In India, Beauty Is a Booming Business Appearances seem to be everything among India's urban youth, who aspire to emulate what they see in Western media. They have made the beauty industry a $3 billion business in India. Youth Radio's Nishat Kurwa reports.

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In India, Beauty Is a Booming Business

April 8, 200412:00 AM ET

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Appearances seem to be everything among India's urban youth, who aspire to emulate what they see in Western media. They have made the beauty industry a $3 billion business in India. Youth Radio's Nishat Kurwa reports.