Girls shouldn't give up education due to lack of sanitary napkins, gender-segregated toilets in schools: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has urged the Centre to ensure girls continue their education without interruption. The apex court stressed the importanc...
25 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Woman ignored months of weakness, doctor says body shut down reproductive system to keep her aliveA woman presented with a dangerously low hemoglobin of 1.9 g/dL after three years of severe weakness, her body shutting down reproductive f...
19 May, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
PCOS renamed: Experts propose new name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome for better care and awareness—here's what you need to knowGlobal health experts are proposing to rename Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). This cha...
12 May, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Pixxel & Sarvam take AI to orbit; Fintechs flock to Gift CityHappy Tuesday! Spacetech startup Pixxel is joining forces with AI company Sarvam to launch an orbital data centre satellite — bringing comp...
05 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
May 2026 Calendar: From Labour Day, Mother’s Day, Buddha Purnima to Bakrid; full list of national and international eventsMay 2026 brings a calendar full of significant events. National holidays like Labour Day and Mother's Day are celebrated. Religious festiva...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Hormonal issues, painful periods, acne? Delhi nutritionist shares 5 best and worst foods for women’s healthNutritionist Lovneet Batra offers insights on foods impacting women's health. Cruciferous vegetables aid hormonal balance, while omega-3s r...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.03 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 govt issues order mandating one day menstrual leave per month for working womanKarnataka government has issued an order for one day paid menstrual leave each month. This applies to all working women aged 18 to 52. The ...
12 Nov, 2025, 10.49 PM IST
In Karnataka, women employees to get one day menstrual leave every monthKarnataka has become the first state to approve a comprehensive menstrual leave policy, granting women in government and private sectors on...
10 Oct, 2025, 05.35 PM IST
Lay down national model for providing toilets to girl students consistent with their number in government-aided, residential schools: Supreme CourtThe top court had earlier warned the states, which had not submitted their response to the Centre on formulating a uniform national policy ...
06 Nov, 2023, 03.18 PM IST
How adolescent-focussed brand SheWings is empowering girls with curated sustainable menstrual hygiene productsMadan Mohit Bhardwaj, Founder, SheWings Personal Care, delves into the philosophy, product efficacy, and passion for planet Earth, behind t...
14 Sep, 2023, 10.02 AM IST
SC directs States, UTs to submit their responses on menstrual hygiene policies by Aug 31The Supreme Court on Monday warned the States and Union Territories to submit their response to the Centre by August 31 on forming a unifor...
24 Jul, 2023, 09.40 PM IST
Plea on free sanitary pads for class 6-12 girls to be heard by SC on MondayOn April 10, the top court had said the issue was of "immense importance" and that the Centre should engage with all the stakeholders for i...
23 Jul, 2023, 04.38 PM IST
Spain becomes first European nation to pass law permitting 'menstrual leave'The Spanish parliament approved sick leave for women suffering from incapacitating periods on February 16, making Spain the first country i...
21 Feb, 2023, 10.12 AM IST
World Menstrual Hygiene Day: 8 FAQs about menstrual cupsPriced at Rs 300 onwards, menstrual cups are considered to be ecologically sustainable and cost-effective.
28 May, 2019, 04.16 PM IST