Indian culture is not a static museum piece; it is a living, breathing organism that absorbs everything—McDonald's sells McAloo Tikki (a potato burger for vegetarians), and a K-Pop fan in Manipur still ties a Meitei stole around her neck.
While urban areas are shifting toward nuclear families, the concept of the extended family remains paramount. Decisions regarding careers, marriage, and finances often involve the counsel of elders. Indian culture is not a static museum piece;