Barbie

Barbie Will Soon Be 60 And Is Still Going Strong

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 7, 2019

Blonde or brunette, slender or curvy, black or white, princess or president, Barbie is a forever favorite for young girls, even if she has caused controversy over the years.

60 And Not A Wrinkle: Barbie's 200 Careers, Journey From 1959

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 2, 2019

In all, more than one billion Barbie dolls have been sold since she made her debut at the American Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959.

Drug Kingpin "El Chapo" Sits In Jail, Daughters Have Barbie Themed Party

World News | Kyle Swenson, The Washington Post | Thursday September 20, 2018

Pink abounds. Pink flowers. Pink balloon arches. Pink couches. Pink triple-decker cakes. Pink cutouts of the number seven. The color's whole spectrum - from cotton-candy to medium-rare steak - is on display.

Here Is Why The 'Barbie Feet' Trend Has Taken Over Instagram

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday July 10, 2018

The Barbie feet trend involves standing on your tip toes or pointing your feet, and was given the name because of the way it resembles a Barbie doll's feet.

Seen Jacqueline Fernandez's Latest Pics From Dabangg Reloaded Tour Yet?

Entertainment | Wednesday June 27, 2018

The Internet thinks that Jacqueline Fernandez looks like a "Barbie Doll" in her latest Instagram post

Robotics Barbie Aims To Inspire Young Scientists

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 27, 2018

An inspirational new version of Barbie will encourage young girls to embark on careers in engineering and the sciences, the iconic doll's manufacturer Mattel said on Tuesday.

New Robotics Engineer Barbie Hopes To Inspire Young Scientists

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 27, 2018

An inspirational new version of Barbie will encourage young girls to embark on careers in engineering and the sciences, the iconic doll's manufacturer Mattel said on Tuesday.

What To Expect From Katrina Kaif's Autobiography, Reportedly Titled Barbie Dreams

Entertainment | Thursday April 12, 2018

The much talked-about autobiography will reportedly be inspirational in nature and so, details of Katrina's personal life will be excluded

From Boxing Barbie To 'Suffragette' Flashmob: World To Mark International Women's Day

World News | Reuters | Thursday March 8, 2018

A boxing Barbie doll, "suffragette" flashmob and Wikipedia edit-a-thon are among a host of quirky initiatives aimed at highlighting gender inequalities and overturning stereotypes on International Women's Day on March 8.

For Women's Day, 17 New Barbies To Honour Modern-Day 'Sheroes'

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Wednesday March 7, 2018

On the occasion of International Women's Day, American group Mattel is honouring 17 female global role models with their own one-of-a-kind commemorative Barbies. These incredible and accomplished women include artists, aviators, athletes and filmmakers among others. The launch of the Barbie dolls, the company says, is to show girls that they can gr...

First Hijab-Wearing Barbie To Honor US Olympian Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 14, 2017

American group Mattel unveiled its first ever hijab-wearing Barbie doll on Monday in honor of US Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, who in 2016 became the first American Olympian to wear a headscarf while competing.

From Laila To Barbie Girl: Why, Sunny Leone, Why?

Entertainment | Tuesday November 7, 2017

Sunny Leone's song Barbie Girl may just wipe that smile off your face

Man Buns And Freckles: Barbie's Boyfriend Ken Gets A Makeover

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 21, 2017

Ken, the all-American, muscular male with luxuriant hair, is getting a makeover. Barbie's iconic boyfriend is breaking out 15 new looks, including man bun, cornrows and freckles. Times are changing and doll manufacturer Mattel is playing catch-up as it also battles to boost declining sales.

Donald Trump, Barack Obama Sing 'I'm A Barbie Girl' In Viral Mashup

Offbeat | Amrita Kohli | Monday April 10, 2017

If you spend enough time on the Internet, you may have seen various mashups doing the rounds online. This one, however, wins over all of them hands down. It shows US President Donald Trump and former POTUS Barack Obama singing Aqua's 1997 song Barbie Girl.

Spy Toys Face Complaints From European Union And US Watchdogs

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 6, 2016

European Union and United States consumer watchdogs announced Tuesday they are filing complaints against a clutch of smart toys that can "spy" on children and their homes, for allegedly breaching privacy and data protection laws.