Have you been struggling to have a good night’s rest? If this is true, you are not alone. According to the studies, one in four Indians is affected. The overall estimate for the prevalence of insomnia was 25.7 per cent. If you are one among them, worry not. In this interview, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor spoke to Krishna Melnattur, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Biology, Ashoka University on how to improve sleep quality. Professor talks about the elements of a good quality sleep and how to have one. Take a look.
10 September,2024 07:53 PM IST
At a recent event, actress Raveena Tandon spoke about menstrual hygiene. She encouraged young girls to understand that there's nothing to be ashamed of and stressed the importance of maintaining personal hygiene. Additionally, she advocated for creating films that focus on sex education and are approved by censors, highlighting the need for informative and accessible content on this crucial topic.
20 July,2024 03:41 PM IST
She rebelled against domestic violence. She rebelled against the system to uphold the rights of single mothers. She is now rebelling against menstrual taboos. Meet Khushboo, once a domestic violence victim, now an educator spreading awareness on menstrual hygiene, child sexual abuse and empowering children all over. This story is of a single mother who turned her pain into purpose. Watch the story of Khushboo now
27 May,2023 07:25 PM IST | Mumbai
#MissUniverse2021 #HarnaazKaur Sandhu recently met some school students during a health and hygiene awareness program. The gorgeous diva, who wants to spread awareness about menstrual hygiene among girls and women, started a dialogue about periods with the students. #Harnaaz said, 'Periods are normal and it should not stop you from achieving your goals.' #Chandigarh’s #HarnaazKaurSandhu made India proud almost three months ago when she brought home the #MissUniverse2021 crown after 21 years.
22 April,2022 10:53 PM IST | Mumbai
In lieu of World Hand Hygiene Day today, Dr. Tilak Suvarna, a Cardiologist at Asian Heart Institute reinstates the importance of maintaining hand hygiene while providing healthcare. This remains true not only during the current Covid-19 pandemic but also in general as a healthcare practice. The slogan for this year's World Hand Hygiene Day is - Seconds saves lives, clean your hands.
05 May,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
