Human skin colour is, in evolutionary terms, a remarkable adaptation. Populations in equatorial zones developed more melanin ...

In India, and many countries across the world, it can be discerned that a fair complexion is considered ... on cosmetics that claim to lighten the skin tone. Dark-complexioned people face hurdles ...

Bollywood films, varied as they might be in genre, have one thing in common: the leading personas have fair complexions ... lighter skin tone. Some scholars argue that pre-colonial Indian society ...

No longer confined to conventional beauty ideals, cinema has evolved to champion inclusivity, showcasing the talent and beauty of actresses with diver.

Sarada, who took over as chief secretary from her husband V Venu last September, wrote a Facebook post about a recent comment she heard from an unnamed visitor -- that her stewardship is 'as black as ...

For centuries, the allure of fair skin has driven the widespread popularity of skin whitening. Linked to notions of beauty, ...

Goddess Mahagauri, an incarnation of Durga worshipped during Navaratri, symbolizes purity, tranquility, and wisdom.