"Embracing my hair became part of a larger journey of self-love, healing and unlearning," Melissa Duarte told Newsweek.

Festivals in India are all about celebration, vibrant colors, delicious food, and, of course, stunning fashion. One of the ...

“To pass, to be considered beautiful, drag performers had to remove all facial and body hair,” Mem Saab said. “Even today, many drag artists wear gloves to conceal arm hair, shave their bodies or pad ...

Astronauts' hair care in space poses unique challenges due to microgravity. Female astronauts often keep their hair loose, ...

March 17 (Reuters) - The achievements of India's women's cricket team in recent years have revolutionised perceptions towards women's sport, driving increased engagement, commercial success and ...

Then, there are hair textures that are almost a 50/50 mix of curls amongst straight hair, known as Irish curls. While Irish curls are making their rounds on TikTok, putting the spotlight on this ...

In the context of International Women’s Day on March 8, it is pertinent to note that India is making notable strides in empowering women, with government policies playing a crucial role in ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bueckers logged her second straight 20-piece of the tournament, finishing with 23 points plus a ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

We examine some recent surveys to arrive at a broader picture of the day-to-day of an Indian female. On February 25, the National Statistics Office released an all-India Time Use Survey covering ...

A female Israeli tourist and an Indian woman have been gang-raped by three men near a popular UNESCO World Heritage site in southern India, according to local police. A companion of the women ...

Women have always been the backbone of Indian agriculture, yet their contributions often remain unrecognised. They are the silent architects of rural economies, working tirelessly in fields ...