Around 88 percent menstruating women do not have access to sanitary products and 90 percent of the sanitary pads used are made of non-bio degradable plastic. In India, hygiene products are not affordable for every woman. Around 88 percent menstruating women do not have access to sanitary ... read more
Why India’s most educated women are leaving jobs faster than others?
It was while working for a shopping website that Parul A Mittal, 43, discovered her calling as a writer. It was 2008. She had been working for 12 years, was at middle management level at her company and no reason to quit. Except her younger daughter had just begun showing signs of a breathing ... read more
Sindoor May Be Unsafe Due to High Quantity of Lead, Claims Study
Sindoor holds a significant place in Indian society. The bright red or orange coloured powder, sindoor or vermillion is worn by married Hindu women in India for the longevity of their husbands’ age. But a new research highlights the sindoor to be unsafe for use. It claims it to contain high quantity ... read more