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Festivals, travel diaries, tributes and reflections from Dr. Tank. 240 articles.
Diabetes Awareness Month: November 2023, Theme, Significance. Diabetes Awareness Month is celebrated every November to raise awareness about diabetes…
Nov 2023Read → Festival Karva Chauth: Celebration of Love and Togetherness in Sanatam TraditionKarva Chauth: Celebration of Love and Togetherness in Sanatam Tradition. Karva Chauth, a prominent and revered Hindu festival, is a manifestation of …
Nov 2023Read → Day Celebration Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. Happy Birthday 2023Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. Happy Birthday 2023 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, is one of the most revered and …
Oct 2023Read → How Impacted Faecolith Causes Small Bowel ObstructionHow Impacted Faecolith Causes Small Bowel Obstruction. Small bowel obstruction is a medical condition characterized by a blockage in the small intest…
Oct 2023Read → Foreign Bodies and Small Bowel Obstruction: Causes, Symptoms, and TreatmentForeign Bodies and Small Bowel Obstruction: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment. Small bowel obstruction is a medical condition where there is a blockage…
Oct 2023Read → Intussusception and Small Bowel ObstructionIntussusception and Small Bowel Obstruction. Intussusception is a condition where one part of the intestine telescopes or slides into another, causin…
Oct 2023Read → Diverticulitis and Small Bowel Obstruction: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and TreatmentDiverticulitis and Small Bowel Obstruction: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Diverticulitis is a condition that involves the inflammation o…
Oct 2023Read → Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Small Bowel ObstructionIntroduction: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Small Bowel Obstruction. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) encompasses conditions like Crohn’s dise…
Oct 2023Read → Small Bowel Volvulus: Risk Factors & Treatment.Small Bowel Volvulus: Risk Factors & Treatment. Small bowel volvulus (SBV) is a twisting of the small intestine. This can block the flow of blood and…
Oct 2023Read → Adhesions and Small Bowel Obstruction:Risk Factors and TreatmentAdhesions and Small Bowel Obstruction:Risk Factors and Treatment. Adhesions are fibrous bands of tissue that can form between organs and tissues with…
Oct 2023Read → Internal Hernia: Types & Treatment.Internal Hernia: Types & Treatment. An internal hernia is a type of hernia that occurs inside the abdomen. It is caused when a loop of intestine prot…
Oct 2023Read → Hernia & Small Bowel Obstruction; Treatment & Prevention.Hernia & Small Bowel Obstruction; Treatment & Prevention. A hernia is a condition in which part of an organ or tissue protrudes through a weakened ar…
Oct 2023Read → Festival Ten learning from Ram, Ravan, Hanumam of Epic RamayanTen learning from Ram, Ravan, Hanumam of Epic Ramayan: The epic Ramayana, a timeless Hindu scripture, imparts numerous life lessons through its centr…
Oct 2023Read → Festival Dasara or Vijayadashami Festival 2023: History & SignificanceDasara or Vijayadashami Festival 2023: History & Significance. Dasara or Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India with great enth…
Oct 2023Read → Small Bowel Obstruction: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment.Introduction: Small Bowel Obstruction Causes, Symptoms & Treatment. Small bowel obstruction (SBO) can be caused by various factors that obstruct the …
Oct 2023Read → Festival Garba Dance of Gujarat: A Celebration of Life and Divinity during NavratriGarba Dance of Gujarat: A Celebration of Life and Divinity during Navratri. Garba is a traditional folk dance that originated in the state of Gujarat…
Oct 2023Read → Festival Sacred Colour of 9 Goddess of Navratri.Sacred Colour of 9 Goddess of Navratri. Navratri, a celebration of divine feminine energy, unfolds over nine days, each dedicated to a unique Goddess…
Oct 2023Read → Festival Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti Hindi & Gujaratiजय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी । तुमको निशदिन ध्यावत, हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरी ॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥ मांग सिंदूर विराजत, टीको मृगमद को । उज्ज्वल से दोउ न…
Oct 2023Read → Festival 9th Navratri Worship: Siddhidatri – The Bestower of Siddhis9th Navratri Worship: Siddhidatri – The Bestower of Siddhis. Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga, is revered as the Bestower of Siddhis, enc…
Oct 2023Read → Festival 8th Day Navratri Worship: Mahagauri – The Fair Goddess8th Day Navratri Worship: Mahagauri – The Fair Goddess. In the realm of Hindu mythology, Mahagauri, the Fair Goddess, stands as a symbol of purity, g…
Oct 2023Read → Festival 7th Day Navratri Worship: Kalaratri Goddess7th Day Navratri Worship: Kalaratri Goddess. In the cosmic dance of Navratri, each night unfolds a different facet of the divine feminine energy. Amo…
Oct 2023Read → Festival 6th Day Navratri Worship: Katyayani – The Warrior Goddess6th Day Navratri Worship: Katyayani – The Warrior Goddess. Katyayani, the Warrior Goddess, holds a significant place in Hindu mythology and is revere…
Oct 2023Read → Festival 5th Day Navratri Worship: Skandamata – The Mother of Skanda (Kartikeya): Unveiling the Divine Maternal Power5th Day Navratri Worship: Skandamata – The Mother of Skanda (Kartikeya): Unveiling the Divine Maternal Power. Skandamata, revered as the Mother of Sk…
Oct 2023Read → Festival 4th Day Navratri: Worship Kushmanda – The Cosmic Creator4th Day Navratri: Worship Kushmanda – The Cosmic Creator. In the cosmic tapestry of Hindu mythology, one encounters the radiant and powerful deity kn…
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