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: In cities, nuclear families (parents and children only) are becoming more common. However, even in these settings, ties to the extended family remain exceptionally strong through frequent visits and digital communication.

: While blood ties are paramount, the culture also embraces "found family." One story from Humans of Bombay describes how a stranger took in a single mother and performed the Kanya Daan (a ritual traditionally done by a father) at her wedding. hrny_bhabhivd_luciferzip

: While arranged marriages are still common and valued for their longevity, more young people are now choosing their own partners (eloping or "love marriages"), which can sometimes lead to family conflict over caste or social status. : In cities, nuclear families (parents and children