This is a day in the life, and the stories that define it.
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For Sharda and Ramesh, the afternoon is a time for neighborhood socialization. In Indian apartment complexes and mohallas (neighborhoods), doors are often left unlocked or opened frequently. Neighbors drop by without a formal invitation to trade gossip, borrow sugar, or share a bowl of freshly made snacks. Neighbors are effectively extended family members, serving as a reliable support system. The Afternoon Hustle and the Tuition Culture
In a bustling lane of Old Delhi, three generations of the Sharma family share a four-story ancestral home. Ramesh (68) starts his day reading the newspaper on the balcony while his grandsons ask him for help with Hindi vocabulary.