As Karnataka is attempting to pivot its flagship menstrual hygiene programme, Shuchi, towards menstrual cups for schoolgirls, the state is facing cultural gaps and fears.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party has emerged as an unexpected disruptor, throwing off poll calculations, with neither seasoned political parties nor psephologists nor consultants able to gauge the actual impact TVK is expected to have.
Samples sent to the Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru, in mid-2022 tested positive for beta-sitosterol, an indicator of vegetable oil adulteration.
