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It's an annual tradition in India, and this year it's getting bigger and bigger.
The Times of India reports that the State Council of Educational Research and Training Jammu & Kashmir is holding the "Toycathon 2024" to "promote innovative ideas and reviving local heritage" in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The competition is open to students between the ages of 6 and 12.
Here's a look at some of the entries so far: Read the Entire Article
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