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Hindustan Pencils honours teachers and their priceless contributions this Teacher’s Day
Mumbai: As the nation prepares to celebrate Teacher’s Day, Hindustan Pencils, India’s leading stationery creator, is proud to announce a heartwarming initiative that pays tribute to the invaluable contributions of educators in shaping the future of our society. The Hindustan Pencils “Thank You Teachers” campaign is set to light up classrooms across India, celebrating the unwavering dedication of teachers and their remarkable impact on the lives of students.
Recognised for its commitment to education and fostering a culture of gratitude, Hindustan Pencils is set to host a series of events across 2,000 schools across the country from 1 to 10 September 2023. The “Thank You Teachers” campaign aims to bring students and teachers together. Acknowledge each other’s role played in the eternal journey of learning.
The highlight of the campaign is “Nataraj Thank You Teachers Kit, a special gift designed to convey students’ heartfelt thankfulness to their teachers. This kit, meticulously curated by Hindustan Pencils, encapsulates the essence of gratitude and respect that students hold for their educators. The kit serves as a token of appreciation, symbolizing the profound impact that teachers have on their students’ lives.
The “Thank You Teachers” campaign is poised to reach out to approximately 20,000 teachers, touching their lives with the warmth of acknowledgement and recognition. Hindustan Pencils believes in the power of these small yet significant gestures that have the potential to uplift spirits and strengthen the teacher-student bond.
Hindustan Pencils president Pradip Ughade said, “Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our nation. Their dedication and determination often go unnoticed. With the ‘Thank You Teachers’ initiative, we aim to recognise their efforts and express our heartfelt gratitude for making a difference in the lives of countless students. This campaign is a tribute to their commitment, compassion, and the smiles they bring to the toughest job in the world.”
As the calendar turns towards September, Hindustan Pencils invites everyone to join in this celebration of teachers and their immeasurable contributions. Let us come together to show our appreciation and acknowledge the teachers who inspire, educate, and guide us with a smile on their faces.
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Crocs and Lego launch new collaborative collection in India
Iconic brands bring playful creativity to footwear with first drop on 13 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Crocs and Lego have clicked together once again and this time, the bricks are heading straight for Indian feet. The global footwear brand Crocs has announced the India launch of its latest Crocs x Lego Group collection, following the excitement of their multi-year global partnership unveiled earlier this year. The collaboration celebrates creativity, play, and individuality, merging Crocs’ signature comfort with Lego’s iconic building-block spirit.
The collection will roll out in two phases. A digital-exclusive pre-launch begins on 13 April 2026 on crocs.in, featuring four styles: the Lego Masterbrand Creativity Clog, Lego Midnight Garden Creativity Clog, Lego Creativity Clog, and Kids’ Lego Creativity Clog. Each pair purchased during this phase will include an exclusive Lego minifigure as a collectible bonus.
From May 2026, the full collection will be available across select Crocs stores, VegNonVeg, and Foot Locker outlets nationwide.
The designs playfully blend Crocs’ classic clog silhouette with Lego brick-inspired details, complete with custom Jibbitz charms on the upper and sole. The collection encourages wearers to treat their footwear as a canvas for personal expression, without any set instructions just an open invitation to build, explore, and have fun.
Crocs chief marketing officer Carly Gomez said, “The Lego Group’s boundless imagination makes them the perfect match to Crocs’ wonderfully unordinary spirit. We are both brands that pride ourselves on being built different, celebrating self-expression and fuelling creativity.”
LEGO Group, head of licensing & extended line design & partnerships Satwik Saraswati added, “Our common mission to enable self-expression and wear it with pride only marks the beginning of a journey with endless possibilities.”
The campaign will extend beyond the product launch through creator-led seeding, elevated visual merchandising, and exclusive on-ground previews, supported by a deeper partnership with the Lego India team.
In a market that loves both comfort and fun, Crocs and Lego have built something special, a collection that lets every step feel like playtime. Get ready to click your heels (or rather, your clogs) because this collaboration is set to be a blockbuster hit with Indian fans.
