(e.g., Kerala’s backwaters vs. Delhi’s fast-paced life)?

Most of us live in compact city apartments where space is a luxury. You can bring in a "Desi" vibe without the clutter:

: Culture is often about connection. Set aside "chai time" in the evening where phones are away, and you simply sit and talk with family or neighbors.

home, a sprawling haveli where three generations lived under one roof. Today was special; it was the eve of Diwali. Inside the courtyard, her grandmother sat with the youngest children, reciting fables from the Panchatantra