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Music on the streets of Mylapore: Why Carnatic vocalist Saketharaman is celebrating an age-old tradition

How Carnatic vocalist Saketharaman is taking the veedhi bhajan tradition to the younger generation




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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets AIIB Board of Directors in Delhi




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When microplastics/plastics meet metal–organic frameworks: turning threats into opportunities

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,17781-17798
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05205F, Review Article
Open Access
Pengfei Wu, Mengting Guo, Ran-Wei Zhang, Qing Huang, Guibin Wang, Ya-Qian Lan
The study discussed how MOFs treat microplastics, how to make plastic-based MOFs, and how MOF@plastic composites can be used. It aids in understanding how to convert plastic/microplastic concerns into opportunities for high-valued products.
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Diverse quantum interference regimes in intramolecular singlet fission chromophores with thiophene-based linkers

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,17823-17830
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC03546A, Edge Article
Open Access
Jonghwan Lee, Sungsik Eom, Hyungjun Kim
This work explores intramolecular singlet fission chromophores having diverse thiophene-based linkers and highlights the relation between quantum interference and nonadiabatic coupling in the multiexciton formation step of singlet fission.
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Probing water adsorption and stability under steam flow of Zr-based metal-organic frameworks using 91Zr solid-state NMR spectroscopy

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04589K, Edge Article
Open Access
Athulya Nadol, Florian Venel, Raynald Giovine, Maeva Leloire, Christophe Volkringer, Thierry Loiseau, Christel Gervais, Caroline Mellot-Draznieks, Bertrand Doumert, Julien Trébosc, Olivier Lafon, Frédérique Pourpoint
The stability of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in the presence of water is crucial for a wide range of applications, including the production of freshwater, desiccation, humidity control, heat pumps/chillers and...
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M12L24 nanospheres as supramolecular templates for the controlled synthesis of Ir-nanoclusters and their use in the chemo-selective hydrogenation of nitro styrene

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06324D, Edge Article
Open Access
Lotte L. Metz, Rens Ham, Eduard Bobylev, Kelly J. H. Brouwer, Alfons van Blaaderen, Rim van de Poll, Victor Drozhzhin, Emiel J. M. Hensen, Joost N. H. Reek
Controlled preparation of ultrafine metal nanoclusters (<2 nm) is challenging, yet important as the properties of these clusters are inherently linked to their size and local microenvironment. In the present...
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Cyclic peptides targeting the SARS-CoV-2 programmed ribosomal frameshifting RNA from a multiplexed phage display library

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04026K, Edge Article
Open Access
Jacob A. Iannuzzelli, Rachel Bonn, Andrew S. Hong, Abhijith Saseendran Anitha, Jermaine L. Jenkins, Joseph E. Wedekind, Rudi Fasan
Cyclopeptide agents targeted against the −1 programmed ribosomal frameshifting stimulatory sequence RNA pseudoknot of SARS-CoV-2 were discovered by screening a multiplexed phage display library of genetically encoded peptide macrocycles.
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Pathway control in metallosupramolecular polymerization of a monoalkynylplatinum(II) terpyridine complex through competitive complex formation

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06083K, Edge Article
Open Access
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Minhye Kim, Heekyoung Choi, Minjoo Kim, Seonghan Kim, Seohyeon Yun, Eunji Lee, Jaeheung Cho, Sung Ho Jung, Jong Hwa Jung
The modification of metalloligands based on bis-type amideterpyridine platinum(II) complexes not only induces the formation of helical supramolecular polymers but also introduces a kinetic trapping strategy in competitive conditions.
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A microfluidic hanging droplet as a programmable platform for mammalian egg vitrification

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00428K, Paper
Open Access
Haidong Feng, Georgios Katsikis, India D. Napier, Gong Du, Josh Lim, Joseph O. Doyle, Scott R. Manalis, Linda G. Griffith
Programmable microfluidic hanging drop system for motorized, contactless cryoprotectant loading and egg vitrification.
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HC flays police inaction in clearing blockade to Thiruvananthapuram Corporation office




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Rains curtails Thursday’s race programme




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Nirmala Sitharaman introduces Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

The Bill seeks to give customers an option to increase the number of nominees per bank account to four, from existing one, among others




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India to continue supporting Global South with strong forex reserves, says FM Sitharaman

At a Centre for Global Development event, Sitharaman highlighted India’s use of foreign reserves to aid distressed nations without conditions.




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Okram Ibobi calls for all-party meeting to achieve durable peace in Manipur

Former Manipur Chief Minister says memoranda will be submitted to Prime Minister and Home Minister after adequate security cover was denied to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi for planned visit




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Data | Malappuram, Palakkad and Wayanad lag behind other Kerala districts 

While inter-district disparities exist, they were not as stark in Kerala compared to Tamil Nadu




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Opposition MLAs allege attacks amid formation of gram panchayat boards in West Bengal

The State has been hit by violence since the notification for the three-tier panchayat polls was issued on June 8




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Real development of Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram districts all thanks to YSRCP regime: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister

The Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh will soon become a reality, as Chief Minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy is scheduled to lay its foundation stone on August 25, said Peedika Rajanna Dora




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Ram temple sets off realty boom in Ayodhya

As Ayodhya town gears up for the consecration of the temple, land prices soar to an all-time high, especially in areas around the new structure




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JIPMER closure for Ram temple ceremony | Madras HC records emergency services will not be disrupted

JIPMER in Puducherry will be closed until 2:30 p.m. due to the consecration of Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya




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Manipur Police accuse radical outfit Arambai Tengol of extortion, assault

Terming the abduction of an officer “unprecedented”, police in valley and hill districts ask for more forces of Assam Rifles, fearing a breach of peace due to the movement of armed civilians, underground outfits  




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Tamil Nadu government lists various welfare programmes implemented by MAWS Department

The programmes included ‘AMRUT 2.0’ being implemented at a cost of ₹2,391.72 crore.




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Is football messing up women’s basketball in Malappuram?

For the second year in a row, Malappuram District could not field a team in the Kerala State senior basketball championship which begins here on Tuesday.




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This Bengaluru software professional covered 518 km in three days to win Ultraman India 2024

Bengaluru’s Jayanarayan Raja won Ultraman India 2024, conquering 518 km in three days with a grueling swim, bike, and run challenge




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Brampton police arrests SFJ Canada coordinator in Hindu temple violence case

Investigators from the 21 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau and Strategic Investigation Team (SIT) have arrested and charged Inderjeet Gosal of Brampton, the Peel Police statement said




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Amid threats of violent protests, Brampton Triveni temple cancels life certificate event

“We are deeply saddened that Canadians now feel unsafe coming to Hindu Temples in Canada”




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Argument over ‘extramarital’ relationship leads to death of three men in family in Kakinada

The police registered a case and the investigation is on




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YSRCP likely to retain local body MLC seat of Vizianagaram district

Former MLC Indukuri Raghuraju who represented the constituency previously was disqualified as YSRCP leadership approached the High Court of Andhra Pradesh with an allegation that he was indulging in anti-party activities




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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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YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu courts a controversy at Tirumala temple

The YSRCP leader entered the temple of Lord Venkateswara wearing a shirt which carried an image of Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy




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Thousands take holy dip on Kartheeka Somavaram in Vijayawada

Special prayers and abhishekams were performed in Shivalayams which were decked up for the Kartheeka Masam festivities




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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu sets timeline for completion of Polavaram project by March 2028

Officials and construction firms told to overcome existing challenges and ensure the project’s timely completion through a strategic roadmap.




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A.P. government appoints Inquiry Authority to probe role of revenue officers in alleged land scam in Vizianagaram

Revenue Department Special Chief Secretary directs the Inquiring Authority to submit the inquiry report within a period of six weeks




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A.P. to introduce new parameters to test liquor quality




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Tourism Minister releases book on Andhra Pradesh at Rajamahendravaram




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Capillary action-driven surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for the identification of phthalocyanine blue in modern paintings based on the BPG spot test

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2147-2151
DOI: 10.1039/D3AY01378B, Technical Note
Shao-Chun Hsueh, Ling-Hsuan Wang, Yung-Chen Liao, Hui-Yu Chiang, Cheng-Huang Lin
A method for the extraction and accumulation of Ag nanoparticles utilizing capillary action through a piece of triangular-shaped cotton paper is reported.
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Aptamer aided plasmonic nano-urchin for reporter free surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy analysis of cortisol

Anal. Methods, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00401A, Paper
Chengyu Li, Jing Hu, Nan Hu, Jianjun Zhao, Qianwen Li, Yanhui Han, Yanxiong Liu, Xufang Hu, Liyan Zheng, Qiu-E Cao
Cortisol is a vital glucocorticoid hormone reflecting stress levels and related disease processes. We present an aptamer functionalized plasmonic nano-urchin (α-FeOOH@Au-aptamer) aided cortisol capturing and Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) analysis...
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Direct detection of dithiocarbamate fungicides by SALDI/MS using porous TiC ceramic powder as a substrate

Anal. Methods, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3AY01533E, Paper
Hiroshi Moriwaki, Issey Osaka, Kotaro Hashimoto, Osamu Yamada
Direct detection of dithiocarbamate fungicides (DTCs) has been achieved by SALDI/MS using porous titanium carbide (TiC) ceramic powder as a substrate.
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Statistical approaches to Raman imaging: principal component score mapping

Anal. Methods, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00171K, Paper
Open Access
Elia Marin, Davide Redolfi Bristol, Alfredo Rondinella, Alex Lanzutti, Pietro Riello
We propose and benchmark test a universal protocol for the analysis of huge Raman imaging datasets, by applying PCA on raw, unprocessed data.
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Dual-functional porphyrinic zirconium-based metal–organic framework for the fluorescent sensing of histidine enantiomers and Hg2+

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2386-2399
DOI: 10.1039/D3AY02241B, Paper
Shili Qin, Fanshu Meng, Fenglong Jin, Xidi Xu, Ming Zhao, Hongtao Chu, Lidi Gao, Shuren Liu
L-Cys/PCN-222 as a novel and dual-functional fluorescent sensor was developed. It not only showed a higher chiral fluorescent recognition of L-histidine but also performed as a visual sensor for Hg2+ in actual surface water.
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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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​Embattled CM: On Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Anti-graft moves should not be overshadowed by political motive




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Human microbiome derived synthetic antimicrobial peptides with activity against Gram-negative, Gram-positive, and antibiotic resistant bacteria

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00383G, Research Article
Open Access
Walaa K. Mousa, Ashif Y. Shaikh, Rose Ghemrawi, Mohammed Aldulaimi, Aya Al Ali, Nour Sammani, Mostafa Khair, Mohamed I. Helal, Farah Al-Marzooq, Emilia Oueis
An AMP-derived short 15-mer peptide and its cyclic derivatives have low micromolar broad spectrum antibacterial activity, with rapid onset of bactericidal effect and a membrane-targeting mode of action.
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Synthesis of cationic N-acylated thiazolidine for selective activity against Gram-positive bacteria and evaluation of N-acylation's role in membrane-disrupting activity

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00626G, Research Article
Aleena Pious, Vignesh Venkatasubramanian, Dharshini Karnan Singaravelu, Subburethinam Ramesh, Fuad Ameen, Anbazhagan Veerappan
Lipidation modulates the Gram-selective antibacterial activity of QPyNATh.
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U.S. Presidential polls: Thulasendrapuram residents pray for Kamala Harris ‘victory




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Urban Primary Health Centre stuck in cramped, temporary facility




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Property owners block the entrance to Balasubramanya temple in Karur




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Small-scale handloom park to come up at Sengunthapuram

Ministers R. Gandhi and S.S. Sivashankar inspect the 13,205 sq. ft. site belonging to the Tamil Nadu Cotton Corporation at Sengunthapuram




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Uppiliyapuram, gateway to scenic Pachamalai, lacks bus stand with passengers left to fight the elements

Buses stop at a busy junction making it difficult for commuters as well as local businessmen; a site is yet to be identified for the bus stand




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Two doctors posted at Uppiliyapuram UPHC




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Lack of signboards indicating bus timings at Chathiram Bus Stand in Tiruchi irks passengers

Passengers also say some buses leave earlier than scheduled or don’t pass certain rural areas, leading to schoolchildren not being able to board on time