The year 2025 saw the Mint editorial team invest in a range of innovative products designed to enhance comfort, productivity, and joy in their everyday lives. From tech that soothes aching muscles to gadgets that declutter the mind and kitchen tools that simplify cooking, these purchases went beyond mere consumerism to become genuine lifestyle upgrades.
Tech and Wellness for a Better Routine
For many team members, the focus was on physical well-being and digital efficiency. Josey Puliyenthuruthel found a reliable solution for bodily aches in the Dr Physio’s Shiatsu Massager. This device, with its three settings and precise placement, became a coveted item for tackling sore backs, necks, and muscles, sparking friendly competition at home.
On the digital front, Shouvik Das elevated his typing experience with the Aula F75 Pro mechanical gaming keyboard. Its minimal design, accented with LED lighting, not only improved his workflow but also drew admiring glances from colleagues in the Delhi newsroom.
Meanwhile, Bibek Bhattacharya addressed device fatigue by switching to an iPad Mini. Finding the standard iPad too unwieldy, the Mini became his perfect intermediary device for reading ebooks, watching YouTube, and browsing social media, effectively reducing his time spent doom-scrolling on his phone.
Home, Kitchen, and Personal Rituals
The quest for better living spaces and daily rituals led to several thoughtful purchases. Goutam Das sought a worthy vessel for his homemade spiced rum and discovered an affordable yet classy Vilon crystal decanter on Amazon. It now serves as a centrepiece and a tribute to his culinary creativity.
In the kitchen, Shrabonti Bagchi made room for the Instant Pot Duo 3, a gadget that revolutionized her cooking. By allowing precise pressure and time settings, it eliminated the guesswork of traditional pressure cooking and, she believes, enhanced the flavour and aroma of meals.
For Somak Ghoshal, a simple sub-₹2000 analogue timer proved transformative. Using it for Pomodoro work sessions, cooking, and timing naps helped correct attention deficiencies and reduced dependency on his phone.
Adding Joy and Vibe to Everyday Moments
Several buys were all about injecting fun and atmosphere into daily life. Manas Pimpalkhare, an active vibe-hunter, transformed his room with an Astronaut Projector Lamp. Purchased for around ₹1,200 on a quick-commerce site, it projects a colour-changing nebula on the ceiling, creating a private starry sky—a perfect antidote to Delhi's foggy winters. It also functions as a nightlight.
Turning traffic jams into opportunities, Pratishtha Bagai clipped a mini car cymbal to her AC vent. This small instrument lets her play along to music during Delhi's notorious gridlocks, often sparking impromptu jam sessions with friends.
These purchases highlight a trend towards mindful consumption, where products are chosen not just for their utility but for their ability to foster small, daily rituals, improve mental and physical health, and add a dash of personal joy to the routine.
