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  1. Planners & diaries1
    Books & Stationery
    Planners & diaries₹300 – ₹1,500

    Planners, diaries and personalised journals — dated ones must arrive on time.

    • Practical (no clutter)
    • Reader
    • Arrives in time
    • Before you buy: check the start date: a dated planner must arrive before its year (or academic year) begins; undated ones work any time.
    • Not for: someone who plans everything on their phone
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  2. Pens & pen sets2
    Books & Stationery
    Pens & pen sets₹150 – ₹3,000

    A good pen gets used every day — engraving a name makes it personal.

    • Practical (no clutter)
    • Reader
    • Arrives in time
    • Before you buy: check refills for that pen are easy to buy in India — a pen without refills becomes a paperweight.
    • Not for: someone who rarely writes by hand
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  3. Dry fruit boxes3
    Gourmet & Food
    Dry fruit boxes₹500 – ₹3,000

    The classic Diwali and corporate gift — freshness matters.

    • Practical (no clutter)
    • Arrives in time
    • Before you buy: check the packing date and pick the freshest stock — nuts go stale, and walnuts turn rancid fastest.
    • Not for: someone with a nut allergy
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  4. Diyas & festive lamps4
    Festive & Traditional
    Diyas & festive lamps₹200 – ₹5,000

    Clay, brass or decorative — for Diwali and beyond.

    • Spiritual
    • Arrives in time
    • 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
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  5. Pooja thalis5
    Festive & Traditional
    Pooja thalis₹200 – ₹7,000

    For the home puja — brass, decorated or silver.

    • Spiritual
    • Arrives in time
    • Before you buy: check what's included: a plate alone, or the diya, bowls and bell that make it ready to use.
    • Not for: someone who doesn't keep a home puja
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