The clash between traditional values and globalized, tech-driven lifestyles.

But what exactly makes these stories so addictive? Why do we find ourselves invested in the marital troubles of a Punjabi housewife or the startup struggles of a Gujarati millennial living in a joint family?

Kavita smiled, knowing this wasn't really about Rohan’s health. It was about the three miles of extra distance between Nirmala’s house and the potential new villa. "We have, Ma. But the new place has a ground-floor suite. It’s perfect for when your knees act up during the monsoon."