Tag: menstruation
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68 girls in Gujarat college force-stripped to prove they were not menstruating; probe on
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo moto cognisance in the matter and has set up an inquiry team, which will visit and speak with the students of the institute.
February 15, 2020 -
Need for ‘Maasika Mahotsav’
'Maasika Mahotsav' is the brainchild of 'A Period of Sharing', an initiative by an organisation called Muse founded by Amritha Mohan and Nishant Bangera. The main aim of this festival is to break the stereotypes which have been continuing in our society since ages.
October 24, 2019 -
Teen birth control use linked to adult depression
Millions of women worldwide use oral contraceptives and they are particularly popular among teenagers.
August 31, 2019 -
Period pain affects women’s academic performance: Study
Researchers from Western Sydney University in Australia have found that, regardless of geographical location or economic status, more than two-thirds of young women globally suffer from painful periods.
July 2, 2019 -
The role of magnesium in maintaining health
Magnesium, as one is aware, is a highly important mineral, as it contributes to fortifying human health, especially bones and muscles.
January 3, 2019 -
Here is how you can treat some of your menstrual problems at home
‘That time of the month’ is back again? Don't fret, there is nothing to worry about!
December 27, 2018 -
Women’s Day: Should women get menstrual leaves?
Menstruation is one of the vital processes of a woman's body, and it deserves utmost caution and self-care.
March 8, 2018 -
Ban those taboos, period!
Conversation around menstruation is avoided in India even today. One cannot openly discuss the problems related to something as natural as menstruation as it is considered embarrassing, dirty and impure. In fact, poor menstrual hygiene is behind nearly 70 per cent of all reproductive diseases.
March 8, 2018 -
Earlier, I didn’t have enough money to support socially relevant cinema: Akshay
Akshay Kumar is proud of his coming film Pad Man — a film highlighting awareness on menstrual hygiene. The actor says he always wanted to support socially relevant cinema, but couldn’t due to lack of funds. The actor also added that there isn’t a single commercial film on sanitary pads, not even in Hollywood, as...
February 6, 2018 -
Twinkle Khanna doesn’t support the idea of menstrual leave
Actress-producer Twinkle Khanna says women should not use menstruation as an excuse to go on a leave. “I was a part of a show wherein a lady said she runs more when she is on her period so that no one can tell her to sit at home because she is weak,” Twinkle said here....
February 6, 2018 -
Is CBFC giving partial judgment on ‘Phullu’ over ‘PadMan’?
Director of Phullu movie Abhishek Saxena has rejected the claims made by Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar about PadMan movie being the first to discuss menstrual hygiene and health. Abhishek Saxena claimed that his movie Phullu was the first, that talked about periods and menstrual hygiene. He registered it in 2015 and already had the censor certificate as well. He further...
January 24, 2018 -
Overcome the challenges menopause pose!
Hey ladies! Touching the half century, you may have to be extra vigilant regarding your health issues. Live a quality life during the middle age. Few biological changes are natural to happen. Menopause is the most noticeable among all. It occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Menopause It is the end of menstruation...
December 6, 2017 -
Twinkle Khanna supports campaign on menstruation
Entrepreneur, producer and author Twinkle Khanna, who is producing a film titled Padman, is campaigning to urge people to talk about menstruation. "No shame in menstruation. Join Water Aid India and Dasra to get talking menstruation," Twinkle tweeted on Thursday. The page for the Water Aid India cause read: "There is no shame in menstruation....
May 25, 2017 -
Taboos: Eat no pickle, touch no pickle?
Revered as the land of devis (Goddesses) by saints, believers and thinkers of Hinduism, India is known for female deities and goddesses being worshiped on its soil. For wealth and knowledge, child and peace, Indians are accustomed to offering gratitude and prayers to female deities and goddesses irrespective of caste and cultures. The situation in...
March 3, 2017