News for 'dark-skin'

This model is proud to be blessed with a dark complexion

This model is proud to be blessed with a dark complexion

Rediff.com30 May 2017

No wonder she's called the 'Queen of the Dark'.

#NotWhatIWear: RJ Mallishka joins the cause

#NotWhatIWear: RJ Mallishka joins the cause

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

The campaign aimed at encouraging women to embrace their choices.

Bigg Boss's Sunny Leone reveals dark truth about Indians

Bigg Boss's Sunny Leone reveals dark truth about Indians

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Imagine the response if a dark-skinned Indian woman who had acted in porn films had gone to the Bigg Boss house instead of an Indo-Canadian porn actress, says Faisal Kidwai.

The undeniably striking model, who is not human

The undeniably striking model, who is not human

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

You need to take a real close look to figure out that she's a digital model.

Gurez and the romance of Kashmir

Gurez and the romance of Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Yoginder Sikand shares memories of his trip to Gurez

Indian students face racial slur in Aussie schools

Indian students face racial slur in Aussie schools

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Interviews conducted with 900 secondary-school students across Australia found Anglo-Australian youths displayed consistent prejudice towards other cultural groups, particularly towards darker-skinned students from places such as Africa and India, the study revealed.

Missing Indian-origin student found dead in US

Missing Indian-origin student found dead in US

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Aalaap Narasipura, a senior electrical engineering student at Cornell's College of Engineering was reported missing since Wednesday.

Why you need sunscreen even in the monsoons

Why you need sunscreen even in the monsoons

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

During the monsoon, with the heat subsiding we tend to forget a very crucial element of skin care. Sunscreen.

'I was destined to be Nakusha'

'I was destined to be Nakusha'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Actress Mahi Vij is not apprehensive about playing an unattractive character in her first major television show.

Oru Black and White Kudumbam loses the plot

Oru Black and White Kudumbam loses the plot

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Oru Black and White Kudumbam directed by Shaiju Anthikad starring Kalabhavan Mani, Jayasurya and Bhama is a family film that begins promisingly enough but ends up being an underachiever.

Indian students hit back, stab man who abused them

Indian students hit back, stab man who abused them

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

In possibly the first act of retaliation, a 20-year-old man was stabbed in a western suburb in Melbourne, after he had allegedly racially abused a group of Indian students. The victim allegedly said "You are black. You don't belong here. Go away from our country." The attack on the victim was the first time Indian students appeared to have retaliated against the violent attacks against them.

Why is Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o upset?

Why is Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o upset?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The Hollywood actor was really disappointed with Grazia UK for retouching her hair.

Jesus tops list of black icons

Jesus tops list of black icons

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

When New Nation asked experts to list the 100 most important figures in Black history, they put Jesus on top of the list.

Vitamin D deficiency? What you must know!

Vitamin D deficiency? What you must know!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

How the lack of Vitamin D affects your health and what you can do about it.

Padma Lakshmi's struggle with skin colour is real

Padma Lakshmi's struggle with skin colour is real

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The model turned author has never shied away from talking about her daily struggles.

Colors TV to Tannishtha: It was never our intention to offend

Colors TV to Tannishtha: It was never our intention to offend

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The actress walked out of their channel's comedy show after being subjected to racist comments!

Tarun Vijay's 'racist' remark rocks Parliament

Tarun Vijay's 'racist' remark rocks Parliament

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge wondered whether the people from South India were not Indian citizens.

'I am queen of the heartland of India'

'I am queen of the heartland of India'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'The idea is to celebrate your imperfections because God has made us all the same, right?'

10 risk factors that cause skin cancer

10 risk factors that cause skin cancer

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Do you know tanning beds emit UVA rays and cause skin cancer?

'I am glad we are born in a country full of taboos'

'I am glad we are born in a country full of taboos'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'What is the fun of making a film without any message?'

Too cute! How this young woman is fighting body issues

Too cute! How this young woman is fighting body issues

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'Be you. Be goofy and silly and don't be ashamed of it,' says Akshara Ashok who uses comics to talk about body positivity.

Furore over Sharad Yadav's talks of 'saanvli, south women... their bodies'

Furore over Sharad Yadav's talks of 'saanvli, south women... their bodies'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Sharad Yadav was at the centre of a controversy over his comments on south Indian women.

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.

Review: Vegam doesn't have a soul

Review: Vegam doesn't have a soul

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

On the whole, the film turns out to be a heartless adventure.

Does Tarun Vijay think only BJP, RSS members are Indians: Chidambaram

Does Tarun Vijay think only BJP, RSS members are Indians: Chidambaram

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Vijay had on Friday kicked up a racism row after he appeared to suggest that Indians cannot be called racist as people live with those from south India who are "black".

This black model has a message. Are you listening?

This black model has a message. Are you listening?

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Deddeh Howard wants to champion the cause of diversity and inclusivity in fashion.

Meet Bollywood's Small Town Girl

Meet Bollywood's Small Town Girl

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at the trend's most memorable incarnations in recent times.

What TN protestors achieved by scrapping Murali's '800'

What TN protestors achieved by scrapping Murali's '800'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'For the Tamil Nadu protestors to openly ask popular film actor Vijay Sethupathi not to don Murali in 800 is a travesty in every sense. It may have given them a cause to tell the world, and the governments in New Delhi, Colombo and Chennai, that the Sri Lankan ethnic issue was still alive in the state -- more so, during the current run-up to two major events in the first half of 2021,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The 10 most beautiful women in the world

The 10 most beautiful women in the world

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

While an American singer and songwriter tops the list, Priyanka Chopra is the only Indian on the list.

#DressToImpress: Meet the swag squad

#DressToImpress: Meet the swag squad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Presenting our list of ten influential and best-dressed Indian women across professions.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Micromax Canvas Selfie: A phone that can 'enhance' your beauty

Micromax Canvas Selfie: A phone that can 'enhance' your beauty

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Micromax's Canvas Selfie wants to make women 'more presentable'.

What's adoption got to do with skin colour?

What's adoption got to do with skin colour?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Skin colour looms grimly over adoptions, keeping babies and would-be parents away from each other.

Why is Anupam Kher not defending India?

Why is Anupam Kher not defending India?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

'The valiant upholder of national honour is strangely silent when African envoys are complaining about the insecurity of blacks in 'tolerant' and 'incredible' India,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Brazil to probe FIFA in racism case ahead of World Cup draw

Brazil to probe FIFA in racism case ahead of World Cup draw

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Just four days before the draw for the 2014 World Cup, FIFA faced yet another embarrassment when a Sao Paulo prosecutor opened an investigation into possible racism by soccer's world governing body.

Russian hooligans see themselves as Kremlin foot soldiers

Russian hooligans see themselves as Kremlin foot soldiers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Ultra-nationalist and schooled in their country's historical grievances, Russian soccer hooligans see themselves as fighting the Kremlin's geopolitical battles in miniature when they clash with foreign fans at the Euro 2016 tournament.

Sheena Bora Murder Case: Game of Cat & Mouse

Sheena Bora Murder Case: Game of Cat & Mouse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Will there be answers? Will we ever know the truth about who murdered Sheena Bora?

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Mythological and historical shows are lapped up not just by the young, but equally by grown men and women.

Pregnant in India? Free advice awaits you

Pregnant in India? Free advice awaits you

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Over the last nine months, every time I stepped out of my home, I have quietly swallowed the daily mandatory advice doled out by someone or another, on how to have a happy and normal pregnancy.

HOT PICS: 9 new faces to rock Victoria's Secret fashion show

HOT PICS: 9 new faces to rock Victoria's Secret fashion show

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

These girls are so H-O-T you just can't take your eyes off them!