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The role of gold in diversified commodity portfolios 

It serves multiple purposes as it acts as a hedge against inflation and provides stability during economic downturns



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Godrej & Boyce launches ISI-certified lockers for jewellers and pawnbrokers

To improve security standards and ensure compliance with government regulations, all high-security safes are now mandated to carry an ISI mark




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Heteroleptic mononuclear Cu(I) halide complexes containing carbazolyl substituted phenyl diphosphine and monophosphine: structures and photophysical and electroluminescent properties

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02469A, Paper
Zhun Chen, Wei Xu, Ruiqin Zhu, Li Liu, Xin-Xin Zhong, Fa-Bao Li, Guijiang Zhou, Hai-Mei Qin
Heteroleptic mononuclear Cu(I) halide complex 4 containing carbazolyl groups in diphosphine and monophosphine shows high PLQY (0.75) and a short decay lifetime (1.9 μs) with a high kr value of 3.95 × 105 s−1.
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Alkyl initiated ring opening polymerization of lactide by indium complexes supported by NCN pincer ligands

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02603A, Paper
Takeo Iwase, Afagh Habibzadeh, Chatura Goonesinghe, Kudzanai Nyamayaro, Joseph Chang, Jason Wai-Lok Poon, Salik Hasan Rushdy, Justin Koh, Brian O. Patrick, Parisa Mehrkhodavandi
Alkyl-indium NCN pincer complexes supported by amine donors are significantly more active for lactide polymerization than the analogous imine derivatives.
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Fe/Fe3C particles encapsulated in hollow carbon nanoboxes for high performance zinc–air batteries

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02396J, Paper
Chuyun Huang, Wenyuan Zhang, Xuezhi Hu, Shiliang Fei, Fhulufhelo Nemangwele, Nnditshedzeni Eric Maluta, Yangsen Hu, Hui Lv, Pei Hu, Zhuo Peng
Zinc–air batteries are recognized for their environmental friendliness and high energy density; however, the slow kinetics of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the air electrode hinder their commercial viability.
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One-pot facile synthesis of rod-like Bi2S3 particles in deep eutectic solvent and their ppb-level selective H2S gas detection

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT03006K, Communication
Reiko Furukawa, Takuya Hasegawa, Ayahisa Okawa, Shu Yin
Rod-like Bi2S3 particles were synthesized by one-pot reactions with choline chloride-based DESs, and showed sub-ppm level selective H2S gas detection. Acetamide-based DES yielded uniform particles with excellent gas sensitivity.
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Influence of weakly coordinating anions binding to the hexa-tert-butyl dysprosocenium cation

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02713B, Paper
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Sophie C. Corner, Gemma K. Gransbury, David P. Mills
We present the synthesis and characterisation of two dysprosium metallocene complexes with bound weakly coordinating anions. Despite their similarity these complexes exhibit vastly different effective energy barriers to magnetic reversal.
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Theoretical study on the concerted catalysis of Ir/Ni for amino radical transfer for C(sp2)–C(sp3) bond formation

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,18047-18053
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02567A, Paper
Hui Li, He Zheng
Insights from DFT calculations into the synergistic Ir/Ni catalysis method for the synthesis of C(sp2)–C(sp3) bonds through an amino radical transfer (ART) strategy to generate alkyl radicals.
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Coinage metal(I) clusters supported by a 1,10-phenanthroline-phosphine: orange-to-NIR phosphorescence, metallophilic interactions and enhanced cytotoxicity

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,18027-18036
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02642J, Paper
Alexander V. Artem'ev, Maria P. Davydova, Lyubov S. Klyushova, Evgeniy H. Sadykov, Mariana I. Rakhmanova, Taisiya S. Sukhikh
Based on 2-(diphenylphosphino)-1,10-phenanthroline, a series of small metal(I) clusters, exhibiting orange to NIR phosphorescence and strong dose-dependent cytotoxicity.
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Catalytic partial oxidation of methane over oxide-ion-conductive lanthanum silicate apatites

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,18021-18026
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02421D, Paper
Afif Pamungkas, Yuta Goto, Kazumasa Murata, Saburo Hosokawa, Satoshi Ogawa, Kosaku Ohishi, Tomohiro Matsumoto, Miwa Saito, Teruki Motohashi
The oxide-ion-conductive lanthanum silicate La9.33Si6O26 with an apatite-type structure exhibits high activity for the catalytic partial oxidation of methane (CPOX).
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An acidity-triggered aggregation nanoplatform based on degradable mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles for precise drug delivery and phototherapy of focal bacterial infection

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17893-17901
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02111H, Paper
Yunhan Huang, Wei Guo, Xinyu Wang, Jingrui Chang, Bo Lu
An acidity-triggered aggregation antibacterial nanoplatform based on biodegradable mesoporous organic silica nanoparticles, is reported. It enables precise drug release and spatial accuracy for photodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy.
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Gold nanoparticle-decorated amorphous carbon for oxidative cyclization of anthranilamide and aryl alcohols

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17976-17988
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02355B, Paper
The Thai Nguyen, Huyen-Tran Thi Nguyen, Thu Anh Nguyen, Khuong Quoc Vo, Phuong Hoang Tran
Various 2-phenylquinazolin-4(3H)-ones were produced in moderate-to-good yields (44–80%) via the oxidative cyclization of anthranilamide and benzyl alcohols using gold nanoparticle-decorated amorphous carbon as an efficient catalyst.
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Thieno[3,2-b]thiophene based-bridged BODIPY dimer: synthesis, e-chem, one- and two-photon photophysical properties

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02655A, Paper
Z. Chai, Tingting Gu, Annaelle Beau, Frederic Bolze, Claude P Gros, Liang Xu, Donghai Shi, Hai-Jun Xu
Four BODIPY dyes (6a ~ 6d) with electron-donating or electron-withdrawing groups at the meso-position were synthesized by Sonogashira coupling reaction of thieno[3,2-b]thiophene with mono-iodo-BODIPY moiety. All compounds were fully characterized...
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Fourth wave scare: Covid-19 cases in Asia surpass 100 million, India, Japan, South Korea worst-hit

The highly contagious but less deadly BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron has pushed the figures to greater highs in recent weeks in South Korea, China and Vietnam.




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Virtual reality




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Virtual to real




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Of govt departments and RTI




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Shed certitudes

Growing older, pre-conceived notions make one more judgmental




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Mode of transport

Bus lovers love their comfort zones, while those taking the train are more daring




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The heart of the matter

On World Heart Day, September 29, random thoughts on keeping the ticker ticking




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Permeating partiarchy

It’s no longer about confining women to the kitchen; it subtly disguises itself as praise for how well women juggle careers and family




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A case for public transport

Aspirational India likes to flaunt snazzy cars, unmindful of the cost to environment




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D’Cunha report on COVID ‘scam’ adds more heat to bypoll campaign

While Yediyurappa denied the allegation and called it ‘politically motivated’, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, quoting The Hindu report, said it vindicated their earlier stand




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Heavy fog affects 21 flights at Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli in Bengaluru

There were more than 15 delays, and six flights diverted




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Appeal to Karnataka government to officially celebrate Shankar Nag’s birthday as ‘Driver’s Day’

Several auto drivers’ unions made an appeal to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy




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Art camp in support of cancer patients in Mysuru soon




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BJP should sack BSY and Vijayendra from party posts over irregularities in purchases during pandemic, demands Congress




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CCB cracks down on fake degree certificate racket




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Cheluvarayaswamy accuses HDK of collecting ₹1,000 cr. from steel industries to fund elections; JD(S) terms it a strategy to divert attention from ‘excise scam’

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress government of collecting ₹700 crore from excise sources to fund the Maharashtra elections, it was the turn of N. Cheluvarayaswamy




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KSRTC plans to launch Ashwamedha AC buses within 100-km radius of Bengaluru

In contrast to regular Ashwamedha buses, the AC version will be smaller, fully air-conditioned, and equipped with comfortable seating, and amenities like charging ports 




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Tunga Aarati held in Shivamogga as part of campaign to clean river Tungabhadra

Shivamogga MLA S.N. Channabasappa appreciated the efforts of people and students involved in the padayatra from Sringeri to Harihar as part of a campaign to keep the river clean




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Karnataka Ministers seek action against Union Minister Pralhad Joshi for ‘agent’ comment on retired high court judge Michael D’Cunha

The two Ministers told the Governor that Mr. Joshi made a deliberate attempt to politicise and taint a constitutionally sanctioned inquiry, betraying public trust in the process




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Ragi, paddy procurement under MSP to start soon in Mysuru

MSP for ragi has been fixed at ₹4,290 a quintal while for paddy, the MSP is ₹2,300 a quintal; farmers must register on the FRUITS portal to use the facility




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Karnataka High Court directs Chief Secretary to form panel to examine plea for declaring Allama Prabhu Swamy temple as ancient monument  

The temple is submerged in the backwaters of Hidkal dam in Belagavi district for nearly six months in a year




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HMT forest land denotification: Forest Department issues notice to former and current officers




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Rave party: CCB demanded bribe and sexual favours, alleges RTI activist




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Karnataka’s KSRTC introduces UPI payments for cashless ticketing

As part of this initiative, KSRTC has equipped its buses with advanced Electronic Ticketing Machines, which are designed to accept UPI payments, along with debit and credit cards, making transactions quick and convenien




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I apologise if my remark about H.D. Kumaraswamy has hurt JD(S) workers: Karnataka Housing Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan

Housing Minister’s remarks about colour of skin of Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy had drawn criticism from BJP and JD(S)




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Department of Pre-University Education to train PU students for K-CET and NEET in Shivamogga

Training programme to be inaugurated formally in Shivamogga tomorrow




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Shepherds, craftspersons to participate in ‘Kurubki’ event in Bengaluru




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D’Cunha report revealed ₹918 crore misappropriated in COVID equipment procurement: Sharan Prakash Patil




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Haight-Ashbury, psychedelics, and the birth of acid rock / Robert J. Campbell ; revised and edited by David P. Szatmary.

Albany, NY : State University of New York Press, [2023]




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Music resistance from 1900 to the present / edited by Igor Contreras Zubillaga, Helena Martín-Nieva.

Turnhout : Brepols, 2022.




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Circuit breaking [electronic resource] : using neuroscience-informed psychotherapy to treat psychoactive substance abuse / Robert Youdin.

New York, NY : Oxford University Press , 2024.




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Handbook of art therapy [electronic resource] / edited by Cathy A. Malchiodi.

New York : Guilford Press, 2012.




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Schema-focused working methods for arts and body-based therapies [electronic resource] : a practical guide / edited by Suzanne Haeyen.

New York, NY : Routledge , 2024.




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Reconceptualizing Mental Illness in the Viral Age [electronic resource] : Souls in the Machine / by Elliott B. Martin, Jr.

Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2024.




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Mumbai artist's diamond portrait of Ratan Tata to be sold for his charities




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Annual post-monsoon runway maintenance work successfully completed: Mumbai Airport




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Maha: Malad residents saving money on medicines, courtesy Jan Aushadhi Kendras