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Researchers discover mechanism of Parkinson’s disease

The disease which afflicts over 10 million people worldwide, currently has no cure, but certain medical treatments can offer relief from its symptoms.
Sports
India-Netherlands warm-up match abandoned due to rain

This was the Men in Blue's final pratice match ahead of the World Cup opener against Australia in Chennai on Sunday.
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Asian Games: Parul Chaudhary wins gold; Keralite Afsal clinches silver in 800m

Vithya Ramraj and Praveen Chithravel picked up bronze in women's 400m hurdles and men's triple jump, respectively.

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‘Thalaivar’ in Thiruvananthapuram; dubs new film a tremendous mass entertainer
Marvel Studios' Loki Season 2 to be aired on October 6
Action, cut: Ram Gopal Varma celebrates Malayali actor Manasa's birthday on 'Vyooham' sets
Mammootty's mysterious new look leaves fans guessing

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Rich haul for India in athletics at Hangzhou Asian Games

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Hangzhou Asian Games off to a colourful start

Lifestyle

Premature ageing in men - signs & remedies

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India crush Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup

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India record biggest win over Pakistan

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Coco Gauff clinches US Open title

Lifestyle

Chandigarh girl Shweta Sharda wins LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2023

Food

A uniquely delicious payasam for Onam

News
Maharashtra hospital deaths: Total toll rises to 31, many in critical condition

As per the official statement issued by Nanded district collectorate, between September 30 and October 1,24 deaths have been reported
News
Police seal Delhi office of NewsClick following raids under UAPA

Delhi Police's Special Cell searched 30 locations of NewsClick and its journalists in a case filed under the UAPA following allegations that it received money for pro-China propaganda.
News
Twin earthquakes hit Nepal; tremors felt in north India

There was no immediate report of loss of life or property in the mountainous region.

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Column | Empire strikes back against India?

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FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Classic Kerala seafood platter: A gorgeous spread for parties
Five foods that you should avoid pairing with lime
Make garam masala super quick at home
Have you ever been to these food festivals of India?

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Old Age Homes – Shame or Necessity

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'Toby' actor Raj B Shetty on other language releases: I'm glad we are travelling beyond boundaries

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A trip to Malamanda near Kuttikkanam

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I had no doubt about contesting third time from Puthuppally | Jaick C Thomas Interview

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Malarikkal: A glossy pink paradise of water lilies

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Kerala

Road speed limits revised in Kerala

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Asian Games boxing: Lovlina Borgohain in gold medal bout; bronze for Preeti Pawar

Lovlina Borgohain also qualified for next year's Paris Olympics.
Entertainment
‘Thalaivar’ in Thiruvananthapuram; dubs new film a tremendous mass entertainer

The 72-year-old actor, who is basking in the remarkable success of ‘Jailer’, will spend 10 days in Kerala's state capital to shoot the T J Gnanavel directorial, temporarily titled ‘Thalaivar 170’.
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Sports
Asian Games squash: India assured of three medals

Sourav Ghosal as well as the mixed doubles pairs of Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh and Dipika Pallikal-Harindar Pal Singh Sidhu advanced to the semifinals.

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India-Netherlands warm-up match abandoned due to rain
Asian Games: Parul Chaudhary wins gold; Keralite Afsal clinches silver in 800m
Asian Games boxing: Lovlina Borgohain in gold medal bout; bronze for Preeti Pawar
Asian Games squash: India assured of three medals

Travel
These countries grant hassle-free e-visa to Indian citizens

E-visa is available from the official government website of the foreign country or from an authorized visa service provider, online.
Kerala
I was an SFI activist, Kodiyeri knew this, Govindan may not; ready to contest from Kannur: Suresh Gopi

The actor was addressing the media, a day after leading a BJP march in Thrissur to protest the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank fraud.
News
Three scientists win Nobel Prize in Physics for looking at electrons in atoms during split seconds

Their experiments have given humanity new tools for exploring the world of electrons inside atoms and molecules, according to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which announced the prize in Stockholm.

Vantage Point

Column | ICC World Cup - who will have the last laugh?

Dr KN Raghavan

Kerala
Hijab row: CPM distances itself from Anil Kumar's remarks

Says party state council member's remarks are not in line with CPM's stand on dress choices.
LifeStyle
With exquisite open interiors, this Kottayam house will prompt you to dream

On the ground floor, you have a sitting, living, dining, kitchen, workshop, one bedroom, and washroom. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, a bathroom and a balcony. The total area is 2040 sq ft.
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Sports
Asian Games archery: Deotale to meet Verma in all-Indian gold medal clash

Jyothi Surekha Vennam also advanced into the women's individual final at the expense of world champion Aditi Swami, as the compound archers led India's charge at the continental showpiece.

Entertainment
Marvel Studios' Loki Season 2 to be aired on October 6

The teaser of the series shows Loki time-slipping, travelling between the past and the present to find Sylvie and Miss Minutes.
Entertainment
Action, cut: Ram Gopal Varma celebrates Malayali actor Manasa's birthday on 'Vyooham' sets

Varma displays his usual idiosyncrasies in the video. He is seen snatching the knife away from the actor and aggressively slicing the cake into several pieces.
News
ISI backed terrorists arrested: All accused have Btech degree

According to the police, one of the accused had made IEDs and later tested them at several places in Delhi, Rajasthan and Haldwani in Uttarakhand.

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These countries grant hassle-free e-visa to Indian citizens
Air India announces nonstop Kochi-Doha service from October 23
Railway's new timetable comes into effect; check timings of trains in Kerala
KSRTC launches connection bus service for Vande Bharat from Tirur railway station to Malappuram

Entertainment
Mammootty's mysterious new look leaves fans guessing

Fans are understandably curious to know which film this new look is for.
Kerala
Heavy rain lashes Kerala; orange alert in TVM, yellow in 3 districts

If the torrential downpour continues, regions that received heavy rainfall in the past few days are likely to witness landslides, mountain floods and water logging.
Kerala
Pinarayi sabotaged family’s request to place Kodiyeri’s mortal remains in TVM, alleges Sudhakaran

He said Pinarayi Vijayan denied the request of the deceased leader's family to allow the public to pay their respects at the state capital.

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Researchers discover mechanism of Parkinson’s disease
With exquisite open interiors, this Kottayam house will prompt you to dream
Shaping fashion landscape in 2023 with sustainability in centre
Green issues lash at Paris fashion, but the show goes on

Career & Campus
CBSE opposes petition seeking common syllabus for Classes 1-8 across India

The Board said that the State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) and State Education Boards either adopt or adapt the NCERT's model syllabi and textbooks or create their own based on the NCF
Food
Classic Kerala seafood platter: A gorgeous spread for parties

Rich with king fish, prawns and squids, it's truly a treat if you love seafood.
Entertainment
Had forgotten that it was Dulquer’s birthday: Mammootty

Mammootty's latest film, 'Kannur Squad,' directed by Roby Raj, is receiving unanimously positive responses from all over and is already a box office winner.

Kerala
Theft via G-pay: Gang of drug addicts robs doc at Kozhikode lodge, nabbed

The doctor was at a lodge near Kozhikode railway station when a group robbed him under the influence of drugs.
Entertainment
Boney Kapoor opens up about Sridevi's death, says she was on 'salt-free' diet which led to constant blackouts

He responded to rumours linking him to Sreedevi's death, adding that he had received a clean chit from the Dubai Police.
Kerala
Kerala HC suspends jail term of Lakshadweep MP, no stay on conviction

Justice N Nagaresh gave the order while considering an appeal filed by the defendants.

News
Unfair tactics, deals to make it default browser led to Google's dominance: Microsoft CEO

Distribution agreements are at the core of the US Justice Department's antitrust fight against Google.
News
Bihar caste survey: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar calls for all-party meet today

The meeting will discuss the findings of the census and deliberate on the next course of action.
News
Indian billionaire Harpal Randhawa and son killed in plane crash in Zimbabwe

Harpal Randhawa, the owner of RioZim, along with his son and four others was killed when the plane crashed.

News
Maharashtra hospital deaths: Crores spend on publicity but nothing for childrens' medicines, alleges Cong

Twenty-four deaths, including that of 12 infants, have been reported in the last 24 hours in a government hospital in Nanded
News
Delhi Police raids online news portal's office, journalists' residences

The Enforcement Directorate had earlier also conducted raids at the firm's premises.
News
India tells Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats by Oct 10

India had threatened to revoke the diplomatic immunity of those diplomats told to leave who remained after October 10.

Career & Campus
Looking for Schengen countries with affordable education? Latvia might be the solution!

Many universities in Latvia offer programmes in English, making them more accessible to international students
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Sports
Asian Games cricket: Jaiswal's maiden T20I ton powers India into semis

India beat Nepal by 23 runs in the first quarterfinal.
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Asian Games: India win bronze in men's canoe double 1000m event

The Indian duo finished with a timing of 3:53.329 seconds to bag the third place and the country's only second medal in the event in Asian Games history.

News
SC imposes Rs 3 lakh on ex-Gujarat cop Sanjiv Bhatt for repeated petitions

Suits filed by him alleged bias and unfairness against the presiding trial judge in the drugs planting case.
Career & Campus
Sreenarayanaguru Open University extends deadline for admissions to Oct 20

The university has invited applications for 12 undergraduate and 10 postgraduate courses
Career & Campus
Hospitals with a minimum 200 beds can open nursing colleges in Kerala

The decision to relax the condition was taken by an Academic Council of the university presided over by Vice-Chancellor Dr Mohanan Kunnummal

Career & Campus
Study Abroad | Australia to introduce regulations to prevent student visa scams

Under the crackdown, private colleges will be banned from paying commissions to education agents for poaching international students from rival institutions to prevent agents from luring students away from high-quality universities to low-fee courses
Entertainment
Jennifer Aniston emphasizes the vital role of sleep in her health and well-being

Aniston also acknowledged that a lack of sleep can lead to other health problems.
LifeStyle
Shaping fashion landscape in 2023 with sustainability in centre

As consumers become increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their clothing choices, the fashion landscape is embracing ingenious eco-friendly movements.

Travel
Air India announces nonstop Kochi-Doha service from October 23

Air India authorities said that an A320neo aircraft will be utilized for the service. It has 162 seats, including 150 economy and 12 business classes.
Entertainment
'Game of Thrones' actor Joseph Gatt who faces child sexual offense charge appears in court

The actor was charged with "contact with a minor for sexual offense" and faces a second charge of felony possession of an assault weapon.
Entertainment
'A serendipitous encounter': Vimala Raman and Ajmal Amir reunite after 16 years

Ajmal made his debut in the Uday Anandan-directed 'Pranayakalam.'

News
TMC stage protest at Rajghat; BJP calls it 'drama' to divert attention

The protest will conclude today with a peaceful rally conducted by MGNREGA job card holders.
Travel
Railway's new timetable comes into effect; check timings of trains in Kerala

The revised train schedule is available on the National Train Enquiry System (NTES), mobile app and the Railway website from October 1.
LifeStyle
Green issues lash at Paris fashion, but the show goes on

One of France's biggest YouTube stars, Jeremstar, was briefly arrested after dressing like a "dismembered snake" to protest Louis Vuitton's use of animal skins, outside the brand's show on the Champs-Elysees.

Entertainment
Sridevi was not pregnant before marriage: Boney Kapoor puts previous rumours to rest

Both Sridevi and Boney started dating each other in the early 1990s, following which they tied the knot in 1996.
Travel
KSRTC launches connection bus service for Vande Bharat from Tirur railway station to Malappuram

KSRTC authorities said that the connection bus will leave Manjeri at 7 pm every day and arrive in Tirur railway station at 8.40 pm.
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Sports
Asian Games volunteers warn fans as Jaiswal goes berserk!

Volunteers walked through the terraces shouting, 'Be careful of the ball,' and carried signs in Chinese saying: 'Take care to avoid.'

Food
Five foods that you should avoid pairing with lime

Care should be taken not to pair up lemon with spicy, hot food, dairy products, aromatic spices and red wine.
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Sports
Asian Games badminton: Prannoy, Sindhu through to pre-quarterfinals

World no. 7 Prannoy, who missed the men's team championships final against China due to a back injury, dished out a clinical performance.
Entertainment
Nayanthara visits temple with her son in Malaysia

In the last week of September, Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan joyfully commemorated their boys' first birthday by sharing adorable photos from the celebration on social media.

Food
Make garam masala super quick at home

Make sure the powder is always kept in air-tight containers devoid of any water content.
Entertainment
Trailer of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' to be out on this date

'Leo' is an action-packed thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, with a screenplay crafted collaboratively by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Rathna Kumar, and Deeraj Vaidy.
Kerala
Government's solution for Karuvannur will drown Kerala's cooperative sector: Surendran

Surendran has criticised the government for allegedly trying to bail out the bank by pooling money from other cooperative banks.

LifeStyle
Navya Nanda makes modelling debut at Paris Fashion Week, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sizzles runway

Navya Nanda is ’Oreal Paris’s cause ambassador. Earlier this year, the young philanthropist joined hands with L’Oreal Paris to support them for their cause initiative – Stand Up Against Street Harassment.
Sports
Kiwis, England register wins in rain-hit WC warm-up matches

Chasing 322 for victory, South Africa were 211/4 with 13 overs left when the rain came, leaving them stranded at seven runs behind the Duckworth-Lewis (DL) par score at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Career & Campus
Kerala rain: Holiday for schools in a few taluks of Alappuzha, Kottayam today

Holiday has also been declared for schools functioning as camps in Vaikom and Changanassery.

LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (03-10-2023)

Some people will be rewarded handsomely, while others may face monetary failures.
News
24 dead in 24 hours at Maharashtra govt hospital

12 of the fatalities at the Nanded Government Hospital are infants.
Sports
ISL: Martinez's strike gives FC Goa winning start to season

FC Goa defeated Punjab FC 1-0 in Goa on Monday.

Sports
Asian Games: Indians in action on Tuesday

Kerala's Abdulla Aboobacker will be in action in the triple jump final.
Kerala
Maoist gang that attacked KFDC office revisits Kambamala

A five-member gang returned to the village to collect provisions, sources said.
Kerala
Kerala to give vaccination to prevent cervical cancer, says CM

The chief minister made the crucial announcement while inaugurating the new cancer speciality block of Ernakulam General Hospital.

Kerala
Body found floating in sea near Tanur coast in Malappuram

The deceased is Sulaikha (56), a native of Pattambi in Thiruvegappuram. She was identified by her relatives. Sulaikha had been missing since Sunday.
Kerala
Kerala Catholic priest, who joined BJP, suspended from parish duty

Fr Kuriakose Mattam accepted the party's primary membership claiming he does not think BJP was anti-Christian.
Kerala
Health dept job fraud: Akhil Sajeev, Lenin to be named accused; decision on Basith later

The duo were booked with charges of ‘fraud’ and ‘impersonation’ after investigations revealed that Lenin had swindled Rs 50,000 from complainant Haridasan, while Akhil cheated him of Rs 25,000.

Kerala
Kerala to receive isolated rain with thunder till Oct 3, warns IMD; KSDMA issues precautions

Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts received isolated heavy rain on Monday.
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Sports
Malayali Ancy Sojan wins silver in women's long jump at Asian Games

The Thrissur native breached her personal best twice and leapt 6.63 metres to bag the second spot behind Shiqi Xiong of China, who jumped 6.73 metres to claim gold.
Kerala
In a first, a Kerala Catholic priest joins BJP; Idukki diocese mulls disciplinary action

Fr Kuriakose Mattam, the parish priest of Mankuva in Idukki, has reportedly endorsed the saffron party saying it isn't anti-Christian.

LifeStyle
Discovery that changed understanding of mRNA, saved millions of lives and won Nobel

The mRNA vaccine developed by Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and US colleague Drew Weissman, prevented severe COVID-19, reduced the overall disease burden and enabled societies to open up again.
Kerala
Man hacks wife, mother-in-law in Kozhikode

Bindu suffered severe injuries on her shoulder, head and neck; Her mother's one finger was severed.
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Daily News Dose: Hungarian, US scientists win Nobel prize in medicine for work on Covid-19 vaccines | Oct 2, 2023

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.

News
Bihar caste census reveals OBC, EBC comprise 63% of state's population

Those belonging to the unreserved category, which denotes the proverbial upper castes who dominated politics till the Mandal wave of the 1990s comprise 15.52% of the total population.
Sports
Asian Games Diary: Chinese revel in the 'Golden Week'

The city was suffused with red as countless five-star red flags were put up along its main roads and important buildings.
Sports
Harmanpreet, Mandeep score hat-tricks as India rout Bangladesh 12-0 to ease into semis

The Indians pumped in seven field goals and converted five out of 11 penalty corners earned in the match.

News
Kariko and Weissman win medicine Nobel for COVID-19 vaccine work

The prize is selected by the Nobel Assembly of Sweden's Karolinska Institute medical university and also comes with 11 million Swedish crowns (about $1 million).
Kerala
Karuvannur scam: Suresh Gopi leads BJP march in Thrissur

The foot march which organised to protect against corruption in Kerala's cooperative sector will cover 18 km in the district.
Entertainment
Aishwarya Rai and Kendall Jenner groove together at Paris Fashion Week

Social media is buzzing with an inside video capturing Aishwarya's delightful grooving session with Kendall Jenner during the show.

News
3 sisters found dead in trunk in Punjab's Jalandhar

All three bodies were sent for post-mortem to ascertain the cause of the death, the officer said.
Entertainment
Mammootty now proud owner of Tata Sumo from 'Kannur Squad'

Mammootty's character George is shown to have a special affinity towards the Tata Sumo in the film, and goes to the extent of saying the SUV is a member of the four-member squad.
Kerala
Karuvannur bank scam: ED asks CPM leader MK Kannan to hand over asset details

Though the probe agency had earlier asked Kannan to submit the asset details, he is yet to heed them.

LifeStyle
These five behaviour changes after age of 50 are indicators of dementia

Identifying those at risk of dementia by recognising later-life changes in cognition is a step towards potentially preventing the disease or its progression.
News
Woman kidnapped and gang raped in Madhya Pradesh; search on for accused

The victim told the police that she was abducted and raped by four persons, three of whom she knew.
News
Mexican church roof collapses amidst Sunday mass killing nine, 30 under the rubble

Footage on social media showed the moment the church roof caved in, puffs of grey smoke billowing into the air, followed by the toppling of yellow brick outer walls.

LifeStyle
September rains notwithstanding, India's monsoon showers hit five-year low

The summer rainfall deficit due to El Nino could make staples such as sugar, pulses, rice and vegetables more expensive and lift overall food inflation.
Entertainment
Arnold Schwarzenegger on maintaining a relationship with Maria Shriver after affair

Arnold and Mildred Baena’s extramarital tryst resulted in a child named Joseph, who was born five days after the ex-California governor welcomed his son Christopher with his ex-wife.
Entertainment
Actor Sidhique's handwritten note to fan 33 years ago goes viral

The letter was addressed to Najeeb Moodadi, who was residing in Bengaluru then.

Kerala
LED bulb lodged in infant's lung removed through rare surgical procedure

In the bronchoscopy examination conducted at the hospital, a red-coloured LED bulb was detected in the right lung.
News
Shutdown hits normal life in Manipur's Churachandpur

Kuki organisations had called for the bandh to protest against the arrest of seven people, including two minors, from the area by the NIA and CBI.
Entertainment
Two months of baby Koa: Ileana D’Cruz's adorable mother-son moment

The actress had announced her pregnancy in April this year and shared photographs of her partner, about whom she had been extremely tight-lipped about.

Kerala
Chellanam natives go on relay hunger strike over lapses in seawall project

In July, over 300 houses in the area were completely inundated as sea incursion intensified in the area.
Career & Campus
Aspire for a good career in construction sector; here’re the apt courses

NICMAR, a non-affiliating university since 1983, is a premier institution that offers training and degrees in this field.
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Sports
India's Sutirtha-Ayhika pair settles for historic bronze in Asian Games table tennis

The duo defeated world champions Suyong Cha and Sugyong Pak of China.

Sports
Kerala Blasters appear to be a solid unit: IM Vijayan

Blasters won the first two matches without key players like K P Rahul and Dimitrios Diamantakos.
Entertainment
Rashmika Mandanna, Amrutha Suresh seen twinning in black in latest selfie

Amrutha has also been busy these days, teaming up with her partner Gopi Sundar for several live music shows.
LifeStyle
Contemporary house in Kannur that exudes elegance and luxury

There is a sit-out, formal living, hall, dining, open kitchen, utility room, and two bedrooms downstairs. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a hall. Family living is set above the car porch in a mezzanine floor style.

Entertainment
Untimely rains! Venugopal on why 'Megham Poothu Thudangi' track wasn't sung in one breath

Speaking to Onmanorama, the singer recalled the song, which depicts the blossoming relationship between Clara and Jayakrishnan, was set in the backdrop of the untimely rain in the movie.
Career & Campus
Apply now for the DBT Research Associateship in biotechnology and life sciences

As many as 75 persons will be awarded the fellowship. The research programmes are slated to begin on January 1 and July 1, respectively.

Onmanorama Debate: Old Age Homes – Shame or Necessity

Sapta Sagaradaache Ello: Side A unfolds a love story with stellar performances

'Iraivan' review: Jayam Ravi and Nayanthara deliver a lacklustre thriller

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