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Gender equity: The double-edged nature of menstrual leave
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (261+ words) The idea of suggesting menstrual leave for women workers came up when the Madras High Court struck down Section 66 A of the Factories Act, 1948, rendering the ban on night shifts invalid. In the course of the judgment, the Madras High…...
TN kids in urban slums under-nourished, obese: Lancet study
1+ week, 6+ day ago (354+ words) CHENNAI: A major international study conducted in Tamil Nadu has flagged a worrying nutrition transition among children from low-income urban communities, revealing that under-nutrition and obesity are increasingly coexisting within the same population by middle childhood. The study, published in…...
Tamil Nadu's 108 ambulance network helped reverse pandemic-era maternal health setbacks: IIT-M study
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (759+ words) CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu's emergency healthcare system not only withstood the unprecedented strain of the COVID-19 pandemic but emerged stronger in its aftermath, driving marked improvements in maternal and newborn health outcomes, according to a major study by researchers from the…...
Shreya Ghoshal on Asha Bhosle: Personification of power, feminism
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (25+ words) The National Award-winning singer lauded the discipline of her senior, and shared that the younger crop of artistes can learn so much from her....
As menstrual health challenges persist, homeopathy can be sustainable care option: Experts
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (507+ words) NEW DELHI: Nearly 80 per cent of adolescent girls in India experienced disruptions in daily activities due to menstrual problems, with around 30 per cent skipping school, show findings from programmes led by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, underscoring a…...
Access to maternal care depends where a woman lives: TN study
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (350+ words) CHENNAI: Where a woman lives continues to determine her access to care and level of risk, a study published in Discover Public Health revealed, exposing deep and uneven maternal health gaps across Tamil Nadu despite its strong public health record....
Sanitary napkins a growing health concern
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (454+ words) CHENNAI: Menstrual hygiene practices in Tamil Nadu are significantly better than the national average, but the growing use of disposable sanitary napkins is emerging as an environmental concern, according to the latest State Economic Survey. The report states that access…...
Study shows period hygiene gaps in Tamil Nadu
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (331+ words) While all participants reported using sanitary napkins, the researchers cautioned that access alone has not resulted in comprehensive menstrual hygiene management. Only 62. 5% of rural girls and 65. 7% of urban girls met the study's criteria for good menstrual hygiene, which included frequent…...
From skincare to grooming: Chennai's beauty future takes shape
5+ mon, 30+ min ago (929+ words) CHENNAI: In Chennai, beauty has always been shaped as much by climate and culture as by creativity. As the city moves toward 2026, this relationship is becoming sharper, more conscious, and distinctly future-facing. From heat-proof skincare routines and barrier-focused formulations to…...
State of surviving: It isn't freedom if it's not for everyone
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (603+ words) In Makeni, Sierra Leone, girls walk home from school with notebooks tucked under their arms and dust clinging to their socks. Their uniforms are clean but faded. Their routes are long, 5 miles through washed-out roads to reach a classroom. Their…...