The Economic Times

Only 80s kids will remember these school treats: Foods that cost less than Rs 5 in 1980s & made ordinary afternoons feel like a celebration

80s nostalgic foods: The 1980s had a special kind of school-time indulgence, when a few coins were enough to buy treats such as Phantom cigarettes, Poppins, paan-flavoured toffees, Pepsi cola ice tubes and cream rolls. These inexpensive snacks were more than just food, they were part of everyday childhood rituals that turned an ordinary school day into a memorable one.