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Are Indian toilets better than Western ones?

Macrobiotic coach says traditional Indian-style toilet systems are the ultimate health hack: 'Your organs would begin healing'

September 08, 2025 5:19 pm

The way we use toilets actually changes how the body works.

Using phone on the toilet may lead to a condition called piles

Why bringing phone to the toilet could raise your risk of piles, according to a doctor

August 07, 2025 2:29 pm

What exactly causes piles, and how much does posture or bathroom behaviour contribute to the condition?

‘Toilets are a human right’: SC orders courts nationwide to build separate washrooms for transgender

January 16, 2025 10:06 am

Toilets are a “facet of human rights” and the failure to provide these adequately in courts “reflects a deeper flaw in the justice system”, said the Supreme Court as it ruled on a PIL.

Govt hospitals to have separate toilets, accommodation for patients' relatives

November 11, 2024 8:03 pm

Under the new policy, fees will be capped at Rs 5 per person for toilet use and Rs 10 per person for bathing facilities.

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Can using your phone on the toilet give you hemorrhoids?

October 15, 2023 12:41 pm

Dr Saurabh Sethi stated in a TikTok video that scrolling on social media while doing your business can have major health implications, causing haemorrhoids, as well

Delhi HC asks Delhi govt to disclose steps taken for creation of separate toilets for transgenders

April 21, 2022 7:14 pm

The division bench of acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla also directed the government to disclose whether separate toilets for transgenders are being created in public places that are being constructed or developed now.

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Unequal access to toilets remains a worry, and is central to global feminist movement

November 10, 2021 2:42 pm

Inadequate toilet accommodations reflect society’s bias against women in the workplace and public spaces and reinforce the notion that women belong at home

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Coronavirus scare is causing people to panic-buy toilet paper; here's why

March 12, 2020 3:00 pm

In many countries, the toilet paper is used as means to keep the body clean, especially after defecation; could this be causing the surge in sales?

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Germ count: Some everyday objects that are dirtier than the toilet seat

December 03, 2019 2:08 pm

With germs existing practically everywhere, no surface is clean enough.

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Hackathon, a nationwide initiative to make disabled friendly toilets

September 12, 2019 2:07 pm

For the hackathon, the winners will be decided based on the novelty of the idea, the feasibility, sustainability and viability.

Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after 19 killed in ‘Gen Z’ protests

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Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned after 19 people died during youth-led protests demanding reforms and accountability. The protests spread across major cities and police opened fire on demonstrators. Lekhak tendered his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during a Cabinet meeting, following calls from Nepali Congress leaders earlier in the day.

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