Our Family. Our Culture. Our India

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The biggest strength of our culture is our deep rooted sense of responsibility for our family. All age groups mingle freely, play games, hold deep meaningful discussions, share jokes and indulge in playful banter in an Indian family. If all of us could extend this feeling of togetherness to all our fellow countrymen, India would be just one big family. I captured this typical Indian joint family in the lawns of India Gate and to me it seemed like one perfect moment.

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