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The obsession for fair skin in the subcontinent is believed to have emerged with the introduction of the cast system according to which fair complexion was considered as the domain of the upper ruling class, whereas dark complexion was associated with the lower working class. (Islam KS et al. 2006). It is also suggested that the migration of Aryans, who were much fairer than the local population, ...

Policy briefs containing succinct critique of issues and sound advice to the government and civil society on a range of issues pertaining to sustainable development have been a key feature of SDPI’s contribution to policy debate and development. The issues addressed include, but are not limited to the issues of trade, environment and social and economic development. The papers selected for the present ...