Critics call the Indian joint family "toxic," "interfering," and "draining." And sometimes, they are right. Privacy is a luxury. Individuality is often crushed under the weight of "log kya kahenge?" (What will people say?).

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By mid-morning, the house empties as adults head to work and children go to school. In residential neighborhoods, the streets come alive with local vendors. Door-to-door salesmen call out, selling fresh vegetables, knife-sharpening services, or collecting recyclable newspapers. For those remaining at home, this time is dedicated to meticulous house cleaning and preparing the heavy afternoon lunch. The Evening Reunion