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‘Menstrual leave not a plea for privilege’: Karnataka High Court to state
April 16, 2026 11:25 am
The Karnataka High Court made the observations while hearing a petition filed by a hotel worker, seeking a direction to the state government to effectively implement its notifications regarding menstrual leave.
‘All of this is not an excuse’: After actor-doctor Sreeleela's take on periods sparks social media outrage, a gynaecologist explains how symptoms vary from person to person
April 10, 2026 2:01 pm
Sreeleela’s comments on pushing through period pain spark a heated debate about varying menstrual realities.
DU's Indraprastha Women's College launches certificate course on menstrual health
April 10, 2026 1:44 pm
Meanwhile, undergraduate admissions at the University of Delhi are expected to begin in the third week of May 2026, soon after the start of the Common University Entrance Test (UG), officials said.
'I am 24 years old now and still haven't got my period yet, like never ever. Is it normal?'
April 08, 2026 5:54 pm
Medically, when a girl has not started menstruating by the expected age of 15 or 16 years, doctors define it as primary amenorrhea.
‘If you don't have symptoms...’: Biochemist says controlling glucose spikes reduces PCOS symptoms; we verify
April 01, 2026 4:00 pm
A biochemist highlights a critical link: managing glucose spikes is key to reducing the high insulin levels that drive testosterone and PCOS symptoms.
As India debates menstrual leave, these countries have already implemented it — mostly without pay
March 18, 2026 6:06 pm
As conversations around menstrual leave continue globally, here are five countries that already provide period leave to women through labour laws or workplace policies.
'If my period comes every two months instead of one, should I be concerned?'
March 10, 2026 4:00 pm
One should monitor their cycle closely and consult a doctor to eliminate possible diseases such as hormonal disorders or reproductive health problems.
Beyond the uterus: What rare male endometriosis cases reveal about the disease
March 09, 2026 11:33 am
While endometriosis is typically viewed through the lens of female health, rare biological anomalies in men are shattering traditional theories about the disease.
‘No side effects’: Nutritionist says pineapple and cinnamon may help reduce period cramps naturally; we verify
February 03, 2026 5:52 pm
According to her, these two ingredients carry bioactive compounds that may help relax uterine muscles and promote smoother cycles.
'Phool murjha jaayengey': Dolly Singh on battling period myth in childhood
October 18, 2025 5:20 pm
Despite growing awareness, menstruation remains a taboo in India — from girls being barred from temples to being told not to touch pickles.
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Reasons your period may feel heavier and more painful during summer, according to a gynaecologist
June 17, 2025 11:17 am
This is how summer heat, dehydration, and lifestyle changes can make your periods worse
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