These are my immediate relatives who are more like my friends. We are called 'Aazaad todki' (unconstrained team) by our elders. Funny thing is I already have decided names of my bhabhis' (sister-in-laws') future babies, even though none of them have any plans of having any in near future.

Ram (Dharmin) & Yashika

My younger brother and his fiancée. For them, life was similar to one shown in Hindi movies, until they came to USA last year to visit me. During their visit here, they saw the other aspect of life which they never had to see till now. Currently they are back in India busy preparing for their marriage in Dec. I have suggested to name their kids: Aduko & Daduko.

Samir & Nisha

My cousin and his wife. Before getting married, he spent couple years in army (he went to various places during the Gulf war). And some time after coming from army, he started a couple-year affair with Nisha (now, my bhabhi) which is now a happy 3-year marriage. He knows good deal about cars and also likes to work around his house. So naturally, he gets to change our car oil :-). And my bhabhi, she is just marvelous. Every once in a while I ask her (jokingly) if she wants to leave my cousin and go out with me ;-). I already have told them their kids' names: Changu, Mangu and Rambha.

Rakesh & Hina

My cousin and his wife. They too are now happily married after playing a little tug-of-war during their few years of dating. Rakeshbhai (for all you non-Indians, 'bhai' is similar to your 'Mr.', when addressing a person, to show respect) has good sense of managing money. Even here, I grab all the opportunity to go out with my bahbhi. That's why, probably, he never lets me around her alone ;-). Their kids names are: Chhako, Mako and Ganga.

Sushama

She is my only cousin who has understood me better than anyone else (almost). Moreover, she was the only cousin I had in India (all others were in US), so naturally we would fight and get along with each other easily. She has the most beautiful long hair.

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