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India confronts long-held bias against dark skin

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A growing number of Indians are speaking out against cosmetic giants selling skin-whitening creams as global anti-racism protests shine a spotlight on Asia's obsession with fair skin. Such products generate billions of dollars in sales, with promises of beauty and success to users.

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