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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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Drs. Makary and Prasad tried to deflect criticism by blaming the rejection on Richard Pazdur, then head of the FDA oncology center.

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

Prasad bundled his 23-year-old wife, Priyanka Devi, who was due to deliver their second child, and his 5-year-old son, into his SUV.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Prasad is still struggling to comprehend the forces that stole his family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Addressing an old man in the crowd, Nagendra inquired for Siva Prasad Brahmachari.

From The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal by Knight, Miriam S.

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