Last-minute fixes: Quick and thoughtful Diwali presents
If you missed out on a friend or two while buying a Diwali present, here are some quick gifting options.
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Just hours left for Diwali. Get-togethers with family and friends are on the cards; innumerable parties, dinners and so much more. And going for a party means you need to buy a decent present as well.
And just in case you have missed out on picking up something, worry not.
Here are a few last-minute fixes that we have assembled for you.
Check out these 4 quick yet elegant Diwali presents which can be your last-minute fix options.
An integral part of any celebration, whiskeys make for a sure-shot hit. The strong flavour and soothing effect make this drink the perfect fit for any occasion. And if your friend is a whisky lover, look no further than this option.
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Aspri Spirits offers a range of class whiskeys which make for a sophisticated and thoughtful present. Consider Scottish Leader Original. With more malt than the rest, this one is much smoother and can be enjoyed by the younger group of people as well.
If you wish to go offbeat with whiskeys then consider gifting an intense vanilla, toffee-flavoured delight. Glenfiddich 18-YO and 21-YO single malts make for a classy Diwali present.
Chocolates make for a cliched Diwali present, agreed. However, this time you go offbeat with a ‘Treasure trove of chocolate stories’ by Fabelle.
Offering six different hampers, this one is not just a box of chocolates, it is a curated gift collection. The Regalia Bouquet, The Signature Bouquet, The Prisma Bouquet, The Royal Bouquet, The Grande Bouquet, and The Elegant Bouquet are the six variations. Cocoa butter, hazelnuts and strawberry cheesecake flavours make these hampers perfect Diwali present. You’ll surely end up becoming the popular one in the group with this gift.
The hampers are available at ITC Maurya, New Delhi.
An elegant way to lighten and brighten up Diwali celebrations is with a bottle of sparkling wine. Grover Zampa Vineyards offer a range of red, white and sparkling wines that can be given as a thoughtful and elegant Diwali gift to your loved one. Insignia, Chêne Grande, Réserve La Réserve and Blanc Auriga are some of the class wines from their collection.
Price: Rs 1050-Rs 6000.
4. Another cookie, please Buying your loved one a gift is a thoughtful thing to do. But what’s better is to put in a couple of minutes to pick something that is beneficial for health as well. This Diwali present your loved one a box of assorted cookies. Health brand Gaia offers two gift packs.
A cookie box with multigrain, oatmeal and digestive biscuits. The other one is an assorted box with extra virgin olive oil, multifloral honey and organic cinnamon sticks, and 4 granola bars.
Price: Cookie box-Rs 330 Assorted box: Rs 625
Board Games, Poker Sets: The Diwali Gifting Guide That Has Something For Everyone
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As the festival of light approaches, laughter, moments spent with loved one, food and gifts become a part of the daily routine.
One of the biggest days in the Hindu calendar, Diwali is marked by a week of celebration together with friends and family.
While receiving presents is pure joy, picking the ideal gift for someone else can at times be cause of anxiety. More so now, since cliched sweets, chocolates, and wines are no longer look cool, and rather seem like mere last-minute fixes.
To help put your mind at ease, here's a list of fun, innovative presents that are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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This one's perfect for all board game fans. While Monopoly has been a stable in most homes since childhood, this is special 'Monopoly Cheaters' edition from Hasbro offers an even more thrilling experience.
It comes with new twists and turns like skipping spaces and dodging rent. So if card games are not your family's thing on Diwali, a competitive game of 'Monopoly Cheaters' is sure to raise the excitement.
Plus you're sure to receive extra brownie points for this innovative present.
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Diwali celebrations simply aren't complete without a few rounds of teen patti and poker. So for your friends who love their card-games and beer, Bira has the ultimate gifting solution.
The beer brand has launched a beer-inspired festive poker set that comes with 100 clay poker chips, a deck of waterproof playing cards, and a stainless steel bar blade.
Price: Rs 1,699
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The ideal gift for the photography enthusiast in your life - the GoPro HERO 7 comes with a plethora of new features such as HyperSmooth stabilisation, SuperPhoto, TimeWarp, and Livestreaming among others.
Plus its a win-win situation, as it ensures that you get those stunning Diwali pictures, and they get the perfect gift.
Price: Rs 37,000
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For the person who loves to decorate the house with elegant accessories, look no further than Good Earth. From cushions and bedding to dinnerware and pottery, the brand's new Gandhara collection has three distinct design themes – East West syncretism, Buddhist imprints and forms of Vessels.
The elegantly-crafted pieces are sure to be perfect for your loved one’s abode.
Price: Bedding: Rs 1,800- to Rs 15,000 Cushions: Rs. 2,200- to Rs. 8,200 Vessels: Rs 4,500- to Rs. 18,000 Dinnerware: Rs. 2,100- to Rs. 12,000
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