The condition involves severe pelvic pain, heavy bleeding during periods, and could cause infertility if not treated.

Though subdued, ‘Gaun Aayeko Bato’ manages to evoke a lingering sense of sadness.

They are often compelled to hide their relationship and lie to their homeowners and neighbours that they are either siblings or friends. Of late, things have changed for the better, however.

City is cleaner and better, but its benefits are not reaching the economically disadvantaged residents relying on street vending for livelihood, they say.

‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ delves into the lives of tawaifs during the British Raj.

Absence of accessible infrastructure and lack of awareness among health workers are some of the hurdles.

It’s been six days since the campaigners arrived in Kathmandu after their arduous walking journey, but the government has made no efforts to initiate talks.

Nepali society doesn’t yet accommodate the idea of staying childless as a choice, say experts. And it’s women who are often blamed for not conceiving a child.

NHRC has accused the police of using excessive force even as people with disabilities were protesting for their rights.

Vapers may go back to tobacco. Users say a ban makes little sense without measures to regulate the sale of tobacco cigarettes.

Students and mental health facilitators believe that regular school counselling can go a long way in creating a healthy learning environment.

Inclusion of consent as a significant aspect of sex education would be a step forward, experts say.

Creating gender-inclusive restrooms in existing facilities is a solution, one of them says.

‘Killer Soup’ serves a darkly comedic tale of deception and destruction as aspiring cook Swathi and her lover, Umesh, navigate a web of lies and accidental murders.

While international adoptions have been banned over child trafficking and abuse concerns, domestic adoptions are also not easy.