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As the geopolitical landscape evolves, France's efforts to maintain influence in Africa are confronted with a shifting reality. The Sahel nations, now under military governance, are moving toward new alliances, with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger seeking support from Russia for defense needs and China for economic growth.

India took the top spot as the global leader in volume sales of packaged tea last year, with the two countries regularly vying for the number one position, says research agency mintel.

2010 will be the year of innovations in beauty industry with 'mood beauty' becoming one of the key trends, according to research firm mintel.

Consumers are recognizing the connection between beauty and overall well-being, shifting their focus beyond external appearance. Market research shows that lifestyle factors such as stress, lack of sleep, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity negatively affect skin health. Indians prioritize getting enough sleep and eating healthily to prevent signs of aging. Brands have the opportunity to tap into the mind-body connection trend, with products that promote holistic wellness. Studies show that sleep deprivation affects facial skin parameters.

Guess gives men darkest blues? Turning grey, a new survey has revealed.

Britons are spending money on being tucked and pumped with Botox, says a report.

Almost 64% of Indians say that they don’t exercise. Interestingly, while 46% of consumers say that leading a healthy lifestyle is their top priority, only 37% of them actually exercise. They further revealed that Indians tend to choose very basic forms of exercise because exercises involving gyms and fitness classes tend to be more expensive.

India’s bottled water sector outpaced growth of any of the other major global markets between 2016 and 2017, recording impressive 19% growth, says a report from mintel Research. Among the top five fastest growing bottled water markets are Indonesia (13.2%), Vietnam (11%), the Philippines (10.6%) and South Korea (9.9%).

Brit men are ignoring skincare products - despite ad campaigns featuring clean-cut stars.

The research conducted by London-based global market firm mintel states that while the chocolate sales in other nations have stagnated, India consumed 228,000 tonnes worth of chocolate in 2016. Australia and Indonesia consumed 95,000 and 94,000 tonnes worth of chocolate respectively in 2016.

The next time you reach for your favourite face cream, don’t forget to glance through it’s label.

The wristwatch seems to have had its time, for a study has found that more and more people are preferring instead to rely on newer technology to keep them on track for appointments and meetings.

Indians are back to their sweet tooth indulgence. After clocking a negative volume growth in 2015, and a low single-digit growth in the subsequent year, the Indian chocolate confectionery market rebounded to a double-digit volume growth in 2017, according to industry reports.

New food and drink products in India carrying the 'no additives/preservatives' claims are up from 14% in 2008 to 18% in 2011, of the overall food and drink market.

There appears to be a 'healthy' shift in India's snacking habits as demand spikes for ‘clean-label’ snacks

While brotox is helping to ease the frown lines of the alpha India male, companies are also adding more male-grooming products. With increased awareness and accessibility, metrosexual culture is thriving, and there are 76 brands wooing the man today — up from 18 brands in 2009.

This World Chocolate Day, we look at the latest trends in the chocolate industry

The country is one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations worldwide. But what makes it such a hot pick for tourists - local and foreigners?

The battle of the sexes has turned full circle. Single men are for the first time more likely than women to want to settle down and marry, according to a new study.

The standard milk-and-haldi restorative Indian mothers fix up for sniffling kids is now the hottest beverage from Sydney to San Francisco

Want to get rid of those pesky wrinkles? Well, then forget lotions and grab a cup of coffee.

Cultural misunderstandings and concerns over the quality of service from offshore call centres are forcing companies to rethink their strategies.