Contrary to Western movies, Indian families rarely eat dinner together on weekdays (lunch is the main meal). At 1:30 PM, the house is quiet. Grandfather Raj eats his thali (platter) while watching the news. Priya, working from home, eats quickly at her desk. The children are at school. This is the maid's hour . The domestic help arrives to wash dishes and sweep. In the Indian middle-class lifestyle, this is not a luxury; it is a logistical necessity that allows both parents to work.