Making Menstruation a Girls’ Secret Excludes Other Genders from an Important Conversation
We must let the secret of menstruation out and share the knowledge with adolescent boys and transgender individuals at the same time as girls.
Category: Body
Author and Yoga Guru Ira Trivedi on Lockdown Yoga, Her #MeToo Stories, and a Dog Named Om
Author and yoga guru Ira Trivedi on sexuality in modern India, the #MeToo movement, and why yoga is the best exercise during lockdown.
The Immunity-Boosting Vitamin That Most Indians Lack
Physician, yoga exponent and vitamin-D evangelist Dr Renu Mahtani shares tips to good health and immunity in the time of COVID.
Letting My Hair Grey Naturally Has Liberated Me
Though giving up hair colour came with challenges and doubts, author Mala Mansukhani now loves her authentic new self and freedom from wearing a ‘youth mask’.
My Spiritual Practice Helped Me Have a Natural Delivery After C-Section
Megha Khanduja’s first baby was born through caesarean section, and she was told her second would have to be too. But she was determined to have a natural birth.
Why More Indians Are Turning Vegan, and How They’re Right
Like the rest of the world, Indians are waking to the physical, ethical and economic benefits of plant-based, meat-and-dairy-free food.
How I Healed Mind, Heart and Body to Beat Cancer – Thrice
Delhi-based author and entrepreneur Anita Kumar shares her emotional, physical and spiritual battle with cancer.
“The Menstrual Period Is the Most Valuable Feedback Tool to Measure a Woman’s Health”
A new book explains why menstrual cycles are the perfect barometer of a woman’s health, and how to “biohack” one’s period problems away.
How Millennial Lifestyles Are Taking a Toll on Their Body Alignment
Corporate workplaces and digital addictions are leaving millennials with poor posture and repetitive stress injury.
The Latest Skin, Hair and Body Treatments We Loved
Nature has all the ingredients we need for beautiful skin and hair. These brands have done the research!
Angry Much? Here’s Why We Rage, and How to Manage It
Anger is a strong but normal emotion. It is okay to be angry. It is how you express anger that needs management, says Dr Jankhana Hakani.
Her Label Is Bringing Afghani and Persian Wellness Secrets to India
Wellness brand Taaseer, founded by two Afghani-origin cousins, offers both physical and spiritual wellbeing with a range of potent products.
4 Smart, Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene Options for Eco-Conscious Women
On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, we list four options that will keep both your body and the planet safe.
“Women Should Prioritize Fitness As They Get Older,” Says Senior CrossFit Champ
Entrepreneur, golfer and CrossFit champ Madhu Singh is only getting fitter as she grows older, and believes age has nothing do with one’s health and strength.
This Former Nutritionist’s Beauty Brand Is Wholesome, Healthy Skin Food
Former nutritionist Raman Puri has put her knowledge of healthy ingredients into the making of her truly effective nature-based beauty range Spaveda.
This Startup Makes the Softest Eco-friendly Sanitary Napkins in India
Entrepreneurs Monica Bindra, Nazish Mir and Ali Mir are redefining menstrual hygiene with their new eco-friendly range, Laiqa.
This Supreme Court Advocate Lost 24 Kg with Oodles of Self-Love
Accomplished advocate Neeha Nagpal found that weight is just one aspect of a very important relationship: the one with yourself.
3 Indian Beauty Brands That Bring You the Best of Nature and Science
These three beauty brands bring you the best of Ayurvedic recipes and natural ingredients, in easy-to-use formats.
Why Your Grandparents’ Diet Won’t Work for You: A Nutritionist Weighs In
Delhi-based nutritionist Avni Kaul answers our questions regarding weight loss, eating what our grandmothers ate, and that dreaded word ‘dieting’.
This Luxury Wellness Resort Near Delhi Gives Your Body and Soul a Healing Makeover
A new luxury health resort near Delhi, Naad Wellness promises you physical rejuvenation and mental relaxation, based on both traditional therapies and modern science.
Imagining Something Can Make It Happen: Dr Tara Swart on the Power of Visualisation
Dr Tara Swart, a neuroscientist and executive coach with a background in psychiatry, is convinced about our ability to alter how our brains work. Here’s an excerpt from her new book, The Source.
Can I Have a Few Kilos of Fat Removed Along With My Gallbladder, I Ask My Surgeon
Sunita Pandey tries to view her father’s recent death and her own gallbladder-removal operation with a pinch of salt.
Insta-Birth: These Pages Share Powerful Stories of Pregnancy and ChildBirth
These Instagram pages remind women of their innate divinity and their amazing strength. They also share stories of loss, of challenges and pain.
“It’s Like Electric Shocks in My Head”: Actor-Director Divya Palat’s Brave, Painful Battle
It can’t be easy to direct award-winning videos and shows while living with a painful condition, but Divya Palat does it every day.
