The most compelling daily story in Indian homes right now is the interaction between grandparents and grandchildren.
Rajesh calls from his office desk. “Lunch?” Savita laughs. “Same as the kids— roti sabzi . Did you take your blood pressure medicine?” He lies: “Yes.” She knows he didn’t.
The runs on a strict, albeit loving, hierarchy. Grandparents are the CEOs of the home. Their word is law, but their lap is the safest place in the world.