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Take part in our reader survey By 2024-11-15T10:17:00+00:00 The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (Iupac) has updated the standard atomic weights of gadolinium, lutetium and zirconium following a detailed review of their isotopic abundances Gadolinium’s standard atomic weight was revised from 157.250 to 157.249 lutetium’s weight changed from 174.9668 to 174.96669 while zirconium’s was updated from 91.224 to 91.222 The revisions follow a review by Iupac’s commission on isotopic abundances and atomic weights who noted that gadolinium’s standard atomic weight had remained unchanged since 1969 Recent evaluations of their natural isotopic abundances prompted this update more accurate measurements of their isotopic compositions have been obtained since their weights were last updated in 2007 and 1983 Site powered by Webvision Cloud full-service agency under the Cheil India SWA group managing accounts beyond Samsung Dabas was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer for India as well as the Head of Effectiveness for APAC An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi Dabas is widely recognized as one of the top strategic leaders in global advertising With a distinguished career across WPP and IPG he has earned accolades for both thought leadership and creative effectiveness he has also served on the juries of Cannes Lions His work has been honored with more than 100 advertising awards across India and international platforms Managing Director of Cheil India and President of Cheil South West Asia said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Jitender Dabas to the Cheil SWA Group and family His reputation as a professional and leader precedes him and his appointment marks a significant milestone as Cheil X enters its next phase of growth and transformation “With our scaling up of our capabilities in digital marketing through Experience Commerce retail design & branding through newRx and digital media and influencer marketing there couldn’t have been anyone better than Jeetu to drive this intersection of creativity and technology into a new future-focused agency.” Dabas said: “I am really excited about leading Cheil X at the pivotal moment in its journey in India we are all acutely aware of the change that is upon us And the truth is that disruptive creativity and big brand strategy only when deployed across the persuasion funnel “Cheil is a global leader when it comes to solutions at the intersection of creativity and technology and I am excited about partnering businesses and brands in India with all the new-age capabilities that Cheil is building in India I’m looking forward to creating something future-facing: an agency that doesn’t just keep up with change but leads it.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Register for Free and receive the Campaign Brief Daily Bulletin Type your email address in the space below Entrepreneur® and its related marks are registered trademarks of Entrepreneur Media LLC the Indian beauty and fashion eCommerce brand has announced the appointment of Abhijeet Dabas as Executive Vice President and Business Head of its fashion eCommerce division An Indian Institute of Management Calcutta alumnus Dabas brings a deep understanding of both strategic growth and consumer behavior having held key roles across major tech and e-commerce companies including McKinsey & Company Dabas will be responsible for advancing Nykaa Fashion's digital growth strategy and solidifying its partnerships with prominent global retailers His appointment marks a strategic move for Nykaa as it aims to strengthen its position in India's rapidly evolving fashion e-commerce space "We are delighted to welcome Abhijeet to the Nykaa team His proven track record in scaling businesses and understanding of the Indian fashion landscape aligns perfectly with our vision for Nykaa Fashion As we continue to revolutionize the fashion e-commerce experience for Indian consumers Abhijeet's leadership will be instrumental in driving our growth strategy and strengthening our market position." "Abhijeet's appointment comes at an exciting time as we accelerate our growth in the fashion ecosystem His expertise in building consumer-centric platforms will be crucial in enhancing our customer experience and scaling our fashion vertical With global players eager to enter the Indian market Nykaa is committed to becoming the partner of choice for leading international brands." Dabas joins Nykaa after serving as CEO of Cars24 Southeast Asia and previously led Swiggy's business expansion of cloud kitchens in India He also held senior roles in FMCG at Lazada Group and managed private brands at Flipkart's Myntra Jabong "Joining Nykaa Fashion at this pivotal moment in its growth journey is truly exciting The fashion e-commerce landscape in India presents unprecedented opportunities and Nykaa's commitment to innovation and customer experience resonates strongly with my own vision I look forward to working with the talented team to accelerate our growth trajectory across markets and deliver an unparalleled fashion commerce experience." This leadership change follows Nykaa's Q2 results where the fashion vertical reported 10% growth in GMV The platform's revenue rose by 22% to INR 166.09 crore with a boost from the digital content delivery platform Little Black Book which continues to contribute to Nykaa's marketing and service income We'll be in your inbox every morning Monday-Saturday with all the day’s top business news best advice and exclusive reporting from Entrepreneur Tuesday | May 06 2025 | Industry insiders have informed that Jitender Dabas the chief strategy and operating officer of McCann Worldgroup he was promoted to chief strategy officer for McCann Worldgroup India Dabas was also given the role of Chief Operating Officer in 2020.Dabas had previously worked for Grey Worldwide and Wunderman Thompson.Dabas finished his engineering education at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi With a management degree from the Institute of Management Technology (IMT) in Ghaziabad he advanced his studies and gained a strong foundation in both technical and managerial fields Dabas led McCann Worldgroup to notable successes in effectiveness and strategic excellence throughout his fourteen-year career there McCann Worldgroup became one of the top three most effective agency networks in Asia Pacific under his direction as APAC Head of Effectiveness.Over the past few years McCann Worldgroup has achieved several significant business victories Subscribe to our newsletter to get updates on our latest news By 2024-10-15T08:30:00+01:00 A new photocatalytic strategy allows researchers to swap oxygen atoms for nitrogens converting furans into pyrroles in a single step The approach could enable drug discovery chemists to adjust heterocyclic chemical structures with ease allowing them to study how subtle changes affect the pharmacological activity of target compounds ‘Existing methods for this type of heterocycle conversion often require harsh conditions, such as extreme heat or ultraviolet irradiation, which limit their applicability in complex organic synthesis due to low product yields and limited substrate scope,’ says Mark Levin an organic chemist at the University of Chicago chemists would like to be able to edit furan-containing natural products simply and however they wanted play a vital role in drug design owing to their unique electronic properties that can enable precise interactions with biological targets ‘[The new reaction] stands out as the first protocol that allows for the direct conversion of furan to pyrrole under milder conditions making it far more practical for a wider range of applications in synthetic chemistry,’ says Levin ‘The aromatic stabilisation energy is so high that the exchange of one atom to another is deemed impossible.’ Yoonsu Park’s team devised a photocatalytic system that can perform direct furan-to-pyrrole conversion By taking inspiration from a 1971 study that used ultraviolet light to convert furan to N-propylpyrrole in a 3% yield,2 Park applied a commercially available acridinium photocatalyst and blue light to oxidise the furan ring ‘The problem was that the starting material is regarded as an electron-rich compound and the amine is also electron rich so coupling between nucleophile to nucleophile is virtually impossible in the conventional sense,’ explains Park Park’s team’s light-driven oxidation generates a radical species temporarily opening the ring to form a species containing both the nitrogen and oxygen atoms A spontaneous ring-closing condensation then forms the final pyrrole restoring the aromaticity and generating water as the only byproduct ‘The clean oxidation of furan substrates is surprising despite the presence of more electron-rich amines and pyrroles,’ comments Levin The team demonstrated the method’s versatility by applying it to a variety of furans and amines including complex naturally derived medicinal compounds Park explains that the researchers are now working on developing further ways of editing five-membered rings ‘We want to improve the reactivity … careful optimisation of the furan substrate additive matters a lot and is the immediate challenge in this reaction,’ he adds we need to think about the design of the reactor too.’ 1 D Kim et al, Science, 2024, DOI: 10.1126/science.adq6245 2 A Coutuer and A Lablache-Combier, J. Chem. Soc. D, 1971, DOI: 10.1039/C29710000891 By 2024-10-21T09:53:00 Polymer maintains strength during regular use but selectively breaks down when exposed to a nickel catalyst has been developed that maintains strength during regular use but selectively breaks down when exposed to a nickel catalyst By 2024-10-22T08:30:00 Hopes that compounds were sign of prebiotic chemistry or even ancient life may be result of instrument limitations A year after reports that Nasa’s Perseverance rover had discovered organic compounds in Mars’ Jezero crater that could hint at ancient life, a new study in Science Advances is challenging these claims.1 While the rover’s mission is to uncover evidence of prebiotic chemistry researchers now show that what was thought to be organic compounds might actually be inorganic material opening up a debate about whether the Red Planet holds clues to past life or if the building blocks of life are still there below the surface By 2024-10-02T13:38:00 Scientific integrity sleuths discovered 131 cases of publishers making unacknowledged changes Unacknowledged post-publication alterations, or stealth corrections, in peer-reviewed papers could signal deeper issues with transparency in scientific publishing, researchers have warned in a preprint. René Aquarius a biomedical scientist at Radbound University Medical Centre in Nijmegen report 131 cases of what they call ‘stealth corrections’ where journals amend papers without any acknowledgement of their alterations « Back Also Read: Jayam Ravi's Separation With Aarti Was Allegedly Caused By A Third Person's Involvement In His LifeADVT Parvin Dabas and Preeti Jhangiani are one of the much-loved couples in the entertainment industry The duo met at Daboo Ratani's wedding for the first time back in 2004 he has done a lot of Hindi and English-language movies Some of his notable works are My Name Is Khan Actor Parvin Dabas had a scary car crash on September 21 sharing how this experience shifted his outlook He also mentioned how his older son Jaiveer mistakenly thought he had passed away due to a friend's text Parvin shared that he and his wife Preeti Jhangiani didn't inform their kids about the accident; they found out from friends instead "My older son got a message from his friend saying ‘Sorry to hear about your dad.’ And he thought I had passed away Preeti told them about the accident and my condition and calmed him down The incident has helped me appreciate my life and family more," Dabas revealed to Bombay Times also opened up about his wife's unwavering support during this challenging time She has managed to deal with the situation well." Currently doctors have advised Parvin to rest for a minimum of 10 days He mentioned taking medication for vertigo and struggling to stand without feeling dizzy Dabas recounted the terrifying event that unfolded at Hill Road as he was driving home from the Khar office at around 5 am He mentioned being discovered unconscious by two boys who helped him to the sidewalk and he was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital Parvin shared that because of the bright lights from the vehicle on the opposite side of the road he couldn't see the divider and collided with it He emphasized the importance of raising awareness about the dangers of driving with high beams on "There have been many occasions when while driving with my wife I have told her that such high beam can lead to accidents I was returning from work and wasn’t speeding yet the accident happened," Dabas concluded By clicking the button, I accept the Terms of Use of the service and its Privacy Policy as well as consent to the processing of personal data Don’t have an account? Signup Cheil South West Asia (SWA) has announced the appointment of Jitender Dabas as the CEO of Cheil X Jitender will lead Cheil X offices across Delhi & Mumbai as well as overseeing the agencies that Cheil SWA has under its umbrella to deliver creative He will also provide strategic oversight to all the agencies of Cheil SWA group where he was the chief operating officer and chief strategy officer for India as well as the head of effectiveness for APAC Jitender Dabas is widely recognised as one of the top strategic leaders in global advertising managing director of Cheil India and president of Cheil South West Asia With our scaling up of our capabilities in digital marketing through Experience Commerce one of the famous faces of the entertainment industry The actor was driving when his car met an accident and he was rushed to the Holy Family Hospital was admitted to the ICU at a Mumbai hospital after he met with a road accident in the wee hours of Saturday while he was behind the wheel has been admitted to the Holy Family Hospital in Bandra “Me and my family are in shock right now and cannot speak The medical update so far is that he has a serious concussion and doctors are doing CT scans and other tests to see if there is any more damage.” He has been working at night as the workload with the league is a lot and had an accident while driving in the early hours of the morning .” “We regret to inform that Parvin Dabas has been hospitalised and is in the ICU at Holy Family Hospital Bandra following an unfortunate car accident in the early hours of Saturday morning Details of the incident are still emerging Dabas is currently receiving medical attention.” “Our thoughts are with Parvin and his family during this challenging time The Pro Panja League management is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as appropriate We wish Parvin a swift and complete recovery.” was seen in a number of films including Ragini MMS 2 He also featured in popular web show Made in Heaven (Season 2) Parvin launched the Pro Panja League in 2020 along with then India’s Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and Olympic boxing star Vijender Singh View Results We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security Actor Parvin Dabas was on Saturday admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a suburban hospital here after a car accident has appeared predominantly in Hindi and English language films such as Mira Nair's "Monsoon Wedding" "The Perfect Husband" and "The World Unseen" the co-founder of arm-wrestling competition Pro Panja League is recuperating in Holy Family Hospital in Bandra "We regret to inform you that Parvin Dabas Bollywood actor and co-founder of the Pro Panja League "Details of the incident are still emerging but we can confirm that Mr Dabas is receiving medical attention,” the statement read the Pro Panja League management is closely monitoring the situation The Delhi-born actor most recently starred in “Made in Heaven” season two and Tahira Kashyap's “Sharmajee Ki Beti" Preeti Jhangiani's husband Parveen Dabas discharged from hospital after car accident Mohabbatein fame actress Preeti Jhangiani's husband Parveen Dabas has been discharged from Holy Family Hospital The actor was badly injured in a car accident Actor Parveen Dabas was injured in an accident on the morning of Saturday Now Parveen has returned home and is recovering Parveen Dabas has given the news of being discharged from the hospital and coming home on social media account 'Thank you all for your concern and prayers I am back home now and am slowly recovering I hope to be able to stand on my feet soon' A post shared by Parvin Dabas (@dabasparvin) the actor complained of severe pain in the back and knee Parveen has no injuries on her face or head and there are no external injuries on her body 'We are sad to inform that Bollywood actor and Pro Panja League co-founder Parveen Dabas has been hospitalised and is in the ICU of Bandra's Holy Family Hospital after an unfortunate car accident on Saturday morning.' Parveen Dabas's wife Preeti had clarified about the 'drink and drive' reports that Parveen was not drunk at the time of the accident Parveen is completely against drink and drive while driving Let us tell you that Parveen Dabas is known for her work in films like Khosla Ka Ghosla He has also been seen in TV serials like 'Idhar Udhar' and 'Hum Hai He was last seen in Prime Video's Sharmaji Ki Beti Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut is an embodiment of grace as former Tamil Nadu CM Bollywood actor Praveen Dabas hospitalised after serious car accident: Wife Preeti Jhangiani provides health update Bollywood actor Praveen Dabas has been injured in a car accident shocking news related to the actor has come to light this morning the actor was badly injured in a car accident 50-year-old Praveen Dabas's wife Preeti Jhangiani has also given his health update who has appeared in small roles in many films Mumbai after a car accident where he is being treated by doctors who has appeared in Shahrukh Khan's film According to a news article published in ABP News Praveen Dabas' condition is said to be very critical Praveen himself was driving the car at the time of the accident At what time and where did the car accident happen this morning Information received from the source said that Praveen's wife Preeti Jhangiani is currently with him in the hospital No medical bulletin has been issued by Holy Cross Hospital yet Praveen Dabas' wife Preeti Jhingiani told ABP News in a statement 'I and my family are very scared after this incident he has a serious concussion (after getting hit on the head) To know if he has suffered any more damage the doctors are doing CT scan and many other treatments He was very busy that night (before the accident) due to the league workload This accident happened while driving the car in the morning Let us tell you that Praveen has appeared in many films like Dillagi actress Preeti Jhangiani has now updated about his health condition Preeti shared the emotional impact the accident has had on their family She said it has been a shock and they are still trying to cope with it He is usually very active and doesn’t stop talking about work even for a minute To see him lying down and not his active self is disturbing for the family," she said Preeti also said that Parvin has been experiencing dizziness drowsiness and nausea — signs of a concussion his medical reports — MRI and CT scan — were clear He will stay in the hospital for another week and will be out of the ICU soon We will do another CT scan in three days." Preeti Jhangiani also cleared up any rumors confirming that Parvin Dabas wasn’t drinking and driving during the accident It has been ruled out in the police report Parveen is strictly against drinking while driving or going against any rules." The Mohabbatein also recalled how Parvin Dabas was rushed to the hospital after the accident and sat him on the sidewalk before others took him to Holy Family Hospital in Bandra two boys saw the car and dragged him out of the car and made him sit on the sidewalk for some time they rushed him to the Holy Family Hospital in Bandra I request them to connect with me so I can thank them," she said Parvin Dabas began his acting journey with the film Dillagi in 1999 but it was Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding in 2001 that brought him widespread recognition he has appeared in notable films like The Hero: Love Story of a Spy Khosla Ka Ghosla — where his performance was especially praised — and Ragini MMS 2 Parvin has also worked in Malayalam and Kannada cinema He has been working at night as the workload with the league is a lot and had an accident while driving in the early hours of the morning." "The Pro Panja League management is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as appropriate We wish Parvin a swift and complete recovery." Preeti Jhangiani's husband and actor-director Parvin Dabas has been discharged from the hospital He was in the ICU receiving treatment for severe injuries following a car accident Today, on September 27, Parvin Dabas posted on his Instagram He announced that he has been discharged from the hospital and is now recuperating at home The post conveyed his gratitude for all the prayers and well-wishes Thank you for your prayers and wishes." he extended his thanks to his fans and followers for their unwavering support and care "Thank you everyone for your concern and wishes (accompanied by folded hand emojis) I’m back home now and recovering…hope to be back on my feet soon" Shortly after the post was uploaded, Parvin Dabas' Instagram comments section overflowed with heartfelt messages of recovery Numerous fans flooded the comments with red-heart and folded hand emojis Preeti had provided an update on her husband's health She disclosed that the Khosla Ka Ghosla actor was exhibiting symptoms of a concussion We will do another CT scan in three days,” she said For those unaware, Parvin Dabas was involved in a road accident in the early hours of Saturday He was swiftly taken to Holy Family Hospital in Bandra According to an insider who spoke with Zoom Dabas had been experiencing severe back and knee pain since his admission Parvin and Preeti tied the knot on March 23 Parvin was recently featured in Tahira Kashyap's Sharmajee Ki Beti he showcased his talent in Made in Heaven Season 2 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Actor Parvin Dabas was recently admitted to the ICU at a hospital in Bandra after being involved in a road accident on Saturday morning has been by his side throughout this difficult time "Doctors have conducted all necessary tests Describing the accident as "bad luck," Preeti explained how it happened. "He was driving early in the morning after working all night. A sudden flash of headlights made him lose control, and the car hit the divider. Fortunately, he was near a hospital, and two boys rushed him there." Preeti, who has been with Parvin at the hospital, mentioned that he is experiencing symptoms of a concussion. "He is feeling dizzy, has double vision, and feels drowsy and nauseous, which are signs of a concussion. He hasn’t spoken much since the accident. Thankfully, his MRI and CT scan results were normal. He’ll be in the hospital for about a week, and he’s expected to leave the ICU soon. We will do another CT scan in three days." Jhangiani also clarified that they conducted a toxicology test to confirm he wasn’t drinking and driving. "Parvin never drinks and drives; it's something he strongly opposes. The police report confirmed this," she concluded. confirming that he is receiving medical care (Photo: Instagram) Actor Parvin Dabas best known for his role in the film Khosla Ka Ghosla is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Holy Family Hospital in Bandra following a road accident that occurred early Saturday morning.  is by his side as doctors have completed all necessary tests confirming that he is receiving medical care The statement mentioned that details are still emerging and that the League is closely monitoring the situation has been hospitalised and is in the ICU at Holy family hospital Bandra following an unfortunate car accident in the early hours of Saturday morning We can confirm that Dabas is currently receiving medical attention Our thoughts are with Parvin and his family during this challenging time The Pro Panja League management is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as appropriate,” the statement reads.   Parvin Dabas has had a diverse career, with notable performances in films such as Monsoon Wedding, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara, Ragini MMS 2, and the Amazon Prime series Made in Heaven He has also appeared in several television programs like Sarabhai Vs Dabas is married to actress Preeti Jhangiani Fans and colleagues are hoping for his speedy recovery Real estate prices near Jewar airport in Noida have surged by 100% in the past three years driven by a surge in demand from property developers The area has witnessed major land deals worth Rs 2,340 crore and more are expected in upcoming auctions The region is also attracting industrial and commercial developers with plans for a new electronics park and data center plots.