Menstrual Hygiene
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Only 15% girls in India had access to sanitary pads during lockdown
The ‘sanitary pad crisis’ highlights the need for a shift to sustainable menstrual products.
Supriya Garikipati, The Conversation
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Indian women in smaller cities are buying more tampons and menstrual cups, thanks to online shopping
The demand for female hygiene products is growing, pushing the market to offer personalised and eco-friendly options.
Sangeeta Tanwar, qz.com
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Nepal’s ‘menstrual huts’: How the country can root out the practice of exiling menstruating women
The chhaupadi system is back in the news after the death of a woman who was confined to a small shed.
Sara Parker, The Conversation & Kay Standing, The Conversation
Trending
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Why the criticism of UU Lalit’s appointment as India’s next chief justice is flawed
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‘Are we the judge or registry?’: Justice DY Chandrachud expresses displeasure over removal of case
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India at 75: Championing democracy abroad, hollowing it out at home
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Opinion: The reasons why Pakistan turned out different from India and Bangladesh
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‘Will Modi win in 2024?’ questions Nitish Kumar after taking oath as Bihar chief minister
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Shame, superstition and secrecy hurting menstrual hygiene, finds Tamil Nadu study
Around 84% of the girls interviewed by the Tamil Nadu Urban Sanitation Support Programme said they were taken by surprise when they got their first period.
TNUSSP Team, IndiaSpend.com
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An Indian startup offers all-natural sanitary napkins made of cornstarch, bamboo – on subscription
Tanvi Johri hopes to make feminine hygiene a habit for Indian woman through Carmesi.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Meet the pad women of Assam, who have been nudging villagers towards menstrual hygiene
In Pamohi, women and girls have started talking more freely about their periods and have switched to using reusable sanitary pads.
Abdul Gani
Video
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‘You're a BJP-RSS agent’: RJD MLA to news anchor questioning alliance with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
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‘Out of context’: Twitter flags BJP leader Amit Malviya’s edited video of Rahul Gandhi’s speech
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Watch: Truck swept away in flood while crossing Gattasilli Bridge in Chhattisgarh
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Watch: African-American man understands mother-in-law’s Malayalam, delighting social media
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Let’s talk about sanitary pads: A marathon taught Kerala about the need for sustainable menstruation
Aarthava Yaanam traversed the 14 districts of Kerala, raising awareness about the impact of disposable sanitary products on health, environment and society.
Maya Kilpadi
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IIT researchers are using nanotechnology to make better and healthier sanitary napkins
The material, made of cellulose-based nanofibre, could make pads that are more absorbent and don't need to be changed as often as regular pads.
Suneera Tandon, qz.com
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This Ganeshotsav, a Facebook group is discussing toxic menstrual taboos
A member's description of her experience started a fervent conversation on the group Sustainable Menstruation India.
Nishita Jha
The Reel
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