Body Positive Brands In India That Are Redefining Fashion
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Since the dawn of the body positivity movement in the international fashion scene, Indian fashion brands and designers too have woken up to designs that are more inclusive of all sizes. The plus-size fashion now is not limited to only blacks and greys…
Meet The Trio Bringing Digital Education To The Remotest Part Of India!
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything then it surely is that the future is online and that digital education would be the ultimate path to gain knowledge! While a many of us are already doing our bit in the development and education sector, there are few people who…
Checking For Breast Cancer Is More Important Than Checking The Notifications On Your Phone
Just like you have your daily CTM skin routine or oiling the hair routine every week, it is also important to take care of your breasts regularly. is important to also take care of your breasts regularly. Breast changes should seek more attention than the notifications on your phone. Regular…
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Adoption is a lifelong journey that brings in many emotions, challenges, and precious moments along the way. Along with the joy of adding a child to your family and becoming a parent, it may also bring many complications while raising them. All adoptive parents struggle to balance the varying emotions of their children, especially when their children wish to contact…
A Bunch Of Young Minds Are Changing Perception Around Menstruation
Paddling Foundation is a non-profit organization and a menstrual hygiene initiative based out of Mumbai. They work towards creating awareness about menstruation and menstrual hygiene as it is one of the most incognizant issues India faces today. Founded by Dipika Daga in December 2018, who set up her team and departments by February 2019. Paddling Foundation got registered in 2019.…
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Meet The Trio Bringing Digital Education To The Remotest Part Of India!
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything then it surely is that the future is online and that digital education would be the ultimate path to gain knowledge! While a many of us are already doing our bit in the development and education sector, there are few people who are going extra miles to ensure that none in the…
Checking For Breast Cancer Is More Important Than Checking The Notifications On Your Phone
Just like you have your daily CTM skin routine or oiling the hair routine every week, it is also important to take care of your breasts regularly. is important to also take care of your breasts regularly. Breast changes should seek more attention than the notifications on your phone. Regular self-examination of your breasts is the best way to detect…
Ten best skincare products that work for Acne
Acne-prone skin is one of the toughest skin types to care for. You have to put in extra effort when it comes to skincare or makeup. From diet to hormones to stress and even genetics can contribute to acne breakouts. It is one of the most common problems that people encounter nowadays and, therefore, there is an abundance of products…
Why Do We Crave Some Foods During Pregnancy?
Pregnancies for me have been a tough time. With heightened morning sickness my appetite had reduced a lot and I had started to hate the smell of most foods. But on the other hand there were certain foods that I craved a lot. It was bizarre because not only did I have food cravings but they were so specific that…
The ‘Saas-Bahu’ Relationship Does Not Have To Be Toxic
In our lives, there are some relationships that we are born into and then there are some that we choose over time. We spend almost the first half of our lives with the relationships we are born into. Our sensibilities, thinking, lifestyle, manners are shaped by and amongst them. Once we grow up, we step out of our cocoon, explore…
The Hormone Estrogen And Why Do You Need It Balanced
Have you been feeling a little off lately and not being able to understand why? While it could be due to many things going wrong in your life, ever wondered if hormones was one of them? Here are a few questions and if you check most answers then I have news for you. · Your energy level has hit…
It’s Time to Involve Men in Menstrual Talks: #MondayMenstruation
Since my childhood, I have seen many instances where mothers usually tell their daughters to keep it a secret from others when they get their periods. It is natural that girls feel scared and fearful and have no idea of what is happening to their bodies during puberty. Added to that fear is to maintain it a secret as if…
How to help your teenager handle a heartbreak?
I am a mother to a toddler girl. And ever since she came into my life I have been dwindling every day between the thoughts of whether to keep her safe, protected from any mishaps of life or to let her explore, let her get hurt, and learn to pick herself up. God only knows, how will I calm myself…
Body Positive Brands In India That Are Redefining Fashion
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Since the dawn of the body positivity movement in the international fashion scene, Indian fashion brands and designers too have woken up to designs that are more inclusive of all sizes. The plus-size fashion now is not limited to only blacks and greys and slimming fabrics. There are many brands in the market…
Ten best skincare products that work for Acne
Acne-prone skin is one of the toughest skin types to care for. You have to put in extra effort when it comes to skincare or makeup. From diet to hormones to stress and even genetics can contribute to acne breakouts. It is one of the most common problems that people encounter nowadays and, therefore, there is an abundance of products…
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Let’s Talk About Consent
Growing up in a culture where discussing sex is frowned upon, it is natural for everyone to be embarrassed to discuss the concept of consent in context of physical relationships. Most couples hesitate to discuss sex. While they enjoy talking about every other topic under the sun, they hardly talk about intimacy and sexual interests. Even married couples feel embarrassed…
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Domestic Violence In Lesbian Relationships
Does the term “domestic violence” conjure up an image of a husband (physically or otherwise) abusing his wife? If you answered yes, like most of us, then we all have some re-thinking to do. The thing is, domestic violence in our country, and largely in the world as well, is always assumed to be violence taking place in a heterosexual…
How To Revive Your Diminishing Sex Drive?
Millions of people feel uncomfortable talking about their struggle with low or no sex drive. Most of them are too embarrassed to talk about it even with their partners. Loss of sexual desire (libido) or decreased sex drive is a common problem faced by many men and women at some point in their life. Normally, libido slows with age for…
Female Condoms, A Great Contraceptive Choice for Indian Youth
For the uninitiated, a female condom is among the various available contraceptive barrier methods available. However it is also the under-utilized one. The female condom — also called an internal condom — is a birth control (contraceptive) device that acts as a barrier to keep sperm from entering the uterus. It is a highly effective contraceptive method that can be inserted vaginally to reduce the risk…
Checking For Breast Cancer Is More Important Than Checking The Notifications On Your Phone
Just like you have your daily CTM skin routine or oiling the hair routine every week, it is also important to take care of your breasts regularly. is important to also take care of your breasts regularly. Breast changes should seek more attention than the notifications on your phone. Regular self-examination of your breasts is the best way to detect…
The Hormone Estrogen And Why Do You Need It Balanced
Have you been feeling a little off lately and not being able to understand why? While it could be due to many things going wrong in your life, ever wondered if hormones was one of them? Here are a few questions and if you check most answers then I have news for you. · Your energy level has hit…
It’s Time to Involve Men in Menstrual Talks: #MondayMenstruation
Since my childhood, I have seen many instances where mothers usually tell their daughters to keep it a secret from others when they get their periods. It is natural that girls feel scared and fearful and have no idea of what is happening to their bodies during puberty. Added to that fear is to maintain it a secret as if…
A Bunch Of Young Minds Are Changing Perception Around Menstruation
Paddling Foundation is a non-profit organization and a menstrual hygiene initiative based out of Mumbai. They work towards creating awareness about menstruation and menstrual hygiene as it is one of the most incognizant issues India faces today. Founded by Dipika Daga in December 2018, who set up her team and departments by February 2019. Paddling Foundation got registered in 2019.…
This NGO founder Is On ‘Mission Menstruation’
At fourteen years young when teenagers are dabbling with modern paraphernalia, Anurag Chauhan found his calling in social service. By the time he was twenty, Anurag had founded a non-government organization, Humans for Humanity in his home town Dehradun to bring awareness about menstruation, health, hygiene among women across India. At twenty-one, he launched the WASH project on Women, Sanitation,…
This Trust Is Guiding Rural India On Menstrual Health & Embracing Their Practices
Women in rural India have been resorting to their own ways for many years when it comes to menstruation practices and menstrual health. There are methods that are different from what we are familiar with. Sinu Joseph, the Managing Trustee of Mythri Speaks Trust, gives us an insight into menstrual practices in rural India. The narrative on menstruation is changing…
Boondh Is Spreading Menstrual Advocacy, One Drop At A Time
When it comes to India, one can never say that there is enough menstrual literacy and awareness because of the poverty and illiteracy that exists among the population. Boondh is a hybrid enterprise started by Bharti Kannan who noticed a gaping hole in menstruation-related interventions, activism and advocacy. Co-founder Sonal Jain came on board when they and Bharti met. Today,…
This Women-led Initiative Empowers Other Women
It is the 21st century and as a society, we are still plagued with patriarchal structures that seeps into our social systems. We are still reluctant to talk about sex education, mental health, menstruation, etc. The situations get worse when such issues are riddled with myths and taboos, and one such classic example that we still as a society need…
Checking For Breast Cancer Is More Important Than Checking The Notifications On Your Phone
Just like you have your daily CTM skin routine or oiling the hair routine every week, it is also important to take care of your breasts regularly. is important to also take care of your breasts regularly. Breast changes should seek more attention than the notifications on your phone. Regular self-examination of your breasts is the best way to detect…
The Hormone Estrogen And Why Do You Need It Balanced
Have you been feeling a little off lately and not being able to understand why? While it could be due to many things going wrong in your life, ever wondered if hormones was one of them? Here are a few questions and if you check most answers then I have news for you. · Your energy level has hit…
It’s Time to Involve Men in Menstrual Talks: #MondayMenstruation
Since my childhood, I have seen many instances where mothers usually tell their daughters to keep it a secret from others when they get their periods. It is natural that girls feel scared and fearful and have no idea of what is happening to their bodies during puberty. Added to that fear is to maintain it a secret as if…
A Bunch Of Young Minds Are Changing Perception Around Menstruation
Paddling Foundation is a non-profit organization and a menstrual hygiene initiative based out of Mumbai. They work towards creating awareness about menstruation and menstrual hygiene as it is one of the most incognizant issues India faces today. Founded by Dipika Daga in December 2018, who set up her team and departments by February 2019. Paddling Foundation got registered in 2019.…
This NGO founder Is On ‘Mission Menstruation’
At fourteen years young when teenagers are dabbling with modern paraphernalia, Anurag Chauhan found his calling in social service. By the time he was twenty, Anurag had founded a non-government organization, Humans for Humanity in his home town Dehradun to bring awareness about menstruation, health, hygiene among women across India. At twenty-one, he launched the WASH project on Women, Sanitation,…
This Trust Is Guiding Rural India On Menstrual Health & Embracing Their Practices
Women in rural India have been resorting to their own ways for many years when it comes to menstruation practices and menstrual health. There are methods that are different from what we are familiar with. Sinu Joseph, the Managing Trustee of Mythri Speaks Trust, gives us an insight into menstrual practices in rural India. The narrative on menstruation is changing…
Boondh Is Spreading Menstrual Advocacy, One Drop At A Time
When it comes to India, one can never say that there is enough menstrual literacy and awareness because of the poverty and illiteracy that exists among the population. Boondh is a hybrid enterprise started by Bharti Kannan who noticed a gaping hole in menstruation-related interventions, activism and advocacy. Co-founder Sonal Jain came on board when they and Bharti met. Today,…
This Women-led Initiative Empowers Other Women
It is the 21st century and as a society, we are still plagued with patriarchal structures that seeps into our social systems. We are still reluctant to talk about sex education, mental health, menstruation, etc. The situations get worse when such issues are riddled with myths and taboos, and one such classic example that we still as a society need…
Meet The Trio Bringing Digital Education To The Remotest Part Of India!
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything then it surely is that the future is online and that digital education would be the ultimate path to gain knowledge! While a many of us are already doing our bit in the development and education sector, there are few people who are going extra miles to ensure that none in the…
This E-commerce Platform Supports Women Entrepreneurs
With work from home increasing acceptance during this pandemic stricken time, many home-based women entrepreneurs showed a positive and courageous ray of hope by rekindling their skills and talent and started making unique products at home - be it baked goods, food items or soaps or handcrafted bags or knitted home utility items. What was missing though was a platform…
Are you being ANTI FEMINIST unknowingly?
“Feminism” the most controversial term in today’s time! Be it facebook or instagram - you will often find pages and communities dedicated to feminism. On the other hand you will find hashtag #FakeFeminism used atleast a million times. So what exactly is feminism? According to the dictionary - The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of…
PRIYA RAMNANI WINS THE #MeToo WAR
The hashtag became a trend in the year 2018 in India however, it was first used back in 2006 by Tarana Burke is the founder of this movement. As we moved through 2018, here in India the movement captured attention on Twitter quickly but it gained momentum when celebrities like Tanushree Dutta, Sandhya Mridul, Nayani Dixit, and a few others came…
My story of molestation | Every Indian girl’s story
I was 23 when a random guy randomly passed lewd remarks on what I was wearing and in the fit of sheer rage, I ran across the platform giving him a tough run of his life. Let us rewind a bit. Yes, this is the same old molestation story that you get to hear from almost every girl you know.…
This Women-Led Organisation Has Trained Self-defence To More Than 150,000 Women!
Mansi Chandra started her entrepreneurial journey, with the motive to be financially independent, six years ago and started a small shoe manufacturing factory in a rented space in Agra named Ta.Ra Innovations. Her grit and determination bore fruit, and two years later she built her own factory and eventually crossed the 100 crore mark in turnover by the fourth year.…
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Rhea was driving back with her husband on the way back from a party at their friend’s house a few kilometers away. Raj was sitting beside her and offering driving tips - “The traffic light is turning red. STOP!”,” Slow down; you are approaching the junction”. To top it all, when they neared home he said, “Straight and on the…
Passion To Profession — This Mumbai Based Mother Duo Helps Parents In Raising Their Kids Better Way!
Parents do every possible thing in their power to protect their children and nourish them well — precisely mothers. They often give up on their own dreams/ desires to fulfil their children’s wishes. Mothers also tend to help and guide other newbie mothers — just like we help new people in our office/ school or other places. When two mothers…