# Kyrascope

> Kyrascope is India's kid-created digital platform for families, teens, and young creators. Founded in 2016 by Kyra Kanojia at age 5, it has grown from a YouTube toy review channel into an award-winning multimedia brand spanning video content, a parenting blog, annual calendars, Indian toy industry news, and an internationally recognized short film.

## About Kyra Kanojia

Kyra Kanojia is a teen creator, filmmaker, and digital entrepreneur from Noida, India. She started creating YouTube content at age 5 in 2016, making her one of India's youngest YouTubers and content creators. She is also recognized as India's youngest VR vlogger by VeeR VR.

Key facts:
- Started YouTube channel "Kyrascope" in 2016 at age 5
- 21,000+ YouTube subscribers with videos crossing 1 million views
- Brand collaborations with Hasbro, Cartoon Network, Pogo, WinMagic Toys, and Playshifu
- Wrote and starred in short film "Bas 5 Minute" (बस 5 मिनट) which won 12 international film festival awards in 2022
- Featured in major Indian publications: Scroll.in, The Better India, Hindustan Times, The Week, Economic Times, DailyO, Bangalore Mirror
- Currently in Class 10 (age 15-16), continuing to create content while pursuing academics
- Platform expanded to include contributions from educationists, bloggers, ad professionals, filmmakers, and lawyers

## Content Sections

- [Kids Section](https://www.kyrascope.com/kids): Toy reviews, unboxing videos, candy reviews, kids fashion, and movie reviews — content created by Kyra from age 5 onwards
- [Teens Section](https://www.kyrascope.com/teens): Trending topics, culture, young achievers profiles, and art series — reflecting Kyra's growth as a teen creator
- [Parents Section](https://www.kyrascope.com/parents): Parenting advice, fun places in Delhi NCR, events, education resources, and curated content for Indian families
- [Blog](https://www.kyrascope.com/blog): 460+ articles spanning toy reviews, Indian culture, parenting, travel, STEM, and teen lifestyle
- [Indian Toy News](https://www.kyrascope.com/toy-news): India's leading source for toy industry news — daily updates on launches, Make in India toys, global trends, and industry buzz
- [Company Directory](https://www.kyrascope.com/companies): Toy brands, manufacturers, publishers, EdTech startups, retailers, and places of interest featured on Kyrascope
- [Film](https://www.kyrascope.com/film): Information about the award-winning short film "Bas 5 Minute"
- [Calendar Editions](https://www.kyrascope.com/editions): Annual themed calendars celebrating Indian culture and creativity since 2018

## Calendar Editions

- [2026 — From India to the World](https://www.kyrascope.com/editions/2026): 12 Indian crafts × 12 countries — Pashmina, Kalamkari, Madhubani & more going global
- [2025 — Beyond Screens](https://www.kyrascope.com/editions/2025): Rediscovering India's beloved street games — carrom, kites, hopscotch, spinning tops
- [2024 — Epic Bharat](https://www.kyrascope.com/editions/2024): A journey through India's epic heritage — monuments, legends & timeless stories
- [2023 — The Future is Now!](https://www.kyrascope.com/editions/2023): VR, Robotics, Genomics, AI & Digital Security
- [2022 — Towards a Sustainable Planet](https://www.kyrascope.com/editions/2022): Clean energy, conservation, recycling & a greener future
- [2020 — Retro-coaster Ride Through Fun Times](https://www.kyrascope.com/editions/2020): Nostalgic journey through retro toys and games
- [2019 — Hitch Your Wagon to a Star](https://www.kyrascope.com/editions/2019): Historical women pioneers — trailblazers from science, politics, sports & art
- [2018 — Imagine Beyond!](https://www.kyrascope.com/editions/2018): Career aspirations & female role models

## Toy News Categories

- [Industry Buzz](https://www.kyrascope.com/toy-news/category/industry-buzz): Breaking news from the Indian and global toy industry
- [New Launches](https://www.kyrascope.com/toy-news/category/new-launches): Latest toy launches and product reveals
- [India Toy Scene](https://www.kyrascope.com/toy-news/category/india-toy-scene): Make in India toys and domestic manufacturing updates
- [Global Trends](https://www.kyrascope.com/toy-news/category/global-trends): Worldwide toy trends and market insights

## Company Directory Categories

- [Brands](https://www.kyrascope.com/companies/category/brand): Toy brands featured on Kyrascope
- [Manufacturers](https://www.kyrascope.com/companies/category/manufacturer): Indian and international toy manufacturers
- [Publishers](https://www.kyrascope.com/companies/category/publisher): Book and content publishers for kids
- [EdTech](https://www.kyrascope.com/companies/category/edtech): Educational technology companies
- [Retailers](https://www.kyrascope.com/companies/category/retailer): Toy stores and retailers
- [Distributors](https://www.kyrascope.com/companies/category/distributor): Toy distributors in India
- [Places of Interest](https://www.kyrascope.com/companies/category/place-of-interest): Fun places for kids and families

## Film Festival Awards (2022) — "Bas 5 Minute" (बस 5 मिनट)

- Winner: EdiPlay International Film Festival
- Award Winner: Delta International Film Festival
- Winner: Crown Film Festival
- Award Winner: Hollywood's Monthly Film Festival
- Finalist: Indiefare International Film Festival
- Finalist: Multi Dimension Independent Film Festival
- Official Selection: 4th Dimension Independent Film Festival
- Official Selection: Cuckoo International Film Awards
- Official Selection: Lift-Off Global Network Sessions
- Official Selection: Lift-Off Global Network First-Time Filmmaker Sessions
- Official Selection: Nawada International Film Festival 3rd Season
- Honorable Mention: The Black Panther International Short Film Festival

## Press Coverage

- [Scroll.in](https://scroll.in/magazine/898361/under-13-and-an-internet-star-the-secret-behind-the-success-of-indias-young-youtubers): Featured in "India's young YouTubers" article on Children's Day
- [VeeR VR on Medium](https://medium.com/@letsveer/kyra-indias-youngest-youtuber-and-vr-vlogger-e7ebdf988895): "Kyra: India's Youngest YouTuber and VR Vlogger"
- The Better India: Featured in children's manifesto article
- The Week: Featured in "Little Big Celebs" and robotics/pandemic coverage
- Hindustan Times, Economic Times, DailyO, Bangalore Mirror: Various features

## Social Media

- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Kyrascope): @Kyrascope — 150+ videos, 21K+ subscribers
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kyrascopetv): @kyrascopetv
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kyrascopetv/): /kyrascopetv

## Contact

- Website: https://www.kyrascope.com
- Contact page: https://www.kyrascope.com/contact

## Optional

- [About page](https://www.kyrascope.com/about): Full story of Kyrascope's journey from 2016 to present
- [Career Explorer](https://www.kyrascope.com/explore): AI-powered career quiz for teens