January 2026

Maharashtra has launched India’s first menopause clinics, bringing long-overdue recognition to menopausal health and setting a new benchmark for inclusive public healthcare.

The Supreme Court has recognised menstrual health as a fundamental right, mandating free sanitary pads, separate toilets, and school-level sensitisation—reshaping how India treats women’s health and dignity.

France has approved a bill to abolish marital duty, ending a legal doctrine that treated refusal of sex as marital misconduct. We explain the history and impact.

A local ban on makeup for women government employees in Syria’s Latakia has drawn sharp criticism. The decision raises questions about governance, freedom, and gender control.

India now leads the world in Global Female STEM Enrolment, with women making up 43% of STEM students. But high enrolment has not translated into equal pay, leadership, or research …

Tamil Nadu has launched a ₹5,000-crore Women Employment and Safety Project backed by the World Bank, linking jobs, safety, care infrastructure, and health. We explain what it means and why …

Karnataka has announced a first-of-its-kind programme to provide free menstrual care products, including reusable menstrual cups and sanitary pads, to over one million school-going girls—linking women’s health, education, and sustainability.

Accessibility is often treated as kindness. In reality, it is a constitutional right. This Knowledge Hub editorial explores why access without dignity is not access at all.

The proposed 2.5-fold hike in minimum wages marks a sharp shift in India’s labour policy. But will Minimum Wages 2026 restore dignity to work—or depend entirely on enforcement?

India’s quick-commerce platforms are phasing out the 10-minute delivery promise after safety concerns, worker protests, and government intervention. But does removing a tagline really reduce risk for gig workers?