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Colgate’s latest offering: A toothpaste for diabetics
NEW DELHI: After experimenting with active salt and lemon, Colgate-Palmolive India has come up with a new toothpaste packing the power of Ayurvedic herbs – Colgate for Diabetics, specifically targeting people with diabetes in collaboration with dentists and diabetes experts.
“Colgate for Diabetics aims to bring attention to the bidirectional link between diabetes management and oral health management and provide an effective solution for oral health problems faced by diabetics in an effort to help overall diabetes management,” the company said in a press statement.
The Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) and the Indian Society of Periodontology (ISP) came together to study the link between diabetes and oral health. This study has been jointly published by these institutions with clear findings that the right oral care solutions, in addition to lifestyle changes, are crucial in overall diabetes management.
The toothpaste is a clinically proven formula with a blend of ayurvedic ingredients such as madhunashini, neem, jamun seed extract, and amla – a special formula which the company claims kills anaerobic bacteria in the mouth, which is the root cause for many oral health problems for diabetics. This Ayurvedic blend is FDA approved and is available for sale at pharmacies both online and offline.
Colgate-Palmolive India VP – marketing Arvind Chintamani noted that people with diabetes have special oral health needs and there is a two-way connection between oral care and diabetes care.
“India has witnessed a worrying increase in diabetes and unfortunately there is low awareness of the connection between oral health management and diabetes management. Colgate has worked closely with diabetes experts and oral health experts to develop this special daily-use toothpaste simply called Colgate for Diabetics. We are very excited and are looking forward to bringing this terrific innovation to people with diabetes across India,” he added.
The current number of diabetics in India is 77 million, with around 43.9 million estimated left undiagnosed, making the country rank second worldwide, with the largest number of adults and children with diabetes.
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33 per cent of women believe the salary scale is rigged: Naukri report
Voices @ Work study finds rising calls for equal pay audits and lingering bias
MUMBAI: Progress may be visible in India’s workplaces, but many women still feel the need to tread carefully. A new report by Naukri reveals that one in two women hesitate to disclose marriage or maternity plans during job interviews, worried that such information could influence hiring decisions.
The findings come from the second edition of Naukri’s annual Voices @ Work International Women’s Day report, titled “What Women Professionals Want.” Drawing insights from more than 50,000 women across over 50 industries, the survey sheds light on evolving workplace aspirations alongside the biases that continue to hold women back.
One of the report’s most striking insights is the growing demand for equal pay audits. The share of women calling for regular pay parity checks has climbed to 27 per cent this year, up from 19 per cent a year ago. The demand now stands alongside menstrual leave as the most sought after workplace policy.
Interestingly, the call for pay transparency grows louder higher up the income ladder. Nearly half of women earning between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore annually say equal pay audits are a priority, suggesting that pay gaps become more visible as women move up the career ladder.
At the same time, confidence and ambition appear to be rising. About 83 per cent of women say they feel encouraged to pursue leadership roles, a significant jump from 66 per cent last year. Cities in southern India appear particularly supportive, with Hyderabad leading the way as 86 per cent of respondents there reported encouragement to step into leadership positions. The education sector recorded the highest sense of encouragement at 87 per cent.
Yet the report also highlights a growing trust deficit around pay equity. Nearly one in three women, or 33 per cent, say they do not believe men and women are paid equally at their workplace. That figure has risen from 25 per cent last year, pointing to widening perceptions of disparity as careers progress.
Bias in hiring and promotions continues to be the biggest hurdle. About 42 per cent of respondents say workplace bias is the main challenge for women from diverse backgrounds. The concern is consistent across major metros, with Chennai and Delhi NCR reporting similar levels.
Reluctance to discuss personal milestones during hiring processes is also widespread. While 34 per cent overall said they hesitate to share marriage or maternity plans in interviews, the anxiety increases with experience. Among professionals with 10 to 15 years of work experience, the figure rises to 40 per cent.
Info Edge group CMO Sumeet Singh, said the data reflects both progress and unfinished work. “Behind every data point in this report is a woman who is ambitious. The fact that 83 per cent feel encouraged to lead is something to celebrate. However, the fact that one in two still hide their marriage or maternity plans in interviews tells us the work is far from done. As India’s leading career platform, it felt not just important but necessary for us to shine a light on these gaps through the second edition of our report,” he said.
The report suggests that while ambition among women professionals is growing, structural changes around pay transparency, fair hiring and supportive policies will be key if workplaces hope to keep pace.
