As the city hums outside, the Indian home undergoes a transformation in the afternoon. In many households, this is the time of the "siesta culture." The blinds are drawn, and the house falls into a heavy, respectful silence.
Yet, the beauty is in the blend: A teenager may wear ripped jeans but still touch parents' feet. A working woman may order pizza but will never skip making chai for her father-in-law. As the city hums outside, the Indian home