SIYAI Journal

Gift ideas for people you can't buy an ordinary gift for

Honest guides to gifting parents, siblings, partners and best friends - plus how we turn your photos and voice notes into films, songs, voice letters and living portraits.

Anniversary Gift For Parents That Isn't Another Photo Frame

anniversary gift for parents

Anniversary Gift For Parents That Isn't Another Photo Frame

Tired of photo frames and gold coins? We turn your parents' photos into a film. Teaser in 24 hours, final film in 2-3 days.

25, 40, 50: What To Give Parents When The Number Actually Means Something

40th anniversary gift for parents

25, 40, 50: What To Give Parents When The Number Actually Means Something

A once-in-a-lifetime anniversary deserves more than a photo frame. A film made from their own photos. 3,753+ memories made.

You Can't Be There For Diwali. Here's What To Send Instead.

diwali gift for parents in india from usa

You Can't Be There For Diwali. Here's What To Send Instead.

Can't fly home for Diwali? Send a film made from your family's own photos. No shipping, no customs, no delivery cutoff.

Bhai Dooj Gift For Brother Or Sister: Beyond The Same Box Of Sweets

bhai dooj gift for brother

Bhai Dooj Gift For Brother Or Sister: Beyond The Same Box Of Sweets

Beyond sweets and a cash envelope. A film or a song made from your own childhood photos. Teaser in 24 hours.

AI Can Write You A Song In Thirty Seconds. It Still Won't Know Her Name.

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AI Can Write You A Song In Thirty Seconds. It Still Won't Know Her Name.

AI writes songs for free. It still doesn't know her name, or the year, or what actually happened. A song from your real story.

Custom Song, Memory Film, Voice Letter Or Living Portrait? A Straight Answer.

custom song vs memory film

Custom Song, Memory Film, Voice Letter Or Living Portrait? A Straight Answer.

Four ways to turn a memory into a gift, from ₹299 to ₹2,999. Which one suits which person, and which to skip.

The Birthday Gift For A Parent Who Says They Don't Want Anything

emotional birthday gift for mom

The Birthday Gift For A Parent Who Says They Don't Want Anything

For the parent who says "kuch mat lena". A film or a voice letter made from your family's own photos. From ₹499.

Karwa Chauth Gift For Wife: She Fasted All Day. Give Her Something That Outlasts The Evening.

karwa chauth gift for wife

Karwa Chauth Gift For Wife: She Fasted All Day. Give Her Something That Outlasts The Evening.

She fasted all day. A song written from your actual story, delivered before moonrise. Teaser in 24 hours.

Your Grandmother's Voice Is Still A Thing You Can Save

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Your Grandmother's Voice Is Still A Thing You Can Save

A practical guide to recording your grandparents - what to ask, how to record it, and what to do with it afterwards.

A Gift For The Friend Who Has Seen You At Your Worst

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A Gift For The Friend Who Has Seen You At Your Worst

A song written about your actual friendship - the fights, the nickname, the night nobody talks about. ₹999. Teaser in 24 hours.

The Last Time You'll All Be In One Room

college farewell gift

The Last Time You'll All Be In One Room

A film made from four years of your own photos, played at the farewell. Split across the batch it's under ₹100 each.

Your Friend Is Leaving For Their Masters. Don't Give Them Something To Pack.

farewell gift for friend going abroad

Your Friend Is Leaving For Their Masters. Don't Give Them Something To Pack.

They can't fit anything in the luggage. A film or a voice letter that lives on their phone. From ₹499.

Nobody Announced That The Friendship Group Ended

gift for long distance best friend

Nobody Announced That The Friendship Group Ended

Nobody announced it. The group chat just slowed down. On growing apart from people you never fell out with.

A Film For A Dog Who Cannot Be Told How Much He Mattered

pet memorial ideas

A Film For A Dog Who Cannot Be Told How Much He Mattered

Every photo you have of them, made into something you can actually watch. Pet memorials and birthdays. From ₹299.

You Have 34,000 Photos And You've Looked At About Nine Of Them

what to do with all my photos

You Have 34,000 Photos And You've Looked At About Nine Of Them

Your camera roll is a landfill with a search function. A practical guide to getting something out of it.

One Year, And You Still Don't Know What To Get Them

1 year anniversary gift for girlfriend

One Year, And You Still Don't Know What To Get Them

A song about your actual relationship - not a love song, a song about a specific Tuesday. ₹999, teaser in 24 hours.

Your Best Friend Is Getting Married And You're Not Ready

wedding gift for best friend

Your Best Friend Is Getting Married And You're Not Ready

A film about the friendship, played at the sangeet. Split across the group it's a few hundred each.

Eight People, One Gift, And Nobody Wants To Collect The Money

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Eight People, One Gift, And Nobody Wants To Collect The Money

A gift that's ₹2,999 for one person and ₹375 for eight. Plus how to actually collect the money without three weeks of reminders.

The Worst-Documented Childhood In Modern History Was Yours

why do i have no childhood photos

The Worst-Documented Childhood In Modern History Was Yours

Born between 1998 and 2006? Film had ended and smartphones hadn't started. Here's what happened to your childhood photos.

Your First Diwali In A Rented Flat In A City That Isn't Yours

first diwali away from home

Your First Diwali In A Rented Flat In A City That Isn't Yours

Couldn't get leave. Everyone's asking when you're coming. Something to send home that isn't a hamper. From ₹499.