Return rush: Father removes shoes at door (outside = polluted; inside = pure). Kids do homework while mother starts dinner.
Snack time: Evening chai with pakoras or biscuits – the whole family gathers for 20 minutes. This is where daily stories are shared: “Guess what my boss said…” or “I failed the math test.”
Tuition & activities: Many Indian children go to private tutoring (tuition) after school – a normal part of life, not a punishment.
