Healthcare and wellness startup MyUpchar aims to solve the awareness and access problem in tier-2 and 3 cities, and plans to soon offer content in six other languages. In India, home remedies are a part and parcel of life. They are often preferred over immediate doctor consultations and ... read more
These five startups are working in the area of women hygiene in India
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
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