: 14-year-old Aarushi Talwar and domestic help Hemraj were found dead in May 2008.

Talvar society places high value on verbal eloquence and indirect communication. Greetings are prolonged, involving inquiries about health, family, and harvest. Personal space is limited in crowded bazaars but expansive in domestic settings. The index would highlight the importance of the hafiz al-talvar (keeper of customs)—an elder who mediates disputes and oversees rites of passage, from naming ceremonies to weddings.

In reality, the INS Talwar has been involved in several high-profile operations and exercises, including: