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5 Kits Compared by Age, Time and Mess Diwali break is here. The house is full of guests, the sweets are out, and your child has asked "what do I do now?" for the third time today. A DIY craft kit is a good answer. Everything is in one box, there is no running to the market for supplies, and at the end the child has made something real for the festival: a rangoli for the doorstep, candles for the diya tray, a glass piece that catches the light. We make these kits ourselves at Toykraftt, so we've put all five of our Diwali DIYs side by side. Check the table, pick the one that suits your child's age and your patience for mess, and you're done. Diwali DIY kits at a glance Kit Best age Time Mess level The child ends up with Best for Sand Art Rangoli Junior 5+ 30–45 min Low A colourful sand rangoli picture Young first-time crafters Sand Art Rangoli Mandala 7+ 45–60 min Low to medium A detailed mandala-style rangoli Kids who like patience a...

Diwali is the one time of year when the house fills up with lights, sweets, guests and, quite often, a pile of gifts that kids forget within a week. If you're shopping for a child this year, whether it's your own, a niece or nephew, a cousin, or a whole group of friends coming over for the festival, you've probably asked yourself the same thing: what can I give them that they'll actually enjoy once the diyas are put away? This Diwali, why not give them something they can make, solve, paint or figure out? We've put together 15 Diwali gift ideas that are fun to open and even more fun to spend time with. They're sorted by age, and there's a section on return gifts at the end for anyone hosting or attending a Diwali get-together this year. Prefer to browse? Shop our full Diwali Gifts for Kids collection , or explore our Art & Craft kits , Puzzles and Cognitive Games . How to choose a Diwali gift kids will actually enjoy 1. Pick something that works for the ...

  1. The terrifying act of barbarism On 22 April 2025, terrorists in Pahalgam murdered 26 civilians, mostly tourists, asking people their religion before they opened fire . It was an act of barbarism meant to turn Indians against each other. On 7 May, India answered with Operation Sindoor, striking nine terror camps linked to the attack. When the government declared the operation complete, the country felt a fierce, quiet pride I had not felt in years. 2. The idea On the day the government declared the operation complete, I was sitting in my office and patriotism across the country was at its peak. As a toy maker, I wondered: when other nations fought wars, did anyone make a toy or a game to tell their children the heroic stories? I started researching, and to my surprise the Vietnam War and G.I. Joe kept coming up. That told me we needed to narrate this victory to the kids of India. 3. The board game I immediately called my friend Arijit Lahiri , a board game developer who has co...

Kanjak Puja , also known as Kanya Puja or Kanya Pujan, is a Navratri tradition in which young girls are worshipped as forms of Goddess Durga . It is most commonly observed on Ashtami or Navami. Families welcome young girls into their homes, offer prayers, serve them a traditional meal and give them gifts before they leave. While Kanjak is especially associated with North India, the idea of celebrating the divine feminine takes many different forms across India — from Kumari Puja in West Bengal to Golu, Ayudha Puja and Vidyarambham in southern India. Kanjak Puja 2026: Key Facts What is Kanjak Puja? Worship of young girls as manifestations of Goddess Durga during Navratri. When is Kanjak celebrated? Usually on Ashtami or Navami, depending on family and regional tradition. How many girls are invited? Nine girls are traditionally invited in many North Indian households to represent the nine forms of Goddess Durga. What food is served? Poori, chana and halwa are the tradition...

Choosing a birthday gift for a 10-year-old can be surprisingly tricky. She’s still very much a child, but she may already be moving away from the toys she loved a few years ago. The best gifts at this age usually give her something to create, solve, explore or get better at — rather than something that is simply exciting for a few minutes. If you're looking for a birthday gift that feels fun but also has some staying power, here are some ideas worth considering. 1. Puzzles and Brain Games At 10, many children enjoy puzzles that make them stop, think and try again. Logic puzzles, brain teasers, pattern games and strategy challenges can be particularly rewarding because they become more enjoyable as their skills improve. Look for puzzles that offer different levels of challenge rather than something she can finish in a few minutes. A good puzzle should make her think, but still leave her feeling that she can figure it out herself. 2. Magnetic Travel Games A magnetic puzzle o...