Your Daughter’s First Period: How to Help Her Be Ready

Your Daughter’s First Period: How to Help Her Be Ready

Many women probably remember when and where they got their first period. A lot of us probably also wish we’d been a little more prepared. If your daughter is approaching their first period, how can you help them be ready without embarrassing them — and yourself? Make an action plan so you’re both ready. Confront concerns. … Read more

Not so green: The myth of the biodegradable sanitary pads

Not so green: The myth of the biodegradable sanitary pads

Conventional pads are made up of wood pulp, a superabsorbent polymer (SAP), cotton and plastic fibers. By Kartik Johari,  In 2011 it was, “Kya aapke toothpaste mein namak hai?”In 2021 it is “Kya aapke san-pad mein bamboo pulp hai?” However, despite Lara Dutta’s best efforts, the salt in toothpaste trend kind of faded out. A cue … Read more

Managing sanitary waste in ITIs, offices: Pune-based startup to sets up system

Managing sanitary waste in ITIs, offices: Pune-based startup to sets up system

Pune-based startup to set up system for management of sanitary waste at ITIs, offices Sustainable and hygienic lifestyle is the need of the hour and small enterprises who are gearing up to make big can no longer afford to be innovative at the cost of the environment. As sanitary waste disposal is becoming a huge … Read more