"Taking forward the brand's journey towards a more inclusive vision of beauty, the company will stop using the word 'Fair' in the brand name 'Fair & Lovely'. The new name is awaiting regulatory approvals and we expect to change the name in the next few months," Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) said in a statement. As part of the rebranding, the company will also be announcing the new name for the 'Fair & Lovely' Foundation, set up in 2003 to offer scholarships to women to help them pursue their education.
Dermatologist Dr Aparna Santhanam hosted a chat with readers last month to help them deal with skincare problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.
Fem Care is a good addition to the portfolio because Dabur didn't have a presence in the skin care space. What Fem Care brings to the table is a strong product portfolio -- comprising bleaches, hair removing creams and liquid soaps -- which is complementary to Dabur's Gulabari skin-care range.
Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.
Amul Suryakant Tamboli shares his special recipe.
Heel pain can be due to plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis or heel pad syndrome, says rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.
Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.
The categories which came up trumps include apparels and accessories, food and beverages, hair care, skin care, and the surprise of the lot, baby care.
Remember, the goal is to look fit and toned, and not just skinny, says Dr Disha Dinakar.
The three actresses tell you how to save your hair from damaging colours this Holi.
Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.
YoungBuzz brings Summerbuzz 2006, a series of personality development workshops and finishing school programmes.
Marketers need to recognise that while Indians as consumers are value-conscious, as people they are emotional. So talking to the heart makes as much, or more, sense as trying to attack the mind, says Madhukar Sabnavis.
So talking to the heart makes as much, or more, sense as trying to attack the mind. Soft selling works better than hard selling.
Leading Indian drug majors, such as Ranbaxy Laboratories, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Piramal Healthcare and Wockhardt, are in-licensing popular products from overseas drug makers to boost their domestic sales.
Inability to fall asleep at night, frequent bouts of insomnia or waking up in the middle of the night are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism, warns Dr Piyush Lodha.
Home-grown FMCG major Emami Limited is looking for acquisitions of foreign and domestic brands for which the company would utilise its free cash reserves of Rs 47 crore
Get Ahead skin expert Dr Parul Kolhe lists some tips for healthy hair.
Police, however, clarified that the incident, which happened late on Monday night, had nothing to do with "cow vigilantism" as suspected.
Dr Reddy's Laboratories plans to brand its speciality drugs sold in the US. It will begin selling branded skin care products by year-end. The venture will be spearheaded by Promius Pharma, a wholly owned subsidiary of its US arm
Kerala pumpkin curry has to be the best way to eat kadu. And ever tried an imli-ginger relish?
The actor's guide to a healthy skin and a long-lasting relationship.
Hair and skin tips for the rains, GMAT/GRE strategies, mocktail recipes, money planning mantras and more!
rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a consultant kidney health specialist at Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, offers advice to improve the health of your kidneys.
A dark chocolate face mask can give you the softest skin in the world.
The next time you buy a shirt or trouser that claims to be stain- and wrinkle-free, thank nanotechnology for it. The Indian government has allocated Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) for the development of nanotechnology which involves studying and working with matter on an ultra-small scale. The nanotech market globally is expected to cross $1 trillion by 2010. In India, the maximum research in nanotechnology is taking place in the biotechnology and medicine segments.
Always stay hydrated, be it for a good skin, great metabolism or best quality of hair, says Sowmya Raghunandan.
They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your audience or appease the powers that be, observes Shekhar Gupta.
'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'
As we burn under this year's HOT summer, here are some easy tips to help you combat some common heat-related problems.
Buoyed by the success of Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior among upper circuit Indian consumers, other French luxury lifestyle majors Estee Lauder Companies Inc and Jean Paul Gaultier have also announced plans to set shop in India.
Do you know how to buy the best lady's fingers? Or choose the best cauliflower?
Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.
French cosmetics giant L'Oreal SA plans to buy an ayurvedic skin-care brand to bring the Indian vision of beauty to the world.
The company now plans to bet on health sciences, skin care and specialised products, says Arnab Dutta.
