The word itself begins as an ancient Sanskrit word,naranga,possibly derived from an even older Dravidian (another ancient language spoken in what is now southern India) root,naru,meaning fragrant. Along with the oranges, the word migrated into Persian and Arabic. From there it was adopted into...
That social shame can prevent women from talking openly about menstruation, meaning many girls are not taught safe, hygienic practices. For years, government initiatives and non-profit groups have been trying to change this – especially in rural areas where the problem is most prevalent. But ...