Forbes India Magazine - December 18,2020

In this issue

The cover story in this issue is on a dark horse in the vaccine race, Biological E. The Hyderabad-headquartered company is working on four potential Covid-19 vaccines, three of which it is co-developing. Though the company is a few steps behind compared to its other Indian counterparts, it is aiming to be the best. There is another feature on the progress of other pharma companies developing a vaccine for the coronavirus. Our Innovation Nation package in this edition also looks at how startups in various sectors have made the most of the pandemic-induced opportunities and developed innovative products and solutions.

RISE OF THE CHALLENGER

Hyderabad’s Biological e has forged multiple deals to co-develop and manufacture covid-19 vaccines, and is prepared to take on the biggest in the business

10+ mins

LEARNING CURVE

Entrepreneurs, innovators and non-profits are coming up with newer methods of teaching so that students across all socio-economic strata have an equitable access to education

10+ mins

TECH PILL

Health care startups and other companies are making the most of the pandemic-induced opportunities in the sector by developing innovative products and technologies

6 mins

FARMER'S DAY OUT

Innovative agritech startups are helping farmers make more informed decisions, while connecting various players in the ecosystem

5 mins

GLOBETROTTING FROM HOME

As people remain wary about travelling long distances, companies are relying on online tours with luxury add-ons and once-in-a-lifetime experiences to earn revenue

5 mins

THEATRE EXPERIENCE GETS EXCLUSIVE

Cinema operators are offering private screenings and opting for innovations like drive-ins and circular pods for families to lure audiences back to the theatres

5 mins

How Green Is My Fertiliser

An Indo-Australian collaborative effort is using nano-biotechnology to make fertilisers that improve crop yields, while reducing carbon footprints

6 mins

EYE IN THE SKY

Bengaluru-based Digantara is building a one-of-a-kind in-orbit device to track debris that dangerously hurtle around in space

5 mins

THE BIG LEAP

How Rambo Circus turned to digital streaming to stay afloat during the Covid-19 crisis

8 mins

‘IF YOU STRONGLY BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU ARE DOING, YOU DON'T GO WRONG'

Cricketer Suresh Raina talks of his second innings with his new business venture Maat

2 mins

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