no it's not. at all.
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GetInTheTruck is indian. my roommate of 3 years was indian.
it is not, and has never been based off color AT ALL. No connection what so ever, the only people that spew this shyt are ignorant westerners who as per usual never do their research. in fact the highest in the caste, are dark skin priests. Sikhs are high up in the caste and come in various colors, mostly tan.
Skin whitening because of aesthetic purposes, just like people tan in places like brazil and america for aesthetic purposes. If you look like pale zombie like nicole kidman, you're not going to make it on the magazines. you'd better tan up a little.
aesthetically lighter skin (by a shade or 2) looks good, esp for camera purposes, gives a clearer complexion. most people are always trying to look aesthetically better.