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Lupin receives EU GMP certificate for Mammalian facility in Pune

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lupinDrug major Lupin on March 27 said the company has received European good manufacturing practice (EU GMP) certificate for its Mammalian facility in Pune where Etanercept biosimilar is intended to be manufactured. Biosimilar Etanercept is used to fight a range of severe auto-immune disorders.

“Etanercept is a complex product that requires a sophisticated development facility for production. The EU GMP certificate is a noteworthy achievement by the biotech manufacturing team,” Lupin Managing Director Nilesh Gupta said.

Gupta further said, “with this timely approval of our biotech facility we are well on track to start preparing for the manufacture and launch of our Etanercept Biosimilar for Europe.”

On March 26 Lupin’s Japanese subsidiary and YL Biologics had received an approval to manufacture and sell their biosimilar Etanercept in Japan.

India produces 8.74 MT crude steel in Feb: World Steel Association

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74546 steel2The country’s crude steel output in February grew 2.3 per cent to 8.74 million tonne (MT) from 8.54 MT in the year-ago month, according to global steel body World Steel Association (worldsteel).

The crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the worldsteel was 137.27 MT in February, a 4.1 per cent increase compared to 131.92 MT in February 2018, the association said in its latest report.

During the month, China produced 70.98 MT crude steel as against 65.02 MT, a jump of 9.2 per cent during the same month a year ago.

“India produced 8.738 MT of crude steel in February 2019, up 2.3 per cent over February 2018. Japan produced 7.7.43 MT of crude steel in February 2019, down 6.6 per cent in February 2018. South Korea’s crude steel production stood at 5.471 MT, up 1.1 per cent in February 2018,” worldsteel said.

The US produced 6.9 MT of crude steel, a rise of 4.6 per cent as compared with February 2018, it said.

In the EU, Italy produced 2 MT, France produced 1.2 MT, and Spain produced 1.1 MT of crude steel in February.

While Ukraine and Brazil produced 1.7 MT and 2.7 MT, respectively, in February, Turkey’s crude steel production during the said month was at 2.6 MT.

The worldsteel is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world, with members in every major steel-producing country. It represents steel producers including 9 of the world’s 10 largest steel companies, national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes.

Its members represent around 85 per cent of global steel production.

Realty mkt to grow in 2019; to add 200 mn sq ft space this year: CBRE

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unsold building 1Housing sales are expected to rise in 2019, as the realty market is on a recovery path after absorbing the impact of policy reforms like RERA, GST and note ban, according to CBRE. CBRE said 200 million sq ft of space will be added in 2019 across all segments including housing, office, retail, and logistics.

The real estate stock in India will reach 3.7 trillion sq ft at the end of this year, the consultant said in a report ‘Real Estate Market Outlook 2019 – India’ released here.

“The growth of the Indian Real Estate market in 2019 will be driven by numerous factors including technology, demand-supply dynamics, improved ease of doing business rankings and the dust settling post the implementation of reforms such as GST, RERA among others,” said Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO of CBRE India.

He further said, significant growth across segments, will lead to the addition of almost 200 million sq ft of new real estate space in 2019 across categories including office, retail, residential and logistics.

Post the policy reforms of 2017, such as demonetisation, Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and Goods & Services Tax (GST), the residential market is absorbing the impact of these changes and is on the path to recovery, CBRE said.

This led to a growth of about 15 per cent year-on-year in new supply and 13 per cent year-on-year in sales.

“As developers align themselves with structural policy reforms implemented in the past few years and with changing characteristics of demand, we can expect residential supply to improve in 2019,” the consultant said in a report.

The residential market is better placed this year as speculation-led investment activity has reduced significantly and financial checks are in place to prevent over-gearing, it added.

On the outlook for the housing sector, the report said the supply-demand scenario is expected to improve and unsold inventory levels are likely to decline further.

Affordable housing will drive supply and demand, backed by several government reforms.

“Alternate assets such as co-living, student and senior housing will continue to garner greater interest from end-users and developers,” CBRE said.

India demonstrates anti-satellite missile capability, stands tall as space power: PM

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modi satellitePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite, describing it as a rare achievement that puts the country in an exclusive club of space super powers.

“In the journey of every nation, there are moments that bring utmost pride and have a historic impact on generations to come. One such moment is today,” he said in an unprecedented broadcast to the nation on television, radio and social media.

“India has successfully tested the Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile. Congratulations to everyone on the success of #MissionShakti,” the Prime Minister tweeted later.

He said the action was not directed against any country and the satellite was a pre-determined target orbiting at an altitude of 300 km.

The Prime Minister did not say who owned the satellite but added that India does not breach any international laws or treaties.

Mission Shakti, which was led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, was aimed at strengthening India’s overall security, he said in his address that comes a fortnight before the start of the general election.

The last time Modi had addressed the nation was November 8, 2016, when he announced the demonetisation of high-value currency notes.

“#MissionShakti was a highly complex one, conducted at extremely high speed with remarkable precision. It shows the remarkable dexterity of India’s outstanding scientists and the success of our space programme,” Modi said.

“Shooting down a low earth orbit satellite is a rare achievement for the country,” he said.

India is only the fourth country to acquire such a specialised and modern capability after the US, Russia and China. The “entire effort is indigenous. India’s stands tall as a space power. It will make India stronger, even more secure and will further peace and harmony”, Modi said.

The Prime Minister had advertised his address to the nation on Twitter, calling it an important message.

“Do watch the address on television, radio or social media,” he said, setting off speculation across the country on what the topic was likely to be.

Earlier in the day, the Cabinet Committee on Security had met at the Prime Minister’s residence.

Don’t see myself casting white dudes as leads: Jordon Peele

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jordan peele“Us” director Jordon Peele is not interested in casting “white dudes” as leads in his films as he believes there are already too many movies focusing on them.

The director, who made his debut with “Get Out”, has once again struck box office gold with “Us”, about a family terrorised by their doppelgangers.

Peele said being a successful director gives him a chance to put minority faces on the screen.

“The way I look at it, I get to cast black people in my movies. I feel fortunate to be in this position where I can say to Universal, ‘I want to make a $20 million horror movie with a black family.’ And they say yes,” Peele said while speaking to improve students at

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.

“I don’t see myself casting a white dude as the lead in my movie. Not that I don’t like white dudes, but I’ve seen that movie.”

With the success of black directors in Hollywood, Peele said it has brought about a renaissance in storytelling.

“It really is one of the best, greatest pieces of this story, is feeling like we are in this time – a renaissance has happened and proved the myths about representation in the industry are false.

‘Game of Thrones’ final season refers back to first season, says Maisie Williams

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Game of thronesActor Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark in “Game of Thrones”, says the first season of the show plays a huge role in what happens in the eighth and final season of the fantasy drama.

Details about the final season of the HBO series are few and far between but the cast has teased a “bittersweet” ending.

In an interview with the Entertainment Weekly, Williams said she re-watched the first season.

“After reading the scripts I went back and watched season one again because so much of it refers back to that season,” Williams said.

“There are so many scenes that will look similar. And also I watched just to remind myself of the arc I’ve taken already. I wanted Arya to go full circle and try for some kind of normalcy like when she was younger, she added.

Williams said Arya will strive to find normalcy without letting go off her plan to kill Cersei.

“This year it’s like she has a dual personality there are so many emotions and memories that come flooding back when you’re with your family and the things that you fight for become very different, yet she’s also remaining on this path to try and kill Cersei and remembering her list and getting closer to that. So there’s this split with Arya between trying to be who she wants to be getting back to the navet and innocence with her family and unfinished business,” said the actor.

The final season of Game of Thrones begins airing from April 14.

Urmila Matondkar joins Congress

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Urmila Matondkar joins Congress in presence of party President Rahul Gandhi

Bringing the speculations in Indian political circles around Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar’s entry as a Congress candidate in Mumbai into reality, the actress on Wednesday joined Congress in the presence of Party President Rahul Gandhi.

Gandhi welcomed her in the party fold and wished her the best.

Later, at a press conference, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that the actor will contribute to spreading the Congress ideology and strengthening the party.

“I am here because I believe in the ideology of Congress and what the party stands for. I have not joined the party for the sake of elections,” she told reporters.

“I am here to stay,” she said, adding her entry in the Congress was not about elections.

Batman was Chris Evans’ childhood favourite superhero

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batman avenger“Avengers” star Chris Evans has revealed he was a Batman fan while growing up.

The actor, who plays fan favourite Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, said his revelation about arch-rival DC’s Dark Knight would land him in a soup.

“I wasn’t that cool I was more into cartoons like Bugs Bunny and Looney Tunes, things like that.

“I’ll say Batman. I probably shouldn’t say that it’s DC, I’m gonna get in trouble. But those Michael Keaton movies, those were pretty big, so yeah I’ll say Batman,” Evans recalled when asked a fan question by The Hollywood Reporter.

The actor also revealed what his favourite scene as Captain America has been.

“I’m partial to that fight scene in the elevator (from ‘Captain America: The Winter Solider’). That was the first scene we shot in the second Captain America movie. It was my first time working with the Russos. It was the first time where it felt like Cap was kind of on his own.

“The first Cap movie, it felt like everyone was really holding my hand. And the first Avengers movie, I just did my best to not get in the way,” Evans, 37, added.

He will next be seen in “Avengers: Endgame”, which is slated to be released in the UK cinemas on April 25 and the US theatres on April 26.

Justin Bieber denies he married Hailey to get back at Selena Gomez

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justin bieberJustin Bieber had the sharpest reply to a social media troll who claimed that he just married Hailey Baldwin to get back at Gomez.

The American singer posted a screenshot of a long comment he wrote to one of his followers who tweeted that he just married Baldwin to get back at Gomez.

“Stop sending Hailey and I these messages. If you love me, screenshot this and repost everywhere,” he captioned the image.

In the comment, Justin wrote, “You are immature the fact that you have an account dedicated to dissing my wife and it is absolutely absurd why would I dedicate my whole life to someone in marriage to get back and my ex, anyone who believes this is mean spirited or 10 years old or younger because a logical person doesn’t talk or think this way u should be ashamed of yourself really.”

“I absolutely loved and love Selena she will always hold a place in my heart, but I am head over heels in love with my wife and she is absolutely the best thing that has ever happened to me period,” said he.

“The fact that you want to spend your day dedicating yourself to hate says a lot about you, and if this was some sick ploy to get my attention U to get are wrong on so many levels I’ve seen multiple people say things like this and will never respond again to a message like this because I don’t like to even give it my energy but this is a reply to all immature sick people who send Hailey hurtful messages like “he always goes back to Selena” or “Selena is better for him” you have no idea my life and what is good for me. Hailey is my Bride period if you don’t like that or support that that means you don’t support me and if you don’t support me your not a fan nor a good person,” Justin concluded.

Earlier today, the singer-songwriter announced that he is stepping away from the spotlight for a while to focus on his health.

The 25-year-old artist opened up about working on some of his “deep-rooted issues” in a lengthy Instagram post explaining his fans that his music career is taking a back seat as his health and family are top priorities at the moment.

However, in the post, he also promised his fans that he will come back with some fresh content soon.

Bieber and Baldwin are set to tie the knot for the second time in front of their friends and families. The two first got married at a New York courthouse on September 13, 2018.

Rani Mukerji’s first look from ‘Mardaani 2’ is out!

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Rani Mukerji first look in mardaani2Rani Mukerji, who made her comeback with ‘Hichki’ last year, which garnered immense appreciation from the critics and audience alike, is back with a bang with her much-awaited film ‘Mardaani 2’.

The actor’s first look from the upcoming film is finally out in which she looks all set to take on the goons. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the actor’s avatar and revealed that Rani has commenced shooting for the action drama.

Sharing the picture of the actor from the film’s sets, Taran wrote, “#Mardaani2 begins… Stars Rani Mukerji… Gopi Puthran directs… Produced by Aditya Chopra… 2019 release.”

In the photo, the actress seems all charged up for the role. She appears to be in a conversation with someone and looks fierce and intense. The actor sports a look similar to her previous film ‘Mardaani’ and is seen wearing a white shirt coupled with jeans.

Yash Raj Films announced the film on their Twitter handle in December.

Speaking about her role, Rani had earlier said, “Mardaani is and will always be extremely close to my heart. Right since its release, everyone has asked me time and again when I would be doing Mardaani 2 and I’m sure this announcement will come as a pleasant surprise to them all. Gopi has written an extraordinary script that we all love and I can’t wait to start shooting this film soon.”

The film is a sequel to the 2014 hit ‘Mardaani’. The Pradeep Sarkar directorial was a cop drama that revolved around child trafficking. She played the role of a daredevil senior inspector, Shivani Shivaji Roy who takes on the kingpin of the child trafficking racket.

As per media reports, the upcoming film will be on the similar lines of with the actor getting into a vicious battle with a 21-year old merciless villain. Reports also claim that Chunkey Pandey’s nephew Ahaan Pandey may play the antagonist in ‘Mardaani 2’.

With films like ‘Black’, ‘No One Killed Jessica’ and ‘Hichki’ under her belt, Rani is a powerhouse of talent. It will be interesting to see what racket she will bust in Mardaani 2, given her action-packed performance in its prequel.

The film marks the directorial debut of Gopi Puthran, the writer of the first film. The release date of the film is yet to be announced.

 

 

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