It is the story of resilience, of chaos managed by love, and of a daily life where the individual is less important than the whole. It is loud. It is messy. It is exhausting. And for the billion people who live it, there is literally nowhere else on earth they would rather be.

One sunny afternoon, as we were all chatting and catching up, Dadi suggested that we have a family swimming session at the nearby lake. It was a beautiful spot, surrounded by trees and offering a serene atmosphere.

: In both villages and apartment complexes, life happens "outside." Neighbors often walk in without knocking to borrow sugar or share a bowl of a special dish they cooked.

It isn't always romanticized chaos. Living in a joint or nuclear-yet-close family comes with friction.