NPR: Diwali Barbie https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=g-s1-27250 en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Sun, 10 May 2026 08:52:29 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: Diwali Barbie https://www.npr.org/tags/g-s1-27250/diwali-barbie Diwali Barbie has arrived! What Indians are saying about the doll's skin tone and vibe The new doll is being scrutinized for the color of her skin, her facial features and her garb. Early reviews are Barbie-tastic. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:52:41 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2024/10/10/g-s1-27247/barbie-diwali-doll-india https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2024/10/10/g-s1-27247/barbie-diwali-doll-india '/>

The new doll is being scrutinized for the color of her skin, her facial features and her garb. Early reviews are Barbie-tastic.

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