Prasad

American

[pruh-sahd] / prəˈsɑd /

noun

Rajendra 1884–1963, first president of the Republic of India 1950–62.

Prasad British

/ prəˈsɑːd /

noun

Rajendra (rɑːˈdʒɛndrə). 1884–1963, Indian statesman and journalist; first president of India (1950–62)

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But it now appears this was a perfunctory review intended to give Drs. Prasad and Makary cover for their initial blunder in rejecting the drug.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The FDA rejected an earlier Biologics License Application in July, two months after Vinay Prasad was appointed to lead the agency’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The FDA rejected an application for the drug in July, two months after Vinay Prasad was appointed to lead the agency’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

As the floodwaters careened through the town, Rai ran into Prasad, shirtless and crying, and urged him to get to higher ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Babu Bhagwan Prasad, now the late Babu Bhagwan Prasad, was a clerk in the —— office in the United Provinces.

From Indian Ghost Stories Second Edition by Mukerji, S.

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