Shruti Haasan prayed 'a thousand times' that men get periods: Actor opens up about PCOS & her dream of becoming a mother despite being told at a young age to 'forget about it'Shruti Haasan has shared her experiences with painful periods and her PCOS diagnosis. She discussed the fears surrounding motherhood and fe...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Can wearable tech ease period pain? Curapod launches new deviceCurapod has launched a new wearable device for menstrual pain management. This device utilizes red and near-infrared light wavelengths for ...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Women’s wellness brand Nua closes $50 million round led by Peak XV, Filter CapitalNua has closed a $50 million funding round led by Peak XV Partners and Filter Capital, with most of the capital coming through secondary tr...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Period cramps, headaches, and fatigue? Kareena Kapoor’s nutritionist shares 3 simple foods to add to your diet for reliefRujuta Diwekar, a renowned celebrity nutritionist who has worked with Kareena Kapoor, advocates for specific foods to alleviate menstrual d...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Man loses his temper, he's raging, woman loses hers, and she's PMSing!'Dr Jekyll & Ms Hyde' may make for a pat explanation, but the answer isn't to pretend that premenstrual storm and stress doesn't exist, but...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
One of a Kind Awards: Celebrating the startups that earned the people’s voteAt the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the People’s Choice Award re...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Endocrinologist shares five natural drinks that will help women post 30 have better hormone balance and great skin. One drink can also lower your blood sugarWomen generally notice a decline in health after 30, both due to ageing and from hormonal imbalances. An endocrinologist recently shared fi...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Menstrual health part of Right to Life under Article 21: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has declared menstrual health a fundamental right under Article 21, mandating free biodegradable sanitary pads for girl s...
31 Jan, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
SC says right to menstrual health a fundamental right; orders free sanitary pads for school girlsThe Supreme Court has mandated free biodegradable sanitary pads for all girl students in private and government schools. The court also ord...
30 Jan, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Karnataka HC recalls stay on menstrual leave policy, decides to hear the case on WednesdayThe High Court has recalled its interim stay on a notification for paid menstrual leave. The court will now hear the matter on Wednesday. P...
09 Dec, 2025, 06.25 PM IST
Karnataka extends paid menstrual leave to government employeesKarnataka government extends one day of paid monthly menstrual leave to its over 1.5 lakh women employees, including contractual staff. Thi...
04 Dec, 2025, 01.51 PM IST
Menstrual leave in Karnataka: Check policies and benefits across India’s other states as wellKarnataka has approved 12 paid menstrual leave days annually for women employees, a first for both government and private sectors in India....
10 Oct, 2025, 02.28 PM IST
Beware! Period‑tracking apps present major privacy threats, new report warnsA University of Cambridge‑led report highlights that period‑tracking apps, downloaded over 250 million times, turn menstrual data into valu...
11 Jun, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
UNICEF lauds MP CM's efforts to promote menstrual health among adolescentsUNICEF India lauded Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's efforts to improve menstrual health. Rs 57.18 crore was transferred to 19 l...
18 Aug, 2024, 10.21 AM IST
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: Here are some do's and don'ts to prevent infections and maintain menstrual healthMenstrual Hygiene Day 2024 (Google Trends): Maintaining good menstrual hygiene is crucial for overall health. Unhygienic practices during m...
28 May, 2024, 01.01 PM IST
What NFHS-5 reveals about menstrual health and hygiene practicesWomen belonging to India’s minority communities follow and observe better menstrual health and hygiene compared to their counterparts in th...
06 Mar, 2024, 03.01 PM IST
More young women than ever before are using menstrual hygiene products in IndiaA major factor behind the upward shift, says Dr Rizvi, was giving states ownership of the menstrual health programme. “In 2014-15, we decen...
07 Dec, 2021, 12.45 PM IST