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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Kalakshetra abuse controversy should force a rethink of power hierarchies in ‘classical’ dance world
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Watch: Roger Federer gets on the wrong train with Trevor Noah in Swiss tourism advertisement
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Why are Sikhs abroad more pro-Khalistan than community members living in India?
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Is ‘glass skin’ achievable? A dermatologist answers this and other skincare questions in a new book
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Karnataka Elections: ‘Vokkaliga regions have been least accepting of the BJP and its ideology’
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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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Watch: Men on motorbike try to snatch mobile phone from woman filming video on Bengaluru street
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Watch: Cricketers Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal enact comedy scene from popular Malayalam movie
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Watch the first litter of cheetah cubs born in India in over 70 years
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Watch: Pal the German Shepherd takes charge as honorary mayor for Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada
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Watch: Journalist Nishant Shekhar hilariously mimics everyday conversations in Indian newsroom
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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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‘Dead Ringers’ trailer: David Cronenberg’s acclaimed film is now a series
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‘Mrs Undercover’ trailer: Radhika Apte toggles between housework and espionage
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‘Bholaa’ review: High on action and colour filters
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Watch: The trailer of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ part 2 is out
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‘Elemental’ trailer: Fire teams up with water in animated film about elements of nature