Why Every Indian is Born With an Inbuilt 'Shaadi' Countdown Timer
In India, the moment you're born, there’s already someone calculating the exact age you should be getting married. “Beta, don’t worry, abhi toh time hai,” they say, but secretly, they've already picked out a prospective match for you—probably some aunty's son who’s a software engineer in the US . Let’s explore the fascinating world of Indian expectations, where every life milestone comes with a generous helping of unsolicited advice. 1. The Great Indian Family Expectations The moment you turn 25, shaadi becomes the hottest topic at every family gathering. You’d think the country is running on arranged marriages like petrol pumps. But let me tell you, the struggle is real. “Beta, when are you settling down?” As if 'settling' is something you do like putting down roots. How do you explain to them that your idea of ‘settling’ is figuring out what to eat for dinner tonight? Also, apparently, your ‘perfect match’ is a stranger they found in some newspaper ad. Yeah, tha...