By 6 PM, the house refills. Rajesh brings samosas from the corner stall. Anjali throws her school bag down and complains about homework. Aarav wants to play Free Fire on the iPad. Savita turns on the TV — the Ramayan rerun is playing, but she’s really waiting for the evening soap opera where the villain wears too much gold eyeshadow.
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