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London exhibition spotlights migrant business owners
AFP, Published on 17/07/2023
» LONDON - From the co-founder of retail giant Marks & Spencer to the owners of a family-run Chinese takeaway, a new exhibition is showcasing migrant entrepreneurs and the role they played in moulding Britain.
India's 'brown beauty' make-up influencers go global
AFP, Published on 05/04/2023
» MUMBAI - Under the glow of a ring light in the spare bedroom of a Mumbai high-rise apartment, Indian make-up maven Debasree Banerjee has found fans across the world with a simple philosophy: brown is beautiful.
Dreams of wealth turn to dust for migrant workers in Qatar
AFP, Published on 16/11/2022
» SREEPUR, Bangladesh: Hundreds of thousands of people have flocked to Qatar in recent years to work on giant construction schemes as it boosted its infrastructure ahead of the World Cup.
Skin bleaching in Africa: An 'addiction' with risks
AFP, Published on 09/08/2018
» LAGOS - Dr. Isima Sobande was in medical school when she first heard of mothers who bleached the skin of their babies.
Beyond wheatgrass: vegan junk food is all the rage
AFP, Published on 10/08/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Vegan diets are considered by most as healthy and environmentally responsible, with celebrity poster children touting benefits like weight loss, clear skin and increased energy.
Unilever apologies for Thai skin whitening campaign
AFP, Published on 23/10/2013
» A Thai subsidiary of consumer goods giant Unilever apologised Wednesday for a controversial competition for students to promote its skin whitening product, saying it did not intend "racial discrimination".
A few scares here and there
Life, Published on 25/12/2012
» There is both good and bad news with regard to healthcare issues in Thailand. The good news is we did not experience any major disease outbreak in 2012, nor were visited by a new disease or virus.
The Needle and the damage done
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 02/10/2012
» Although Looksorn (surname withheld) realises that ageing is inevitable, he is committed to doing whatever it takes to preserve his youthful looks for as long as possible. He went to see a dermatologist for the first time back when he had just entered secondary school and was plagued by acne. Ever since then he has made great efforts to keep his skin looking fresh and healthy, consulting beauticians and investing in high-quality imported cosmetic products, mostly collagen-based.
Dig the skin you're in
Life, Dr Nantapat Supapannachart, Published on 02/08/2012
» Birthdays are only part of the equation. How you age is really about how you live and love others and yourself. How you treat yourself will show in your eyes, your expressions and particularly on your skin.
Raising colourful babies
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 20/03/2012
» It is universally known that parents will always find their children cute. In my opinion, most little kids are cute anyway, with their chubby cheeks, innocent eyes and gummy grin. Some people don't seem to think so, which is fine as long as it is a personal view. But in the media, the idea that some children are not cute enough just doesn't sound right.