In urban areas, dual-income households are changing the family dynamic. Men are gradually participating more in kitchen duties and childcare, though the logistical burden of running a home still rests heavily on women.

For generations, the joint family system was the bedrock of Indian society. Three, sometimes four, generations lived under one roof. They shared meals, finances, and the responsibilities of raising children and caring for the elderly.

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The (vegetable vendor) pushing a wooden cart, calling out the day's fresh produce.

Despite living in separate apartments, families often choose to live in the same building or neighborhood. They maintain daily contact and shared childcare.