: Driven by urbanization and migration for education or employment, nuclear families are now the predominant form in urban areas. In 2020, only 16% of Indian households were labeled as joint families, a sharp decline from 31% in 2001.
In many traditional homes, the dining table is eschewed for the floor. Sitting cross-legged on a chatai (mat) to eat is an art form that teaches posture and patience. The plate, usually a steel thali , is a composition of colors—yellow dal, white rice, green sabzi, red pickles, and translucent rotis. : Driven by urbanization and migration for education
Today’s Indian family is in a state of beautiful flux. Technology has entered the "Puja" room, with grandmothers attending virtual Satsangs on YouTube. Young couples are navigating nuclear setups while maintaining the emotional umbilical cord to their hometowns. Sitting cross-legged on a chatai (mat) to eat
High parental investment in children’s academic success. Technology has entered the "Puja" room, with grandmothers
Another example is Priya, a 30-year-old working woman from Mumbai. Priya lives with her husband, parents, and younger brother in a bustling metropolitan city. Despite her busy schedule, Priya makes it a point to spend quality time with her family, cooking traditional meals and participating in family events.
