How to stay focused in a world full of distractions? Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla says the answer is not 'discipline'Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station, recently shared a thoughtful message about dealing ...
01 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
‘People from my town came to see me off’: Pune's 'Poddar uncle' recalls his first international trip to Germany in 1982Kamalakar Potdar, a middle-class boy from Kolhapur, achieved a lifelong dream by traveling to Germany in 1982, becoming the first in his fa...
18 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Tariff war opens door for India to emerge as global toy export hubIndian toy industry leaders see the US-China tariff war as a golden opportunity to boost exports, particularly to the US. With the US impos...
13 Apr, 2025, 11.55 AM IST
Govt, industry to discuss ways to promote growth of Indian toy sector on Jul 8Government and industry to meet for discussions on boosting toy manufacturing and exports.
08 Jul, 2024, 11.39 AM IST
Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from IndiaIn 2020, the government issued a Toys (Quality Control) Order. As per the order, toys have to conform to the requirements of relevant India...
21 May, 2023, 01.08 PM IST
Top global firms approaching Indian toy makers for sourcing goods: OfficialTop global retailers from the US and Europe have expressed interest in sourcing Indian toys and helping Indian toy manufacturers meet compl...
12 Apr, 2023, 04.24 PM IST
Mattel hopes to counter Chinese imports with new toys, ties up for Dhoom 3 franchise"The cheaper toys will be rolled out in India before their launch in other emerging markets, said Peter Broegger, senior vice president, As...
29 Oct, 2013, 04.12 AM IST
- Government assures support to toy industry to compete with China
Amidst "dumping" of consumer products by China, MSME Minister Virbhadra Singh on Saturday assured all support to the Rs 6,000 crore Indian ...
02 Jul, 2011, 05.00 PM IST
- No Child's Play: Global toymakers game for India
Simba, Fisher-Price & Hamleys formulate strategy for a slice of Rs 2,000-Crore organised toy market.
16 Jun, 2010, 12.22 AM IST
- Majority of toys in Indian market contain toxic chemical: Study
The study by CSE found over 45 per cent of the samples exceeded internationally accepted safe limits for phthalates.
15 Jan, 2010, 05.43 PM IST
- Permanent ban on Chinese toys likely
The six-month ban on the import of cheap Chinese toys, suspected of containing toxic substances, could translate into a permanent one, acco...
26 Jan, 2009, 01.28 AM IST
- India bans Chinese toys for six months
India on Friday slapped a ban on import of toys from China after cheap supplies from the neighbouring country upset the applecart of the do...
24 Jan, 2009, 01.23 AM IST
- Domestic toy makers to revive Rs 500 cr Toy City to survive Chinese onslaught
Domestic toy makers are set to revive Rs 500-crore Toy City project in Greater Noida to survive the Chinese onslaught. The 125-acre city of...
23 Jul, 2008, 02.05 AM IST
- Centre plans setting up toy designing centre in Mumbai
The central government, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the toy industry are toying with the idea of set...
08 Jan, 2008, 03.17 AM IST
- Toy design centre in Mumbai on the drawing board
The central government, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the toy industry are toying with the idea of set...
04 Jan, 2008, 02.04 AM IST
- It's fun and game time for Indian toy makers
The Chinese toy recall may have done the trick for India’s torpid toy and kids’ apparel industry.
14 Sep, 2007, 12.05 PM IST