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Dipa Karmakar selected as Barbie role model
In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD-2019) and its 60th anniversary, American toymaker Mattel has released a new range of barbies to honor 20 female role models across 18 countries speaking 14 different languages. Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar has been selected as a Barbie Role Model to help inspire the next generation of girls. She ..
Topics: Adwoa Aboah • Barbie • Companies • Deepa • Entertainment • IWD • Mattel • Toys
2018 International Kite Festival (Uttarayan) launched in Ahmedabad
The 31st International Kite Festival (Uttarayan) has launched at Sabarmati River Front in Ahmedabad, Gujarat from January 7, 2018. The week-long colorful festival has inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in the presence of Governor Shri O.P.Kohli. As per reports, 149 foreign kite fliers from 44 countries are participating in this edition of international ..
Topics: Ahmedabad • Gujarat • India • Kite • Kite running • Kites • Sabarmati River • Toys
‘Fake news’ word named official word of year 2017 by Collins dictionary
Fake news has been named official word of the year 2017 by Collins dictionary due to its widespread use around the world. The UK-based dictionary writer found that the use of this word registered a 365% rise in the last 12 months. The term-was defined as false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of ..
Topics: Critical thinking • Dictionary • Fake news • Fidget • Human behavior • Lexicography • Spinner • Toys • Word of the year