract with antimicrobial and photocatalytic potential.
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Porous CaMnO3-promoted g-C3N4 as an effective photocatalyst for tetracycline degradation

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36181-36192
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06407K, Paper
Open Access
Bo Zhang, Chaoqi Li, Shasha Liu, Lixuan Zhuang, Weiqi Zhang, Limei Huang, Zhenzhen Jia, Dongdong Chen, Xiang Li
Non-expensive CaMnO3 perovskite oxide can assist in developing efficient g-C3N4-based photocatalysts aimed at removing antibiotics from wastewater.
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Advancements in green diesel production for energy sustainability: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36040-36062
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06262K, Paper
Open Access
Jeesica Hermayanti Pratama, Zeni Rahmawati, Alvin Rahmad Widyanto, Triyanda Gunawan, Wan Nazwanie Wan Abdullah, Nor Laili Azua Jamari, Afan Hamzah, Hamzah Fansuri
This bibliometric analysis explores recent advancements in green diesel production, emphasizing its potential for enhancing energy sustainability and contributing to the 2050 net-zero emissions goal.
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Cs2ZnCl4: a lead-free all-inorganic perovskite with a large dielectric permittivity

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36253-36263
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04755A, Paper
Open Access
Imen Romdhane, Asma Ajmi, Mohamed Ben Bechir, Regis Barille, Abdallah Ben Rhaiem
In recent years, inorganic perovskite materials based on metallic halides have attracted significant attention due to their non-toxicity and ease of synthesis, making them suitable for various applications.
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BJP finalises road map to contest Maharashtra Assembly polls with Shiv Sena, NCP

The election for the 288-member State Assembly is scheduled for later this year




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Arunachal Pradesh yields new species of horned frog

A team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India recorded the forest-dwelling frog from the Talle Wildlife Sanctuary




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Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Ahmedabad on July 6

Rahul Gandhi will meet party workers and leaders who were ‘assaulted by BJP goons’, says Gujarat Congress chief 




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Assam floods: Six more dead as toll mounts to 52; over 21 lakh people affected

At least seven districts of Arunachal Pradesh cut off due to landslides; eight persons, including two children, killed in rain-induced landslides and floods in Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura




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Rahul Gandhi to visit Ahmedabad on July 6

Rahul Gandhi will meet family members of Cong. workers arrested after clash with BJP members




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Ex-MNS leader Vasant More joins Shiv Sena (UBT) as Uddhav Thackeray looks to strengthen base in Pune 

Vasant More had unsuccessfully contested the Pune seat in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election on a VBA ticket after quitting the MNS




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Amit Shah calls Madhya Pradesh ‘lungs of Bharat’ as Indore sets world record by planting 11 lakh saplings

Amit Shah said that Madhya Pradesh contributes 12% of the nation’s forest cover and termed the State as the ‘lungs of Bharat’




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13-year-old in Madhya Pradesh died trying to shoot hanging scene from tree, police find

While filming, the boy slipped from the wall and suffered a jerk in his neck. His friends did not realise this and assumed that he was still acting, official says




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600 schools with zero, low enrolment shut in Arunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh Government is planning to close more such schools with zero or low enrolment




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Assam district heads instructed to only serve vegetarian food at state events

Government functions should be simple and solemn, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a two-day conference of District Commissioners




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Akali Dal expels eight rebels; they say ‘party has become Badals fiefdom’

SAD leader Balwinder Bhundur said the eight leaders had actively colluded with the party’s enemies to create divisions in the party and weaken it




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The Meghalaya Public Service Commission is under the scanner after Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

A students’ body has asked the panel to justify the ‘missing candidates’ who should have been called for the police service interview according to the prescribed number per post




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Assam group opposes Meghalaya ban on cave worship, threatens road blockade

Meghalaya’s Tourism Minister justifies a ban by the local village council as a move against promoting a tourist spot as a religious site