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India notifies QCO enabling flexible sourcing framework for some sectorsIndia has unveiled a new Quality Control Order for 2026, offering a flexible sourcing framework for key industries like toys and electronic...
India's battery makers say new recycling rules may pull the plug on their businessIndia's dry cell battery giants, including Eveready and Panasonic, are warning of potential shutdowns due to new government recycling rules...
Woodsy charm, hot noodles, relaxing vibes: 5 rustic bookstores in Indian hill stations that will take you back in timeDiscover five enchanting bookstores nestled in India's picturesque hill stations, offering a serene escape from urban clamor. From Shimla's...
LiLLBUD raises Rs 6 crore seed round led by Zeropearl VCAddressing a critical gap for safe, science-backed developmental toys in India, LiLLBUD prioritizes BIS certification to combat the prevale...
Deepinder Goyal's Temple claims discovery of biomarker that calculates cost of being alive; here’s what it meansDeepinder Goyal's startup Temple has unveiled 'Entropy,' a new biomarker measured on the temple region to quantify the real-time cost of be...
In 1956, a Cincinnati nursery teacher read about wallpaper putty being used as clay and convinced her brother-in-law to rebrand it as Play-Doh, 2 billion cans laterA humble wallpaper cleaner found new life as Play-Doh. A Cincinnati teacher, Kay Zufall, saw its potential for children's art. Her brother-...
'I didn't do anything bad': California Amazon delivery driver caught taking family cat off their doorstep, loses jobA Bakersfield Amazon delivery driver lost his job after being filmed taking a cat. Joshua Gonzalez claims the animal was his own missing pe...
Ram Gopal Verma says ‘Obsession’ is a ‘wake-up call’ for Bollywood, not just for its Rs 2,279 crore box-office: ‘Obsession budget is less than a film star’s…’Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma lauded the low-budget horror film Obsession. He stated its success challenges Indian cinema's focus on stars and ...
In the 1860s, an inventor chased an ivory substitute and helped push celluloid into historyIn the 1860s, a billiard ball competition ignited a quest for substitutes for ivory. John Wesley Hyatt's groundbreaking research culminated...
It’s a 'Toy Story'! Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ secret is finally out- New song announcement confirms what Swifties suspected all alongTaylor Swift has officially confirmed her involvement in "Toy Story 5" with a new song titled "I Knew It, I Knew You," set for release on J...
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 ...
Australian watchdog sues Amazon unit over children's backpack safetyAccording to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the company is accused of supplying children's "Unicorn Toddler Bac...
Reliance Retail's luxury arm surges 45% in FY26, losses halveReliance Retail's premium segment experienced a strong sales recovery and narrowed losses in fiscal year 2026. The acquired Metro Cash & Ca...
In 1982, Lonnie Johnson was testing a heat pump when one surprise blast sparked the invention of the Super Soaker that reshaped water fightsAerospace engineer Lonnie Johnson's accidental discovery of a powerful water jet during heat pump testing in 1982 led to the invention of t...
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
Screen-shunning parents turn to audio toysParents are increasingly choosing audio-only gadgets for their children, moving away from excessive screen time. Devices like Yoto and Toni...
Why do cats push objects off edges on purpose?Cats push objects off surfaces not out of spite, but as a scientific experiment to understand cause and effect through physical interaction...
In 1943, researchers trying to fix America’s rubber crisis unexpectedly led to the creation of Silly PuttyBorn from a wartime quest for rubber, Silly Putty emerged as an unexpected, stretchy, and bouncy material. Initially deemed unsuitable for ...
In 1943, Richard James knocked a tension spring off a shelf: The strange motion helped create the slinkyBack in 1943, in a workshop filled with ship parts and the hum of wartime, Richard James stumbled upon a fascinating phenomenon – a tension...
Indian toy brand Legend of Toys raises Rs 21 crore in Pre-Series A roundLegend of Toys, an Indian toy brand, has raised R 21 crore in funding. This capital will drive growth in new play categories, marketing, an...