beauty standards

Prarthana from Bengaluru developed vitiligo when she was 11. From being bullied in school to being on the cover of a magazine — here’s her story.

“I always overhear aunties at weddings saying, she’s lucky that he married her despite her complexion.”

It may be captionless, but the powerful illustration, nonetheless makes you sit up and take notice. It helps us reflect on everyday instances that revolve around colourism and unrealistic global beauty standards.

Ultimately, all I wish is that ‘beauty’ changes for my children, and is never a hindrance in their life.

Within hours after she walked the ramp, Telugu woman Mona was all over the internet being hailed as the first transgender plus-size model in India.

It's a personal story that will resonate with anyone who has at some point struggled with body issues.

She takes a bold stand against a society that shames women for not conforming to strict standards of beauty.

This ad by Dove questions a well-known nursery rhyme in a brilliant way. “Curly hair, very fair, eyes are blue, lovely too...!” Rings a bell?