: Traditional gender roles are shifting. More women are pursuing high-powered careers, prompting men to share domestic responsibilities, though this transition varies wildly between urban and rural areas.

The Kapoors in Delhi have a "10 PM rule." No devices at the dinner table. Last week, the teenage daughter announced she wants to be a stand-up comedian. The engineer father nearly choked on his roti . A fight ensued. But two hours later, the father knocked on her door. "Send me your YouTube links. I will watch them tomorrow."

When the world thinks of India, it often sees the grand monuments, the vibrant festivals, and the spicy food. But to truly understand India, you must peek behind the front door of a middle-class home. You must listen to the chai being made at 6 AM, the negotiation with the vegetable vendor, and the sound of three generations laughing (or arguing) under one roof.