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1. One thing I desperately needed when I moved out was this expandable folder with 24 pockets because being an adult comes with a lot of paperwork that you actually have to deal with yourself - ₹499
2. Canned fruits, chickpeas and tomato puree will be your actual saviours so please invest in a good-quality universal can opener that will last you for years - ₹1,235
3. And this jar opener that will make sure you crack open every jar of store-bought achaar without breaking a sweat - ₹249
4. These best-selling baggie seals that will keep your groceries and leftovers fresh for longer in case you don't have airtight containers or are just too tired to empty your groceries. I used them to seal pretty much everything, from sugar to packets of Maggi - ₹75
5. These space-saving vacuum storage bags are extremely handy when you basically have to pack your entire life in two suitcases - ₹679
6. This home security camera with an alarm system is a great investment when moving to a new city. It is compatible with Alexa and also includes face detection and a 2-way talk feature - ₹2,950
7. These Command Picture-Hanging Strips (4 pairs) that will let you put up pictures without any drilling and hammering, which is especially useful if you're renting and can't mark up walls - ₹199
8. This set of black bed sheet and pillow covers that is easier to maintain than lighter shades and takes longer to get dirty - ₹488
9. This adjustable shirt-folding board so you will actually put your laundry away instead of just letting it all pile on your bed - ₹699
10. This sink organiser tray so you can keep all your dish cleaning supplies in one place, especially if you live with roommates and hate when your provisions get mixed up - ₹179
11. This handheld vacuum cleaner so you can reach places like the back of your bed or the top of your cupboard and get it cleaned up every once in a while with minimal effort - ₹2,227
12. This nifty vegetable chopper that will give you perfectly chopped veggies in less than 10 minutes, which might actually make you want to cook something other than Maggi for once - ₹177
13. This cookware set with a tawa, a kadhai and a frying pan, and four different cooking spoons that will usually be the most you will need to cook a meal for one - ₹1,139
14. This dual-speed Wonderchef manual food processor that you can use to chop and slice fruits and veggies, and knead dough in no time. I used this every day to turn tomatoes into paste for curries! - ₹919
15. This pack of two pop-up ice trays with lids so you can finally get some damn ice without accidentally flooding your meat and pea preserves - ₹236
16. These skinny velvet hangers (Set of 50) so you can fit more of them in your tiny cupboards and your shirts won't slip off them either! - ₹1,479
17. This handheld steamer so you can still show up to events and interviews looking crisp without running the risk of burning your entire wardrobe down - ₹1,445
18. And I cannot stress this enough, get yourself a damn stationery kit because you'll be needing it way more than you think - ₹310
