The Grandfather (Dada ji). He sits in his wooden armchair, reading the newspaper (physical copy, never digital), sipping filter coffee. He is the unofficial CEO of the house. He doesn't do the chores, but he monitors the economy— "Beti, light band kar, bijli ka bill high hai" (Turn off the light, the electricity bill is high).

: In many traditional households, the day starts with a bath before entering the kitchen to ensure purity, followed by yoga, meditation, or puja (prayer). The Tiffin Race

Today, living in a nuclear setup, I realize those "daily stories" were actually leadership lessons. Negotiation. Empathy. Quick decision-making. And the ability to focus even when three people are talking to you at once.