1- Traveller
- Before you buy: check for '100% UV protection' or 'UV400' on the label — dark lenses without UV protection do more harm than none.
- Not for: someone who wears prescription glasses — unless you're getting prescription sunglasses made
2Books & StationeryBooks & book sets₹300 – ₹1,200Low 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
3Bags & TravelTravel accessories₹400 – ₹3,000Luggage covers, passport sleeves, pouches and pillows — useful on every trip.
- Traveller
- Before you buy: tie the gift to a real trip they have coming up.
- Not for: someone who rarely travels
4- Tech lover
- Before you buy: check their phone supports wireless (Qi) charging — recent iPhones and many flagship Androids do, many budget phones don't.
- Not for: someone whose phone doesn't support wireless charging
5Books & StationeryPlanners & diaries₹300 – ₹1,500Planners, diaries and personalised journals — dated ones must arrive on time.
- Reader
- 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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