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Millions of women across the globe still use things like sand, ash, jute bads, dirty pieces of cloth, and even cow dung as protection during menstruation. The situation is dire in India. In
2011, a survey conducted by AC Nielsen revealed that only 12 percent of Indian women use sanitary pads. Add the stigma around menstruation to this inaccessibility and films like “Period. End
of Sentence” become even more relevant. When a sanitary pad vending machine is installed in the village, the women learn to manufacture and market their own pads, empowering their
community. They name their brand "FLY". The 91st Academy Awards will be held on 25 February. No host has been decided for the ceremony yet, after Kevin Hart stepped down following
a controversy over his old homophobic tweets.