American Content Creator Shares 5 Things She Finds Absolutely Crazy About Living In India Can T Learn Your Baby Gender

The first thing that surprised Gonsalvez was India’s law prohibiting prenatal sex determination. “When you are pregnant, you are legally not able to find out the gender of your baby until it is born,” she said. India’s law aims to prevent sex-selective practices and protect gender equality.

The content creator also highlighted India’s late-night social culture as one of her biggest adjustments. “If you want to hang out with somebody, it is not happening before 8:30 or 9 o’clock at night,” she said. “As somebody who likes to be in bed by 9:30 herself, this was a major adjustment for me when I first moved.”

One everyday inconvenience that still catches her off guard is the need to manually switch on the water heater before showering. “When I flip this switch on, it tells the water tank to start heating up the water. So I have to remember about 10 to 15 minutes before my shower to go in there and flip it; otherwise, I won’t have hot water long enough to last me throughout my shower,” she explained.

While some things took getting used to, India’s delivery ecosystem left her impressed. “It takes only about 10 to 15 minutes to get anything delivered to your door,” Gonsalvez said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s groceries or what restaurant you’re ordering from. It is amazing.”

Quick-commerce platforms and rapid food delivery services have become increasingly popular across many Indian cities, offering near-instant deliveries.

According to Gonsalvez, one of the most talked-about advantages of living in India is the affordability of domestic help. “It is not uncommon at all to have a maid and a cook who come to your house every day and cook and clean for you,” she said. She added that some families even employ full-time staff who live in their homes.

“A lot of people we know even have full-time staff that lives with them in their homes, including nannies for the children, and it just honestly makes living here so much more convenient.”

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Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More