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This story is a mirror to the 300 million middle-class Indian families where love is loud, boundaries are fluid, and "personal space" is the five minutes you get in the bathroom before someone knocks to ask for the hair oil.

In a typical morning, you’ll find three generations navigating one kitchen. There’s a specific choreography to it: the elders starting their day with prayers (Puja), the parents rushing for work, and the children hunting for misplaced school ties—all fueled by the aroma of ginger tea and parathas. 2. The Ritual of the Meal