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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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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Translated short fiction: A 73-year-old Indian man goes to Bangladesh, his ‘land of birth’, to die
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‘No educated person will vote for the BJP. What is the point of studying if we do not get jobs?’
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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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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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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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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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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