India has made steps in the promotion of gender equality, but many teenaged girls still get taken out of education to be married off and have limited opportunities to work thereafter. But a non-profit beauty school in India is offering up a lifeline for many young women.

The Hindu festival of Holi sees thousands of Indians take to the streets every year to indulge in a brightly-coloured water fight. This year, with water shortage concerns at an all-time high, an Indian corporation urged people to have a 'dry Holi'. But the public response wasn't so eco-conscious.

From soapy shower gel suds to the toothpaste rinse, a lot of water is used in daily personal care routines. As calls to save every drop get louder – two-thirds of the world’s population may face water shortages by 2025 – is it time for people and brands to be more conscious of their water waste?

Counterfeit goods, from handbags to headphones, are popular among aspirational consumers who can’t afford the real thing. But widespread fakes are having a negative impact on brands looking to sell in India. How do Indians perceive counterfeit goods, and why is the domestic market so huge?