"I know my son's blood pressure reading before he does. I can tell from the way he opens the fridge. If he slams it, it’s high. If he hums, it’s normal. My husband needs his tea at 6:15 exactly. Not 6:14, because then the toast gets cold. Not 6:16, because then the Aaj Tak news has started and he won't look at me."
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Between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, the kitchen becomes a confessional. This is when the maid arrives, when the building security guard gets a glass of water, and when the neighbor drops by to borrow "a cup of sugar" (which actually means two hours of gossip about the Sharma wedding). "I know my son's blood pressure reading before he does