![]() | Supreme Court to hear on Feb 24 plea seeking period leaveThe plea also sought for directing the State governments to frame rules for menstrual pain leaves to female students and working-class women at their respective workplaces. |
![]() | A 21-year-old Uttarakhand woman who runs a sanitary napkin manufacturing unitPrincy conducted research in Dehradun and surrounding areas, and also formed small groups to inform women about the risks of not using a clean cloth during menstruation. |
![]() | Pricey periods: Meet Devidutta Dash who breaks stereotypes about menstruation through 'Lemme Be'Several menstrual hygiene brands today are doing a commendable job at breaking stereotypes. |
![]() | New campaign 'Wind Beneath Her Wings' aims to spread awareness on menstrual healthThe initiative, which went live on January 26, stemmed from the need to make women in Indian villages aware about the importance of menstrual hygiene to prevent infections and infertility. |
![]() | Irregular periods linked to Type-2 diabetes in girlsGirls diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities -- a symptom of polycystic ovarian syndrome. |
![]() | Menstruation matters: Hold that thought. Gotta change my tampon!What do feminists think about the concept of paid period leave for female employees? |
![]() | Menstruation matters: Leave with belief and hopeHow do women feel and go about their duties during these days. In the final part of the series, the New Indian Express looks at real life situations... |
![]() | The feminist view: How sweet but what's the catch?Isn’t the debate over paid period leave typical of middle class talk fests? An idea that, should it come to pass, would restrict the benefit to the corporate world? |
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