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One of Char Dham pilgrimage sites, Jagannath Temple is located in Puri, Odisha. The temple is dedicated to Jagannath, who is considered as a form of Lord Vishnu. One of the major attractions is Ratha Yatra, which is conducted annually. Everything about Lord Jagannath is on such a massive scale that it has been included as the term ‘juggernaut’ in …

For most of us, the most common funeral practices involve burial or cremation. However, the world is quite diverse and so are its methods of treating the departed. It’s just that these customs and rituals are followed by a limited number of people. As such, we are not aware of it. Here’s a quick look at some of the weirdest …

Article by Dr. Vijay Agarwal, Lead Consultant – Medical Oncology, Aster RV Hospital Cervical cancer, one of the most prevalent malignancies in women, develops in the tissues of the cervix – the region in women that links the vagina to the uterus. The good news is that cervical cancer is often a slow-growing malignancy that may be easily diagnosed in …

Matrimonial sites have surely been useful, as they allow you to connect with dozens of potential partners. However, that is just the beginning. Having access to multiple profiles does not guarantee that you will find the perfect life partner. For that, you need to spend a lot of time and energy. You also need to have patience, as search for …

Once you believe in something, you are halfway there. Because when you have a dream, you have got to grab it and never let it go! There are many actors and celebrities who have a root or a branch in the world of Bollywood or Television. But there are only a few heroes worth their name. One of the brave …

Are you a couple who are opting for IVF to conceive your baby? For many couples, the whole process can be daunting both physically and financially. But thanks to the revolution in the medical sector, nowadays IVF has become the go-to option for couples who have tried many other options to conceive a pregnancy like timed intercourse or Intrauterine Insemination …

As a kid, we all pictured Santa Claus to be making toys all year with the help of his magical wizard and deliver it on Christmas to everyone in the world with his reindeer. But since the last 30 years, a slight change in the shape and colour of Christmas can be noticed. With the fading reds, dimming ho-ho-hos Christmas …

Are you expecting your bundle of joy soon? Do you want to have sex while you are in your third trimester? Many pregnant couples think that having sex during pregnancy can harm their baby in the womb and may lead to some complications. Many of you may have mixed thoughts when it comes to havingsex during pregnancy. Well most of …

Heroes and beauties go hand in hand since time immortal; so, it is no wonder that military uniform has influenced the fashion of the era. Whether worn as a tribute to the brave soldiers or in consideration of war effort here are some notable military influences on the fashion industry over the centuries. And it is not only female fashion …

Article by Dr. Swathi Shivakumar, Consultant – Dermatologist, Aster RV Hospital Leprosy is a long-term infectious illness caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It most commonly affects the skin and peripheral nerves, although it can present in a variety of ways. The illness has a long incubation time, usually 5-7 years, and is classed as paucibacillary or multibacillary based on the amount …