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Travesty in the name of “weight loss”

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By Ameya Godse An eternal burning desire humans have had since time immemorial has been to shed excess flab on their bodies for the ideal physique. The hunger for weight loss, and peer pressure to achieve superstar looks, has pushed millennials to resort to all sorts of ways to stay thin. It was not long ago that the American Medical Association recognized obesity as a … [Read more...] about Travesty in the name of “weight loss”

Shady business: have Penneys overstepped the mark copying Kim?

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We have to admit Penneys are killing it recently with their makeup releases. The products are ultra pigmented and are praised by beauty bloggers. However, Penneys have been criticised for having their dupe products looking very similar to the original and the latest release from the high street giant is pretty much an exact match for the … [Read more...] about Shady business: have Penneys overstepped the mark copying Kim?

Celebrities – are they worth the worship?

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As the January fanfare sounds, the world’s media braces itself for a celebrity takeover. In a world that seems to be already well and truly dominated by celebrities, it’s hard to envisage how we have the capacity for even more worship. But each ‘Awards Season’ we find it, and we reinforce the strength of influence we lend to celebrities with a vengeance. This year it took a … [Read more...] about Celebrities – are they worth the worship?