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Mahavir Jayanti 2020: Know About The History And Significance Of This Festival In Detail

Mahavir Jayanti or Mahavir Janma Kalyanak is one of the most important festivals for people belonging to the Jain community. Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Mahavir, the twenty-fourth Tiranthkara of Jains. This year the festival falls on 6 April




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Hanuman Jayanti 2020: Know About The Muhurta, Rituals And Significance Of This Festival

Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, one of the important and widely worshipped Hindu Gods. Lord Hanuman, the Vanara God and one of the important characters in Ramayana is considered to be the 11th incarnation of Lord Shiva.




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Shab-e-Barat 2020: Date, Rituals And Significance Of This Day

Shab-e-Barat is an important festival celebrated by the people of Muslims community across the world. They celebrate this festival on the 14th and 15th night of Shabaan month. The festival marks the night of forgiveness and fortune. It is also known




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Good Friday 2020: Know About History And Significance Of This Day

Every year the Friday before Easter is observed as Good Friday by the Christians across the world. The day marks the crucifixion of Lord Jesus Christ. It is the day when people practicing Christianity observe fast and penance throughout the day.




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Easter 2020: Know About Its History, Reason Why It Never Falls On Same Date And Significance

Easter 2020 is going to be celebrated on 12 April 2020. It is one of the most important festivals for those who belong to the Christian community. It is the celebration of the resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ on the third




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Baisakhi 2020: Know About The History, Rituals And Significance

Baisakhi holds a great significance in the life of Sikhs. It marks their New Year and the harvest of Rabi crops. The festival's importance is understood by the grand celebration among the people belonging to Punjab and Haryana. This year the




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Varuthini Ekadashi 2020: Date, Muhurta, Rituals And Significance Of The Festival

Varuthini Ekadashi is the third Ekadashi in a Hindu year. Every year, the festival is observed on the Krishna Paksha's Ekadashi in the month of Baisakh. This Ekadashi is dedicated to the Vaman incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Therefore, the festival holds




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Ramadan 2020: Quotes And Wishes That You Can Share With Your Loved Ones

The holy month of Ramzan or Ramadan holds great importance in the life of Muslims. According to the Islamic Calendar, Ramzan is the ninth month. Muslims observe month-long fasting in Ramzan along with prayers. They fast from the sunrise




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Akshaya Tritiya 2020: Here’s The Muhurta, Rituals And Significance Of The Festival

Akshaya Tritiya also known as Akha Teej is celebrated every year on the Tritiya of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. This year the festival falls on 26 April 2020. This day holds great significance in the lives of Hindus and Jains.




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Buddha Purnima 2020: Know About The History, Rituals And Significance Of The Festival

Buddha Purnima is one of the important festivals celebrated in Hinduism and Buddhism culture. It is the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha and is the annual festival celebrated by people belonging to the Buddhist community. Every year the festival is celebrated




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Can Ebola Virus Disease Be Prevented?

Ebola virus disease, also termed Ebola haemorrhagic fever is a disease of the humans caused by four strains of Ebola virus. Ebola was first discovered in the year 1976, and since then there have been many incidences of the diseases with




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COVID-19: Beware! Shoes Can Carry And Transmit Coronavirus, Says Study

Multiple studies have shown that the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19 or SARS CoV-2) can live on surfaces such as glass, plastic, steel and cardboard [1]. But a new study has claimed that SARS CoV-2 can be spread through your shoes. While




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Why Is Coronavirus Causing Social Stigma?

Since India went under a complete lockdown, the doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who are selflessly taking care of the COVID-19 patients are facing a lot of problems due to social stigma and discrimination. Healthcare professionals and their families are




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Chagas Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment And Prevention

Chagas diseases (CD) is a silent yet life-threatening disease caused by a protozoan parasite named Trypanosoma cruzi (T.cruzi). The disease is also known as American trypanosomiasis as it is found mainly in rural areas of America where there is a lack




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COVID-19: Can The Coronavirus Spread Through Currency Notes?

In a recent report, Andhra Pradesh has confirmed the death of two coronavirus patients who had no travel history. The Andhra Pradesh Police reported that the virus spread through currency notes, where it turned out to be the ‘culprit' carrying the




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15 Herbs and Spices In Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Cancer is a major disease worldwide in both developed as well as developing countries. According to a study, in the year 2008, there were around 7.6 million deaths worldwide due to cancer. [1] The WHO estimate the count to rise above




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What Is Haemophilia? Its Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis & Treatment

Every year, 17 April is observed as World Haemophilia Day. An international awareness day for haemophilia and other bleeding disorders, World Hemophilia Day is held on the date of the birthday of Frank Schnabel, founder of the World Federation of Hemophilia.




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COVID-19: FDA Authorizes Blood Purification Device For Treatment Of Coronavirus

As of today, there are 2,407,439 COVID-19 cases with 165,073 deaths. On a hopeful note, 625,202 have recovered. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a




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COVID-19: Are Cloth Masks And Surgical Masks Ineffective In Preventing Virus Spread?

The coronavirus cases around the globe are at 2,484,301, with 170,501 deaths reported and 652,761 recoveries. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a vaccine and




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Can Air Conditioning Systems Spread Coronavirus? Here’s What You Need To Know

As coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads rapidly infecting millions of people, researchers and scientists are continuously studying the new virus and recommending protective measures to combat the spread of the disease further. Many recent studies have shown that coronavirus can live on




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Can COVID-19 Spread Through Takeaways? Things You Should Know

Many health organisations like the WHO and CDC are continuously advising people to wash hands and maintain hygiene in their surroundings. This is because coronavirus mainly transfers through fomites, which are objects in which the infected air droplets get settled and




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COVID-19: Can Farting Spread The Coronavirus?

One of the most common questions asked in the event of coronavirus being declared as airborne in places that use aerosols is, 'can the coronavirus spread through farting?.' As weird as it may sound, health experts assert that it is indeed,




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Types Of Homemade Masks And How They Can Help Lower The Risk Of Infection

Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the usage of face masks has become ubiquitous in countries affected with COVID-19. The health officials have been urging people to wear face masks as an essential protective measure against the coronavirus. The most popular face




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COVID-19: WHO Hand Sanitiser Formula Can Disable Coronavirus, Study Finds

One of the most 'needed' things currently after protection masks, hand sanitisers are the next best thing to regularly washing your hands with soap. Due to the increased demand and lack of supply of hand sanitisers, spotting one at your regular




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World Immunization Week: 9 Malaria Complications You Need To Be Aware Of

According to a 2017 WHO report, India ranks fourth in infections and deaths caused by malaria. Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease and children, pregnant women and travellers are more prone to the disease. The female Anopheles mosquito transfers Plasmodium parasites




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Thyroid Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment And Prevention

Thyroid cancer is the cancer of the thyroid gland which is found at the neck's front just below Adam's apple. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland with two lobes, one at each side joined by a narrow tissue called the




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10 Serious Complications Of Coronavirus Infection You Need To Know

The researchers and scientists are still studying the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) to identify what kind of complications it has on a person who is infected by the virus. As per a January 2020 study finding, infected patients who were mostly men




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COVID-19 And Breast Cancer: Does It Increase The Risk Of Developing Coronavirus Infection?

The coronavirus cases around the globe are at 2,995,757, with 207,022 deaths reported and 881,845 recoveries. The virus outbreak that began in 2019 continues to cause casualties, while health experts around the globe are extensively working on developing a vaccine and




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Irrfan Khan Passes Away Of Colon Infection: Know Its Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment

Acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan passed away on the morning of April 29 after a battle with colon infection. In 2018, he had announced that he had been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour and he had undergone treatment in the UK for a




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COVID-19 Severity In Patients With Haematological (Blood) Disease - Know What The Study Says

As of today, there are 29435 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in India with 6869 recovered cases and 934 deaths. COVID-19 tends to become severe in patients who are old or have some pre-existing medical conditions. They are at higher risk of




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Rishi Kapoor Passes Away Of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia: Know More About This Cancer

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor (67) passed away on Thursday at 8:45 a.m after a long battle with leukaemia. This Bollywood star was diagnosed with the disease two years back in 2018 and has undergone a bone marrow treatment in the US




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COVID-19: Coronavirus Causing Strokes In Young & Middle-aged People With Mild Symptoms

As of today, there are 3,230,433 coronavirus cases with 228,394 deaths. On a hopeful note, 1,007,136 have recovered. As the coronavirus pandemic takes an ever-larger toll across the world, extensive researches and surveys have been exploring who is at greatest risk




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Stroke: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment

Stroke is ranked as the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability worldwide, as per the World Health Organization. It is estimated that 70 per cent of stroke and 87 per cent of deaths caused by




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African Swine Flu: What You Need To Know

On Sunday (May 3), the Assam government had reported the first case of African Swine Flu in the state which has killed around 2500 pigs in 306 villages. The central government has also said that this is the first instance of




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Athlete's Foot: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment And Prevention

Athlete's foot (AF), also known as tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the foot, mostly found between the toes. It is named so as the infection is common in athletes and swimmers. The AF can spread to hands or other




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Beta-thalassemia: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment and Prevention

Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that has a similar characteristic: defective and reduced production of haemoglobin, the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that helps in carrying oxygen throughout the body. Beta-thalassemia (BT) is one of




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Health Issues Caused By Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are serious conditions that are characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress about one's body weight or shape. It not only affects one's physical health but their mental health [1]. Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions




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Health Effects Of Gas Leak And How It Can Be Prevented

The styrene gas that got leaked from LG Polymers in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning has affected over 5,000 people and the death toll mounts to 10. LG Polymers, a chemical plant manufactures polystyrene, high impact polystyrene and coloured polystyrene.




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COVID-19: Can Children Pass The Coronavirus To Adults?

As of today, there are 3,856,794 coronavirus cases with 266,488 deaths. On a hopeful note, 1,317,978 have recovered. In India, there are 53,045 confirmed cases, 1,787 deaths and 15,331 recovery cases [1]. Researchers and health experts are ardently focused




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Can HIV Transmit Through Oral Sex?

Oral sex, also known as oral intercourse is a common form of sexual activity, which involves using the mouth, lips or tongue to stimulate your partner's genitals or anus. Both heterosexual and homosexual couples can perform oral sex on their partner




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Rabies In Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment

Caused by the Rabies lyssavirus, rabies is a viral infection that affects the brain and spinal cord of all mammals, including dogs, cats, monkeys, bats and humans. The dog has been and still is the primary cause of rabies in India




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Aster DM Healthcare gains 10% as arm starts COVID-19 RT-PCR confirmatory test service

Diagnostics subsidiary Aster Clinical Lab LLP has set up its pathology reference laboratory at Bengaluru.




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HUL share prices jump 3% after Societe Generale buys 1.29 cr shares, Credit Suisse retains outperform call

Credit Suisse has maintained its outperform call on the stock with target at Rs 2,400 per share.




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Jio-Vista deal: RIL m-cap near Rs 10 lakh crore, stock up 77% from March lows

All credit goes to three back-to-back deals that took place in Jio Platforms, the 100 percent subsidiary of Reliance Industries




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13 Tips That Can Come Handy, If You Are Going On A First Date

We are sure you are aware of the famous quote, 'The first impression is the last impression'. This indeed is true and applies to almost every situation, especially when it comes to dating and relationships. But one can not




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8 Signs That Says You Are Single Because Of Your Commitment Phobia

Believe it or not, commitment phobia is a real problem and there are many people who have this phobia. Those who don't know, commitment phobia is the fear of giving your commitment to a person, your partner or to your work.




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12 Ways Through Which You Can Win Over Your Boyfriend’s Friends

Ladies, a time may come in your relationship when you will have to meet your boyfriend's friends. Now, this may sound quite easy but the reality is a bit different. Meeting your boyfriend's friends can be a stressful job, while some




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10 Tips That Can Help You To Let Go Of Someone You Love

To love someone is not a cakewalk neither is breaking up with that person. When you love someone genuinely, you invest your time and emotions for that person. You might have never imagined that you will part ways with someone you




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8 Reasons Why You Should Never Give Up On Career For Your Relationship

When you have a job you like or the work you love, you don't care about the challenges or the obstacles you have to face on a daily basis. The same applies if you are in a relationship. Suppose you are




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9 Ways Through Which You Can Utilise The Lockdown In Strengthening Your Relationship

Amidst the severe outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, people are supposed to stay at their homes and avoid going out, if not necessary. Many countries across the world have imposed lockdown in their various cities. Doctors, experts and leaders across the world