Gift ideas for parents under ₹5,000

• Electric kettle

  Before you buy: Check for automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection. A larger kettle suits a family; a compact one is easier to carry when travelling.

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• Leather journal

  Before you buy: Check the page count, paper weight and whether the pages are lined or blank. Handmade paper can bleed with fountain pens; check how they like to write.

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• Manicure and pedicure kit

  Before you buy: Check that the tools are stainless steel and come in a case that closes securely. Sharp grooming tools belong in checked baggage, not cabin bags, when flying.

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• Cabin trolley bag

  Before you buy: Check the dimensions and weight against the cabin limits of the airline they fly most. Hard shells protect contents better; soft bags are lighter and can expand.

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• Power bank

  Before you buy: Check that it fast-charges their phone and has the ports they need, USB-C or USB-A. Airlines allow power banks only in cabin baggage and limit their capacity; check before gifting to a frequent flyer.

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