Could peanut shells power your devices? Scientists convert farm waste into high-quality graphene for batteries |

Revolutionising the synthesis of graphene as an alternative to conventional graphite for lithium-ion batteries, UNSW Sydney scientists have created a highly efficient and cost-effective method for transforming low-value peanut hull waste stockpiles into high-quality graphene for batteries through innovative flash Joule heating technology. The process produces super-conductive graphene nanomaterials in just seconds and could dramatically…

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March PMI snapshot: India’s manufacturing growth slows to 53.9 as rising cost pressures weigh on momentum

India’s manufacturing sector showed signs of slowing in March, as growth in activity moderated amid a mix of rising costs, competitive pressures and global uncertainty, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report released on Thursday. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, signalling a softer expansion.The reading…

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KEAM 2026: Exam centre change allowed amid Middle East conflict; admit card to be released on April 8

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has allowed candidates to change their exam centres for the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Examination in Gulf countries. The decision comes in view of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.According to the official announcement, several candidates who had selected the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — Sharjah as…

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‘It was very harsh’: Suryakumar Yadav on bold call to pick Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma | Cricket News

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, and Ishan Kishan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that one of the biggest selection calls of the tournament — choosing Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma — was largely driven by instinct rather than pure numbers. The skipper admitted the decision was tough…

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Vedanta moves NCLAT, challenges NCLT nod to Adani’s bid for acquiring Jaiprakash Associates

Business conglomerate Vedanta Group has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), challenging the NCLT’s approval to Adani Group‘s bid for acquiring Jaiprakash Associates Ltd for Rs 14,535 crore. Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group was in the race to acquire Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) through an insolvency process, but the lenders in November last year…

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