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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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ISL: Majcen nets brace as Punjab come from behind to beat Chennaiyin

Luka Majcen, donning a mask after fracturing his jaw in its opening game versus Kerala Blasters, scored twice in three minutes while Asmir Suljic put the result beyond doubt with a third goal in the 70th minute




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ISL: Majcen nets brace as Punjab comes from behind to beat Chennaiyin




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Liverpool goes top of Premier League as Man City’s 32-game unbeaten streak ends at Bournemouth

Manchester City’s 32-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League has ended in a 2-1 loss at Bournemouth as Liverpool wrested back the lead in the title race




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No extra pressure on in-form Barcola, says PSG manager Enrique

The Spaniard said he was relying on all his players when asked about French forward Randal Kolo Muani, who has been linked with a move away from the reigning Ligue 1 champions




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Man United makes its worst league start in almost 40 years after 1-1 draw with Chelsea

Moises Caicedo’s stunning long-range volley has secured a 1-1 draw for Chelsea against Manchester United in the Premier League




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Neymar picks up another injury in second game back from ACL tear

Neymar has time to recover before his next game, however, as he is not registered for the team’s matches in the Saudi Pro League and the next fixture in the AFC competition is on Nov. 25.




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Real Madrid, Manchester City humiliated in Champions League; Liverpool enjoys Alonso’s return

Defending champion Madrid was humbled 3-1 at home by AC Milan; City lost 4-1 at Sporting Lisbon




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'Anti-Semitic' clashes erupt in Amsterdam after football match

The violence flared after the game between Maccabi Tel-Aviv and home team Ajax, which won 5-0.




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Ancelotti calls for Real Madrid’s positive reaction after consecutive losses

Ancelotti's side sit second in the league standings with 24 points from 11 matches, nine points behind leaders Barcelona, who have played a game more




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Sai Silks Kalamandir to launch ethnic silver jewellery under ‘Rasamayi’

The new segment will cater to connoisseurs of fine jewellery seeking unique and sophisticated pieces



  • Gold & Silver

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Gold is glittering, but is India making the most of it?

For a moderately conservative investor, a 5-10 per cent allocation towards gold is ideal



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As gold soars to new high, demand dwindles

Globaly prices hit record $2,344/oz, domestic rates for jewellery gold top ₹71,000/10 gm



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Gold hits another high amid fading demand

Demand for new jewellery has almost ceased as customers await a price drop after weeks of steady increases



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Dip in gold prices ahead of Akshaya Tritiya to boost demand

Lingering global uncertainty may boost prices again



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India's gold demand up 8% in Jan-Mar to 136.6 tonne despite high rate

The aggressive gold buying by the Reserve Bank of India also contributed to the rise in demand



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Quick commerce firms Swiggy Instamart and Zepto to deliver gold and silver coins in 10 minutes

Tata Digital’s Bigbasket has partnered with Tanishq and MMTC-PAMP to offer gold and silver coins and bars



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Despite high prices, gold demand picks up this Akshaya Tritiya

The high price for gold has also given a boost to diamond jewellers as customers look for alternatives



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RBI’s gold holding increases by 27.46 metric tonnes in FY24, reaching 822.10 metric tonnes mark

The report noted that the ratio of short-term debt to reserves has decreased, and foreign exchange reserves covering imports have increased to 11 months



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Malabar Gold achieves 50% cost reduction from automation as gold prices go through the roof

The high prices may detract price-sensitive customers away, but he pins his hopes on the digital-savvy new generation to invest more in the gold



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RBI’s gold holdings now exceed India’s annual demand for the precious metals

Central bank embarks on gold buying spree, adds 25 tonnes to forex reserves



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Gold prices likely to hit ₹81,000 per 10 grams as global market eyes $2,650

MOFSL recommends “buy on dips” approach on gold when prices were hovering at ₹69,000 and $2,250 in the international market



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Gold prices may rule firm if central banks continue to buy, says World Gold Council

The yellow metal outlook looks strong: Sachin Jain, Regional CEO of WGC



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Gold prices unchanged as market awaits US economic reports

Investors are particularly focused on upcoming job data and key economic indicators to assess the health of the U.S. economy and its potential impact on future Fed decisions



  • Gold & Silver

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Silver futures rise on spot demand

Silver prices mainly rise due to fresh positions built up by participants on a positive domestic trend, say analysts



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The purity paradox: Why gold’s fineness matters in your investment 

The precious metal’s brilliance lies not just in its physical form, but also in its adaptability to diverse investment strategies



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Gold purification: Provide small and medium refineries licences, says industry association

Merchants’ association urges Centre to review decision on mandatory hallmarking and HUIC certification for purifying old ornaments



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Gold futures slip on low demand

Analysts attribute the fall in gold prices to weak global cues



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Malabar Gold & Diamonds to open 20 new showrooms worldwide in October

The new locations will be in key markets across India, the GCC countries, and the USA, bringing the total number of showrooms worldwide to 375.



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Sovereign Gold Bonds: Secondary market thrives amidst drought in primary issuances

Recent data reveals a significant increase in trading volume, with retail holdings growing 63 per cent year-on-year. 



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Gold may sustain its current rally to top $3,000/oz, say analysts

US Fed rate cut, weak dollar and rising geopolitical tension to aid the precious metal’s surge



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Gold prices may correct by 5-7% before the next leg up: Motilal Oswal

Gold demand in India has remained robust, particularly following an initial surge after the import duty cut



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Gold rally capped by strengthening dollar, prices slip marginally

The market now awaits US Fed meeting minutes, CPI data, and the RBI policy decision, which could impact the rupee and gold prices



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Gold hits near record levels, silver follows suit amidst rising demand

Gold prices surged by ₹1,150 to ₹78,500 per 10 grams, while silver prices rose by ₹1,500 to reach ₹93,000 per kg



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Gold prices hit record highs, affecting demand during festival season

Gold jewellery demand this Dhanteras is expected to be subdued due to a 5% surge in bullion prices, now at ₹77,410 per 10 grams



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How festive trends are reshaping India’s gold market

The sector’s ability to adapt while maintaining its cultural essence suggests a robust future



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India’s Q3 gold demand surges 18% as prices fall post duty cut

The value of gold demand also increased dramatically by 54% to ₹1.65 lakh crore.



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Cuisine of Macau

Abstract: The cooking of the Macanese, an ethnic group originating in Macau, represents one of the earliest examples of creole cooking. What can be seen on the dining plates of these people reflects history and culture dating back to the seafaring discoveries of the Portuguese. Macanese cuisine demonstrates how Portuguese culinary traditions have been

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How to run a neighborhood email group

I've been running a listserv called TheHillGB for some years now, and just received this question from a member: "I am considering creating a listserv for work-related purposes. As moderator of this list, do you have any good resources for the whats and hows of developing and maintaining a strong, functional listerv?" (The word listserv was

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Amazon No Smiles

This is going to be a chronological report of Amazon's latest, and so far most incompetent, assault on small publishers and self-published authors: Friday Saturday Sunday Hello from Amazon Selling Partner Support, I realize the importance this has for you and your business. I know this has an impact on your business, and I

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Triple-shelled Ni@MnO/C hollow spheres with enhanced performance for rechargeable zinc-ion capacitors

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02303J, Paper
Tao Xiang, Zaiting Qu, Daohong Zhang, Chenglong Hu, Zhen Chen, Qiufan Wang
Ni/MnO@C nanospheres with different core–shell structures are obtained by using Ni3Mn-MOFs as templates, exhibiting excellent electrochemical properties as cathodes in zinc-ion storage.
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High-pressure synthesis and crystal structure analysis of PbTeO4, a UV transparent material

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02697G, Paper
Open Access
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Michael Hladik, Armin Penz, Felix R. S. Purtscher, Thomas S. Hofer, Gunter Heymann, Matthias Weil
Crystal structure of PbTeO4 with presumed position of the PbII lone-pair electrons (turquoise spheres). The electron localization function was used to emphasize the presence of the electron lone pair E.
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Quantitative determination and subcellular mapping of Pt-based drugs in single breast tumour cells via laser ablation-ICP-mass spectrometry

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02467B, Paper
Open Access
Legna Colina-Vegas, Thibaut Van Acker, Wilmer Villarreal, Olivier De Wever, Alzir Azevedo Batista, Joaquim Araújo Nóbrega, Frank Vanhaecke
This study utilizes LA-ICP-MS to reveal the distribution and determine the concentration of Pt in MDA-MB-231 cells, providing insight into the mechanism and efficacy of Pt-based chemotherapeutic drugs.
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Solvent-dependent Ln(III) clusters assembled by immobilization of CO2 in the air: zero-field single-molecule magnets and magnetic refrigerant materials

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02310B, Paper
Cai-Ming Liu, Xiang Hao, Zhao-Bo Hu, He-Rui Wen
The automatic fixation of CO2 in the air plays a key role in the construction of Dy(III) single-molecule magnets (SMMs) and Gd(III) magnetic refrigeration molecular materials using Ln(III)Cl3 (Ln =...
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Investigating the formation of metal nitride complexes employing a tetradentate bis-carbene bis-phenolate ligand

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT01765J, Paper
Romain Kunert, Diego Martelino, Samyadeb Mahato, Nicholas Hein, Jason Pulfer, Christian Philouze, Olivier Jarjayes, Fabrice Thomas, Tim Storr
The synthesis of MnV and CrV nitride complexes of a pro-radical tetradentate bis-phenol bis-N-heterocyclic carbene ligand H2LC2O2 were investigated. Employing either azide photolysis of the MnIII precursor complex MnLC2O2(N3) or...
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Activation of small molecules by ambiphilic NHC-stabilized phosphinoborenium cation: formation of boreniums with B-O-C, B-O-B, and B-O-P structural motifs

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02656J, Paper
Tomasz Wojnowski, Anna Ordyszewska, Hanna Halenka, Iwona Anusiewicz, Jarosław Chojnacki, Kinga Kaniewska-Laskowska, Rafał Grubba
The reactivity of the phosphinoborenium cation supported by a 1,3,4,5-tetramethylimidazolin-2-ylidene ligand toward small molecules was explored. The phosphinoborenium cation exhibited dual Lewis acid–base properties due to the presence of the...
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Fe/Fe3C particles encapsulated in hollow carbon nanoboxes for high performance zinc–air batteries

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02396J, Paper
Chuyun Huang, Wenyuan Zhang, Xuezhi Hu, Shiliang Fei, Fhulufhelo Nemangwele, Nnditshedzeni Eric Maluta, Yangsen Hu, Hui Lv, Pei Hu, Zhuo Peng
Zinc–air batteries are recognized for their environmental friendliness and high energy density; however, the slow kinetics of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the air electrode hinder their commercial viability.
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Multifunctional chiral metal hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks constructed from lanthanide ions with a trigonal prismatic coordination environment

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02131B, Paper
Guo Peng, Guo-Xing Zhou, Xiang-Tao Dong, Yong-Bo Peng, Rong-Yan Zhang, Ying-Zhao Ma, Xiao-Ming Ren
Four multifunctional chiral lanthanide hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks with second harmonic generation, single molecule magnet behavior and proton conductive ability are reported herein.
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Indium-Catalyzed Hydrosilylation of Nitroarenes to Aromatic Amines

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02861A, Paper
Sai Kumar Gobbilla, Kulsum Bano, Priyabrata Biswal, Soumyadip Dey, Ravi Kumar, Abhijit Sau, Vadapalli Chandrasekhar, Tarun Kanti Panda
Herein, we report the synthesis of three indium complexes (1-3) supported by different chelating ligands (L1-L3). The indium metal complexes were characterized by using multinuclear NMR, and their solid-state structures...
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The preparation of CuM/SiO2 (M=Bi, Mg, Mn) catalysts applied in ethynylation of formaldehyde for 1,4‑butynediol synthesis: the positive interface effect of CuO and Bi2O3

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02616K, Paper
Jiali Chen, Guihua Yang, Feng Gao, Rui Wang
The ethynylation of formaldehyde reaction catalyzed by Cu-based catalysts is an important synthesis method for 1,4-butynediol relating to high value-added chemicals. In this work, a series of CuM/SiO2 ( M=Bi,...
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