Lack of sanitation, menstrual hygiene products at schools cause girls' absenteeism, says report"Our data indicates that girls are fearful of using school toilets during menstruation owing to lack of water, soap, sanitation, missing do...
11 Dec, 2023, 05.51 PM IST
'Aarti' performed at Delhi's Jhandewalan temple to mark first day of 'Navratri'Devotees also gathered at the temple to get a glimpse of 'Maa Durga'. Dussehra will be celebrated on October 24 with the culmination of 'Na...
15 Oct, 2023, 12.13 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
Approximately 44% of Karnataka women aged between 15-24 still use cloth during their menstruation cycleKarnataka has the highest percentage of women among the South Indian states to use cloth as protection during their menstrual days.
28 May, 2022, 03.36 PM IST
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Here's how firms can make workspaces period-friendly for women employeesOn menstrual hygiene day, here's how companies can make workspaces more period-friendly.
28 May, 2022, 02.40 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
Delhi HC asks Centre, AAP govt to treat as representation PIL for paid menstrual leaveA bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan asked the central and Delhi governments to take a decision on the representati...
23 Nov, 2020, 02.39 PM IST
Batting for a good cause: Home-grown brand Niine will help spread awareness about menstruation through IPLHygiene products brand Niine has tied up with Rajasthan Royals for this IPL season.
15 Sep, 2020, 09.05 AM IST
Menstruation products: How a movement was created by women for womenSeveral firms are lining up sustainable products for menstruation. It's largely a women movement for women.
06 Aug, 2018, 01.46 PM IST
World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Why do women really need to have the period?The normal menstruation cycle varies from 21 to 35 days and the bleeding can last from two to seven days.
28 May, 2018, 04.31 PM IST
Why Padman alone can’t end the taboo in IndiaFrom the whispered request for sanitary pads to the quietly handed over black bag in cities, here's why menstruation still remains a taboo ...
09 Feb, 2018, 11.32 PM IST
From Kotex to Pad Man: Measuring the menstrual products revolutionIt would be an interesting irony if the final result of the revolution could end with menstruation being considered as something so routine...
03 Feb, 2018, 12.41 AM IST
Towards sustainable menstrual choices: Bengaluru eco-activists launch ‘cup and cloth campaign’Most sanitary pads contain plastic and take 500-800 years to decompose.
24 Jan, 2018, 01.20 PM IST
Sustainable menstruation gaining momentum in BengaluruBengaluru produces 90 tonne of sanitary waste in a day. It either goes to the landfill or is burnt -both processes harm the environment.
20 Jul, 2016, 03.24 PM IST
Girls college installs Uttar Pradesh's first sanitary pad vending machineNishi Pandey said the AGDC authorities had installed the machine around a week back and response from the students was good.
13 Aug, 2015, 11.10 AM IST
Women personal hygiene market size pegged at Rs 2000 crore by 2018According to the study, less than 10 per cent of Indian females in the reproductive age group are aware of menstrual hygiene.
28 May, 2015, 01.36 PM IST
- UNICEF hails start of international year spotlighting need for better sanitation
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has started the International Year of Sanitation 2008 which draws attention to the plight of ov...
02 Jan, 2008, 01.01 PM IST