menstruation

National policy on distribution of menstrual hygiene products at advanced stage: Centre to SC

The top court was hearing a plea of Congress leader and social activist Jaya Thakur seeking directions to the Centre and the states to provide free sanitary pads to girl students of class 6-12.

08 July 2024, 13:19 IST

National policy on distribution of menstrual hygiene products at advanced stage: Centre to SC

08 July 2024, 13:19 IST

DH Impact: After report, Karnataka women's panel chief adopts village where 'menstrual exile' was in practice

Seeking change

11 June 2024, 00:22 IST

After DH report, Karnataka women's panel chief adopts village

DH Impact: After report, Karnataka women's panel chief adopts village where 'menstrual exile' was in practice

11 June 2024, 00:22 IST

Survey says over 50% of educated urban men never bought menstrual hygiene product for partners

According to the findings, 88.3 per cent of men do not take additional household tasks to ease their partner's burden during periods.

28 May 2024, 17:00 IST

Survey says over 50% of educated urban men never bought menstrual hygiene product for partners

28 May 2024, 17:00 IST

End custom that puts women, infants at risk

While new mothers are forced to live in exile in a hut on the outskirts of the village, menstruating women are similarly banished for three days.

26 May 2024, 23:45 IST

End custom that puts women, infants at risk

26 May 2024, 23:45 IST

Menstrual exile: During periods, women in this Karnataka village are made to stay in thatched huts

Nineteen-year-old Rachitha, freshly in recovery from a caesarean surgery, struggles to sit on the floor of the kuteera. However, even the idea of returning to her home is blasphemous as she believes her family would be in great danger if the tradition is broken.

20 May 2024, 04:22 IST

Menstrual exile: During periods, women in this Karnataka village are made to stay in thatched huts

20 May 2024, 04:22 IST

Menstruation festival to be celebrated in 11 countries from May 21

The festival aims to challenge menstrual taboos, eradicate period poverty and spark meaningful conversations about periods around the globe, Thane-based NGO Muse Foundation stated in a release.

19 May 2024, 09:56 IST

Menstruation festival to be celebrated in 11 countries from May 21

19 May 2024, 09:56 IST

In a first, menstrual hygiene awareness at metro station

Sakriya Charitable Trust, an NGO headed by social activist Anitha Rao, has launched a campaign to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene. Anitha was involved in promoting menstrual hygiene in rural/urban schools, the BMRCL said.

01 April 2024, 21:34 IST

In a first, menstrual hygiene awareness at metro station

01 April 2024, 21:34 IST

Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science

There are many treatments for period pain. Not all these treatments are well-tolerated or work for everyone. The research reveals, eating or avoiding certain foods may help with painful period.

23 December 2023, 08:55 IST

Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science

23 December 2023, 08:55 IST

Women suffer more due to climate emergencies

From facing violence to fertility issues, women suffer more due to climate emergencies

05 June 2023, 08:56 IST

Include sexual and reproductive health services in climate change policies

Women suffer more due to climate emergencies

05 June 2023, 08:56 IST

Taking care of menstrual waste

The existing waste disposal mechanism includes: classification, segregation, collection and transportation, and disposal

27 March 2023, 16:30 IST

Taking care of menstrual waste

27 March 2023, 16:30 IST