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Saturday, April 11, 2026
TopicFair skin

Topic: Fair skin

Shefali Jariwala’s death spotlights world of anti-ageing treatments built on big claims, little science

Anti-ageing treatments include broad spectrum of substances—from antioxidant supplements & growth hormone boosters, to testosterone therapy, among other things.

Skin whitening injections can give you fairer skin. But keep your expectations realistic

Glutathione is a natural antioxidant which fights free radicals, keeps your liver healthy, and most importantly, blocks melanin production—resulting in a fairer skin.

Kerala Chief Secretary confronts colour & gender bias after her tenure is ‘labelled black’

Sarada Muraleedharan also says her 7-month tenure has been a 'relentless parade' of comparisons with her husband, former chief secretary.

India’s fair skin obsession gets dangerous. Mercury, steroids, glutathione injections

Glutathione is being marketed as the holy grail product for those seeking to lighten their skin tone, but there is limited evidence to support this claim.

On Camera

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, MVC—a quiet warrior, a gentle soul, the Lion of Ladakh

Beneath the uniform and the gallantry award was a man of rare humility. There was no trace of bravado in Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, no attempt to wear his achievements on his sleeve.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.