The juggad (hack) solution? One person uses the western toilet, another uses the Indian-style, and the kids brush their teeth in the kitchen sink. It’s not ideal, but it’s family . The true love language of an Indian parent is the tiffin (lunchbox). As the children rush out the door, you will witness a miracle. Mom has packed parathas (flatbread) that don't leak, dahi (yogurt) in a separate small jar, and a mysterious spice box at the bottom "just in case."

The father complains about the volume. The mother asks, "Did you study?" The grandfather shares a story from 1972 that no one asked for. The teenager rolls their eyes but doesn't leave the room. Because leaving the room means missing out. The beauty of the Indian lifestyle is the "adjustment." In a one-bedroom flat, the grandparents sleep on the bed, the kids roll out a mattress on the floor, and the parents sleep on the sofa-cum-bed. No one complains.

As the lights go out, the last sound isn't a lullaby. It’s the fan’s whirring, the hum of the mosquito repellent, and Mom whispering, "Kal subah jaldi uthna, beta" (Wake up early tomorrow, son). The Indian family lifestyle isn't perfect. It lacks privacy. There are too many opinions on your career, your marriage, and your haircut. But it is a life rich in rishte (relationships).