Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey in 1995 got commissioned into 1/11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army, a unit known for its gallant soldiers and various heroic exploits. Before his selection, during his Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, the interviewer asked him “why do want to join the Army?”. Without a second thought, he replied “I … Continue reading “Hero of Batalik”: Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey
Sec. Lt Arun Khetarpal: The Indomitable
Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal was commissioned into the 17 Poona Horse in 1971. Sec Lt. Khetarpal had the spirit of the army running in his veins. He was the fourth generation officer from his family. Fresh out of school in 1967, he was accepted into the prestigious National Defense Academy(NDA), after which he went on … Continue reading Sec. Lt Arun Khetarpal: The Indomitable
Tale of a hero for generations of Air Warriors: Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Shekhon
Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Shekhon was commissioned into the No. 18 Squadron, known as “Flying Bullets” in Oct 1968. The squadron was known so because of their incredible skill to maneuver in the air. 1971 was a year when the Indo-Pak border had become a battlefield. Flying officer Shekhon was a pilot of the … Continue reading Tale of a hero for generations of Air Warriors: Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Shekhon
The Chivalrous Tale of Major Shaitan Singh
“He still had his weapon gripping to him even as death took him” Major Shaitan Singh: The Hero of Rezang La Major Shaitan Singh was commissioned into the Kumaon Regiment in 1949. The Indo-China war has gone down in history to be one of India’s most disastrous defeats. However, the battle of Rezang La is … Continue reading The Chivalrous Tale of Major Shaitan Singh
Valor Folklore: The Hero of Badgam
“I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to the last man and the last round.” Major Somnath Sharma Major Somnath Sharma was a part of the 4th Battalion Kumaon Regiment of the British Army, who fought in WWII under Col. K S Thimmayya in Burma. “Despite being injured, he was determined to lead … Continue reading Valor Folklore: The Hero of Badgam
Yes, you can still socialize during these distressing COVID-19 times
Do you reminisce about the days when you would spend countless hours on a beach with your beloved, or the weekends when you would have a latte or a drink with your buddies on rooftop cafes? Seems like last century and one wonders if we will ever get to spend time outdoors with our loved … Continue reading Yes, you can still socialize during these distressing COVID-19 times
Assessing the Hits and Misses of Social Media on this Social Media Day
June 30 is commemorated as World Social Media day Social Media has become an integral part of our lives. Agree? However, the COVID-19 pandemic has made us realize the importance of social media like never before. At these unprecedented times of nationwide lockdowns, home quarantines, and physical distancing, social media is playing a vital role … Continue reading Assessing the Hits and Misses of Social Media on this Social Media Day
Surviving a Relationship during the COVID-19 Pandemic
When the lockdown was announced, a lot of couples staying together felt blessed and thought they were in some long-drawn honeymoon. However, staying together 24/7 is bringing up a lot of challenges to the fore. Disturbing loud meetings, taxing internet bandwidths, uneven distribution of chores are leaving people flustered and a bit frustrated. How can … Continue reading Surviving a Relationship during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dealing with ‘Distractions’ while Working from Home
Out of bed, still in PJ’s, coffee in hand and I’m signed in at work with a click of a button. No commuting for long hours, no more dress code, no one-on-ones with the boss, no more waiting for my cuppa at the vending machine! Oh, the perks of working from home are countless. This … Continue reading Dealing with ‘Distractions’ while Working from Home
Women in Boardrooms
“It’s so weird to see how people can change so suddenly, how they take interest in me now that I’m rising to the top, yet didn’t support me when I was starting out.” said Sakshi Malik, Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in wrestling, at the 2016 … Continue reading Women in Boardrooms
‘Patient-first, Science Based Regulatory Approaches for Insulins’
Dr. Sundar Ramanan, VP, Global Regulatory Affairs, Biocon, Presented at the U.S. FDA Public Hearing on Increasing Insulins Access Biocon Ltd. was among a handful of biopharmaceutical companies that presented at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) public hearing “The Future of Insulin Biosimilars: Increasing Access and Facilitating the Efficient Development of Biosimilar and … Continue reading ‘Patient-first, Science Based Regulatory Approaches for Insulins’
Biocon’s Differentiated Innovation Story Beginning to Pay Off
Biocon’s biopharma journey took off on a differentiated path fraught with challenges. In the late 90’s when we started the prevailing business ethos in pharmaceutical sector favored a predictable and attractive ROCE (Return On Capital Employed) ventures based on chemically synthesized generic drugs. Biocon, however, chose to invest in developing biologic drugs based on recombinant … Continue reading Biocon’s Differentiated Innovation Story Beginning to Pay Off
We expect the momentum in the Biologics business to continue, says Biocon CFO
Biocon reported better-than-expected revenue and profit in the second quarter of FY19 on the back of good performance by its Biologics, Research Services and Small Molecules business segments. Siddharth Mittal, President (Finance) and CFO, spoke to by K Giriprakash and Venkatesh Ganesh of Hindu BusinessLine about the company’s results and prospects. Excerpts from the interview. … Continue reading We expect the momentum in the Biologics business to continue, says Biocon CFO
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw felicitated by Government of Rajasthan, as the ‘Precious Daughter of India’
On September 28, 2018, the 4th Annual Healthcare Summit & Precious Daughters of India Awards was organised by National Health Mission, Department of Medical, Health & Family welfare, Government of Rajasthan in Jaipur. The event focused on highlighting the importance of Saving the Girl Child & honouring outstanding women as Daughters of India. Ms. Kiran … Continue reading Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw felicitated by Government of Rajasthan, as the ‘Precious Daughter of India’
Wonder Women of Biocon
On International Women's Day, Biocon salutes the indomitable spirit of it's Wonder Women!
Award-Winning IP Team Makes Biocon Proud, Again!
BIOCON is awarded the “9th NATIONAL IPR AWARD FOR 2017” in the category “Top Indian Company for creating Global Brand” & also conferred with “WIPO USERS TROPHY”
A Bioconite Looks Forward to a Hope-filled New Year!
Wishing everyone a very Happy and Hopeful New Year 2017! 🙂
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