Yenepoya students hold menstrual hygiene awareness program for children with special needs in Perla
Perla: An awareness programme on menstrual hygiene management for children with special needs was organised at Navajeevana Special School in Perla by the Department of Occupational Therapy, Yenepoya Faculty of Allied and Health Care Professions, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, in association with the school.
The initiative aimed to promote informed, dignified, and inclusive menstrual care practices for children with special needs by equipping parents, teachers, caregivers, and rehabilitation professionals with practical knowledge and structured guidance.
The event was conducted under the leadership of Dr Dhayanithi K (OT), organising chairperson, with Dr Nevita Saha (OT) and Drs Anas (OT) and Saiyukta Chhetri (OT) as organising members.
In the first session, Dr Nevita Saha explained menstruation as a normal physiological process, outlining its biological basis and emphasising the importance of menstrual hygiene, particularly for children with special needs who require predictable routines and consistent support. The session included demonstrations and reverse demonstrations to help participants understand step-by-step hygiene practices.
The second session focused on managing menstrual discomfort. Occupational Therapy students demonstrated simple exercises to relieve menstrual cramps, including child’s pose, cat–cow rolls, sphinx pose, half frog pose (left and right), hip circles, knee-to-chest exercises and the lying butterfly position. Each exercise was explained methodically to ensure ease of comprehension and practical application in both home and school environments.
As part of the programme, menstrual hygiene kits were distributed to over 25 students. The kits included sanitary pads, panty liners, disposable bags, sanitizer, tissues, wet wipes, extra underwear, a menstrual calendar and an educational pamphlet. The contents were explained clearly to children, parents, teachers, caregivers, and rehabilitation professionals to ensure effective and safe usage.
The programme witnessed active participation from over 30 children with special needs, along with more than 50 parents, caregivers, special educators and rehabilitation professionals participated in the programme. The event was supported by four assistant professors and 15 final-year Occupational Therapy students.
Concluding the event, Participants appreciated the initiative for addressing an important but sensitive topic and emphasised the need for continued awareness, confidence, and overall well-being among children with special needs.
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Air India A350 plane's right engine suffers damage at Delhi airport
New Delhi (PTI): An Air India wide-body A350 aircraft's right engine was damaged after it sucked in a cargo container at the Delhi airport amid dense fog on Thursday morning, according to a source.
The airline said the aircraft has been grounded for a thorough investigation, and there could be potential disruptions on select routes operated with the A350 aircraft.
"Air India confirms that Flight AI101, operating from Delhi to New York (JFK), was forced to return to Delhi shortly after takeoff due to the unexpected closure of Iranian airspace, which impacted its planned route. Upon landing in Delhi, the aircraft encountered a foreign object while taxiing in dense fog, resulting in damage to the right engine.
"The aircraft was safely positioned to the designated parking stand, ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew on board," the airline said in a statement.
The source told PTI that after landing, the aircraft's right engine sucked in the cargo container, causing significant damage to the engine.
Regretting the inconvenience caused to passengers, the airline said it is proactively assisting them with alternative travel arrangements and refunds, as preferred.
