Salon Aunty's "Are You On Periods?" Question Shocks Woman, Sparks India Progress Debate

• A woman shared a shocking salon experience where an employee, on 'upwas', asked if she was menstruating and had bathed, implying impurity.
• The woman felt "disgusted" by the questions, which suggested menstruation makes one "unclean."
• Her Reddit post on r/AskIndia titled "India is never gonna progress..." sparked a debate on conservative mindsets and cultural beliefs hindering national progress.
• Redditors largely agreed, criticizing "nosy parlour aunties" and expressing pessimism about India's societal advancement.
• The incident highlights how cultural superstitions can lead to discussions about societal progress and individual dignity.

Why It Matters: Salon incident sparks debate on conservative mindsets and cultural superstitions hindering India's progress.