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
Awareness campaign launched on women’s health, Uttarakhand
Various programs were organized on International Women's Health Day by the Community Medical Department of Himalayan Institution of Medical Sciences, Swami Ram Himalayan University, SRHU. Community Medical Department gave information about female health in women sector of rural areas at Kukakawala, ... 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
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