The TV remote is the most contested object in the Indian household. The father wants the news (preferably a shouting match about politics). The son wants cricket or a Roadies rerun. The mother wants a reality dance show. The grandmother wants the mythological serial ( Katha ).
The negotiation lasted three days. Eventually, the family agreed to wait six months. This is the Indian compromise: a tug-of-war between ancient duty and modern desire, always resolved over a cup of tea.