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VTU offers incentives to nurture research talent among faculty and students

Incentive ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 will be given to students winning competitions at the national level, State level and hackathons or project competitions




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ISRO, IIT-M sign MoU to set up centre of excellence in fluid and thermal sciences

The institute gets ₹1.84 crore seed money to set up the centre of excellence




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Flender India mulls multi-crore investment in Walajabad plant




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Talent, tech sector drive Hyderabad’s real-estate growth: CBRE-CREDAI report

‘Hyderabad accounts for 14 per cent of aggregate national office stock’




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Earnest show of talent




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Label Erode’s debut collection blends the GI-tagged jamakkalam with Jimi Hendrix’s music

How a Mumbai-based fashion label is reviving the GI-tagged Bhavani jamakkalam through its debut collection




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A two-step Kinugasa/Conia-ene-type sequential reaction for the asymmetric synthesis of 8-methylene-2,6-diazaspiro[3.4]octane-1,5-diones

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01388C, Research Article
Shanyue Li, Qicai Ma, Bohua Wu, Haowen Ma, Wei Zhou, Qian Cai
A two-step Kinugasa/Conia-ene-type sequential reaction is developed. The process provided a simple and efficient access to chiral 8-methylene-2,6-diazaspiro[3.4]octane-1,5-diones.
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Charge Transfer Complex Enabled Mechanochemical Synthesis of Chalcogenoacetylenes via Alkynyl Radicals

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01827C, Research Article
Open Access
Fang Tan, Chang-Zhen Fang, Bing-Sheng Qiu, He Sheng, Yong-Liang Tu, Xiang-Yu Chen
Mechanochemistry has become an appealing strategy to enable numerous organic transformations. While significant advances have been achieved, the radical coupling reaction under mechanochemical conditions is still in its infancy. In...
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Regio- and stereoselective azidation of activated N-allenamides: an entry to α, β, γ and δ-amido-azides

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01802H, Research Article
Dorian Schutz, Maxime Hourtoule, Laurence Miesch
A totally controlled regiodivergent azidation of activated N-allenamides is described, offering a broad range of diverse functionalized amido-azide derivatives.
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Magic effect of diphenylprolinol silyl ether for the enantioselective allenation of 2-alkynals

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00984C, Research Article
Guolin Wu, Zhen Liu, Shiwen Fan, Wenyao Li, Xue Zhang, Hui Qian, Shengming Ma
Chiral diphenylprolinol silyl ethers have been successfully identified for the enantioselective allenation reaction of terminal alkynes and 2-alkynals, delivering a diverse set of chiral allenynes with high efficiency.
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Mechanism and origins of regioselectivity of selenium-catalyzed allylic amination reactions

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01794C, Research Article
Xiaoxiao Hu, Dengmengfei Xiao, Yu Chen, Yi Lu, Zhihan Zhang, Peiyuan Yu
The mechanism of selenium-catalyzed allylic amination reactions with different ligands has been explored using density functional theory calculations.
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Rhodium-catalyzed synthesis of N-substituted 3-acylpyrroles from enaminones and vinylene carbonate

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01816H, Research Article
Sheng-Jiao Yan, Jian-Bo Ma, Yi-Mai Yin, Xing-Mei Hu, Bi-Na Shao, Kun Huang, Qing-Sheng Zhao
Skeletal editing is a highly efficient strategy for modifying the core scaffolds of drug molecules, with multi-atomic editing as an emergent approach. Herein, we present a protocol for constructing N-substituted...
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Usha Rk on the visual splendour of Adi Shankaracharya’s Ashtakams

Usha Rk, former director of Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Center (JNCC) of the Embassy of India in Moscow, shares her vision of bringing Adi Shankaracharya’s Ashtakams to life through a dance form




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Moneylenders push family to end life, man his daughter die, wife survives

Head of the family was being harassed and intimidated by two Nizamabad-based moneylenders




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Kishan Reddy slams Revanth government for failing farmers, challenges Rahul Gandhi to tour villages in Telangana




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Apprehensions aplenty in Hyderabad about caste survey

Many residents refuse to share details, with some regarding questions too intrusive and some wary about data privacy and identity of enumerators in the backdrop of rising scams; officials face public ire over unfulfilled government promises and outcome of ‘Praja Palana’ applications




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NewGen stars have a chance to shine as Proteas challenge awaits 

It is imperative for them to shed the tag of sidekicks and establish themselves as the first-choice players in this format.




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The UPSC challenge

Several myths surround the UPSC examination, but here is what you need to do to succeed.




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The challenge of Economics

How prepared are you to face the CBSE exam on this application-oriented subject?




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'Lengthy' physics section kept students on tenterhooks

Many of them said they had not prepared thoroughly for AIPMT as it was only ‘an option’




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Chola architecture in full splendour

The Kailasanatha temple, near Mannarkoil, is associated with the Sun god.




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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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Tailoring dual cross-linked polymer-ionic liquid composites by blending co-crystallizable polymers for stretchable electronics

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36022-36030
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05968A, Paper
Open Access
Minjun Kim, Moonsung Park, Hobin Seon, Sohyun Choi, Hee Joong Kim, Sangwon Kim
A dual cross-linked polymer-ionic liquid composite exhibits self-healing capabilities and is ideal for wearable strain sensor applications.
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Role of Rajasthan’s tribal communities in meeting global challenges highlighted at U.N. event

The best practices of tribal communities highlighted at the forum included the production of local seeds, water conservation at source, use of animals in agriculture, checking soil erosion through mixed cropping, and the use of uncultivated food for nutritional security




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Thousands of decorative lights allegedly stolen from Ayodhya’s Ram Path and Bhakti Path

Complaint filed by contractor in charge of installation and maintenance said around 3,800 bamboo lights and 36 ‘gobo projector’ lights went missing in May




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Federation cup: Neeraj beats the heat and Manu’s challenge




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Simone Biles’ redemption song continues to silence Tokyo demons

The 27-year-old gymnast, regarded as one of the best ever, booked her ticket to Paris with a resounding victory at the US trials. Having successfully made a comeback after a two-year break to safeguard her mental health, she has the opportunity to put the 2020 Olympics firmly in her rearview mirror




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With plenty of swimming stars at the 2024 Olympics, France's Marchand may shine brightest

With big names like Caeleb Dressel, Katie Ledecky, Ariarne Titmus and Emma McKeon, it is expected that local favourite Léon Marchand may shine in the swimming event at Paris Olympics 2024




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Diamond League season finale: Neeraj Chopra, Avinash Sable spearhead Indian challenge

The showpiece is spread over two days for the first time and the field features top athletes from all continents, including an unprecedented number of Olympic medal winners, who will be vying for the top honours in 32 disciplines.




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High-flying Unnathi and her progression into a new challenge

Having won many medals in the 200m sprint and 100m hurdles, Unnathi’s move to the 400m hurdles — considered the toughest in track and field — has been encouraged by her father and coach Aiyappa




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India Open under-23 athletics: Talented athletes eager to prove their worth

The athletes will look to perform well ahead of the Asian and World championships next year.




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Diagnostic protocols, more research needed to combat H. pylori challenge in India: experts

The bacterial infection, which often begins in childhood, is almost 10 times more prevalent than diabetes in the country and is a major cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers and even stomach cancer, according to doctors




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Blinken says India-US working to address regional and global challenges after meeting Jaishankar

Jaishankar met Blinken on Tuesday at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the US State Department.




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Vice President Harris is in ‘excellent health,’ physician says

Her most recent physical exam in April was “unremarkable,” Simmons added




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China cuts lending rates to boost economy

China had reduced other policy rates in September as part of a package of stimulus measures to support the economy




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Real Madrid Liga match against Valencia postponed due to deadly floods

Villarreal's home match against Rayo Vallecano was also suspended after the devastating flash floods in eastern Spain




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PSG moves 6 points clear at top of French league after beating Lens 1-0

Barcola has been PSG's best attacking player this season. Near the end of the first half, he played a through ball to Marco Asensio but goalkeeper Brice Samba saved his angled shot.




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65% of millennials prefer digital gold over traditional for its ease of access and convenience: Moneyview survey

Digital gold can be easily converted to cash or physical gold, giving investors flexibility to trade without incurring heavy transaction costs or delays



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Unravelling the potential of low-valent tunable vanadium complexes in the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR)

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02217C, Paper
Bijoy Ghosh, Sahtaz Ahmed, Ashwini K. Phukan
Comprehensive computational investigations predict the potential of several hitherto unknown tripodal vanadium complexes in the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) without the probability of generation of hydrazine as a side product.
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Trigonal bipyramidal or square planar? Density functional theory calculations of iron bis(dithiolene) N-heterocyclic carbene complexes

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02650K, Communication
Katherine Merkel, Alyssa V. B. Santos, Scott Simpson
DFT calculations of 57 iron bis(dithiolene)-N-heterocyclic carbene adducts were conducted to determine what parameters predict their coordination. The properties were compared via regression models to see which best predict the Addison τ parameter.
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Electrostatic vs. electronic interactions within oxidized multinuclear Pt(bipyridine)(dithiolene) complexes

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02514H, Paper
Khalil Youssef, Antoine Vacher, Thanaphon Khrueawatthanawet, Thierry Roisnel, Frédéric Barrière, Dominique Lorcy
Multinuclear complexes involving two or three redox active Pt(dithiolene) moieties were synthesized and electronic interactions were analysed through a combination of experimental and theoretical investigations.
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Metal–organic framework-derived Se-blended ZrO2 with a nitrogen-doped carbon heterostructure for electrocatalytic overall water splitting

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17918-17933
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02542C, Paper
Krishnendu M. Nair, Pavithra Shankar, Selvaraju Thangavelu
Electrocatalytic overall water splitting is achieved with ease at 1.58 V together with exciting stability over 48 h.
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Fluorescent molecular systems based on carborane-perylenediimide conjugates

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17841-17851
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02477J, Paper
Open Access
Ruben Rodriguez-Madrid, Sohini Sinha, Laura Parejo, Jordi Hernando, Rosario Núñez
o-Carborane–perylenediimide conjugates exhibit exceptional fluorescence properties in solution, while red-light excimer emission is observed in their aggregated forms and in dispersible nanoparticles.
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Unprecedented C–F bond cleavage in perfluoronaphthalene during cobaltocene reduction

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17789-17793
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02791D, Communication
Gargi Kundu, Debjit Pramanik, Soumya Ranjan Dash, Ravi Kumar, Mayur Sangole, Srinu Tothadi, Aryya Ghosh, Kumar Vanka, Kirandeep Singh, Sakya S. Sen
The reduction of octafluoronapthalene by cobaltocene in preence of NHC led to a distinct Co(I) species with the cleavage of the C–F bond and the formation of Co–C bond.
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Samen delen across the fence

Striking a rapport with neighbours in the Netherlands




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J&K students in Holenarasipur complain against nursing college; HIMS director says issue resolved




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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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Morning Digest: NSCN-IM threatens armed violence for first time since 2015 agreement; Article 370 cannot be restored by anyone, says PM Modi, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day




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Rajgir Sports Complex: a blend of modernity and tradition

Built at an approximate cost of ₹740 crores, Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar is not just one of the largest in the country, but also most advanced and self-sufficient.




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Amsterdam violence: Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match

Israel’s National Security Council warned citizens abroad to avoid sports and cultural events, specifically the match in Paris, and be careful of violent attacks “under the pretense of demonstrations”