Indian Urbanites Curate Weekends, Seek Meaning

In India, young city dwellers are spending weekends on activities like pottery and hiking.

This is a shift from previous generations where weekends were about family obligations.

Now, people seek experiences that express their identity and give them joy.

This "experience economy" is growing rapidly.

While these curated activities provide meaning and a sense of control, they can also lead to pressure.

Some believe the next step is to focus less on constant optimization and more on simply being present.