Weekends in an are rarely restful. They are either a whirlwind of social obligations or a burst of domestic productivity.

A unique cultural norm is the rigorous daily cleaning of the house—sweeping and mopping—to combat the dust and pollution of the environment. The Joint Family: Living Under One Roof

It is a cross-section of life.

“Ghar kaisa hai? (How is home?) Did the electrician fix the fan? Have you taken your blood pressure medicine?”