In Western homes, the kitchen is often a utilitarian space. In India, it is the parliament. The major decisions of the day—who will visit, who is sick, who got a promotion—are debated over the grinding of masalas.
For children, the day does not end when the school bell rings. Education is viewed as the ultimate equalizer and upward mobility tool in India. After-school hours are tightly packed with tuition classes, coding workshops, sports, or classical arts like Bharatanatyam and Hindustani music.