The scent of tempering mustard seeds and curry leaves drifted from Amma’s kitchen, a reliable alarm clock that beat any smartphone. In the Iyer household, the day didn't begin with a "good morning"; it began with the rhythmic clink-clink of a stainless steel tumbler pouring filter coffee from a height—the "meter coffee" stretch that created the perfect froth.

To understand the Indian lifestyle, one must understand the philosophy of (It’s okay/Life goes on).