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The bottled water industry seems harmless but is actually an intricate market sector that is said to have potentially saved the beverage sector. There are plenty of unconfirmed rumors about its start, including the theory that bottled water was originally intended for people in developing nations without access to safe water. However, that idea would [...]

The Hibiscus High

OOBA is the latest brand to join the collection of beverages boasting great flavor, a hint of carbonation and a dose of vitamins. We met the folks behind OOBA at an expo in 2008. We applauded the drink company as a family business and were happy to learn OOBA has no artificial colors or flavors. [...]

Budget BoHo What: Forever 21 Inc. expands with two labels that offer Bohemian-inspired clothes and trendy fashions for plus-size women.

The Dirt: Would you drool over Bohemian-inspired clothes at the price of Forever21 or H&M prices? A trip to the Beverly Center mall in Los Angeles led us to Heritage 1981, a unit of Forever 21 Inc. Upon entering the store, we found clothes that resemble Free People at the H&M prices. Imagine sun dresses, [...]

The Ultimate Hair Treatment

Hair product junkies no longer have to spend a fortune on fancy brands, if they are willing to trek to Indian groceries, thanks to Dabur. A trip to Jackson Heights and the famed Indian grocery store, Patel Brothers led to the discovery of the best haircare bargain, Vatika Enriched Coconut Hair Oil. Made by Dabur, [...]

India’s Consumer Push

The Dirt: The major developing nations are banking on a growing middle class, as export income drops, but India and China are finding this a tough feat. The giants of the emerging markets, India and China, saw tremendous growth in the last decade, but the recession has seen many such nations look beyond their usual [...]

Turmeric in Beauty

Turmeric may be the answer to preventative cleansing, inside and out. Commonly used in India and Indonesia, among other countries, it can be sprinkled in soups and dishes or used in face cleansers and masks. According to both Dermatology Times and Academy of Dermatology, some researchers think turmeric, and its active ingredient, curcumin, may help [...]

Spotlight On Neem

The principles of Ayurvedic medicine are gaining popularity in the United States every year, with commonly used herbs popping up everywhere from supplements to skincare. Here, we begin the first of a three-part series on cure-all ingredients most commonly found in India. From rural lands in Indian states to New York City, neemcontinues to gain [...]

Science, Health & Recalls Week of November 24

Science Implies Love Can Last Past Honeymoon A new study on brain activity implies some people can remain madly in love with each other after years of marriage, Science News reports. The data implied that long-term lovers can exhibit the same brain activity as short-lovers in the “honeymoon” stage. Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of [...]

International Headlines November 24

Treasury Freezes Somalian Extremist Assets The U.S. Department of Treasury has this week taken action against three members of al-Shabaab, an extremist group in Somalia. Publicly identifying them this week, any assets these three individuals hold under U.S. jurisdiction have been frozen and Americans are banned from engaging in any financial transactions with them. Al-Shabaab [...]

International Headlines October 6

India has signed a nuclear energy deal with France, AFP reports. After India used its civilian nuclear program to develop an atom bomb in 1974, other countries were banned from selling nuclear technology and equipment to India. With this signing, India is now free to purchase nuclear reactors and fuel to power the country of [...]

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