The dearth of knowledge about menstrual sanitation leads to a culture of constraints and taboos. Poor water, sanitation and hygiene amenities in schools, inadequate sex education and lack of hygiene cause girls to understand and perceive menstruation as shameful and uncomfortable. Research advocates girls’ dread and embarrassment from leaking of blood and body odour, preventing them from seeking help and enforce restrictions on their nutrition, lifestyle and activities when menstruating.
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According to news reports, at least 42 humans, 14 bulls and one cow have died during the events held since Jallikattu was permitted again under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2017. Hundreds more participants and spectators were injured. An accurate count of human and bull injuries and deaths is unavailable, as news agencies don't often report bull deaths and may not report on humans who die after suffering for a few days from injuries sustained during Jallikattu.
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Factory farmed animals suffer immensely despite Indian society’s belief that animals deserve rights and humane conditions. Ironically, the same corporations that exploit animals may be animal advocates’ biggest allies too.
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Daan, the Sanskrit word for giving, and Utsav, meaning a festival, were familiar to most. So DaanUtsav is a festival of giving- and that’s what we settled on finally in 2013
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This wonderful festival, previously known as the Joy of Giving Week, promotes philanthropy in all forms and takes place every year from the 2nd to 8th October
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