Taboo
(Search results - 9)India UntoldNov 17, 2023, 9:48 AM IST
Manzuri: A step forward towards promoting awareness about sex education in India
Aastha Vohra created an Instagram page to initiate open discussions related to sex education. Addressing the societal taboo, she engaged with people who struggled to express their views. Eventually, in collaboration with her friend, Aastha co-founded ‘Manzuri,’ India’s first sex education company.
India UntoldNov 1, 2023, 10:18 AM IST
This father organized a grand party on his daughter’s first period
Kashipur’s Jitendra organized a party for his daughter’s first period and shared the posts on his Facebook account. The celebration was an attempt to send a message that myths and superstitions attached to the discussions of menstruation must be destroyed.
India UntoldSep 20, 2023, 10:37 AM IST
Breaking the Myths: This father organized a grand party on his daughter’s first period
Daughter’s day is approaching and there is no better way of celebrating this day than empowering our daughters. Kashipur’s Jitendra organized a party for his daughter’s first period and shared the posts on his Facebook account. The celebration was an attempt to send a message that myths and superstitions attached to this topic must be destroyed.
India UntoldSep 18, 2023, 11:01 AM IST
Meet Aditi Gupta, Jharkhand’s period girl
Jharkhand’s Aditi Gupta did not like the restrictions posed on her during her periods. She wanted to break all the social norms and taboos attached to the topic of menstruation. Aditi started working on a project with her husband and created Menstrupedia Comic. Her comics dealing with various subjects are available in multiple languages all over the world.
Lifestyle NewsSep 26, 2019, 2:15 PM IST
End Of Menstrual Taboo In New India Begins?
In this episode of Not for Women Only, we take a look at the myth surrounding menstruation and how the current government is changing the ‘hush-hush’ social narrative with a futuristic vision of ‘affordable and quality healthcare’ for all.
EntertainmentMay 4, 2019, 3:19 PM IST
From Rekha to Priyanka Chopra: Bollywood gals romancing younger heroes sets new trend
In an interesting shift, our leading actresses are being paired opposite younger actors too. This feat was a grave taboo even as little as a decade ago, but times are changing ever so slowly.
IndiaDec 6, 2018, 9:37 AM IST
Villagers empty pond after woman carrying infectious disease drowns
An unidentified woman committed suicide by drowning in a pond in Karnataka's Dharwad district. Assuming the woman carried an infectious disease, the villagers decided to flush out the water from the pond and fill it with fresh water.
IndiaNov 7, 2018, 6:26 PM IST
Happy birthday Nandita Das: 10 facts about Indian actor-director who speaks her mind, breaks taboos
Here are 10 facts about Nandita Das, who has turned 49 today. The beautiful actress has shown that beauty is not about colour, it is about who you are. Happy birthday Nandita Das.
IndiaAug 28, 2018, 12:34 PM IST