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Linker engineering in mixed-ligand metal–organic frameworks for simultaneously enhanced benzene adsorption and benzene/cyclohexane separation

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Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,8101-8109
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI01796J, Research Article
Yong-Zheng Zhang, Xin-Dan Zhang, Yan-Kai Zhang, Fu-Tian Wang, Longlong Geng, Hui Hu, Zhen Li, Da-Shuai Zhang, Hongliang Huang, Xiuling Zhang
A novel mixed-ligand metal–organic framework, featuring naphthalene rings in its secondary linker, exhibits exceptional benzene adsorption and separation capacities.
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Confining calcium oxalate crystal growth in a carbonated apatite-coated microfluidic channel to better understand the role of Randall's plaque in kidney stone formation

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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2017-2024
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01050C, Paper
Samantha Bourg, Karol Rakotozandriny, Ivan T. Lucas, Emmanuel Letavernier, Christian Bonhomme, Florence Babonneau, Ali Abou-Hassan
The successful formation of a carbonated apatite coating inside a micrometer channel is described, which was used to investigate its role on the formation of calcium oxalate crystals in the context of kidney stones.
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Multifunctional cardiac microphysiological system based on transparent ITO electrodes for simultaneous optical measurement and electrical signal monitoring

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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1903-1917
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00908D, Paper
Zhangjie Li, Kai Niu, Chenyang Zhou, Feifan Wang, Kangyi Lu, Yijun Liu, Lian Xuan, Xiaolin Wang
We developed a multifunctional cardiac microphysiological system on transparent electrodes, enabling simultaneous electrical signal monitoring and optical observations of cardiac tissue, holding promise for applications in cardiac drug development.
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Deciphering fibroblast-induced drug resistance in non-small cell lung carcinoma through patient-derived organoids in agarose microwells

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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2025-2038
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01044A, Paper
Qiyue Luan, Ines Pulido, Angelique Isagirre, Julian Carretero, Jian Zhou, Takeshi Shimamura, Ian Papautsky
Agarose microwell platform for modeling lung carcinoma using patient-derived tissues to decipher cancer associated fibroblast-induced drug resistance.
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Droplet microfluidic system for high throughput and passive selection of bacteria producing biosurfactants

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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1947-1956
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00656E, Paper
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Klaudia Staskiewicz, Maria Dabrowska-Zawada, Lukasz Kozon, Zofia Olszewska, Lukasz Drewniak, Tomasz S. Kaminski
Novel microfluidic technique for functional selection of biosurfactant-producing microorganisms. Single bacterial cells are encapsulated into picoliter droplets for clonal cultivation and passively sorted at high throughput by interfacial tension.
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Distance-based paper analytical device for multiplexed quantification of cytokine biomarkers using carbon dots integrated with molecularly imprinted polymer

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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2262-2271
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00055B, Paper
Kawin Khachornsakkul, Ruben Del-Rio-Ruiz, Lita Chheang, Wenxin Zeng, Sameer Sonkusale
A carbon dots and dopamine-imprinted polymer was immobilized onto a distance-based paper channel for simultaneous detection of three cytokine biomarkers without requiring expensive reagents and instruments.
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A novel ratiometric design of microfluidic paper-based analytical device for the simultaneous detection of Cu2+ and Fe3+ in drinking water using a fluorescent MOF@tetracycline nanocomposite

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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2306-2316
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01045G, Paper
Sabah H. Al-Jaf, Sameera Sh. Mohammed Ameen, Khalid M. Omer
On-site monitoring of ions in drinking water is essential for safeguarding public health, ensuring high water quality, and preserving the ecological balance of aquatic ecosystems.
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“25 years of The Netherlands' Catalysis and Chemistry Conference (NCCC)” themed collection – A personal invitation Aromatization of n-alkanes: a mini review on catalysts and reactants

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React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00384E, Minireview
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Hongqi Wang, Raveendran N. Shiju
The catalytic aromatization of n-alkanes is an important process in the chemical industry, especially for the production of valued-added aromatics from the abundant and unreactive small alkanes. This mini review...
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Surfactant-induced alterations in optoelectronic properties of perylene diimide dyes: modulating sensing responses in the aqueous environment

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Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3044-3052
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01694C, Paper
Animesh Pal, Nilanjan Dey
The compartmentalization effect of microheterogeneous systems, like surfactant aggregates, showcases altered optoelectronic properties of a perylene diimide-based chromogenic dye (PDI-Ala) compared to bulk water.
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The effect of structural changes on the self-assembly of novel green pyridinium-carboxylate gemini surfactants in Langmuir and Langmuir–Blodgett films

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Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01671D, Paper
Ala’a F. Eftaiha, Abdussalam K. Qaroush, Dina M. Foudeh, Ahmad S. Abo-shunnar, Suhad B. Hammad, Khaleel I. Assaf, Matthew F. Paige
The synthesis and interfacial characterization of a series of gemini surfactants based on pyridine-n-carboxylic acids, including picolinic, nicotinic, and isonicotinic acids, in Langmuir and Langmuir–Blodgett films have been reported.
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Spontaneous crumpling of active spherical shells

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Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00015C, Paper
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M. C. Gandikota, Shibananda Das, A. Cacciuto
The existence of a crumpled Flory phase for equilibrated self-avoiding elastic surfaces has remained contentious. Here, we show that a crumpled phase develops reliably upon subjecting a thin spherical self-avoiding shell to active fluctuations.
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In silico design of misfolding resistant proteins: the role of structural similarity of a competing conformational ensemble in the optimization of frustration

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Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3283-3298
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00171K, Paper
Bondeepa Saikia, Anupaul Baruah
The degree of similarity of the non-native conformations to the target plays a prominent role in designing misfolding resistant protein sequences.
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Effects of shear-induced crystallization on the complex viscosity of lamellar-structured concentrated surfactant solutions

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Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3299-3312
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01198D, Paper
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Parth U. Kelkar, Matthew Kaboolian, Ria D. Corder, Marco Caggioni, Seth Lindberg, Kendra A. Erk
Material relationships at low temperatures were determined for concentrated surfactant solutions using a combination of rheological experiments, cross-polarized microscopy, calorimetry, and small angle X-ray scattering.
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Effects of Monovalent and Divalent Cations on the Rheology of Entangled DNA

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Soft Matter, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM00957B, Paper
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Jennifer Harnett, Simon Weir, Davide Michieletto
In this paper we investigate the effects of varying cation valency and concentration on the rheology of entangled Lambda DNA solutions. We show that monovalent cations moderately increase the viscoelasticty...
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Spontaneous oscillation of an active filament under viscosity gradients

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Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00095A, Paper
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Zhaorong Liu, Youchuang Chao, Zhijun Zheng, Lailai Zhu
We investigate the effects of uniform viscosity gradients on the spontaneous oscillations of an elastic, active filament in viscous fluids.
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Freezing-enhanced chlorination of organic pollutants for water treatment

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12218-12224
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00081A, Paper
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Duanyang Wu, Junxue Li, Jing Xu, Wei Cheng
Freezing-accelerated chlorination was observed for different organic pollutants and the chlorine/freezing system shows potential feasibility for water treatment in cold environments.
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Rice husk valorisation by in situ grown MoS2 nanoflowers: a dual-action catalyst for pollutant dye remediation and microbial decontamination

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12192-12203
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00862F, Paper
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Rahul Ranjan, Smruti B. Bhatt, Rohit Rai, Sanju Kumari Sharma, Rishabh Ranjan, Ankit Bharti, Prodyut Dhar
In this study, we carried out valorization of rice husk through in situ growth of MoS2 nanoflowers for simultaneous pollutant dye remediation and microbial decontamination.
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Resistance and durability of fly ash based geopolymer for heavy metal immobilization: properties and mechanism

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12580-12592
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00617H, Paper
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Xupicheng Ren, Fan Wang, Xiang He, Xiaomin Hu
This study employed geopolymerization technique to solidify MSWI fly ash, aiming to facilitate its reutilization. The FA based geopolymers exhibit strong durability and mechanical qualities, making them suitable for a variety of applications.
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Innovative surfactant-free synthesis of core–shell SiO2/ZnO particles: rapid ultrasonication and photocatalytic inhibition

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12665-12675
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01309C, Paper
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Lailatul Qomariyah, Tomoyuki Hirano, Nicky Rahmana Putra, Suprapto Suprapto, Hendrix Abdul Ajiz, Mar'atul Fauziyah
This study demonstrates the preparation of SiO2/ZnO core–shell nanoparticles with controllable shell size and their optical properties.
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Cellulose/silica composite microtubular superfoam with excellent flame retardancy, thermal insulation and ablative resistance

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12911-12922
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00426D, Paper
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Ding Han, Xiankai Sun, Shichao Zhang, Linghao Wu, Bing Ai, Haoran Sun, Yufeng Chen
Cellulose/SiO2-based composite microtube superfoam exhibits excellent flame retardant, thermal insulation and ablative resistance.
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Bioactive O^N^O^ Schiff base appended homoleptic titanium(IV) complexes: DFT, BSA/CT-DNA interactions, molecular docking and antitumor activity against HeLa and A549 cell lines

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,13062-13082
DOI: 10.1039/D3RA08574K, Paper
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Sathish Thanigachalam, Madhvesh Pathak
Five new homoleptic derivatives of titanium(IV) have been developed and characterized by physicochemical techniques.
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Mechanics of biomimetic free-standing lipid membranes: insights into the elasticity of complex lipid compositions

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,13044-13052
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00738G, Paper
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Alessandra Griffo, Carola Sparn, Fabio Lolicato, Friederike Nolle, Navid Khangholi, Ralf Seemann, Jean-Baptiste Fleury, Martin Brinkmann, Walter Nickel, Hendrik Hähl
In this study, we prepare pore-spanning membranes that mimic the composition of plasma membranes and perform force spectroscopy indentation measurements to unravel mechanistic insights depending on lipid composition.
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Lewis acid ionic liquid catalysed synthesis of bioderived surfactants from β-pinene

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Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4327-4338
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00925H, Paper
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Philippa L. Jacob, Fabricio Machado, Graham A. Rance, Gary Walker, Vincenzo Taresco, Daniel J. Keddie, Steven M. Howdle
Earth abundant catalysis and more sustainable post-polymerisation functionalisation have been applied in the synthesis of β-pinene derived polymeric surfactants.
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Expression of concern: Surface modification engineering of two-dimensional titanium carbide for efficient synergistic multitherapy of breast cancer

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J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB90175D, Expression of Concern
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Lei Bai, Wenhui Yi, Taiyang Sun, Yilong Tian, Ping Zhang, Jinhai Si, Xun Hou, Jin Hou
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Multi-scale in silico analysis of the phase separation behavior of FUS mutants

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J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01512F, Paper
Kalindu S. Fernando, Ying Chau
The computational model predicts the aggregation propensity of intrinsically disordered proteins and their mutants efficiently.
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One-pot rapid preparation of long-term antioxidant and antibacterial biomedical gels based on lipoic acid and eugenol for accelerating cutaneous wound healing

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J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01844C, Paper
Yungang Feng, Fangrui Xie, Rui Ding, Qingrong Zhang, Youzhi Zeng, Li Li, Lianbin Wu, Yunlong Yu, Linxuan Fang
A medical antibacterial gel with long term and high antioxidant activity prepared from eugenol and lipoic acid showed good tissue repair and regeneration for burns and trauma.
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Bigg Boss 11: 'It's important for Hina to maintain her calm'

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Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 18:02:02 +0530

'If you have worked hard for so many years, you don't have to get validation from these people, right? Believe in yourself and your work, that's it. The celebrities in the house are well known and they shouldn't care about what other people say.' Lopamudra Raut gives Bigg Boss 11 contestants sound advice.


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Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: The Contestants

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Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:51:58 +0530

Rohit Shetty has started shooting for the 12th season of his adventure reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, in South Africa and the celeb contestants seem to be having loads fun already!


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Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa 10: Meet The Contestants

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Published On :: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:40:32 +0530

After being off the air for five years, celebrity dance reality show is all set to return on September 2.


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Bigg Boss 16: Should MC Stan Be Evicted Next? VOTE

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Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:56:26 +0530

Namrata Thakker lists why it's time for MC Stan to go home.


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Should MC Stan Be Evicted? VOTE!

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Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:55:43 +0530

Until last week, MC Stan was hellbent on leaving Bigg Boss.


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'Women don't understand women'

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:27:29 +0530

'In a family, your mother-in-law or sister-in-law are your core team.''If they don't support you, it becomes very difficult.'


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MC Stan Wins Bigg Boss 16

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:43:26 +0530

Rapper MC Stan has won the popular reality television show Bigg Boss season 16 on Sunday, beating his friend Shiv Thakare.


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Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Meet The Contestants

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Published On :: Thu, 04 May 2023 12:45:13 +0530

Rohit Shetty returns with the 13th season of the adventure reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, and the contestant line-up seems quite interesting.


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Meet The Contestants Of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11

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Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:51:58 +0530

The 11th season of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is all set to air from November 11 on Sony Entertainment Television.


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'It is important to love yourself'

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Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:04:01 +0530

'I was scared during every Weekend Ka Vaar as I used to do something wrong every week and then I knew Salman sir would scold me.'


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Meet The Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 Contestants

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Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2024 10:56:55 +0530

Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, the adrenaline-pumping reality show hosted by Rohit Shetty, returns with its 14th season, promising more thrills, chills and heart-stopping stunts.


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Bigg Boss OTT 3: Who Is Sana Sultan?

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Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:55:22 +0530

Sana Sultan Khan is giving contestants a run for their money on Bigg Boss OTT 3.


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Untangle the web you weave

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Nov 2016 17:00:57 +0530

Strike a balance between using social media wisely and not losing touch with the real world.


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At K Sureshkumar’s pedagogical laboratory in Thiruvananthapuram students understand basic concepts of Physics by doing experiments on their own

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Published On :: Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:23:10 +0530

National award-winning science teacher K Sureshkumar’s pedagogical laboratory in Thiruvananthapuram enables students of high school to conduct experiments in Physics and learn the concepts themselves


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Life with my noisy roommates Google Assistant, Siri and Alexa

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Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:53:07 +0530

Comedy of errors are wont to occur when a tech writer’s lockdown friends — IoT devices — come out to play


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The past and the present are in constant dialogue at the Ramappa Temple

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:33:55 +0530

World Heritage Site tag brings droves of tourists to sleepy Palampet, where the shrine is located


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