T he phrase ‘generation gap’ evokes images of an unbridgeable chasm; yet, in India, it has long been softened by the enduring ties of family and tradition. Today, however, as the country stands at a demographic crossroads, one must ask whether these bonds will withstand the pressures of change and the digital boom, or fray under the weight of shifting aspirations and realities.

India’s population is ageing at a pace that would have seemed improbable only a generation ago. At least 10% of Indians are now above 60, a figure projected to rise to nearly 20% (one in five Indians) by 2050. The implications go far beyond mere numbers. They touch upon questions of identity, family construct, support systems, and the lived experience of both the young and the old.

Emotional disconnect

A recent

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