The race for the single bathroom. There are six people in a 2-bedroom apartment, but only one geyser (water heater). The unspoken rule is that the father gets the hot water first for his office commute, while everyone else pretends they enjoy the shock of cold water to "build immunity." 7:30 AM: The Tiffin Tango The kitchen becomes a war room.
Chai is ready. Are you? Do you live in a joint or nuclear family? Share your own "daily chaos" story in the comments below.
Meanwhile, the teenagers are still burrowed under their blankets, fighting the tyranny of the 6:30 AM school bus. The grandfather, however, has already returned from his walk, swinging a danda (wooden stick) for balance, carrying a bag of fresh coriander and green chilies.
