This Indian life by Shoba Narayan: Life lessons from grandparents

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Grandchildren: Be satisfied with what you have, but always strive for greater knowledge(Getty Images)

When wondering if what you are doing is right or wrong, remember anything that you can’t share with your parents is wrong...

Well, what this question did was open the floodgates. You know what the problem is with Indians? They cannot differentiate between Alphonso mangoes and advice. All the advice from my relatives fell into three categories: how to bargain properly, how to take oil bath with coconut oil, and how to escape from servants asking for loans. As if that is all life is about.