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
Half the women in India still unaware of period hygiene
‘Lack of affordability, accessibility and awareness are three prime reasons’ Despite government’s campaigns and schemes to ensure girls education, little has been done so far to address one of the major issues leading to their dropout post primary classes — lack of access to sanitary ... read more
Sikkim the best place to work for women, Delhi at bottom of list: Report
Tiny northeastern state of Sikkim has the best working conditions for women, while national capital Delhi fared the lowest, according to a report. Tiny northeastern state of Sikkim has the best working conditions for women, while national capital Delhi fared the lowest, according to a ... read more
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