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The Inspiring Journey of Dr Suri Srimathi (92): Delivered 2 Lakh Babies, 60+ Years, 1 Lifelong Mission
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (382+ words) Determined to prevent such losses, Dr Srimathi devoted her life to improving maternal and foetal health across government hospitals and private practice. Even today, she begins her mornings reviewing patient updates and advising on treatments, reflecting both India's progress in…...
Telangana Engineer Launches Soukshya to Distribute Free Sanitary Pads Amid Supreme Court Menstrual Health Ruling
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (255+ words) National discussions on menstrual policy have also gained intensity. Several states have moved to allocate significant funds to supply free sanitary pads to millions of schoolgirls, a direct response to the Supreme Court's fundamental right ruling. Advocates say these institutional…...
UP Horror: Two Uncles Allegedly Rape Teenage Niece And Sell Her Sixteen-Year-Old Sister For Money
2+ week, 2+ day ago (321+ words) The Logical Indian UP Horror: Two Uncles Allegedly Rape Teenage Niece And Sell Her Sixteen-Year-Old Sister For Money In a harrowing case of familial betrayal, the Pilibhit police in Uttar Pradesh have registered a case against two men for allegedly…...
Menstrual Distress During Exam: Nashik SSC Student Claims Invigilator Denied Washroom Access in Maharashtra
2+ week, 6+ day ago (464+ words) A Secondary School Certificate (SSC) student appearing for her board examination in Nashik, Maharashtra, on March 13 was allegedly denied permission to use the washroom by a woman invigilator after informing staff that she had started menstruating. According to reports, the…...
India Debates Menstrual Leave as Supreme Court Declines Mandate, Workplace Stigma Persists Nationwide
3+ week, 1+ day ago (206+ words) While some states and private organisations have introduced menstrual leave, uptake remains uneven, reflecting both social hesitation and structural gaps. Experts, policymakers and employees remain divided balancing concerns of workplace equity, productivity and gender bias with no uniform solution yet…...
Supreme Court Declares Menstrual Health a Fundamental Right; Orders Free Sanitary Pads for School Girls
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (737+ words) In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has recognised menstrual health as a fundamental right, ordering free sanitary pads and adequate hygiene facilities in schools nationwide, linking dignity, education, and equality for adolescent girls. In a significant step towards gender…...
Talent Means Nothing Without Dignity: How a 19-Year-Old Coach Transformed Girls" Football in Rural Rajasthan
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (440+ words) In a remote village in Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, 19-year-old coach Manish Kumar has sparked a quiet revolution by training girls in football and addressing the broader challenges they face, including menstrual dignity and lack of facilities. Initially mocked by…...
Karnataka Transport Bodies to Grant One Paid Menstrual Leave Monthly for Women Employees from January 2026
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (480+ words) Karnataka's KSRTC grants one paid menstrual leave day monthly to women employees from January 2026, boosting inclusivity without medical proof." The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has formally adopted the state government's directive, providing one paid day of menstrual leave…...
Karnataka's Landmark Menstrual Leave Policy: How It Compares with Other Indian States
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (447+ words) Karnataka has enacted a historic menstrual leave policy granting women employees one paid day of leave per month, covering both government and private sectors. Announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in 2025, the policy applies broadly to women working in government offices,…...
Can Magnesium Really Relieve Menstrual Cramps? Here's What the 2025 Study Reveals
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (269+ words) Magnesium has garnered significant attention in 2025 as a natural, low-risk option for alleviating menstrual cramps, which affect about half of menstruating people worldwide. Recent studies confirm that magnesium can reduce the severity of pain by relaxing uterine muscles, lowering inflammation,…...