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Prasad

American  
[pruh-sahd] / prəˈsɑd /

noun

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


Prasad British  
/ prəˈsɑːd /

noun

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

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On Monday, Supreme Court spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala said that the petitions were dismissed but that the court had ordered authorities to complete the investigation without granting any additional extensions of detention.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

"I have been trying to book a gas cylinder for days now but I have had no luck so far. This has thrown all our plans in disarray," Prasad, 43, told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary announced last week that biologics chief Vinay Prasad will step down at the end of next month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Dr. Prasad has encouraged FDA staff to review applications skeptically and forced out veterans who clashed with him on drug reviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

My suggestion one day to Dwarka Prasad, the young son of our landlord in Bareilly, fell on unsympathetic ears.

From Autobiography of a Yogi by Yogananda, Paramahansa