Publications / 2024 Proceedings of the 41st ISARC, Lille, France

Title: The Dynamic Tapestry: Understanding Contemporary Indian Culture and Lifestyle

Spirituality: The App vs. The Temple

The Indian lifestyle is inherently spiritual, but not necessarily religious in the orthodox sense.

The 5-Minute Saree: Pre-draped and pre-stitched sarees with zippers or belts have become a staple for busy women, allowing for a traditional look without the time-consuming draping process.

Urban Millennial Content: This focuses on organizing tiny Mumbai apartments with IKEA hacks that still respect Vaastu Shastra (Indian Feng Shui). It covers cloud kitchens delivering home-style dal makhani to single bachelors, and dating app etiquette in a conservative society.

Traditional Indian Lifestyle