Biocon’s CANMab (Trastuzumab injection)
CANMab is the world’s first biosimilar (developed in an organism) version of Roche’s Herceptin drug
Bangalore based Bio-technology company Biocon launched a cheaper drug to treat ‘metastatic’ breast cancer
Biocon developed the drug in association with US generic drugmaker Mylan under a global partnership
The drug will be manufactured at its biologics facility in Bangalore
Biocon Ltd : Chairperson and Managing Director – Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Nandan M. Nilekani, Bangalore
Nandan M Nilekani was appointed as the first Chairman of the Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI), under the Planning Commission, Government of India.
Created AADHAAR – 12-digit Unique Identity for every Indian Individual, including Children and Infants.
Nandan Nilekani was born in Bangalore. His parents Mohan Rao Nilekani and Durga are originally from Sirsi town in Uttara Kannada.
He did his bachelors degree in engineering from IIT-Bombay, Mumbai. He worked as CEO and partner at Infosys, Bangalore. Subsequently he took up the position of Chairman, UIDAI in the rank and status of a Cabinet Minister for an intial period of 5 years. He joined on July 23rd, 2009.
More of UIDAI: http://www.uidai.gov.in
The new office of the Commissionerate of Police, Belgaum was inaugurated by the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday September 12th, 2014.
This is now Karnataka’s 5th Commissionerate, the other 4 being Bangalore, Hubli-Dharwad, Mysore and Mangalore. Prior to the the inaugration, Belgaum was headed by the Superintendent of Police in the District Police HQ.
The Belgaum Commissionerate would now have 15 police stations under its jurisdiction. 12 for law & order, 2 for traffic and 1 women’s police station
Bhaskar Rao took additonal charge as the first Commissioner of Police. He was also the Inspector-General of Police, Northern Range. Bangalore city’s Joint-Commissioner, Bangalore West was posted effective October as Commissioner of Police.
DC Design,Inner Ring Road, Ejipura, Koramangala
May 2013. Dilip Chhabria renowned Automobile Designer inaugrated Bangalore’s first exclusive high-street design ‘DC Design’ showroom in the IT capital.
The showroom will showcase the automobile design pioneer – Dilip Chhabria’s award winning and innovative designs.
The exclusive showroom was launched in a joint-venture with Emvee Dreamz Drive, Bangalore.
Briefs:
The inaugration also unveiled the first ever Indian supercar the ‘Avanti’. The Avanti’s market share manufactured in Pune is aimed at high-street design and low volume.
Also on display were 2 of his latest wheels. A customised Renault Duster and a Hyundai i20 which feature avant-garde modifications.
Dilip Chhabria – Chairman and Managing Director, DC Designs
Keith Lobo
Keith Lobo is the first British businessman of Indian-Mangalorean origin to win the prestigious Lloyds Banking Group English Asian Business Award 2014.
The 3rd Annual Award was held at a glittering ceremony at The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester (U.K) on September 29th, 2014.
Keith Lobo is married to Sushma Lobo and is the son of Richard Lobo and Christine Lobo.
LOBO Meat and Poultry is based in the heart of London, off Kent Road and is a producer of high quality meat products at EC approved plant. It is also a supplier of variety of meat and poultry products (www.lobomeat.com)
Nandan Nilekani, Bangalore
November 09th, 2009. Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani was the first Indian to be felicitated with the top honour of receiving the ‘Legend in Leadership Award” from Yale University.
The award was presented by Richard C. Levin, President, Yale University at the Yale CEO Leadership Summit of The Chief Executive Leadership Institute.
The ‘Legend in Leadership Award’ was created by Yale University about 24 years ago to honour current and former CEO’s who serve as living legends to inspire Chief Executives across industries, sectors and nations.
Brief:
1961 : co-founder Infosys
2002 – 2007 : served as CEO – Infosys
:served as Chairman of India’s Unique Identification Authority (UID)
2006 : Awarded ‘Padma Bhushan’ by Government of India
Rao Bahadur Pemmanda K. Monnapppa (P.K.Monnappa)
1956. P.K. Monnappa was appointed as the First Inspector General of Police (IGP)of Mysore State (now Karnataka) and served during the Government of Chief Minister S. Nijalingappa.
In recognition of his meritorious service the title ‘Rao Saheb’ at first and later ‘Rao Bahadur’ was conferred.
Brief :
Born in Kodagu (Coorg), State of Karnataka
1920. Joined as an officer in IP (Imperial Police) cadre – as Police Inspector in Madras
1948: Rose to the level of Inspector-General of Police, Madras Province
1953: Appointed as Inspector-General of Police, Andhra State
1956: Inspector-General of Police Mysore State (Karnataka)
1959: Retired from service
U R Ananthamurthy
Chief Justice Manjula Chellur
Justice Manjula Chellur.