61-Year-Old Homemaker Proves 'Age Is Just A Number'; Empowers Tribal Women Of Jhumri Telaiya, Earning Rs 14 Lakh
Success Story: A 61-year-old woman from Jharkhand is hand-crocheting toys to revive the art form, even though such things have been dwindling over time. Since its launch in 2021, Kanchan Bhadani's company, 'Loophoop', has sold over 3,500 hand-crocheted toys.
Jun 16, 2023, 18:49 PM IST
'Salute to children who DON'T want to play with foreign toys': PM Modi on India's 'Toyconomy'
"When a 5-year-old child makes such a resolution, it reflects the spirit of self-reliant India in him," PM Modi said on India's 76th Independence Day.
Aug 15, 2022, 19:37 PM IST
Pakistan schools demand ban on toy guns, firearms
President of the All Pakistan Private School Federation on Friday demanded the Pakistan government to ban artificial weapons in the country, reports ANI.
May 07, 2022, 16:26 PM IST
Toys bought online are doing more harm than good to children
Two-year-oldy Rebecca is all smiles now playing with her favourite toys. But earlier this year, a toy almost cost her life. She mistook some magnets for sweets and swallowed them. The magnets were bought on eBay via a third party. They were so strong, they ruptured her intestines.
Oct 06, 2021, 20:40 PM IST
Toycathon 2021: Toys will enhance not just our creativity, but also our economy, says PM Narendra Modi
Stating that India imports about 80% of its toys, the prime minister said that this practice should change and the country should go vocal for local
Jun 24, 2021, 12:54 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to interact with participants of Toycathon-2021 on Thursday
The video conference interaction will begin at 11 AM.
Jun 23, 2021, 14:50 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi gives another push to vocal for local, urges start-ups to 'team up for toys'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 68th edition of the monthly radio broadcast Mann ki Baat on Sunday (August 30) and reiterated his call for "vocal for local".
Aug 30, 2020, 11:49 AM IST
How toys are doing more harm than good to our children
Toys are among a child's first possessions. But do you know that the chemicals used in the manufacturing of these toys can adversely affect your child’s health? According to a new study, these contaminated toys can prove dangerous to children with serious health implications.
Dec 22, 2018, 11:46 AM IST
DNA: Analysing the harmful effects of plastic toys
Analysing how plastics used in toys can lend children into dreadful diseases. Watch complete news story for getting the detailed news updates!
Apr 29, 2017, 00:39 AM IST
'Gen-next toys may be controlled by your thoughts': Scientists
Some of the most popular toys on the children's list to Santa on Christmas eve like remote-operated cars, helicopters and toy robots may soon be controlled via a headset using the power of thoughts, scientists say.
Dec 16, 2016, 22:09 PM IST
Unthinkable! Indian kids play with deadly snakes like toys – Watch Viral video
Apparently, the footage shows a village in southern India.
Aug 06, 2016, 22:54 PM IST
When do boys choose to play with a ball, not doll
Children as young as nine-months-old prefer to play with toys specific to their own gender says a new study.
Jul 18, 2016, 16:37 PM IST
Electronic toys affect language used during infants' playtime
Does your toddler play with electronic toys that produce lights, words and songs? A new study warns that children playing with electronic toys get to make less use of language compared to those playing with books or traditional toys such as a wooden puzzle, a shape-sorter and a set of rubber blocks.
Dec 24, 2015, 20:16 PM IST
Google patents 'creepy' internet toys for homes
Google has filed a patent for internet-connected creepy-looking teddy bears and bunny rabbits which could keep a watchful eye on children, eavesdrop on anything we say and control smart home appliances.
May 24, 2015, 17:26 PM IST
