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How Millet Sisters drive millet consumption in rural areas

Grassroot campaign to convert producers into consumers




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Government considering sweet sorghum as additional feedstock for ethanol, sources say

Top official sources say that the Prime Minister’s Office is keen to see the use of sweet sorghum as an additional feedstock for ethanol amid the issue with availability of sugarcane, rice and maize in some years




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MHI to consult with Ministry of Health again for guidelines on e-ambulances

Ministry says companies like Force Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Toyota ready to manufacture e-ambulances under the Scheme




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Diwali, rising disposable income lifts jet fuel consumption in October to second highest on record

Diesel and petrol consumption rise during the month




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Why construction gear is less in demand

After double-digit sales growth for two years, construction equipment makers brace for a muted FY25




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Quadrupolar dinuclear hypervalent tin(IV) compounds with near-infrared emission consisting of Schiff bases based on π-conjugated scaffolds

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,17950-17961
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05006A, Edge Article
Open Access
Kazuya Tanimura, Kento Tanaka, Masayuki Gon, Kazuo Tanaka
The study focuses on dinuclear hypervalent tin(IV) compounds with near-infrared (NIR) emission and unique quadrupolar orientations, showing potential for constructing electronic structures with narrow energy gaps.
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Structural constraint at a P–P bond: phosphinophosphination of alkenes, alkynes, and carbonyls by a concerted mechanism

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06581F, Edge Article
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Lijun You, Daniel Roth, Lutz Greb
A structural constraint approach at a P–P bond is presented that enables the phosphinophosphination of alkynes, alkenes, and carbonyls with high regio- and diastereoselectivity. The apolar nature of the P–P bond facilitates a concerted mechanism.
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Electrochemical reconstruction of metal–organic gels into crystalline oxy-hydroxide heterostructures for efficient oxygen evolution electrocatalysis

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05799F, Edge Article
Open Access
Kang Liu, Haikuo Lan, Yuting Chen, Weicheng Tang, Zhenyu Xiao, Yunmei Du, Jun Xing, Zexing Wu, Lei Wang
An amorphous MOG electrochemically reconstitutes to a crystalline NiOOH/FeOOH heterostructure with the morphology changed from nanofibers to nanosheets as a high-performance OER electrocatalyst.
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A constantly evolving canvas

Artist Boshudhara Mukherjee’s fourth solo show is testament to how old work can inspire and even become part of new art




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Classical constellations

Two dancers collaborate to use the Odissi form as a language to interpret folkloric myths from across the world




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Why this conservative hybrid fund makes sense amidst market volatility

Aditya Birla Sun Life Regular Savings has been a consistent outperformer while keeping risks at bay




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Why this consumption thematic fund is an attractive investment now

Nippon India Consumption fund has been a consistent outperformer across market cycles




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Why this consistent ultra short-term fund is a worthy debt investment

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short-Term fund can make the most of persistently high short-term interest rates




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Why this fund is a good option for investors wanting to play the consumption theme

Performance, portfolio composition and downside protection are three reasons that work for Mirae Asset Great Consumer Fund




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Why not considering liquid ETFs might be an opportunity cost

Liquid ETFs, trading on both NSE and BSE, predominantly invest in TREPS, which ensures daily returns, very low volatility, no interest or credit risk.




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Inertial co-focusing of heterogeneous particles in hybrid microfluidic channels with constantly variable cross-sections

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5032-5042
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00479E, Paper
Tianwei Zhao, Peng Zeng, Yuanting Zhang, Jinxia Li, Hui Sun, Imrich Gablech, Honglong Chang, Xichen Yuan, Pavel Neužil, Jianguo Feng
Inertial focusing chips based on hybrid microfluidic channels were presented for high-efficiency heterogeneous particle co-focusing, offering significant applications in microfluidic flow cytometry and single-cell analysis.
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1,000 consumer clubs to be formed on campuses, says Kerala Minister




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Consumer Affairs Ministry releases draft guidelines to curb pesky promotional calls, messages

Draft guidelines released by DoCA protect consumers from unsolicited and unwarranted communications business communication




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Government reconstitutes 8 Cabinet Committees

Government has reconstituted 8 Cabinet Committees with the Prime Minister heading six of them.




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Finmin gives effect to revised consolidated pay for IRDAI Chairman, members

Revised pay to be effective from January 1 this year



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XUV400: Pro and Cons

 The updated Mahindra XUV400 is ready to take on the refreshed Nexon.ev 




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TN farmers plan major stir against Land Consolidation Act, 2023




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Diwali 2024: How to get rid of acidity, bloating, constipation post Diwali binge?

Here are some natural ways to help ease digestive discomfort post-Diwali.




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Soon, consumers will have to pay first and then use power in Andhra Pradesh

The smart and prepaid metering system, for which the APCPDCL has commenced a survey, is proposed to be rolled out as part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, a Central government-sponsored initiative




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Political differences crop up between TDP-JSP leaders in Nellimarla constituency in Vizianagaram district

Karrotu Bangarraju and his followers are up in arms against MLA Lokam Madhavi, who allegedly ignored TDP leaders and cadres and gave priority to YSRCP leaders in the constituency




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Tirupati universities form cluster to work towards conserving biodiversity

IIT-T, IISER Tirupati, SPMVV and Dravidian University comes together to create campus biodiversity registers as part of APSCHE-IIC research programme




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Construction of one lakh houses under PMAY 1.0 scheme to be completed by December: Kolusu Parthasarathy

During a review of the Housing Department in Chittoor and Tirupati districts, he says that construction work was not completed in certain places due to lack of sand supply or heavy rains




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Construction of a three-mode sensor based on gold nanoparticles and carbon quantum dots as probes for the detection of thiosemicarbazone

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2127-2134
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00256C, Paper
Zhili Liu, Xiaojun Wang, Jing Li, Wenfeng Zhou, Haixiang Gao, Runhua Lu
A three-mode sensor for thiocarbazone (TSC) was constructed based on gold nanoparticles and carbon quantum dots (CQDs). (A) Synthesis process of CQDs using ginkgo leaves. (B) Colorimetric and chrominance TSC detection. (C) Fluorescence detection of TSC.
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A three-dimensional network structure of metal-based nanozymes for the construction of colorimetric sensors for the detection of antioxidants

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2292-2300
DOI: 10.1039/D3AY02199H, Paper
Shuo Qin, Bin Liu, Yuting Xue, Ruixue Zhao, Guo Wang, Kai Li, Lirong Zheng, Pingyang Wang, Tianhao Tang, Yue Yang, Zhengbo Chen, Xia Zuo
Although many excellent nanozymes have been developed, designing and synthesizing highly active nanozymes is still challenging.
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Construction of a stable fluorescent sensor based on CsPbBr3/CdS core/shell quantum dots for selective and sensitive detection of tetracycline in ethanol

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2267-2277
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00032C, Paper
Yang He, Yangjie Li, Han Wang, Site Luo, Haihu Yu
Construction of a stable fluorescent sensor based on CsPbBr3/CdS core/shell quantum dots for selective and sensitive detection of tetracycline in ethanol via a mechanism integrating photoinduced electron transfer.
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Construction of coumarin-appended calix[4]arene-based fluorescence sensor for the detection of carbofuran in cabbage

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2400-2411
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00030G, Paper
Heni Soni, Nidhi Verma, Divyesh Y. Chaudhari, Sahaj A. Gandhi, Alok Pandya, Pinkesh G. Sutariya
This study presents a novel approach for the detection of carbofuran (CBF) insecticide by exploring a calix[4]arene-derived fluorescence probe, CouC4S, functionalized with two coumarin-labelled at the narrow edge of the calix[4]arene platform.
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Three-dimensional hotspot structures constructed from nanoporous gold with a V-cavity and gold nanoparticles for surface-enhanced Raman scattering

Anal. Methods, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00348A, Paper
Yang Xu, Yan Wu, Jianjun Wei, Yuanyu Zhao, Peili Xue
A nanoporous gold V-shaped resonant cavity (NPGVRC) structure constructed with plasmonic resonance coupling effect. The NPGVRC has excellent SERS performance and 3D hotspot properties.
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Will decide on sharing stage with actor Vijay in consultation with VCK leaders: Thirumavalavan

Mr. Thirumavalavan told reporters in Tiruchi that the book release event was not something that was planned recently, and that he had consented to take part in it almost a year ago




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Farmers demand withdrawal of Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation Act

The Coordination Committee of All Farmers’ Associations of Tamil Nadu says the State government has created a situation where industries can acquire fertile lands




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Bids invited for setting up International Dugong Conservation Centre at Manora

The proposed centre, to be set up at an estimate of ₹41 crore, is being established to conserve endangered Dugong species and its habitat in the Palk Bay




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Consultant to be appointed soon to design Kalaignar grand library in Tiruchi

The centre will offer translation, services for persons with disabilities and children, training and mentorship programmes, besides hosting monthly literary events




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640: Navigating the Pros and Cons of Web Components

Riffing off a Dave Rupert blog post, Chris and Dave talk through the pros and cons of web components, when to use them, when it's a bad idea to use them, what would it take to make the Next.js of web components, and how long until we don't need anymore frameworks?




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Can Chennai change its energy consumption patterns?

In creating energy-efficient cities, India will do well to model its development on its own age-old techniques, says Durganand Balsavar




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Homes with a ‘conscience’

Around 5,000 homes in the city shun BWSSB water supply and produce enough power of their own. By M.A. Siraj




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The pros and cons of spouses teaming up as co-founders

How do married co-founders navigate the personal and professional ties at work




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A doctor-AI collab for detailed, patient consultations

Jivi.ai taps GenAI to optimise available medical resources and widen healthcare access




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Police constable among two mowed down by DTC bus in Delhi

The DTC bus climbed a pavement, collided with a billboard pole before hitting the two men and finally came to a halt after crashing into a road divider on Ring Road




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Police constable among two mowed down by DTC bus




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Demonising Constitutional institutions pastime for some: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Addressing an event of an educational institution in New Delhi, the Vice-President said it is time to "bid adieu to this"




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Triumphs and travails of a consultant

The book is a detailed job description for anybody wanting to make consulting their career




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‘Dairy dilemma’ engulfs women farmers in CM Chandrababu Naidu’s constituency Kuppam with sudden fall in milk price

Recently, the dairy industry has experienced a decrease of ₹5 per liter in the milk price, causing concern among the predominantly women farmers involved in the sector. 




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UltraTech Cement Q2 profit reports consolidated net profit ₹825 crore

On standalone basis, UltraTech Cement's profit from the domestic market was down 34.71% to ₹796.89 crore in the September quarter




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Saidapet-Teynampet elevated corridor project: Highways Dept. removes footpaths on Anna Salai to construct flyover

The removal of the footpaths will help increase the width of the carriageway at points where lanes on either side of the median will be barricaded




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Crocodile Conservation Centre to come up at Anaikarai

The Centre is to be established at a cost of ₹2.5 crore based on a detailed proposal sent by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden, Chennai




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Litigant withdraws PIL seeking revival of 2001 flyover construction scam case against T.N. CM Stalin

The Madras High Court also permits him to withdraw ₹1 lakh deposited in April this year to prove his bona fide intention