Mira nodded. She had rehearsed this: the timetable of regret, the ledger of what she would take and what she would surrender. “Full,” she said. “And…one archive.”

Be honest, be granular, and be respectful. Whether you are writing a blog post, filming a YouTube video, or recording a podcast, remember that the essence of Indian lifestyle is Atithi Devo Bhava —the guest is God. Welcome your audience into your chai stall, your noisy family home, and your chaotic, beautiful India. Do that, and the engagement (and the rankings) will follow.