Facial hair tradition 'vanishing'
Updated on 01 January 2009
The Indian male tradition of wearing beards and moustaches is under threat according to a new book.
"Hair India - A Guide to the Bizarre Beards and Magnificent Moustaches of Hindustan" says they are being trimmed as the country becomes more urbanised.
Author Richard McCallum says he travelled the country to find and capture the bushiest beards and most luxuriant moustaches before they vanish.
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