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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
TopicSanitary Napkins

Topic: Sanitary Napkins

How reusable sanitary pads are changing lives in rural India

Unlike disposable pads, which contribute to environmental waste and financial strain, reusable alternatives are affordable, durable, and eco-friendly.

A menstrual campaign amid Pakistan floods is making right noises. But some men can’t take it

Sanitary napkins are increasingly featuring on the essential supplies lists sent out by districts flooded.

Modi govt plans Rs 12,000 cr boost for access to sanitary pads, eyes corporates as partners

The scheme, pegged on govt’s popular Re 1 Suvidha pad, follows this year’s 15 August address, where PM Modi became the first Indian leader to talk menstrual health on I-Day.

The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a ‘sanitary pad crisis’

Women in India, Fiji, the US, UK and other parts of the world have reported severe supply shortages of pads and hiked-up prices for disposable menstrual products.

When a Modi minister refused to hold a pad, Akshay Kumar learned a life lesson

Participating in a panel discussion at a book launch, Akshay Kumar didn’t name the minister but said menstrual hygiene fell under his ambit.

Women voters in Madhya Pradesh want jobs, not sanitary napkins and cooking gas

Madhya Pradesh revealed a fundamental disconnect between party perceptions and women voters’ expectations.

Smriti Irani feels victimised, hits back with Instagram post of her mouth tied

The Instagram post has got more than 11,000 likes and nearly 400 comments. Close friend Ekta Kapoor called Smriti Irani a ‘rockkkkstaaaa’.

Price of sanitary pads won’t change much despite zero GST. Here’s why

Earlier, the government would pay input credit. But now, since the final product is not taxed, manufacturers will have to add it to the cost of the pads.

Putin lifts the Trump trophy, and New Zealand’s urgency to find a Russian spy

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The oil pipelines that could decide the Iran war

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Russian crude never left India’s import mix. It made up 1/3rd of oil imports from 2024 to 2026

After dominating India’s crude imports since 2023, Russian supplies slowed amid US sanctions, but a 30-day ‘waiver’ amid West Asia tensions could now push flows back towards 2 mbpd.

India and Indonesia finalise BrahMos deal, contract to be signed early next fiscal

One battery of the BrahMos missile is to be procured in the initial phase. The plan is to scale up the procurement in phases.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.