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Looking back: Happy Eid!
India has a diverse population and long history, meaning that many groups within India have century-old traditions and celebrations. A few weeks prior, we spotlighted the celebration of Holi, a Hindu festival celebrated across South Asian nations and diasporas globally. This week, we’ll spotlight the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday at the end […]
Looking Back: Happy Holi!
A few weeks ago, many Indians across the world celebrated the festival of Holi! What is Holi? Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated at the beginning of spring, the day after the full moon marked in the Hindu calendar. This year, Holi was on March 25th. This festival draws on the rich cultural backgrounds and […]
PODCAST: Medical Emergencies, Financial Catastrophes, & India’s Hope – Part 1
Gayatri Mathur sits with Gordon Thane of The Public Health Insight podcast After a fulfilling 30-year career as a clinician, researcher, and professor, Gayatri wondered what was in store for her next chapter. That next chapter involved founding The Soondra Foundation, which provides immediate healthcare access to India’s working poor during medical emergencies. In this […]
Period Taboos in Rural Communities
What is menstruation taboo? Menstruation taboos are ideas of uncleanliness or shame associated with periods, the specific duration in the female reproductive cycle when the uterine lining is shed, exiting the body in the form of period blood. Menstruation taboos exist in many cultures, shaping the actions of women in social and cultural traditions. The […]
ChicagoGlobal Feature: Gayatri Mathur
March 17th, 2024 ChicagoGlobal has a segment titled “Global Chicagoan: 3 for 3” – a mini Q&A that highlights one Chicago-based professional active in the business world or global community. March 17th’s issue highlighted The Soondra Foundation’s very own, Gayatri Mathur. Gayatri Mathur is founder of the North Shore-based Soondra Foundation, which since 2018 has […]
