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  1. Desk plants & succulents1
    Flowers & Plants
    Desk plants & succulents₹200 – ₹900

    Low-maintenance and longer-lasting than cut flowers.

    • Homebody
    • Before you buy: match the plant to the light where it will sit: succulents need sun, while snake plants and ZZ plants cope with low light.
    • Not for: someone who travels often and can't water
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  2. Diyas & festive lamps3
    Festive & Traditional
    Diyas & festive lamps₹200 – ₹5,000

    Clay, brass or decorative — for Diwali and beyond.

    • Homebody
    • Before you buy: choose brass for a gift that lasts for years, clay for a set they'll light this Diwali.
    • Not for: a household that doesn't celebrate Diwali — unless it's a decorative lamp for any time of year
    How to choose, and all sellers →
  3. Books & book sets4
    Books & Stationery
    Books & book sets₹300 – ₹1,200

    Low effort, reads as thoughtful when it fits their interests.

    • Reader
    • Before you buy: find out what they've read recently — a book in a genre they already love beats a bestseller they won't open.
    • Not for: someone who doesn't read for pleasure
    How to choose, and all sellers →
  4. Board games & puzzles5
    Toys & Games
    Board games & puzzles₹400 – ₹2,000

    A gift for a whole household that gets used again and again.

    • Homebody
    • Before you buy: check the player count, age range and playing time on the box against who will actually play.
    • Not for: a household that never plays games together
    How to choose, and all sellers →
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