India
The new Diwali Barbie, released on October 4, 2024, has generated significant attention, selling out on Mattel’s website within 24 hours. This Barbie, designed in collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, marks a departure from previous Indian Barbies, which were criticized for their inaccurate representations of Indian culture and overly pale skin tones. The […]
An investigative report by the Associated Press, conducted in Andhra Pradesh, India, and released by the Chicago-based Corporate Accountability Lab, exposes the harsh and abusive working conditions within the Indian shrimp industry, the leading supplier of shrimp to the U.S. 40% of shrimp consumed in the U.S. comes from India. The report reveals the dangerous […]
A man in India divorced his wife because she cooked him instant noodles for breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout their entire marriage. The judge that overlooked this divorce called this the “Maggi case” based on the brand of the popular instant noodles. Reports say the couple divorced with mutual consent. Divorce rates in India are […]
India is currently facing an out-of-control coronavirus wave. Thousands of people are dying, some in the streets, every single day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hesitant to put his economy through another round of turmoil. Regardless of the Prime Minister’s hesitancy, India’s economy may crash anyways. India is the second-largest global exporter of leather and […]
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