Aarav, a 14-year-old student, is trying to cram for a math exam. His father is looking for the car keys (which his mother used last night). His uncle is doing yoga in the courtyard. His youngest sister is crying because she doesn’t want to wear her school uniform. Amidst this, his grandmother hands him a ginger tea and a biscuit, whispering, "Eat first, study later."

The classic joint family is evolving. Economic migration pulls the young to cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, or abroad to the US and UK. The family "lifestyle" now often exists via WhatsApp.

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