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T.N. government to bear educational expenses of children of fireworks workers killed in workplace accidents: Chief Minister




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Infinix to launch its first ever flip phone on October 17 in India

The new flip from the Chinese company will compete against Samsung and Motorola flip phones




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Smartphones sales declined during first phase of festive season but value crosses $3.2 billion

The festive season contributes 20%-25% of annual smartphone sales




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Infinix’s first flip phone Zero Flip launched with 3.64 inch cover display and 50 MP selfie lens

The Infinix Zero Flip cover and displays have a similar 120 Hz refresh rate




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Amazon’s refreshed Kindle lineup comes with faster, 7-inch option, and a first-ever colour Kindle

Amazon has launched an entirely new lineup of Kindle devices, introducing its first-ever colour Kindle, a reimagined Kindle Scribe, and more.




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Apple's new iPhone sales in China jump 20% in first 3 weeks, Counterpoint says

Apple’s new iPhone got off to a strong start in China registering a 20% increase in sales in their first three weeks since their launch




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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa defeats Magnus Carlsen for first classical win; sister Vaishali leads women’s competition

This significant win marks a milestone in Praggnanandhaa’s career, as he pushed Carlsen to fifth place, while Vaishali drew her game against Anna Muzychuk, further solidifying her lead




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Puja Tomar becomes first Indian to win in UFC

Debutant Tomar eked out a 30-27, 27-30, 29-28 split-decision win over Brazil's Rayanne dos Santos in the straw-weight (52kg) bout on Saturday




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TN to set up India’s first Olympic-size BMX Track in Chennai

In BMX racing, riders at a time race around a track that would have jumps and other obstacles.




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Neeraj Chopra does it in style, qualifies for Olympic finals with monster first throw of 89.34m

Kishore Jena, the other Indian in the fray, failed to make the cut, managing a poor throw of 80.73m; the qualifying mark is 84 m




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Work on a fast pace at India’s first-ever night race circuit in Chennai

Chennai gears up for South Asia’s first night motor race at the Formula Racing Circuit on August 31




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World's first parastronaut hails Paralympics' 'powerful platform'

McFall was visiting Thailand at the age of 19 when a motorcycle accident led to the amputation of his right leg above the knee and ended his hopes of a career in the army




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Thanks to plenty of firsts and proven performers, India emerges as Paralympic power in Paris

Seven of these 29 medals are gold, which is another first for the country that started to make its presence felt only in the 2016 edition, where it won four medals




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India to host first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025

The event will witness the participation of 24 countries from 6 continents




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Royal Enfield to launch its first-ever range of electric bikes tonight

Their India arrival is not known yet but expected to touchdown soon after the global showcase




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Royal Enfield unveils Flying Flea C6 and S6, the company’s first-ever electric bikes

In a defining moment for Royal Enfield’s 123-year history, the iconic motorcycle brand introduced its dedicated electric vehicle line, Flying Flea, at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan




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Oppo Find X8 series to use world’s first dual periscope camera and AI telescope zoom

The Oppo Find X8 series also gets a dedicated camera Quick Button to launch camera




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First artwork by humanoid robot sells for $1.3 million

A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching $1,320,000




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Chinese chemical firms forced to stop production




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Changing of the guard at European chemical firms

BASF, Borealis, Covestro, and Solvay bring in new CEOs as they report first-quarter results




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At GP-write, scientists take first steps on way to synthetic human genome

At the third meeting of GP-write, researchers decide to create virus-resistant human cells




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Chemists claim they’ve defined the first new class of stereoisomers in 50 years

Akamptisomers result from bond-angle inversion




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Chemical firms rush to meet final REACH regulation deadline

Products made in volumes between 1 and 100 metric tons must be registered by May 31




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Chemical Safety Board finalizes investigation into Arkema fires following Tropical Storm Harvey

Agency urges the chemical industry to better prepare for extreme weather




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Chinese firm buys nylon precursor unit




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Drug service provider Alcami to go to another private equity firm

New investor takes on a company trying to combine a range of pharmaceutical services




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U.S. Congress targets requirements for fluorochemicals in firefighting foams at airports




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Chemical Safety Board finalizes investigation into Arkema fires following Tropical Storm Harvey

Agency urges the chemical industry to better prepare for extreme weather




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Fire-retardant electrolyte could usher in practical lithium metal batteries

Solution containing lithium salt-solvent clusters makes lithium metal batteries safer and long-lasting




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Fly feed firm raises $105 million




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Drug service provider Alcami to go to another private equity firm

New investor takes on a company trying to combine a range of pharmaceutical services




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Fire-retardant electrolyte could usher in practical lithium-metal batteries

Solution containing lithium salt-solvent clusters makes lithium-metal batteries safer and long lasting




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Chemistry in Pictures: Fireworks in a flask




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Clariant partners with hydrogen storage firm




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California wildfires caused unexpected benzene contamination of drinking water

Experts urge water industry to study plastic pipes’ vulnerability




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U.K. chemical firms must re-register for REACH




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European firms push recycling

Chemical makers launch initiatives for recycling multilayer packaging and polystyrene




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Catalent acquires drug services firm Juniper




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BASF resumes some vitamin sales after plant fire




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Italmatch is sold by one private equity firm to another




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Multifunctional nanofibers filter dust and fight fire

Nylon 6 nanofibers contain flame-retardant core




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London’s fishy fireball and festering fatberg




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Ineos to build first European cracker in 20 years




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AkzoNobel buys Brazilian organic peroxides firm




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Putting readers first




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KKR buys firm accused of causing Taiwan explosion




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DARPA announces first round of $1.5 billion grants to revitalize electronics industry




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Pharma earnings show rising sales for first half of 2018

Several firms quell merger and acquisition expectations in calls with analysts




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First Look: Mahindras' All New Thar 2020

The keenly-awaited Mahindra Thar 2020 was finally unveiled on August 15, 2020. Here are the first images of one of the finest off-roaders!




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First Drive: The New Gen Thar

A blend of traditional as well as contemporary features, the All-New Thar exceeds expectations by far, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.