INDIA, May 29 -- That's the thing about us Indians. We're somehow so good at believing without proof and spreading baseless stories like wildfire. From silly political insinuations to PR-fuelled dating rumours of celebrities, to sadly-even menstruation.
It usually starts when a dadi, nani, or random "senior" relative in a conservative Indian household restricts menstruating women from entering the kitchen or the temple, citing their "impurity" as the reason.
We thus grow up believing that menstruation is dirty, and hold on to this and several other myths. However, what's growth without some realisation, learning, and changing, anyway? Here's doing just that with the help of Dr Deepa Dewan, associate director and head of unit, obstetrics ...