New York, Jan. 26 -- The indigenous development and manufacturing of the twin vaccines -Covishield and Covaxin - is a high point in India's technology journey and another feather in its reputation as the world's pharma powerhouse.

By Manish Chand

It was a shining moment of pride for over 1.3 billion people of India, and an emotional moment for Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he launched the world's largest vaccination drive on January 16. Broadcast live on national television, the much-awaited vaccine roll-out has ignited optimism anew about a healthier and happier future. The vaccination drive has been tracked closely in the world as the "Made-in-India" vaccines promise deliverance from the lethal curse of the coronavirus pandemic th...