If you want to find the soul of an Indian family, look at the dining table. Food is the ultimate expression of love. A typical lunch or dinner is a vibrant spread:
Inside, the kitchen was a battlefield. Sunita and Rohan’s grandmother—Dadi—were engaged in their weekly tactical war.
Rohan stood on the balcony, looking at the quiet street. The city was finally sleeping. His back ached from standing in the kitchen, his ears still rang from the shouting matches over cricket, and he was stuffed to the point of immobility.