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21 Jul

Optimus Announces Interim Clinical Results from Phase III Clinical Trials of Molnupiravir Conducted in India

National, Press ReleaseCovid-19, D Srinivasa Reddy, DCGI, Drugs Controller General of India, Interim Clinical Results, Molnupiravir, Optimus Pharma, Phase III Clinical Trials, SARS-CoV-2

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 21: Optimus Pharma on Sunday submitted the interim result of Phase III Clinical Trials for orally administered Molnupiravir capsules on patients with Mild Covid-19 patients. With an acute shortage of antiviral drugs in the market against the SARS-CoV-2 infection, it is imperative that more drugs with potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 be introduced. In a statement, the MD and Chairman Dr. D Srinivasa Reddy had declared that Optimus pharma has internally developed the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and the formulations for the product and had obtained approval for conducting Phase 3 Clinical Trial. As per the…

21 Jul

Delhi Management Association and Benepik announce the Unsung Covid Heroes Award 2021

National, Press ReleaseBenepik, Delhi Management Association, DMA, Unsung Covid Heroes Award 2021

Celebrating lesser-known ordinary people’s extraordinary contribution towards humanity during the Covid rife New Delhi [India], July 21: Delhi Management Association (DMA) and Benepik unite to organise the Unsung Covid Heroes Award 2021 recognising common people’s selfless acts of service towards the covid-stricken society. The initiative intends to glorify extraordinary chronicles of the lesser-known Covid Heroes such as police, entrepreneurs, organisations, delivery personnel, or employees who went beyond their line of duty for business continuity. These are the individuals who cared to make a difference in the life of fellow folks by being brave & selfless. Individuals can be nominated for…

17 Jul

TB Alliance ZeNix trial Show Effectiveness of BPaL Regimen for Highly Drug-Resistant TB

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ZeNix trial in South Africa and Eastern Europe sought to optimize the 6-month treatment regimen with reduced exposure to the drug linezolid India has the leading number of TB cases globally New Delhi/Berlin/Pretoria, July 16: The results of ZeNix, a Phase 3 clinical trial that took place in 11 sites across Georgia, Moldova, Russia, and South Africa, revealed that the BPaL treatment remains effective against highly drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis (TB) with either reduced dosage or duration of the linezolid component of the regimen. Simultaneously, with the maintenance of efficacy, there was a decrease in linezolid-associated side effects. The results from…

17 Jul

The Compassionate Gesture by Former University President Kanta Gwala

National, Press ReleaseBhopalgarh, Covid-19, Kanta Gwala, oxygen concentrators, University President

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], July 17: Given the oxygen crisis, the young charismatic leader, Kanta Gwala, and her NSUI team are putting in all their efforts to support India's healthcare infrastructure. Heartbroken by the state of medical infrastructure in the country, the politician donated an oxygen concentrator Machine for the hospital located at her native Bhopalgarh, Rajasthan. The Oxygen concentrator Machine will generate oxygen to cure Covid 19 patients. This initiative led by Former Student’s Union President Kanta Gwala and Students leader Chetan Gwala is inspired by State Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former parliament member Badriram Jakhar. The donation was…

17 Jul

Future of Energy Innovation: An Interactive Session on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

National, Press ReleaseABEEólica, Azure Power, BRICS CCI, Canadian Solar Inc, Center for Study of Science Technology & Policy, Chandrika Power, Council on Energy Environment & Water, KR Biofuels, Othalo, Oxfam, Pravaig Dynamics, Singapore, SunEdison, Surja Energy, V-Flow Tech

New Delhi [India], July 17: The BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry organized a webinar on Future of Energy Innovation: an Interactive Session on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency on July 16, 2021, 5:30 PM IST virtually. In line with the BRICS 2021 Agenda, the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry evaluated the sustainability factor of renewable energy through the panel discussion by assessing the current policy scenario on efficient use and innovation of energy at the global and national level The session was inaugurated with a welcome address from Mr. VishwasTripathi (Chairman, BRICS CCI) who remarked, “We are witnessing…

16 Jul

82% Staff Members and 70% Students Have Already Been Vaccinated in Parul University’s Efforts to Create a COVID-proof Campus and a COVID-Free India

Education, National, Press ReleaseCOVID Vaccination Drive, Covid-19, COVID-Free India, COVID-free Parul University, COVID-proof Campus, Gujarat, India COVID-19 free, Narendra Modi, Parul University, Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], July 16: “I appeal to all those who are eligible to take the vaccine. Together, let us make India COVID-19 free!” the words of Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi which drove India into a collective action to make India COVID-free, turning out to be one of the world’s largest vaccination drives. Vadodara, Gujarat’s Parul University was not far behind in taking up this call to action, as the University’s teaching and non-teaching staff members, students, parents, and their relatives of students collectively pushed forward the vaccination drive in a bid to create a COVID-free Parul University and…

15 Jul

Ramagya Theatre Lab throws open opportunities for youth by nurturing their creative talent

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Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Chairman, Ramagya Group, the Ramagya Theatre Lab has embarked on a journey to open new professional possibilities for theatre aspirants across India with a vision to support artists and channelise their creative energies. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 14: An initiative of Ramagya Group, the Ramagya Theatre Lab provides an uplifting creative ground to theatre enthusiasts, literature aficionados, and everyone looking for the holistic development of self by experiencing the magic of performing arts. It is open for anyone who wishes to learn, enjoy, and appreciate diverse aspects of theatre life and walk…

14 Jul

Ajooni Biotech Ltd. and IFFCO KISAN cross a new milestone in the supply of BIS Mark Cattle Feed for June 2021

National, Press ReleaseAjooni, Ajooni Biotech Ltd., Animal Health Care Products, BIS Mark Cattle Feed, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, IFFCO KISAN, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, UP

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 14: Agreement between NSE listed Ajooni Biotech Limited (NSE: AJOONI), a pioneer in manufacturing of Animal Health Care Products, and IFFCO KISAN, an organization committed to enriching farmer life and a sustainable ecosystem has started showing result with their combined efforts of marketing and supply of BIS Mark Cattle Feed for the state of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Western UP. IFFCO Kisan’s marketing team was able to penetrate the deep rural market to approach the dairy farmers and tried to know their actual requirements of the animal as per the geographical and lactation…

12 Jul

Ek Soch Foundation’s one-of-a-kind initiative

National, Press ReleaseAatmanirbhar, Antrashtriya Agarwal Mahila Ikai, Art Box Surat, Awesome Sparkles, EK HAATH EK SAATH, Ek Soch Foundation, Garden Samiti, Laxminarayan Charitable Trust, Laxmipati Sarees, Lions Club, Maheshwari Mahila Mandal, Mahila Morcha, MLA Zankhana Patel, Mr. Cafe, Muskan Charitable Trust, Navjivan Motors, RJMS Mahila Sangh, Roongta Builders, Youth4Gujarat

Surat (Gujarat) [India], July 12: Ek Soch Foundation has initiated a vocal for local exhibition under the project "EK HAATH EK SAATH" for empowering women who need support to show their potential. These women belong to various facets of society like widows, underprivileged, small-scale-business women, etc. An initiative to make them “Aatmanirbhar,” NGOs like, Youth4Gujarat, Antrashtriya Agarwal Mahila Ikai, Maheshwari Mahila Mandal, Lions Club, Mr. Cafe, RJMS Mahila Sangh, Laxminarayan Charitable Trust, Art Box Surat, Muskan Charitable Trust, Navjivan Motors, Awesome Sparkles by Priti Bhatia came forward as support for this initiative. The whole concept got more strength due to…

12 Jul

Summer of C1 – NINE, a National Children’s Virtual Platform for a Noble Cause

National, Press ReleaseC1 – NINE, Covid-19, National Children’s Virtual Platform, NINEISMINE, PRATYeK, UNICEF, YuwaaH

New Delhi [India], July 12: PRATYeK, an NGO that networks with CSOs globally have recently curated a virtual national platform, Summer of C1 – NINE for school children from 6th to 12th std. across pan India. The month-long program was scheduled on weekends of June. It was free of cost, fun-filled, and focused on creating positive, productive, and proactive young warriors. Through this virtual platform, children learn new skills like painting, music, art, puppetry, dance, storytelling from professional artists like Andreas Ceska, Nadia Jamil, Arthur Kuggeleyne from across the globe. Children shared their improvised video recordings based on the art…