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Trying to bring Sputnik M vaccine for adolescents to India: Dr Reddy’s

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Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Friday said it is in discussions with the Indian drug regulator to bring Russia’s Sputnik M, a COVID-19 vaccine for the 12 to18-year-old category, to India. Addressing a press conference after announcing the company’s Q3 results, a senior executive of the drug maker said Phase 3 clinical trial data of Russia’s single dose COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik Light has been submitted to the regulator and is awaiting approval. Deepak Sapra CEO – API and Services Dr. Reddy’s, also said the company is fully geared to make Molnupiravir, a COVID-19 drug both API and Formulations, at its facilities, even as it approached World Health organization for the prequalification of the drug. “Sputnik M is a sputnik for adolescents. In Russia, Sputnik M has been given the approval by the regulator for children in the 12 to 18 years old group. The same data has been made available here. We are in the process of translating the data and we will be having a conversation with the regulat...

Good Luck Sakhi

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Story: Sakhi is known in her village as ‘bad luck Sakhi’ due to the misfortune she seemingly brings to whomsoever comes in her path. What happens when two men play catalysts to changing her destiny? Review: Award-winning director Nagesh Kukunoor of Hyderabad Blues , Iqbal and Dor fame made his directorial debut in Telugu with Good Luck Sakhi . Those well-versed about his films were excited when the announcement was made that the film will be a sports drama. There was also hope given the fact that a woman is at the centre of this tale. However, what Kukunoor delivers is subpar both in terms of story and technicality. Sakhi (Keerthy Suresh) is a 25-year-old who hails from a little village. She is seemingly the personification of a black cat because people in her village believe she brings bad luck to whoever crosses her path. Her family has tried to marry her off five times but failed because the grooms keep meeting unfortunate accidents. Chirpy and apparently unaffected by all th...

Fun rapid-fire with team ‘Gehraiyaan’

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Team ‘Gehraiyaan’ keeps the passion and romance of their film aside to indulge in some fun banter. Deepika Padukone labels Siddhant Chaturvedi a hopeless romantic, while Ananya Panday gets labelled a reality TV star. Read on… Who’s the most hopeless romantic from team ‘Gehraiyaan’? Deepika Padukone: Sid (pointing to Siddhant Chaturvedi) Siddhant Chaturvedi: Wow! (surprised!) Deepika: Do you agree to it? Shakun Batra: You just have to look at the notes on his Instagram profile. You won’t need to ask that question then. Siddhant: They’ve rubbed it in so many times (embarrassed). Who’s the person everyone goes to for dating advice? Ananya Panday: You shouldn’t ask any of us. Shakun: Definitely not me. Ananya: This gang is not the right one to ask this question. Shakun: If at all anyone, then Karan (Johar) would be the one to give any kind of love and dating advice. [embedded content] Who’s most likely to go to a party in their pyjamas? Shakun: All of us. S...

Lupin partners with Exeltis for marketing its specialty drug Solosec in US

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Drug maker Lupin on Thursday said it has entered into an agreement with Exeltis USA to promote the former’s specialty antibacterial drug Solosec in the US market. Exeltis will market Solosec along with its existing line of women’s health products, further enhancing value to OBGYNs and their patients. ET reported in October about Lupin trying to find a marketing partner or even be open to the idea of possible sale of its key specialty drug Solosec in the US. Solosec is indicated for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis in adult women (a common vaginal infection) and trichomoniasis – a common sexually transmitted infection in adults. “This partnership will expand the reach of Solosec, allowing more healthcare providers to be aware of the benefits of Solosec, and increase access for adult women suffering with bacterial vaginosis and adults with trichomoniasis,” said Vinita Gupta, chief executive officer of Lupin “The addition of Solosec fits precisely within our current portfolio of...

No respite likely soon, brace for more chill as mercury to dip by 2-3°C in Gurugram

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GURUGRAM: The chill intensified in Gurugram on Wednesday as the minimum temperature dropped to 6 degrees Celsius from 7.3 degrees the previous day, 1.3 degrees below normal. The maximum temperature stood at 16.2 degree Celsius, 5.5 degrees below normal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold winds from the northwest will blow over Gurugram and Delhi-NCR. Night temperature will drop further by two-three degrees over the next few days and there is a possibility of cold wave conditions on January 28 and 29, IMD officials said. Though the minimum temperature dipped on Wednesday, the city witnessed a daytime respite after two consecutive ‘severe cold days’, as the day was sunny for some time. According to IMD, a ‘severe cold day’ is when the minimum temperature is less than 10 degrees Celsius, and the maximum temperature is at least 6.5 degree Celsius below the season’s normal. The department’s forecast for Thursday states that there will be mist in the morning and...

Mouni-Suraj Nambiar wedding LIVE updates

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Mouni Roy-Suraj Nambiar wedding LIVE updates: Mouni Roy shares first photos from wedding; says ‘We are married!’ Bollywood actress Mouni Roy is all set to tie the knot with her beau Suraj Nambiar. The pre-wedding preparations have begun in Goa. The couple, who never officially confirmed dating each other, will tie the knot on January 27, with close friends and family in attendance. On Wednesday, pictures from the wedding festivities have surfaced on social media. Several Bollywood and TV personalities are attending the wedding ceremony. Read Less THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 27, 2022, 15:16:03 IST Facebook Twitter Linkedin EMail Credit Source – https://ift.tt/32BayjB The post Mouni-Suraj Nambiar wedding LIVE updates appeared first on Stay in Gurgaon .

Flyovers & underpasses for a smooth ride to Fbd soon?

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Gurgaon: The public works department (PWD) is exploring the possibility of constructing underpasses and flyovers on the Gurgaon-Faridabad road to make the commute easier for users. The road, which links two major districts of Haryana, is one of the busiest stretches in the city. According to officials, three important junctions on the stretch — Ghata Chowk, Gwalpahari junction and Pali Chowk — are being looked upon as the areas where these underpasses or flyovers can be constructed to ease the flow of traffic. “In order to ensure smooth flow of traffic, we are looking at the possibility of constructing either flyovers or underpasses, along with service roads, at three critical junctions on the Gurgaon-Faridabad road,” said a senior PWD official.The official said that, at present, they have floated a tender inviting bids for consultancy services for undertaking the feasibility assessment and preparing the detailed project report for the plan. “The agency to whom this tender will be a...