Women's Health
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Millions of pregnant women get urinary tract infection, and yet the subject remains taboo in India
About 50% of women report UTI at some point in their lifetime.
Aliza Noor, IndiaSpend.com
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Centre should consider policy on menstrual leaves, says Supreme Court
The judges did not take up a plea filed on the matter and advised the petitioner to approach the women and child development ministry.
Scroll Staff
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The painful history of speculum and why it’s still feared by women
The invasiveness of the medical device is at the centre of its fairly horrific history.
Helen King, The Conversation
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Hard times and rising costs are pushing women around the world to sacrifice their health
From Kenya and Lebanon to Sri Lanka and Britain, spiking living costs triggered by the Ukraine war and the Covid-19 pandemic are widening gender inequalities.
Nita Bhalla, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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What are uterus transplants? And what are the risks involved?
From next year, uterus transplants are being trialled in Australia. But it’s likely to be a while before they becomes mainstream clinical treatment.
Mianna Lotz, The Conversation
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No proposal to grant menstrual leaves to government employees, says Centre
Under The Menstruation Benefits Bill, women employees are entitled to two days of menstrual leave every month.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Scientists identify the genes that cause endometriosis, giving hope for a new treatment
Ten per cent of women worldwide experience the condition.
Krina Zondervan, The Conversation & Thomas Tapmeier, The Conversation
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Gujarat HC proposes rules to prohibit social exclusion of menstruating women in public spaces
The court observed that taboos around menstruation impact a woman’s emotional state, mentality and lifestyle and, most importantly, her health.
Scroll Staff
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In Chhattisgarh, 97% applications for maternity benefits remain stuck at the registration stage
Most women claiming benefits under the PM Matru Vandana Yojana end up in a “correction queue”.
Vipul Kumar Paikra, IndiaSpend.com
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Indian states are failing to help mothers – and UP is the worst
Pregnant and nursing women in rural India have poor health, lack nutritious food, get little rest and are not getting the benefits of a new government scheme.
Aarefa Johari
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Why chemist stores in India are reluctant to stock abortion pills
A lack of awareness among both users and pharmacists has created an air of misinformation around the use of abortion drugs.
Alfie Habershon, HealthCheck.in
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How Rwanda could be the first country to wipe out cervical cancer
The East African country’s campaign to end cervical cancer through the HPV vaccine has had to overcome cultural taboos and rumours about infertility.
Sophie Cousins, Mosaic
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler