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Period blood can help trace this notoriously difficult condition to diagnose in women
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (563+ words) A biomarker present in the period blood can help medical doctors to detect a debilitating inflammatory disorder in women, a research has found out. Some scientists are developing a testing tool that is highly sensitive to this protein and can…...
Kerala plans three-day menstrual leave for schoolgirls, six months maternity leave for women in unorganised sectors
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (39+ words) Deccan Herald Kerala plans three-day menstrual leave for schoolgirls, six months maternity leave for women in unorganised sectors Follow us on:...
World Menstruation day 2026: Why do half of the population bleed?
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (25+ words) Deccan Herald Explained| Why do half the world population have periods? Follow us on:...
When destiny wears olive greens
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (538+ words) Deccan Herald A police official passes by a poster during a protest staged by Youth Congress members over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG medical entrance exam, demanding accountability from the central government, at Freedom Park, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Every…...
Advocating for trans women
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (19+ words) Gender Identity Support: Explore trans feminism and rights advocacy for inclusive support of trans, non-trans women. Intersectionality focus....
Trans Feminist Collective launched, raises concerns over 2026 transgender law
1+ week, 4+ day ago (45+ words) The Trans Feminist Collective (TFC) was launched on Sunday to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), bringing together transgender activists, feminists, Dalit rights leaders, and a delegation from Nepal's Feminist Dalit Organisation (FEDO) to build an…...
Teacher shortage, digital divide: NITI Aayog outlines major bottlenecks in India's education system
3+ week, 1+ day ago (870+ words) Image for representational use. India's school education system continues to face major challenges in infrastructure, teacher shortages, learning outcomes, mental health support and equity despite improvements in enrolment and access, according to NITI Aayog's latest report on school education. The…...
Vitamin D study: Supplement doubles chemo success in breast cancer patients
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (366+ words) Sunshine vitamin doubles success of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients, study finds'Deccan Herald In an interesting finding, a small dose of Vitamin D supplement is found to double the success rate of chemotherapy in people battling breast cancer. The study…...
Gender Criticality: Understanding the Debate on Gender
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (520+ words) Deccan Herald Gender criticality refers to the idea that biological sex is binary and cannot be changed Gender-critical thinking doesn't factor in self-identified gender A gender critical lens, would therefore, be one that looks at rights as largely sex-based, so…...
Raghav Chadha vs AAP: "Ghayal Hoon" Warning After RS Exit
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (264+ words) 'Ghayal hoon, isliye ghatak hoon': Raghav Chadha hits back at AAP with 'Dhurandhar' reference'Deccan Herald New Delhi: Insisting that he goes to Parliament to create impact and not ruckus, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday hit back at AAP…...