Menstrual Hygiene
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Smriti Irani opposes mandatory period leave, says menstruation is not a handicap
In October, the government released a draft Menstrual Hygiene Policy that advocated provisions for leave for menstruating women.
Scroll Staff
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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
Trending
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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
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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
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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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
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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
The Reel
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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
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The bloody truth about 'those' days: Rural girls need more than just free sanitary pads
In a country of 355 million menstruating women, a lack of awareness and the absence of clean toilets help perpetuate prejudices about 'pollution'.
Puja Awasthi