Open Chest Interview with Kajol

Where Beauty Meets Brains and Then Some! Once in an era, there comes a talent that is so remarkable and spellbinding, it transports all who come into contact, to a space all of its own. Bollywood actress Kajol is such a talent. Looking back at her exceptional career, we still revel in her unforgettable performances in blockbusters such as

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Thoughts from the Editor-In-Chief, March 2010

The Art of Beauty As the old adage goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But what happens if the beholder’s perception is seriously jaded by society’s expectations? Whi

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The Fair Fight

Fair trade fashion comes to the rescue for victims of sexual exploitation An artisan carefully works a loom. Her hands glide along the thread before she passes it through the weaving process with just the right amount of tension to turn it into a stole shawl. She is not yet nimble like the others in the guild; the craft is new to her. Only a few days

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A Beautiful World

South Asian entrepreneurs make their mark in the mainstream beauty biz world Find Your Niche When she was younger, Pinki Gosal scoured cosmetic emporiums in Toronto, searching in vain for a concealer for the dark shadows under her eyes. The problem? She couldn't find any makeup that matched her yellow-based skin tone. That's when she decided to take matters into her own hands. Gosal launched

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  • Amrit’s Shape Up: Get Fit & Fabulous

    Spring into action: Out with the old & in with the new! Fitness myths revealed As you step outside you're greeted by chirping birds, the warmth of the sun and blossoming flowers. You take a deep breath in and a deep brea ...

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  • The Big O

    It's called the 'silent killer' for a reason. It, quite literally, sneaks up on you. You have no idea it's there, when it arrived, or how long it has made itself at home. In the simplest terms, it picks a fight with you before you're even aware of its existence. How is that ...

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  • South African Dreams

    With A Riveting History As Its Foundation, Cape Town Is Capturing The World’s Imagination In a country that lies at the very tip of Africa, bordered by the Atlantic and Indian oceans, lies a world of adv ...

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  • Fair Game

    Skin Whitening Is An Increasingly Lucrative Industry In Countries Like India And It's Showing No Sign Of Slowing Down The bronzed, dusky skin that's so sought after and attained with tanning products and tanning salons in Europe and North America would probably seem like a ...

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  • The Importance of Sisterhood

    Traumatic True Stories: When She Breaks Your Heart Breaking up is hard to do. This is a fact of life. Traditionally, romantic breakups have received the bulk of attention in novels, movies and often in ...

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  • Rupa and the April Fishes

    A Bohemian Sonic Experience Rupa and the April Fishes, a band whose music defies traditional genres, will find a place in your heart, be sure of it. Incorporating Rupa and the April Fishes have gathered quite the following since the release of ...

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