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​For a fair probe: On the Kejriwal bail order and CBI conduct

Kejriwal bail order is a reminder to CBI to dispel perception of bias




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Down to the wire: On the run-up to the U.S. presidential election

The U.S. presidential race is poised on a knife’s edge




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Third front: On the expanding nature of the conflict in West Asia

Israel’s fighting three enemy militias at once highlights the pressing need for a ceasefire




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A way out: On the government and doctor-led protests in West Bengal

The West Bengal government must enable the changes doctors want to see




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Wrong notion: On simultaneous elections

The idea of simultaneous elections is inherently anti-federal




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Pivot to watch: On the U.S. Fed’s rate reduction, its impact




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Staunch the breach: On India, Pakistan and the Indus Waters Treaty

India and Pakistan need to drop their hard line stances on the Indus Waters Treaty




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Unwarranted curbs: On the Centre’s move on a ‘fact-checking unit’

Fact-checking cannot be an excuse to impose censorship




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Triumph squared: On India’s chess double win in Budapest

India’s chess double win was fashioned by its young generation of players




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Visit wrap-up: On PM Modi’s U.S. visit, announcements

The Modi U.S. visit announcements will see New Delhi being put to the test




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​Rogue state: On Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah  

Israel is choosing war over peace, escalation over compromise 




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​Demand flux: On growth dynamics

Growth dynamics may falter with waning urban consumption




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​Steady but slow: On the VIPER mission, lessons for India

India’s space programme needs more resources to realise its full potential




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​The edge of war: On the West Asia situation

Iran should not give Israel an excuse to widen the war




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​Inflection point: On the escalation in the multi-party West Asia conflict

West Asia needs the intervention of major world powers for peace 




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Desert storm: On the T20 Women’s World Cup 

Women’s cricket gets the spotlight as the T20 World Cup gets underway




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Split decision: On the rivalry between the two NCP factions

The ECI and the office of the Speaker have not played fair in cases of defection




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​Marina mayhem: On the IAF’s Chennai air show

The deaths at the air show in Chennai could have been prevented with better arrangements 




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Sweet and sour: On the laddu ‘adulteration’ case  

The inquiry into laddu adulteration must not be communalised




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Take the gauntlet: On safety and the Indian Railways

‘Kavach’ implementation is a priority but will not be a silver bullet




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A Korean win: On the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

A Nobel raises Korean prose to success levels of its drama and music 




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Taking guard: On the RBI and growth concerns

The central bank’s price worries may be warranted but growth concerns are emerging




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Deeper role: On the U.S. and West Asia conflicts   

The escalating conflict cycle in West Asia could have disastrous consequences




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​Sufferers, awarded: On the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace for the selfless Nihon Hidankyo should help stir debates on nuclear disarmament




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Canadian frostbite: On the India-Canada diplomatic war

India must consider the impact of its next steps on its diplomacy and image




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Battle of wits: On the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections 

The Maharashtra and Jharkhand polls will witness intense political battles




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​Allow for deliberation: On the legitimate demands of Ladakh

The lack of a legislature and regional autonomy in Ladakh has led to the current protests




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​West versus the rest: On western conduct and India

The West must not tolerate terror threats in the name of free speech 




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Growth prescription: On the latest World Economic Outlook 

The IMF’s ‘mediocre’ medium-term outlook merits policy attention




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Cost of Games: On the 2026 Commonwealth Games 

Taking out popular sports from the CWG is a short-term solution 




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At a loss: On the New Zealand-India three-match series

India batters frittered away the home advantage against New Zealand 




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​Escalation ladder: On conflict between Israel and Iran

Iran should show strategic restraint; and the world should rein in Israel




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Western front: On the parties and their prospects in the Maharashtra polls

Granular factors can determine the outcome in Maharashtra 




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Towards Europe: On the India visits by the leaders of Germany, Spain

India used visits by leaders of Germany and Spain to balance ties in Europe 




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Watch: When Jimmy Sheirgill Got Violent

'As a storyteller, one always looks to create something for the audience which is thrilling, engaging and entertaining and that is exactly what we have endeavoured with Sikandar Ka Muqaddar.'




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What Makes <I>Andaz Apna Apna</I> Such Fun Even Today

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie.




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Why Kriti Is So Grateful

Kriti Kharbanda took a trip down memory lane when her rom-com Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana clocked seven years since its release.




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Why Abhishek Missed Aishwarya's Birthday

When Aishwarya celebrated her birthday in Dubai on November 1, the speculation regarding the Abhishek-Aishwarya marital rift ran even higher.




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The Woman Who Lost Everything

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants.




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Look Who Just Met Tom Cruise!

Kartik wants to savour Litti Chokha in Patna... Amyra holidays in Phuket... Karishma in Italy...




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The role of silicon in drug discovery: a review

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3286-3344
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00169A, Review Article
Open Access
Jenny-Lee Panayides, Darren Lyall Riley, Felix Hasenmaile, Willem A. L. van Otterlo
This review aims to highlight the role of silicon in drug discovery.
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The synthesis and bioactivities of ROCK2 inhibitors with 1,2-dithiolan-3-yl motif

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3576-3596
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00438H, Research Article
Ruolin Cao, Fangyu Du, Zhiqiang Liu, Pengcheng Cai, Minggang Qi, Wei Xiao, Xuefei Bao, Guoliang Chen
Rho-associated coiled-coil containing kinase (ROCK) plays an important role in inflammation.
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A comprehensive apoptotic assessment of niloticin in cervical cancer cells: a tirucallane-type triterpenoid from Aphanamixis polystachya (Wall.) Parker

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3444-3459
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00318G, Research Article
Anuja Gracy Joseph, Mohanan Biji, Vishnu Priya Murali, Daisy R. Sherin, Alisha Valsan, Vimalkumar P. Sukumaran, Kokkuvayil Vasu Radhakrishnan, Kaustabh Kumar Maiti
Niloticin, a triterpenoid from Aphanamixis polystachya, induces apoptosis in HeLa cells which is primarily validated through in silico analysis and subsequently in vitro apoptotic evaluation by modulating the apoptotic proteins.
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Synthesis of a celastrol derivative as a cancer stem cell inhibitor through regulation of the STAT3 pathway for treatment of ovarian cancer

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3433-3443
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00468J, Research Article
Meijuan Liu, Na Li, Zhaoxue Wang, Shuo Wang, Shaoda Ren, Xiaojing Li
A synthetic celastrol derivative (Cel-N) attenuates cancer cell stemness, inhibits the STAT3 pathway, and exerts anti-ovarian cancer effects in cell and mouse models.
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Pyridazinone-based derivatives as anticancer agents endowed with anti-microbial activity: molecular design, synthesis, and biological investigation

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3529-3557
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00481G, Research Article
Mohamed K. S. El-Nagar, Mai I. Shahin, Mohammed F. El-Behairy, Ehab S. Taher, Mohamed F. El-Badawy, Marwa Sharaky, Dalal A. Abou El Ella, Khaled A. M. Abouzid, Mai Adel
Discovery of novel pyridazinone derivatives with dual antimicrobial and anticancer activities.
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SLL-1A-16 suppresses proliferation and induces autophagy in non-small-cell lung cancer cells via the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3460-3468
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00405A, Research Article
Xiaoqin Luo, Jin Wang, Ruichang Wang, Jiabing Lian, Mengnan Guo, Hongrui Zhou, Mengxue Zhang, Zhe Yang, Xiaolong Li, Xianran He, Xiuli Bi
Schematic of proposed mechanism for the treatment of the SLL-1A-16 inhibiting the proliferation in NSCLC.
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Rationally modified SNX-class Hsp90 inhibitors disrupt extracellular fibronectin assembly without intracellular Hsp90 activity

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3609-3615
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00501E, Research Article
Open Access
Gciniwe S. Mathenjwa, Abir Chakraborty, Abantika Chakraborty, Ronel Muller, Mathew P. Akerman, Moira L. Bode, Adrienne L. Edkins, Clinton G. L. Veale
Rationally modified Hsp90 inhibitors which retained of on-target activity but showed no engagement of intracellular Hsp90, or stimulation of the heat shock response, were found to significantly alter the extracellular fibronectin network.
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Rational design and in vitro testing of new urease inhibitors to prevent urinary catheter blockage

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3597-3608
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00378K, Research Article
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Rachel A. Heylen, Nicola Cusick, Tom White, Emily J. Owen, Bethany L. Patenall, Martin Alm, Peter Thomsen, Maisem Laabei, A. Toby A. Jenkins
In silico identification of urease inhibitors based on thiourea, tested to determine IC50 and tested on a catheterised in vitro bladder model, showing efficacy in reducing catheter blockage.
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Design, synthesis, and evaluation of benzhydrylpiperazine-based novel dual COX-2/5-LOX inhibitors with anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activity

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00471J, Research Article
Poorvi Saraf, Bhagwati Bhardwaj, Akash Verma, Mohammad Aquib Siddiqui, Himanshu Verma, Pradeep Kumar, Samridhi Srivastava, Sairam Krishnamurthy, Saripella Srikrishna, Sushant Kumar Shrivastava
Screening piperazine derivatives via ChEMBL database led to the design and synthesis of novel dual COX-2/5-LOX inhibitors with strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-cancer activity.
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Therapeutic upregulation of DNA repair pathways: strategies and small molecule activators

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00673A, Review Article
Juhyung Song, Cheoljun Park, Francis E. B. Cabanting, Yong Woong Jun
Potential therapeutic target proteins for upregulating DNA repair system are reviewed, along with reported small-molecule activators.
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