The West often asks: How do you survive without personal space? The Indian family smiles and asks: How do you survive without your people?

In an Indian family, the day typically begins early, around 5:00 or 6:00 am. The morning routine is a sacred ritual, where family members come together to perform their daily puja (prayer) and yoga. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee or tea wafts through the air, accompanied by the sound of sizzling dosas or parathas on the stove. Breakfast is a lively affair, with family members sharing stories and gossip over a steaming plate of idlis or upma.