By Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon & Biocon Biologics In the Interim Union Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has provided a comprehensive roadmap for sustained economic growth that will enable India to achieve a developed economy status by 2047. The global economy went through a volatile period between 2020 and 2023. However, India’s GDP … Continue reading A Vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’, Driven by Inclusion & Innovation
Delivering on ‘Power of One’; Biocon Biologics starts FY24 on a Strong Footing with 2-fold Revenue Jump in Q1
Biocon Biologics Limited (BBL) got off to a promising start to FY24 with an over two-fold increase in first-quarter revenues, truly reflecting the “Power of One” derived from the Company's transformative acquisition of the global biosimilars of its long-term partner Viatris. Driven by market share gains for its commercialized biosimilars in key markets and the … Continue reading Delivering on ‘Power of One’; Biocon Biologics starts FY24 on a Strong Footing with 2-fold Revenue Jump in Q1
The Biocon Biologics-Viatris Transaction Catapults us into The Global Big League: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Biocon Biologics on Monday announced a transformational deal to acquire partner Viatris’ global biosimilars business for up to USD 3.335 billion in cash and stock. The acquisition of the business, which is estimated to generate revenues of USD 1 billion next year, will create a unique, fully integrated global biosimilars enterprise. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, … Continue reading The Biocon Biologics-Viatris Transaction Catapults us into The Global Big League: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
HOW CAN I REDUCE MY RISK OF BREAST CANCER?
If you are concerned about your breast health, you might be wondering if there are ways to lower the risk of breast cancer? While one cannot do much about a few risk factors such as being a female or getting older, it is still possible to reduce the risk by adopting some healthy lifestyle habits. … Continue reading HOW CAN I REDUCE MY RISK OF BREAST CANCER?
‘Our Alliance with Serum Institute Provides an Accelerated Entry into Vaccines’
Dr Arun Chandavarkar, Managing Director, Biocon Biologics Ltd., says the structure of the strategic alliance with Serum Institute Life Sciences provides Biocon Biologics with an asset light and accelerated entry into the often overlooked infectious diseases segment. Having established capabilities and a track record of success in biologics, Biocon Biologics’ foray into vaccines and antibodies for … Continue reading ‘Our Alliance with Serum Institute Provides an Accelerated Entry into Vaccines’
Women With PCOS Need Extra Attention During COVID-19
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age (15–49 years). Worldwide, nearly 116 million women (3.4%) are afflicted with this syndrome and in India, around 10% of women are grappling with this syndrome, however, there is a dearth of proper published data on the same.1 Emerging evidence … Continue reading Women With PCOS Need Extra Attention During COVID-19
World Health Day 2021: Building a Fairer, Healthier World
Introduction to World Health Day April 7 is marked as World Health Day each year to draw attention to areas of concern related to global healthcare. In 2021, the World Health Day campaign focuses on building a fairer and healthier world collectively. It is in response to the fact that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has … Continue reading World Health Day 2021: Building a Fairer, Healthier World
Choose To Challenge & Never Give Up
By Seema Ahuja The experiences we have in our formative years shape our behaviour for a lifetime. The unconscious biases that we pick up are also developed due to our experiences either at home or in society. That is why, we need to be careful on how we bring up our children, what conversations we … Continue reading Choose To Challenge & Never Give Up
On IWD 2021, Let’s Make Early Breast Cancer Screening a Priority
International Women's Day is an ideal time to remind every woman that they need to look after their health by getting regular medical check-ups to ensure a healthier and happier future. A woman needs to be aware of the gradual changes in her body as she ages. This means she needs to get checked up … Continue reading On IWD 2021, Let’s Make Early Breast Cancer Screening a Priority
TAKING ON THE CHALLENGE OF CANCER CARE IN THE TIMES OF COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected prevention and treatment services for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer as healthcare facilities were forced to completely shift their focus to containment and treatment of the novel coronavirus. Cancer care in terms of screening, diagnosis and treatment comprising chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and even palliative care dropped significantly worldwide. 1 Implications … Continue reading TAKING ON THE CHALLENGE OF CANCER CARE IN THE TIMES OF COVID-19
#STORIESOFHOPE: What I learnt from my life-long battle with Diabetes
By Pooja Hurkat My Struggle with Diabetes I am Pooja. My struggle with diabetes started when I was 9 years old. I was a healthy child who used to be plump and energetic. My father is a doctor, a child specialist and my mother is a housewife. We are three sisters. When I was diagnosed … Continue reading #STORIESOFHOPE: What I learnt from my life-long battle with Diabetes
Perspectives of Effective Diabetes Care by Nurses
Diabetes is a complicated debilitating disorder and nurses play a crucial role in helping a patient manage it. Nurses currently account for over half of the global health workforce. Before a patient sees a doctor, nurses can assess their condition in detail. Nurses can identify nutritional imbalances, disturbed sensory perceptions and infections and provide much-needed care. … Continue reading Perspectives of Effective Diabetes Care by Nurses
MEN GET BREAST CANCER TOO!
Even though breast cancer is more widespread in women, men can get it too. 1 out of 100 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in men in the United States. The most common types of breast cancer in both the genders are alike. In men, the cancer of breast is usually identified as a stiff … Continue reading MEN GET BREAST CANCER TOO!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection Can Save Lives
Like COVID-19, there are multiple life-threatening diseases which if detected late can be debilitating. One of these diseases is breast cancer. Globally, more than 1.38 million new cases of breast cancer are reported and nearly 458,000 patients succumb to it every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)1. As October is Breast Cancer Awareness … Continue reading Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection Can Save Lives
And He Embraced Death As An Old Friend… Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami
Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami was a part of the 9th Battalion, of the Parachute Regiment, a Special Forces battalion known for its fearless soldiers and daredevil operations in most challenging conditions & a short span earned the reputation of the toughest men in the unit. “3 operations in 10 days killing 11 terrorists” The … Continue reading And He Embraced Death As An Old Friend… Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami
Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan: Hero of the Taj
Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, after graduating from the National Defence Academy (NDA) joined the 7th Battalion of the Bihar Regiment (Infantry) in 1999. Later, he was selected to join the National Service Guard. He topped the “Ghatak course”, the most difficult course of the Army, earning him an “instructor grading” and commendation. On the fateful night … Continue reading Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan: Hero of the Taj
Captain Vikram Batra: The Sher Shah of The Tiger Hills
Captain Vikram Batra joined the Jessore Company of Manekshaw Battalion and was commissioned into 13 JAK Rifles, an infantry Regiment well known for its intrepid soldiers and numerous battle exploits in 1994. He was fondly recollected to be fearless from a young age. “Either I will come back after hoisting the Tricolour (Indian flag), or … Continue reading Captain Vikram Batra: The Sher Shah of The Tiger Hills
The undeterred hero from the Indian Peacekeeping force: Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran
Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran was commissioned into the 15 Mahar of the famed Mahar Regiment of the Indian Army. His unit was tasked for the Operation Pawan in 1987, which was a part of the Indian Peace Keeping force in Sri Lanka, as per the Indo-Srilankan Agreement to help tackle the LTTE militants in the country. … Continue reading The undeterred hero from the Indian Peacekeeping force: Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran
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