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Thomas Edison's talking dolls in 1890 became nightmare fuel due to creepy voice recordings. Its eerie sound earned it the name ‘little monsters’Thomas Edison’s talking dolls were designed to delight children with recorded nursery rhymes, but their strange voices made the toys far le...- Darjeeling toy train joyrides ferry 12,000 passengers, earn Rs 1.41 crore in 3 weeksDarjeeling Himalayan Railway reported record passenger numbers during the first three weeks of October. The heritage railway generated sign...
- AI agents are only as good as the personal information you share, and that raises privacy concernsMany have welcomed AI agents into their online lives, and raved about how personalized assistants like Muse can handle everyday tasks with ...
- Roland Mesnier: Born in France, moved to the US after marriage and child birth, served as the White House chef for five presidents and his famous gingerbreadsRoland Mesnier served as the White House executive pastry chef for 27 years. HE prepared intricate desserts for formal events with an signi...
- Going to Darjeeling on the Toy Train? This 146-year-old station has been recreated with a new attraction passengers won’t want to missThe Northeast Frontier Railway has recreated the 146-year-old Sukna railway station in West Bengal to preserve and promote the heritage of ...
- Darjeeling 'Toy Train' chugs into top 50 global destinations in 2027The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has been named among Lonely Planet’s 50 Best in Travel 2027 destinations, with Darjeeling recognised...
- New indicator for New India: 25 stocks whose numbers can reveal what is in store for the economy and the stock marketFor decades, there was a familiar way to understand the Indian consumer. Economists waited for GDP, industrial production, inflation, credi...
- 10 Apple original films to watch in 2026: from John Cena’s Matchbox to Tom Hiddleston’s TenzingIn 2026, Apple TV is gearing up to unveil an exciting array of original films featuring prominent stars. This collection spans various genr...
- Pandas then, pandas now: Trump and Xi are well past Nixon-era magicDonald Trump and Xi Jinping recently met in Washington to symbolize cooperation in US-China relations. The summit featured the announcement...
- Forrest Gump actor Tom Hanks’ philanthropy beyond Hollywood: How his veterans coffee brand, Women’s Cancer Research Fund work and other charitable efforts are helping people in needTom Hanks is known for his decades-long Hollywood career, but his philanthropy has also focused on causes far beyond the movie industry. Fr...
- Angelina Jolie's surprising knife collection: How the Hollywood actress' childhood fascination turned into an unusual hobbyAngelina Jolie has had a fascination with knives and daggers since childhood. From receiving her first daggers at 11 or 12 to collecting sp...
- India eyes a global play after changing China's toy story at homeIndia is seeking to raise its global toy market share from under 1% to 5% by 2032, after higher import duties, safety standards and governm...
- Nobel-winning chemist born to Palestinian refugees grew up with 9 siblings in one room without running water or electricity; after moving to the US in 1980, he developed technology to harvest water from dry desert air without electricityOmar M. Yaghi, a distinguished Nobel laureate, grew up in Jordan, where he faced the harsh reality of water scarcity. This early challenge ...
- Founded in 1859, this California mining town once had 2,000 buildings and 8,000 people. This ‘ghost town’ still preserves abandoned beds, toys, books and vintage suppliesBodie, a historical ghost town in California, draws interest with its well-preserved mining heritage. The discovery of gold and silver in 1...
- Ayush Shetty registers biggest win of his career, stuns world no.1 Shi Yu QiIn a stunning turn of events, Ayush Shetty triumphed over world number one Shi Yu Qi, marking a significant upset in the tournament. Meanwh...
- After surpassing $2 billion net worth, Taylor Swift gets nostalgic with new Toy Story 5 song 'I Knew It, I Knew You'Taylor Swift has released a new song for Toy Story 5. The track, "I Knew It, I Knew You," is inspired by the character Jessie. Swift shared...
- Google Gemini photo trend: 15 easy prompts to turn your selfies into stunning 3D models and collectible miniaturesGoogle's Nano Banana is creating buzz in digital creativity. It is integrated with the Gemini app. Users can convert photos to 3D models qu...
- US toy makers nix batteries, other materials to save costs during tariff warAmerican parents might need to buy batteries separately this holiday. Toy companies are reducing accessories and packaging to save money. T...
- Reliance-owned Hamleys opens Milan store with Italian franchise partner GPReliance Brands-owned Hamleys has opened its first exclusive store in Italy in collaboration with franchisee GIOCHI PREZIOSI S.P.A (GP). Th...
- Barbie makes history by introducing its first Chelsea doll with scoliosisThe new Chelsea doll is 15 centimetres tall and wears a pink dress along with a removable green back brace. It has white shoes and dark bro...
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