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Rebellion rocks Maharashtra parties as denied ticket aspirants refuse to withdraw from the fray

This wave of dissent poses a fresh challenge for both the ruling Mahayuti coalition and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. Today was the last day for withdrawal of nominations




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The many shades of aspiration — from the utilitarian to the romantic

A new book by Rama Bijapurkar provides fascinating insights into India’s consumption story




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Vignettes from the French Riviera

As ad folk networked alongside the azure blue Mediterranean sea in Cannes Lions 2024, the talk that dominated the festival of creativity this year was all about AI, Olympics and the role of humour in ads




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Development and application of reference and routine analytical methods providing SI-traceable results for the determination of technology-critical elements in PCB from WEEE

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2809-2823
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00235K, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Giancarlo D'Agostino, Marcus Oelze, Jochen Vogl, Jean-Philippe Ghestem, Nicolas Lafaurie, Ole Klein, Daniel Pröfrock, Marco Di Luzio, Luigi Bergamaschi, Radojko Jaćimović, Caroline Oster, Johanna Irrgeher, Shaun T. Lancaster, Anna Walch, Anita Röthke, Lena Michaliszyn, Axel Pramann, Olaf Rienitz, Timo Sara-Aho, Oktay Cankur, Derya Kutan, Johanna Noireaux
Development and test of five reference analytical methods and six routine analytical methods providing SI-traceable results of twenty technology-critical elements in end-of-life PCB materials.
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Efficient preconcentration of ultra-trace rhenium from geological materials via induced adsorption for accurate isotope analysis

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2748-2755
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00295D, Paper
Yumeng Liu, Tianyu Chen, Tao Li, Weiqiang Li, Qingquan Hong, Jiubin Chen
Preconcentration via induced adsorption achieves the quantitative recovery of Re and facilitates Re isotope analysis.
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Mg separation from samples with very high Ca/Mg ratios for Mg isotope analysis

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2767-2773
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00266K, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Niklas Keller, Michael Tatzel
We present an efficient method to separate Mg from samples with high Ca/Mg matrices for the analysis of Mg isotope ratios. By utilising the automated sample purification system prepFAST, the labour is substantially minimised.
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A single-column and efficient procedure for separating Fe and Mg from geological materials for isotopic analyses using MC-ICP-MS

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2783-2790
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00272E, Paper
Guanhong Zhu, Zhenmin Ge, Le Zhang, Gangjian Wei, Jinlong Ma
We developed a single-column and efficient procedure for separating Fe and Mg from geological materials for isotope measurements.
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Hydrophobicity induced graphene oxide based dispersive micro solid phase extraction of strontium from seawater and groundwater prior to GFAAS determination

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3JA00445G, Paper
Maria Sebastian, Saikrishna Devulapally, Sk. Jayabun, Noorbasha Nagula Meeravali, Shekhar Raparthi, A. C. Sahayam
A novel graphene oxide (GO) mediated dispersive micro solid phase extraction method is developed for the extraction of ultratrace level strontium (Sr) from seawater and ground water. This method involves...
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From slums to homes

With the government extending loan benefits and incentives, private builders are showing interest in low-cost homes in Chennai.




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World’s smallest tape recorder built from bacteria

Mr. Wang and his team created the microscopic data recorder by taking advantage of CRISPR-Cas, an immune system in many species of bacteria.




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How to Get More from Your Social Media Partner

To optimize these partnerships, companies should take the following steps:

1. Put a premium on trust.
2. Establish clear and ongoing communication channels — and do it early.
3. Meld internal and external perspectives.
4. Establish clear objectives and align on metrics.
5. Keep one hand on the steering wheel.
6. Seek partners that adapt in times of uncertainty.
7. Stay attuned to social and political issues through your agency partner.
8. Help the rest of your business learn from your social media agency partnership.





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Apple complies with Censors in China and removes two RSS Feeds from their iOS App Store

It is reported today in Hong Kong that more RSS apps are disappearing from Apples App Store in China in a new crackdown on feed readers. Apple removed two additional apps that pull content from RSS feeds, allowing Chinese users to access articles that might normally be blocked by the countrys Great Firewall.

Fiery Feeds and Reeder both acknowledged on Twitter that their iOS apps had been removed in the country. They cited a 2017 tweet by Inoreader, another popular RSS service, which posted a letter from Apple saying its app was removed in China because it included content that is illegal in the country. Inoreader said the entire service was blocked in April this year.




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A review on instability factors of mono- and divalent metal ion batteries: from fundamentals to approaches

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30190-30248
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05386A, Review Article
Elmira Kohan, Roushan Khoshnavazi, Mir Ghasem Hosseini, Abdollah Salimi, Mehdi Salami-Kalajahi
Degradation phenomena in different components (cathode, anode, current collectors (CCs)) of mono- and divalent metal-based batteries affect their performance.
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An azo-receptor immobilized mesoporous honeycomb silica framework as a solid-state chromogenic sensor for capturing ultra-trace cadmium ions from environmental/industrial samples

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30567-30581
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04574B, Paper
Anju P. Veedu, Balasurendran Jeyakumar, Akhila Maheswari Mohan, Satheesh Kuppusamy, Pitchaiah K. Chinaraga, Manjula Muthurathinam, C. V. S. Brahmananda Rao, Sivaraman Nagarajan, Prabhakaran Deivasigamani
A solid-state naked-eye sensor composed of a mesoporous honeycomb structured silica monolith impregnated with a DMTHBD receptor offers a simple, rapid and eco-benign approach for the selective sensing of trace Cd2+, with brilliant color transitions.
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Synergetic Effects from a High-Entropy NASICON-type Cathode for Advanced Sodium-Ion Batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06950A, Paper
Shouyue Wang, Taiding Xu, Huitao Leng, Shengyu Liang, Wei Zhang, Yuheng Jin, Jingxia Qiu, Sheng Li
Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) is recognized as one of the most promising NASICON-type cathodes for sodium-ion storage. Enhancing electronic conductivity and further ensuring long-term structural stability when activating the high-voltage V⁴⁺/V⁵⁺ redox...
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Jets claim C Connor McGovern off waivers from Saints

The Saints cut center Connor McGovern on Monday, a sign that starter Erik McCoy is ready to return from injured reserve.




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ICICI Bank Credit Card Rules Changing In Next 3 Days --Check Latest Rules Effective From November 15

New rules will come into effect for ICICI Credit Card holders from November 15. Here are the details.




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Swiggy Stock Market Listing Today: Will Investors Make Money From Swiggy IPO? Check What Expert Says

Shivani Nyati, Head of Wealth at Swastika Investmart Ltd said that a cautious approach needed for the Swiggy IPO. 




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From matchboxes to movies and millets!

Highlighting the cultural significance of it all is Pierre Caessa, head of Partnerships (India), Google Arts & Culture




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Deepthi Jeevanji: The golden girl who battled impossible odds from Kalleda to Kobe

The 21-year-old’s feat is an extraordinary achievement considering the twin hurdles of poverty and intellectual impairment she had to overcome in her journey




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Iberian Lynx makes historic comeback from brink of extinction

The Iberian Lynx, once teetering on the brink of extinction, has made an extraordinary recovery in Spain and Portugal, with its adult population soaring from just 62 in 2001 to over 2,000 today




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From cricket to cooking: TrendLoud boosts celebrity talents online

TrendLoud, which plans to raise ₹100 crore for expansion, works with cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, public speaker on Sanatana Dharma Dushyanth Sridhar, rapper ADK, and singer Sivangi Krishnakumar




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From ‘Downton Abbey’ to Oscar glory: Maggie Smith’s remarkable journey ends

Smith’s remarkable career spanned several decades, during which she was celebrated as one of her generation’s most distinguished actresses, sharing the stage and screen with contemporaries like Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench.




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Lessons from electoral bonds saga

Electoral funding needs to be made more transparent



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Stop food firms from catching them young

It’s not ‘business as usual’ for food companies anymore



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Signals from low voter-turnout

The impact of the turnout remains to be seen



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Takeaways from Economic Survey 2023-24

The female labour force participation rate, especially in rural areas, has improved




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Don’t shoot from the hip

Public figures must be well-informed before commenting on sensitive issues



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Where India’s power comes from

Power demand has been on the rise. For supply to keep pace, along with a push to attain net zero emissions, the net installed capacity has been growing at a CAGR of 4.7 per cent since FY 2009-10 until now. Solar as a source, however has been growing at a different scale of 36.6 per cent CAGR during the same period with Wind, a distant second at 7 per cent. While the supply has fallen short of demand in India since FY 2009-10, the gap has been on a declining trend. While fossils are expected to do the heavy-lifting in the near term, investments in renewables are expected to start generating yields. Compiled by Arun K Shanmugam




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Mercedes to hike prices by up to Rs 58 lakh from April




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TCS wins $43 million contract from Norway Post




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Oil PSUs source all dollar needs from market, says RBI




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Britannia wants 50% sales from rural markets




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Data | Layoffs by IT firms in the U.S. will greatly impact H-1B workers from India

Indians are most worried as the waiting time to get an appointment in U.S. embassies back home is over a year




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Businesses with turnover of over 5 crore required to generate e-invoice from August 1

Finance ministry will reduce threshold for generating e-invoice for B2B transactions from ₹10 crore to ₹5 crore, starting August 1.




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Voices from the South

BJP’s hypernationalism is yet to find takers here




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Advantage BJP in Maharashtra poll, as it usurps cooperative sector reins from Congress-NCP

Cooperatives have played a key role in creating a set of socio-economic institutions in the State. Earlier controlled by NCP and Congress, the BJP has co-opted the cooperative sector leadership and given them tickets




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Three arrested for felling sandalwood tree from forest in Coimbatore

The trio landed in the custody of the Forest Department staff, who patrolled Kadukaimarathittu area falling under the Kottur section of Pollachi forest range of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve




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What are the key takeaways from COP-16?

Is a bigger corpus going to be available for the conservation and preservation of biological diversity?




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Himalayan glacial lakes saw 10.81% area expansion from 2011 to 2024: Report

The Central Water Commission's (CWC) report, states that with a 33.7% expansion of the surface area, the lakes in India experienced an even more substantial rise




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Boeing’s Starliner glitches prompt NASA to delay astronauts’ return from space station

Problems with the capsule’s propulsion system and other related concerns have led to the delay in the astronauts’ return.




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ShakthiSAT mission to train 12,000 girls from 108 nations; aims satellite launch under Chandrayaan-4

Aerospace startup Space Kidz India to select one student from each of the 108 participating countries who will travel to India for hands-on training in building payloads, spacecraft prototypes




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Congress leaders project a united stand from Komatireddy’s luncheon meeting

Bus yatra and more interactions with people suggested




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NIA arrests man from Hyderabad in connection with terror module 




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JD Chakravarthy: I knew from day one that we were on to something big with ‘Dayaa’

Actor J D Chakravarthy, revelling in the reception to his Telugu web series ‘Dayaa’, says he and director Pavan Sadineni would have almost not worked with each other




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Manoje Nath | Some blunt truths from a top cop

Tales from Banana Republic by Manoje Nath, former Director-General of Police, Bihar, offers a collection of stories that describe the complex interplay of power in politics and governance




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Organs of 20-year-old accident victim from Mysuru donated




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Gauri Khan shares designs secrets from her latest project, the Falguni Shane Peacock store in Kolkata 

This is the third store that Gauri Khan has designed for FSP, after Mumbai and Hyderabad




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Holiday bookings up this summer vacation, with some impact from upcoming Lok Sabha elections

There is an increase of 30-40% in domestic travel, and 15% in international travel bookings