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International Men’s Day 2022: Best gifting ideas to make them feel special

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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As International Men’s Day will be celebrated on November 19, it is time to make the men in your life feel special. Whether it’s your son, father, husband, brother, or friend, you can send them good wishes and show appreciation with lovely presents.

To help you with that, here are some of the best gifting ideas for International Men’s Day 2022.

Grooming hamper/kit

A grooming hamper is one of the best items to gift on Men’s Day. A grooming kit or hamper will surely help them look best all day, every day.

Minimalist wallet or money Clip

A sleek and minimalist wallet and money clip can help your loved ones downsize from their bulky wallets for more comfort. These wallets can fit up to 12 cards, and other essential items securely without compromising comfort and looks.

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Funky whisky glasses

Arguably an ideal gift for any occasion, funky or classic whiskey glasses can be presented to all men including, your boss, friend, uncle, brother, father, husband, best man and so on. However, make sure that he loves whisky.

Personalised roller pen

Be it your writer friend, sibling, relative or partner, a personalised roller pen engraved with their name can be a great surprise.

VR headsets

For the early adopters and tech freaks, a VR headset will be the hottest gift on Men’s Day. Especially for gamers, a VR headset will open up exciting and new avenues to experience. There are plenty of options available to choose from that offer a great VR experience.

A Lego set

Bringing back childhood memories can be a great gift. The simple pleasure of building a Lego set can give a man the chance to step away from the hustle and satisfy his inner child.

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Dhanteras 2022: From Shagun coins to plants, best gifting ideas for your loved ones

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi will be celebrated across the country on October 23 but the ‘shubh muhurat’ falls on October 22 this year. Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali, and on this day, devotees pray to Goddess Lakshmi (the Goddess of wealth) and Lord Kubera (the Lord of treasure). The day is considered extremely auspicious to start new beginnings, to invest or buy gold, silver or new utensils as a symbolic gesture to welcome Goddess Lakshmi into their homes. It is also an auspicious occasion to buy a gift for your loved ones.

Here are the best gifting ideas for this Dhanteras.

Shagun coins

One of the most auspicious Dhanteras gifts, Shagun coins made of gold or silver are believed to bring good luck and positivity to Dhanteras. They also attract blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, lord Kuber or lord Ganesha to your loved ones.

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Silver gifts

Buying silverware on Dhanteras is a symbol of prosperity on Dhanteras. Shiny silver items, such as jewellery, utensils, diyas, etc. are considered auspicious gifts that will convey your heart-warming greetings of the season.

Utensils

Utensils are the top favourite and another auspicious gifting item for Indians when it comes to Dhanteras. You can buy utensils made of silver, copper and brass which are considered auspicious. You can also fill the metal utensils with either dry fruits or fresh flowers to make them extra special and send it out to your loved ones. Gifting utensils hold a cultural value on Dhanteras, and it is also an item that will never be unused by your special ones.

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Electronics and devices

During the festive season, several shopping websites and platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart offer huge discounts on a range of items including electronics and devices. You can get a great deal on items such as TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, smart home items, mobile phones, laptops, smartwatches and much more. Dhanteras brings the perfect opportunity to grab a great deal and share a thoughtful gift with your loved ones.

Plants

Plants symbolise life, growth, and special plants such as Feng Shui plants are considered to bring good luck and prosperity. Thus, plants make a great gift for your loved ones this festive season. You can opt for an assorted collection of Feng Shui plants such as the money plant, Jade plant and money tree or go for a well-trimmed bonsai for your special ones on Dhanteras.

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From plants to pamper hampers — 10 Rakhi gift ideas that will make your sister smile

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Raksha Bandhan is just a few days away and stores and online platforms are seeing a mad rush of last-minute buyers picking the perfect gift for their sisters. Rakhi will be celebrated on August 11, so if you are still thinking what to buy, here are a few gift ideas that can explore.

Here are 10 unique gift ideas that can make Raksha Bandhan more special:

1. Customised gifts

A customised and thoughtful present such as a photo frame, pillow, portrait and so on, will make your sister feel special, as it will be something that was especially created for her.

2. A financial gift

One of the best gifts that you can give your sister would be something that takes care of her financially in the long term. There are several financial products such as an FD account, a mutual fund investment, gold ETF, and the like. This kind of gift will secure your sister’s future to a certain extent.

3. Handmade gifts

A handmade present is always preferred because it reflects the thought, time, and effort that you put into it. Cards, poems, paintings, or portraits or any handmade gift is equally special.

4. Personalised video message from a celebrity

Talking to her favourite celebrity could be a dream come true for your sister. Websites such as tring.com provides such facilities to people where they can connect with their favourite celebrities through a personalised video message.

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5. Gift for health

If your sister has been slacking off on her health due to a busy schedule, it may be the ideal time to gift her a gym membership, a fitness gadget, a bicycle, or perhaps running shoes to help motivate her. You can also get her some home workout equipment so she can start working out right away.

6. E-vouchers

If you are too confused about gifts, the safest bet would be to give her an e-voucher. With an e-voucher she has the freedom to choose her own gift.

7. Gadgets

Some amazing gadgets that can be a great gift for your sister include headphones, smart watches, smart glasses, tablets, and speakers.

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8. Good books

Gifting a collection of books by her favourite authors to a sister (who enjoys reading) would be a great idea. But you should be up to date with her taste in reading or choose from a suggested list of fiction/non-fiction.

9. A pamper hamper

You can create a hamper of goodies, selecting your sister’s favourite chocolates, skincare products, aroma products, cosmetics and so on. This customised gift hamper would surely bring a smile to her face.

10. Live plants

If your sister has a green thumb or if she enjoys being around Nature, gifting her a live plant would be the perfect thing to do. Live plants are affordable, meaningful, and a very relevant gift idea for sure. 

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This Father’s Day, how about a financial gift for dad?

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Father’s Day is just round the corner, which means you have little time to find your dad a gift he will love. There are many traditional ways to go about it but if you want to gift your father something that truly helps him in the long run, you should consider a financial gift. It is our fathers who shape our financial habits. This Father’s Day, why not thank him with the best financial gift.

Make an investment to fund his retirement

Most middle-class Indian parents do not plan for their retirement as they put everything into raising their children. However, it is never too late to introduce your parents to the habit of investing. This Father’s Day, you can start a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in mutual funds for him — it will create a disciplined and long-term investment strategy to help create wealth over a period for him. The stocks in most of these plans are liquid and can get your dad funds in times of need, or in case of an emergency. SIPs can also help to create wealth for your dad’s retirement.

Buy high-dividend shares for him

Shares of companies that pay a good dividend is a great way to safeguard against capital erosion. Since blue-chip companies are generally the ones that pay a higher dividend, most of these shares are safe to invest in.

You can also buy him a high-dividend-yield stock. Look for companies with a dividend yield of 5 percent and above to give him an added source of income through dividends. This way you will ensure income from possible appreciation as well as a bonus high-dividend pay-out.

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Open a fixed deposit account for him

Several public and private banks have recently revised their interest rates. And if your dad is a senior citizen, he can get an additional 50 bps or 0.5 percent interest on FDs. Fixed deposits are one of the safest investment options and during retirement most elders prefer to keep their capital safe and grow it over time.

Open a Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme account

For dads above the age of 60, you can start an investment in the safe, government-backed retirement benefits programme, the Senior Citizen’s Saving Scheme. It offers assured returns and has a tenure of five years. The current interest rate offered is 7.4 percent, which is higher than what most banks offer on FDs.

PM Vaya Vandana Yojana

Another government-backed retirement benefits programme is the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana. It is designed to provide regular income to retirees and has a tenor of 10 years. It offers assured returns on the monthly option at the end of 10 years, and the principal amount accumulated is returned to the policyholder.

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