#Cooking Maid in Mumbai

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Mumbai Dabbawala

Mumbai Dabbawala

Helper4U.in has associated with Mumbai Dabbawalas to extend our reach to the Job Givers for Blue Collared workers. It was a wonderful experience watching how the Dabbawalas work on autopilot, in spite of no MBA or training.

Sharing here some memories we carried back from our first campaign through them.

Checking out the associated brand

When we reached, first of all, the managers checked the pamphlets to ensure it was good enough to be associated with. Do the gentlemen look familiar? Well, they were part of The Lunchbox movie!

Interestingly, the bench they are sitting on is also multipurpose. It turns into a carrier once the work starts.

Our pamphlets garnered attention as many dabbawalas saw an opportunity to find jobs for their wives or relatives.

Beautiful Arrangement

The arrangement of so many Dabba cases in Mumbai looks difficult, but actually is quite simple:

Just take one strap as a central strap

Put it through the straps of all the cases

behold, you have this beautiful, simple arrangement that is easy to carry and sort.

Maximizing the ROI

Whether a bike or a bicycle, this arrangement ensures maximum ROI with every trip.

Men at Work

Dabbawalas with their trademark cap everywhere carrying lunch boxes in every direction, as per the assigned destination.

Coded Dabbas

The dabbas are then coded as per their destination, and no mistake is made in delivery.

Unbelievable Co-ordination

As seen above, as soon as the boxes reach their respective spot marked for a destination someone would come, insert pamphlets in all the dabbas there,

Ready to leave

Finally, pick them up and leave for delivery.

Mumbai Dabbawalas have become an integral part of our lives and we fail to realize their importance in our daily lives. 

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Reliable Maid Services

Relaible Maid Services has provides Register Marriage Services in Mumbai, Thane, House Maid Services, baby care, patient care, old age care, cook services in the Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Thane. Our experience in domestic cleaning services has taught us that every home is as unique as the people living there.

For more brief Info. about our all services visit our website http://reliablemaidservices.co.in/ or feel free to connect with us on +91-8291955180 / 8291955182.

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24-Hour Maid Servant Available in Mumbai

Need a 24-hour maid servant in Mumbai? We provide experienced and reliable maids available day and night to manage all your household tasks. From cleaning to cooking, our maids are dedicated to making your life easier. Contact us today to find the perfect maid for your home.

For more info, visit at : https://maidsinmumbai.com/

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Looking for a maid in Navi Mumbai? Get help with cleaning, cooking and other household work from experts. Choose a reliable maid to make your life at home smoother in Navi Mumbai.

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Best Maid Agency in Mumbai

Binamaid is the best maid agency in Mumbai, providing professional and reliable domestic help tailored to your needs. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time assistance, our vetted maids ensure a safe and trustworthy service. We prioritize customer satisfaction and offer a wide range of services, including cleaning, cooking, childcare, and elderly care. Choose Binamaid for the best maid agency in Mumbai��and experience quality assistance that makes your life easier. Contact us today to find your perfect match!

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Divya Bharti changed her religion to marry Sajid. This is what happened to her actress right before she died!

Divya Bharti Special Story: Divya Bharti was one of the actresses of the Bollywood industry in the 90s, during which beauty discussions made headlines. This is why Divya Bharti became a well-known actress in the Bollywood industry after movies in a very short span of time. In his brief Bollywood career, he has worked with many of the titans of the industry. Despite starting her career at a very young age, Divya Bharti has made many films back to back in a short span of time. She was signed on to 14 films at the same time as well. Entering the Bollywood Industry with Govinda Divya Bharti debuted in the Bollywood industry in 1992 with the film Vishwatma. But let me say that previously she worked in her Divya's Telugu films where her beauty and innocence made her people admire her and her beauty and simplicity brought her to the Bollywood industry. Her first successful film for Divya Bharti was Shola Aur Shabnam opposite Govinda. This film made him an overnight star. Married at 18, died at 19 When Divya Bharti died on April 5, 1993, bidding farewell to the world at the young age of 19, she got married. In fact, at the age of 18, her Bollywood industry famous producer and director Sajid Nadiadwala married her. Divya not only got married at the age of 18. She converted to Islam for Sajid Nadiadwala and Divya became Sana Nadiadwala. What happened to Divya before she died? News of Divya Bharti's sudden death at the age of 19 shocked everyone. At the same time, after her death, it was widely reported that Divya started her drug addiction at a young age. However, his mother responded to these reports, saying she never did drugs. Yes, it is certainly true that he drank rum that day. For many years, the investigation into Divya Bharti's death continued, but there was no disclosure of any kind. So in 1998 the case was closed. Divya Bharti was returning to Mumbai from Chennai after finishing the shooting on the day of her death. He injured his leg during filming. Around 10pm, some friends came to his house on the 5th floor of the Tulsi Apartments in Versova, West Andheri, Mumbai. In the meantime, Divya Bharti was sitting and drinking with his friends. At that time Divya's maid was cooking her food in her kitchen and Divya was sitting by her window and directing her. Then Drunk Divya's hand slipped and fell straight from the window without a grill. He suffered many serious injuries in this accident. He was rushed to Kapoor Hospital, but died shortly after arriving in the emergency room. Sajid Nadiadwala remained in the circle of questions. After Divya's death, many serious allegations against Sajid Nadiadwala were also leveled. The investigation found nothing about Sajid Nadiadwala. Sajid Nadiadwala still loves Divya Bharti very much and this is why he still keeps Divya Bharti's picture in his wallet. Not only that, he considers Divya's family as his own family. ALSO READ- The two copies of Anupam Kher are his older brother Raju. Looking at the pictures, you will be fooled. If you don’t believe it DISCLAIMER We’ve taken all measures to insure that the information handed in this composition and on our social media platform is believable, vindicated and sourced from other Big media Houses. For any feedback or complaint, reach out to us at bollywoodofindiaa@gmail.com Read the full article

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Is it Safe to Hire Domestic Helpers Online?

Helper4U aims to facilitate hiring helpers for the home. The idea is quite revolutionary: Hire a maid or nanny on the phone! One reason some customers hesitate using Helper4U was that they didn't feel comfortable hiring from an online portal. They have a “fear of hiring a stranger”. 

This has changed during COVID. Employers now prefer to use Helper4U as a no Contact Hiring platform. But, even today sometimes employers ask us "Is it safe to hire online?" So, we will answer this question of your safety when hiring domestic Helpers online.

When we talk to employers they say they may prefer to hire someone their neighbour or security guard recommends or an agent brings. This is because somehow they have this psychological comfort that the candidate is known to "someone" - Even if that someone else is the security guard, their driver or agency. When the Helper4U team asks them, if something happens with the Helper then will these people take responsibility for that? - The answer is always “No, they will not.” 

Compare this with the person you are hiring on an online portal with a live database, like Helper4U. All our candidates have been interviewed by the Helper4U team, verified using documents, and the team is constantly in touch with them till their hiring closes. Further, Criminal Background check, Address check, Document check, Employment check are all available at the click of a button on the website. As a result, a Maid, Cook, Nanny, caregiver or Driver you hire from an online platform like Helper4U can be trusted far more than the one recommended by a security guard.

Why depend on someone else

So, why depend upon someone else to work at closing your hiring needs. when you can easily hire Maid, Cook, Nanny, Caregiver, Driver, on online portal, with minimal cost and effort, through an online portal?

When someone looks for a blue or white collar job in any organization, the organization does not hire them because someone in that organization knows them. They have hired based on their experience, education or capability. Imagine, if someone said they cannot hire us because no one they know can vouch for us! In this case, most of us would remain unemployed most of our lives.

So, why don’t we apply the same logic when we hire at our homes? Just check that the person has all that is needed to complete the job you are offering. Check whether the person ticks all the boxes on the JD you have: Experience, age, qualification, temperament etc. And then, get them verified by a professional.

Bad experiences are there in every industry. Just because your friend had a bad experience with her domestic worker does not mean that you will go through the same. And, Helper4U proudly says that so far in 7 years of its work, not a single incident requiring legal intervention has taken place with any of its Helpers placed across India. Most of these Helpers have been “strangers” for the employers, still they have remained safe.

Who is a Stranger

These bring us to the definition of a stranger. A stranger is defined as a person with whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar. So, the question is should we be suspicious of the person we are not familiar with or of a person who is not familiar with the job on offer? Logically it should be the second option.

When going through the hiring process focus on the fact that the candidate is not a stranger to the role, rather than on the fact that she and you are physically strangers.

If she has the requisite experience, skill and qualifications to carry out her duties, then the only thing left for you to do is familiarize yourself with her. Your security guard being familiar with her is of no consequence. As we said before, if something were to happen, you will not be able to hold that security guard responsible.

Many people say that the job of a maid or babysitter is more intimate and personal to the employer than that of a white collared worker in the office. We totally agree. Your domestic Helper will be interacting with and be responsible for people whom you love the most. So, ensure that you familiarize yourself with her. How do you do that?

Verification of Helper

It is simple: Check documents, get verification of criminal record done, talk to previous employers, if possible visit her home or get a third party to visit the home, ask as many questions as you can to know her personally.

As done by the HR department of a company while hiring any employee, take more than one interview, let the person go through a trial period of a couple of days to ensure that your Helper is no stranger to the job role.

These are the things you should follow as a process, even if the maid or nanny is coming through a referral. No one who refers to a maid would have done any kind of verification on your behalf before recommending the person.

At the most someone may vouch for how good they are at work. Even here, each of us has a different requirement from our domestic help. What works for them may not work for you. So, try out the person first, irrespective of the source of the candidate.

Every day as parents, we entrust our kids to new people and new environments, whether in school, playground, restaurants, etc. At school, we leave them with new teachers, in a new environment. This is not only because someone recommended that school to us, but because we do our due diligence before finalizing a school. So, do similar due diligence when hiring a Helper for home. Don’t only rely on word of mouth.

Hire Fair

The “stranger mentality” only holds us back from improving our quality of life. We should not hesitate to hire someone just because we feel we are strangers, even when the person is qualified, experienced, polite, and ready to work for us in our budget and at our time requirement - In short, they are a fit for us in every way.

So, please give yourself as well as the job seeker a chance at a better life. Do the due diligence and then be fair in hiring.

If you want to hire verified, experienced ABCDE: Aya, Bai, Cook, Driver & Everyone similar, you can do so in a cost-effective and time-saving way at Helper4U.in. You can also get any kind of verification for your staff. For this you can use the simple online, no fuss process at Helper4U.in.

We offer the following services so that the person you hire is not a stranger to you when you hire them. 

Document Verification | Criminal Verification | Address Verification

To understand what is Employment Background Verification you can check this blog. 

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Ultimate guide for hiring reliable housemaid services

There are a lot of options for keeping your home clean and tidy, there are a lot of different options available to you. One option that is becoming increasingly popular is hiring a full-time maid service. There are many benefits to having a full-time maid service, and in this blog post, we will look at everything you need to know about housemaid services.

What is a housemaid service, and what does it entail?

A housemaid service can be a great way to keep your home looking and feeling its best. With the help of qualified professionals, you can rest assured that your home will be sparkling clean. Housemaid services in Navi Mumbai typically involve detailed cleaning of the kitchen, restroom, living areas, and bedrooms. Cleaning happens on floors, walls and fixtures with vacuum cleaners, mop sets and other specialised tools. The staff is skilled in dusting furniture surfaces, interior window treatments and other hard-to-reach areas. They will also take care of any laundry needs you may have and handle any organisation tasks that require restoration order in your cluttered spaces. If you are looking for a time-saving, cost-effective solution for managing your household maintenance needs, consider investing in a reliable housemaid service today!

The benefits of having a full-time maid

Having a full-time maid in Navi Mumbai can be a great convenience, especially for busy households. These professionals can provide thorough cleaning and organising services that free up time for other important activities, such as working or taking care of children. Hiring a maid also eliminates the need for regular cleaning services, providing significant cost savings over time. A full-time maid can be helpful in other ways, such as running errands and helping with meal prep. Ultimately, having someone manage your household upkeep frees up more of your precious time and energy to spend on the people and things that matter most.

Tips to find the right housemaid service for you.

Choosing the right housemaid service for you can often be a challenging task. When selecting a maid service, it is important to consider your needs and budget. Do some research on the different services that are offered in your area and ask for references or reviews from past customers of potential businesses. It’s also a good idea to figure out exactly what services you require - for instance, will it involve standard housekeeping tasks or deep cleaning? Lastly, make sure to ask any necessary questions about the company’s policies and procedures; this includes topics such as how they train their staff, their method of payment, and whether they guarantee quality services. By researching thoroughly and asking all the necessary questions upfront, you can ensure that you make an informed decision that best suits your individual needs.

Things to keep in mind when hiring a housemaid.

When considering a housemaid service, it's important to remember that safety and trustworthiness should be at the top of your priority list. Take time to seek out the services that both of you can trust, so you can rest assured that the staff is trustworthy and skilled. Seek out services which provide background checks on maids, use environmentally friendly cleaning products, and take the necessary precautions to ensure your and their safety. Additionally, inquire about pricing packages for different levels of services to ensure you're getting both the best value for your money and the cleanliness standards you expect. These steps will help ensure your peace of mind knowing that your home is in capable hands.

How to make the most out of your housemaid service?

Once you have opted for a housemaid services in Navi Mumbai, there are certain steps you can take to make the most of your investment. First and foremost, be sure to communicate with your housemaid about specific instructions, such as cleaning products or preferred cleaning methods. Additionally, create guidelines that help keep tasks from overlapping and prioritise each task so that you complete important work first. Furthermore, consider using technology to your advantage by providing access to household management apps which may come in handy for managing time-sensitive tasks. These small measures can add up over time for bigger savings and improved results.

Takeaway

A reliable maid agency in Navi Mumbai can be a great asset for any home. It is important to research when looking for a maid service and to find one that best meets your needs. There are many things to remember when hiring a maid service, but if you take the time to do so, you will be sure to find the perfect fit for your family. By following these tips, you will be able to make the most out of your housemaid service and enjoy all the benefits that it has to offer.

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Choose Best Maid Agency for your House Maid – Maid in Mumbai

Mumbai gives you hundreds of job opportunities and when you are indulged in earning your fortune the first thing which bothers you is your household work. Here we talking about the ambitious housewives you are so much involved in doing household chores that they even forget themselves. The obvious answer to this solution is to keep a maid but then there are a hundred excuses in your mind that force you to keep you desire deep in your heart itself.

But what if you are asked to take out your hidden desire and follow your dreams? Of course, you will not. You know that this is only a dream. But Maid Agency in Mumbai says that you are allowed to see this dream and they are there to give the best help in your household chores.

We know there are many things you are worried about when thinking to keep of a maid. We give a second to you. There the company initiated to give you a trust-worthy helping hand so that you can follow your passion and make an identity of your own. The company thrives every bit to solve all your household doubts. The company knows that the media has curtailed your idea of keeping a housemaid. Therefore for your satisfaction, which is the priority for the company, it keeps a background check of every helping staff. The maid is sent to your place only when it gets a clean chit on every criterion.

Not only this, but the company also keeps a check on your feedback and necessary steps are taken to resolve your issue. What else is required? You can get a 100% safe and trust-worthy maid services from the company. Where to get a good Maid in Mumbai is an extremely difficult task, we make it a cakewalk for you. The company gives you the best maid services with 100% satisfaction. Then what are you waiting for? Just take the best out of you and start following your identity. The world is waiting to watch you.

I, the author of this article, Payal Saxena, strongly recommend the services of “Maid in Mumbai”.

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Home Maid in Mumbai

Whether you're a busy professional, a parent managing a household, or someone who simply needs extra help around the house, finding reliable maid services in Mumbai can be a game-changer. Enter BookYourMaid, your trusted partner for all your maid service needs in Mumbai.

Comprehensive Maid Services Tailored to Your Needs

At BookYourMaid, we recognize that every home and family has unique requirements. That’s why we offer a wide range of services to ensure all your household needs are met with professionalism and care.

Housekeeping Services - Keeping a home clean and organized is crucial for a comfortable living environment. Our housekeeping services cover everything from sweeping and mopping to dusting and decluttering. Our maids are skilled and efficient, ensuring your home remains spotless and inviting.

Cooking Services - Enjoying home-cooked meals without the hassle of preparation is possible with our cooking services. Our experienced cooks can prepare a variety of cuisines to suit your taste preferences. Whether it’s daily meals or special occasions, we ensure you enjoy delicious and nutritious food without lifting a finger.

Patient Care Services- Providing care for a sick or elderly family member requires special attention and expertise. Our patient care services are designed to offer compassionate and professional support. Our caregivers are trained to handle both medical and non-medical tasks, ensuring your loved ones receive the care they need.

Japa Maid Services - Welcoming a new baby is a joyful yet challenging time. Our japa maid services offer specialized care for new mothers and their infants. From breastfeeding support to postnatal care, our japa maids help ensure a smooth and healthy transition into motherhood.

Why Choose BookYourMaid?

Professional and Vetted Maids - Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. All our maids undergo rigorous background checks and training to ensure they meet our high standards of service. You can rest assured knowing that your home is in capable and trustworthy hands.

Customized Services - We understand that no two households are the same. Our services are customizable to fit your specific needs and schedule. Whether you require a full-time maid or part-time assistance, we offer flexible solutions tailored to your lifestyle.

Affordable Pricing - Quality service doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. We offer competitive and transparent pricing, ensuring you receive excellent value without compromising on quality. Our pricing structure is straightforward, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

Commitment to Customer Satisfaction- At BookYourMaid, we strive to exceed your expectations with every service. Our dedicated customer support team is always available to address any concerns or queries, ensuring a seamless and satisfying experience.

How to Get Started with BookYourMaid

Booking a maid with BookYourMaid is easy and convenient. Simply visit our website or give us a call to discuss your requirements. Our team will assist you in selecting the right services and scheduling a maid visit at your convenience. Experience hassle-free and reliable maid services with BookYourMaid and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a clean and well-maintained home.

In conclusion, BookYourMaid is your go-to solution for all your maid service needs in Mumbai. With a wide array of services, professional and vetted maids, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we make managing your household effortless. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help simplify your life and keep your home in pristine condition.

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Maid in Mumbai

Get home maid in Mumbai and relieve from daily household chores. In the busy life of Mumbai city, if you looking for trustworthy maid in Mumbai who could clean your house, take care of utensils, laundry, cooking, connect with trusted agencies or online maid hiring websites and get best maid in Mumbai in no time. Get relaxed and maintain a healthy atmosphere in your home with reliable maid in Mumbai.

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Domestic Helper Salary In India

In India, domestic help is an integral part of many households. From cooking and cleaning to childcare and eldercare, maids play a crucial role in the smooth functioning of daily life for numerous families across the country. However, determining an appropriate salary for these essential workers can be a complex and often contentious issue. Factors such as location, duties, experience, and economic conditions all come into play when discussing fair compensation.

In this blog, we delve into the factors influencing the approximate salaries for Indian domestic helpers.

Factors Influencing Maid Salaries:

Location: The cost of living varies significantly across India, with metropolitan areas generally commanding higher wages compared to tier 2 cities. Cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore typically offer higher salaries to domestic workers due to higher living expenses. Even within the cities, the locations make a difference in the salary. Affluent societies obviously will have helpers asking for more salaries.

Skillset and Experience: Experienced maids who possess advanced culinary skills, proficiency in household chores, or specialized knowledge such as caring for infants or elderly family members may command higher wages. If the Helper knows English, they demand a slightly higher salary too, as they can bring in a lot of value add – reading stories to your kids, helping them with homework, talking to your kids and guests in English, communicating on WhatsApp, etc

Working Hours: The number of hours worked per day or week often directly correlates with the salary. Full-time maids who work long hours are usually compensated more than those working part-time. Again, suppose you need someone at an odd hour like at 6 in the morning or post 7 in the evening. In that case, it is expected that you will pay extra – just like in a corporate setup where an extra amount, pick and drop, and sometimes even meals are provided if the employee works outside the 9 to 6 time frame, especially if the employee is a female.

Additional Responsibilities: Some households may require additional tasks beyond basic cleaning and cooking, such as gardening, pet care, or running errands. Maids who undertake these extra responsibilities may negotiate higher salaries.

Supply and Demand: In areas where domestic help is scarce, wages may be driven up due to increased demand. Conversely, in regions with a surplus of available maids, salaries may remain stagnant or even decrease.

Approximate Salary Ranges:

While precise figures may vary depending on the aforementioned factors, here are approximate salary ranges for Indian maids based on various parameters:

Metro Cities (e.g., Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore):

Full-time maid (8-10 hours/day): ₹12,000 - ₹20,000 per month

Part-time maid (4-5 hours/day): ₹6,000 - ₹10,000 per month

Tier 2 Cities (e.g., Pune, Jaipur, Chandigarh):

Full-time maid (8-10 hours/day): ₹8,000 - ₹15,000 per month

Part-time maid (4-5 hours/day): ₹4,000 - ₹8,000 per month

Rural Areas and Small Towns:

Full-time maid (8-10 hours/day): ₹5,000 - ₹10,000 per month

Part-time maid (4-5 hours/day): ₹3,000 - ₹6,000 per month

*The salaries can also be calculated on a per-work or per-hour basis. Sometimes, gated societies also set the base salary taking into consideration all the above factors. One such salary fixing document is attached. These are the base rates, and employers are at liberty to pay more. After all, it depends upon the urgency of their needs.

Conclusion:

Determining fair wages for Indian domestic helpers involves considering various factors such as location, type of work, experience, and prevailing economic conditions. While the salary ranges provided here can serve as a guideline, employers need to assess each situation individually and negotiate fair compensation that reflects the maid's skills and contributions. By engaging in fair negotiations and ensuring respectful treatment, both employers and employees can foster positive and mutually beneficial working relationships.

If at any time you think of hiring a domestic helper, you can explore options on Helper4U. Helper4U offers a cost-effective solution for finding part-time or full-time domestic helpers. With over 1 lakh plus verified helpers registered on their website, Helper4U allows you to communicate directly with potential candidates before hiring. This direct interaction ensures clear communication and understanding of your requirements.

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Homecoming

Pairings: Steve Rogers × Female! Indian!Reader

Summary: You bring Steve to Mumbai to meet your Family.

Warnings: None I guess.. Some Indian references, talking in Hindi but side by side translations, fluff, tell me if I miss any.

Word count: 4620

A/N: Hey guys! So this was inspired by @pies-writes-and-more' s story Makeshift Thanksgiving dinner (Its amazing go check it out). And ever since I read it I wanted to write one like that myself with an Indian reader. We all need some representation.

I have tried to make it as natural as possible with all the things I do when I visit Mumbai. There were so many things I wanted to add but couldn't at the moment. Maybe I can add that in a possible sequel where Steve learns about Diwali?

I hope you guys like it!

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"You look perfect already you know that right?" Steve says, crouching down to get to your level, pressing your cheeks together and looking in the mirror in front of which you stand, trying to decide the best hairstyle

"Shhh" you shush him and he just rolls his eyes "its been a while okay, I'm just scared"

"From your own mother?" He says taking hold of your shoulders and turning you to look at him "from what you told me, she doesn't seem that strict"

"She is not" you shake your head "its just me, I kinda feel guilty for being gone for so long"

"Hey" he says moving his hand to caress your cheek "its gonna be alright. She knows it was important. And from what you have told me, she did encourage you and its been what two years"

"That's a long time for us Steve"

"But now look at you and the success you have achieved, she will be proud"

You nod your head and give him a small smile

"Thank you" you wrap your arms around his neck and he moves forward to take hold of your waist and pull you in for a long heated make out session

When you pull back, you look at him, breathlessly bringing your pointer finger in front of his face

"Remember do not--"

"Kiss you in a public space or in front of your family" Steve continues, shaking his head "I know"

You hit him on the shoulder lightly, an offending smile on your face

"Its important information"

"I know" he gives you a small smile, taking your hand in his and moving towards the exit gate of the quin jet

"Mumbai here we come!”

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"I need to take something over" Steve says through the blaring of horns of the cars around as he sits besides you on the rickshaw "My Ma always said to take wine or some flowers when visiting a dame's house"

Your eyes widen and you shake your head vigorously

"No! No wine and no beer"

"Okay?" He looks at you uncertainly "I can't go there empty handed"

"Why?" you ask, knowing the answer but still teasing

"Because its manners and well" he blushes a little "I wanna impress her.. Okay?"

"You wanna impress my mother" you laugh "isn't she a little young for you?"

"Ha ha ha very funny" he nudges your shoulder as a scooter honking loudly passes beside your vehicle

"Sorry" you say, laughing "couldn't help it. And don't worry" You place a hand on his shoulder "I got it covered"

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You ask the rickshaw driver to stop at a place a little away from your house and get down, paying in accordance to the meter.

Steve gets out after you, pulling all your luggage out and looking around at the busy road, observing the countless shops that line both the sides.

The narrow street has a divider in the middle that separates the vehicles going in opposite directions. Along the footpath, where countless pedestrians walk countless shops line the entire perimeter as far away as he can see.

There are book stores with books lying on a counter, jewelry stores, bakeries, toy shops, an umbrella stand, a small shop that seems to sell grocery items and so many more, Steve can't even name them all.

You look at him as he looks around the street, his eyebrows furrowed as he tries to take it all in.

You are so thankful for Nat and the Bionic mask she provided you with as no one recognizes Steve. To them he is just some random white man and not Captain America.

He does get double takes and stares from locals not used to seeing foreigners in this part of the city but you can have that as long as 'Captain America in India' does not become trending news. This is to be a peaceful trip.

"Follow me and if you get lost" you dig in your pocket, producing a business card "Here, this is my Mom's just show it to someone and ask for directions to her house"

"Can't I just call you?" He asks confused

"Call me?" You exclaim "I don't currently have an Indian Sim card, its at my mom's house. Do you know how much an international call costs?"

"So you would rather I have to hunt for your mother's house in a place I don't even know the language of, rather than call you for help"

"Okay fine" you roll your eyes "just call me and if for some reason your phone does not have signal just ask a shopkeeper if you can make a call. They would be happy to help. And DO NOT use the poor guy's phone to make International calls. You have my sister's number just call her okay?"

"Got it" he gives you a fond smile "Calm down"

"I am calm" he rolls his eyes "I mean, its just, its an unknown city for you and it can get crazy sometimes"

"I am from New York doll" he smiles "I know crazy"

You just shake your head

"or so you think"

You motion towards an area crowded with people in the middle of which sits a man with a big wok cooking something.

"Stay here and take care of the luggage" you say before pushing through the crowd and ordering 15 vada pavs. Steve looks at you with his eyebrows raised as you come back back to stand besides him as the guy prepares your order

"I don't know what this thing is but 15?"

"Well its called vada pav, its kind of like a umm... patato cutlet in bread with some chutneys but better" you say, giving him a small smile, moving ahead as the guy gives you 2 before going to pack the rest. You give one to Steve and bite on your's. He observes you before biting into his.

"Oh wow" he says through a bite "its really good. Like a little spicy and sweet but its good"

You smile at him through a bite and a hiccup escapes your mouth "God I missed real spicy food" you say closing your eyes before looking up at him "if its too spicy, I can get you some extra sweet chutney"

Steve just shakes his head as he takes another bite "No, I kinda like this taste and its not that spicy"

"Me too" you smile "and I kinda already had him put extra meethi chutney in yours"

"Meethi?"

"Sweet"

He nods his head "I still don't understand Why we bought 15 of those"

"Well, 2 for us right now, 2 for me when I get home, 2 for my sister, 2 for my mother, 2 for my aunt uf she is home, 2 for you, then 1 for the maid or 2 if she wants , extra if some neighbours show up or if we want more and the rest for breakfast tomorrow" you say as you finish yours

Steve looks at you amused

"Trust me, they will all be over before you know it"

"You sure love this thing"

You just nod your head cheekily but before you can say anything else, the shopkeeper calls out to you, waving the bag with your order. You pay, take your order with a 'Thankyou bhaiya' and he gives you a small smile.

You come back to Steve showing him your polythene and smiling.

"All done" Steve pulls the bag out of your hand before you remind him of all the other luggage by his feet which he promptly picks up. You try to reach for your bag before he shakes his head and motions for you to just to lead the way and you look around to get another rickshaw. Super soldier or not there is no way you will let him walk this distance with all your luggage.

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"Okay one last time" you say as Steve pulls out the last bag from the rickshaw and he sighs

"The moment we see your mother, I gotta touch her feet and you will pretend you forgot to do it and she will be impressed by me"

You nod your head resolutely

"This is so stupid" he says grumbling as you take out your phone to call your sister

"You wanna impress her or not?"

He nods his head, sighing dejectedly.

You seem to realize you can't call her with international roaming so you ask Steve to wait as you look up towards your mother's apartment. Its only on the second floor so circling your hands to make a make shift microphone, you scream your sister's name

"TANYAAAAAAAAAAA" Steve visibly flinches next to you, moving to cover his ears

"Are you crazy???"

You wave a hand in his direction, screaming again. He looks around to apologize to any neighbors that may be disturbed but no one seems to care.

A moment later a girl comes up on the balcony of an apartment on the second floor and screams back

"KYA?" (What)

"SAMAN BAHUT HAI NEECHE AA" (there's a lot of luggage, come down) you scream and Steve winces again, looking at you in irritation 

Your sister just rolls her eyes in irritation before muttering a "Theek hai" (ok) and running back inside

A minute later Steve sees her coming out of the main entrance on the building and giving you a tight hug. You hug her back, Something akin to tears forming in both your eyes as you hold on to each other.

She rubs your back before turning to Steve and frowning

"I thought you said your boyfriend was Captain America"

You just shake your head and move to pick up a suitcase as Steve picks up a bag and a suitcase. Your Sister picks up the rest of your stuff, sighing and moving towards the stairs.

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The door to the apartment on the second floor is open as you make your way in, placing the bags down on the living room floor before taking your shoes off near the shoe stand.

Steve copies your actions but picks up both your shoes and his and places them on the shoe stand. You shake your head, smiling back at him as he gives you a teasing smirk.

He observes the beautiful living room of the house with shelves lining the front wall and a television in the middle of all the show pieces. An L-shaped sofa set sits against the back wall of the room and behind the sofa a gate partially opened to reveal the entrance to a balcony. The dinner table is pressed against a far corner besides the corridor that leads to the other rooms in the house.

On the main wall just above the TV he sees countless pictures of your family along with a framed one which he recognizes as your father from the pictures he had seen with a flower necklace around the frame.

He turns back to you but you are busy looking around the house searching for your mother before she comes out of the kitchen, wearing a beautiful yellow colored salwar kameez.

You move to run and hug her before your plan comes to mind and you give Steve a look.

He quickly moves ahead as your Mom reaches you both and bends down to touch her feet.

She looks at him confused for a moment before her lips break into a fond smile and she places her hand on his head.

"Jeete raho" ( live long)

Steve seems unsure as he looks at you and you give him a discreet nod as he stands up.

Your turn

"Oh no" you say feigning shock and bringing your hand to your heart "I completely forgot, thanks for reminding me Steve"

You say and then bend down to touch your Mother's feet to seek her blessings, missing the defeated sigh by Steve and eye rolling by your sister.

Your mother gives you her blessings too before shaking her head at you and crossing her arms, her eyes narrowed

She turns to Steve

"This her master plan?"

Steve looks at her, startled. Not because he is shocked she saw through your horrible plan but because she asked him. He looks at her a moment, a little scared before remembering he needed to win over this woman even if it meant pushing you under the bus.

So he just nods his head and your mother sighs

"And I was supposed to what be naive and stupid and think that you know how we great our elders here while my daughter, who I raised teaching all this forgot?"

Steve feels his heartbeat quicken by the look she gives him and he nods quickly

"I tried to tell her it was a stupid idea" he says and you look at him incredulously and mouth traitor.

Your mom shakes her head again

"She has been like this since she was young" your mother says, a smile gracing her lips "coming up with the most mundane ideas"

"Tell me about it" Steve rolls his eyes before realizing where he is and shaking his head and looking at your Mom apologetically "I-I didn't mean to-"

Your mother grins at him "Don't be so scared of me beta. I know she has not changed a bit"

"Mummaaa" you whine and she turns back to you, laughing

"Mera baccha" (my child) she says and then pulls you into her arms. You have to bend a little with your height difference but you quickly hug her back. Tears stream down your cheeks as she gently moves her hand up and down at the back of your head. The hug lasts a long while before she pulls away to look you over

"Kuch khaati hai ki nhi?" (You eat something or not?) She says taking hold of your face between her hands

You nod your head at her, rolling your eyes

"You've gotten so thin" she says

"Only to you. I've only lost a little weight because I started learning self defense from Nat"

Before your mother can say anything more, you are interrupted by your sister

"Nat as is Natasha Romanoff?" She says moving forward "Black Widow? She your friend because now I'm really doubting you. I was promised Captain America, I took a day off and he" She turns to Steve "No offense"

"None taken"

"He is not Captain America"

"You took a day off work because you wanted to meet me" you say laughing

"You tell yourself that" she mutters "now I don't mind if your boyfriend isn't a super hero but like why would you lie to me?"

You just roll your eyes before moving forward and hitting the back of your sister's head

"I hoped you would have learned some manners by now but clearly I was wrong"

She narrows her eyes and moves to hit you back before your mom interrupts you both

"Girls we have a guest over" she says "show some respect"

Before any of you can blame the other for the fight, Steve moves forward and removes the Bionic mask, revealing that he in fact is The Captain America.

Your sister's eyes widen to the size of saucers as she stares and stares and stares before Steve looks at you uncomfortably.

You sigh

"And she says she has manners" you say to tease her "Come on Tan, staring is bad"

This seems to wake her up from her daze and she looks at you in shock before turning back to Steve

"Wow dude, that was so cool"

"SHEILD equipment" you say "Didn't want to attract any unwanted attention on the way"

She nods in understanding before your Mom reminds her to bring water for you guys as you maybe thirsty after the journey.

Your sister seems to have just realized that and nods her head before running to the kitchen and coming back out with a trey and 3 glasses filled with water on it, she offers them to the two of you and then your mother and all of you gulp it down.

"You wanna go inside and rest for a while?" Your mother asks

"Actually we were a little hungry" you say looking over at Steve as he blushes, scratching the back of his head

"Oh yeah!" She says quickly rushing towards the kitchen "I have made so many things for you"

You try to offer your assistance but she insists you have come home after a long time and she wants to serve you today.

You furrow your eyebrows looking at your sister and she just gives you a smile back. It was very rare for your mother to be sentimental. But maybe being away from your child for so long does that.

As your mother comes to sit on the small dinner table after she has placed all the containers, bowls and plates in front of you guys.

Steve looks over at the dinner table, looking nothing short of an entire feast. He knows even he and Bucky can never finish this much food. Even together!

When he looks at you, he smiles at the wonder in your eyes as you too are busy browsing through the dishes set on the table, removing the lids to inspect the items.

"Haye! Mumma I missed your pav bhaji so much" you say moving forward in your seat and taking a serving of the brown curry or something Steve doesn't understand what it is on your plate.

Then you take a spoon full and put in on his plate

"This is called pav bhaji. This is the bhaji or ummm basically like mashed mixed vegetables and you eat it with this" you move forward to remove the plate that covers a bowl and produce a bun, picking it and placing it on his plate.

"Its the same bread we ate with the vada pav"

He nods at you, taking it all in. He has always had an interest in your culture and had tried to learn everything that makes you you.

He copies your motion as you break a piece out of your pav, folding it to make a spoon and then dipping it in the bhaji before eating it.

"This is really good" Steve says as he takes his third bite "You made this mam?"

Your mother goes to nod before you speak up

"Yup" you say between a mouthful "Mumma makes the best bhaji. Even when we lived in Delhi, all my friends loved her pav bahji"

Steve smiles "Well you can add me to the list of people that like this"

Your Mom gives out a small laugh and moves a plate in front of him

"You don't need to flatter me Beta" she says "I know you may not like this food so I ordered pizza for you"

Steve looks at her, his eyes wide "I no- I like this, there's no need to-"

"This is like the best pizza here" Your mom says smiling at him "Its Tanya's choice so I don't know how good it really is"

"Mummaaaa" Tanya wines as you all laugh

You turn to Steve "Tani has the worst choice when it comes to food"

"Yeah and you with your pineapple on pizza are the best food chooser"

"Hey! Its good"

"Okay girls stop" your mom says and you both stop to look at her "Fight when I'm not around"

You both laugh and nod at her before going back to your food.

Your Mom offers the Pizza to Steve which he promptly denies telling her he would like to have the things she made while you nod and say the same thing. Your sister on the other hand takes three slices.

The conversations goes as Steve gets to try more of the Indian food. The table is lined with things that your Mother prepared because they were your favorites. He tries some kind of small yellow colored rolls called khandavi, Steve couldn't for the love of himself pronounce it, there's samosas which he has had before in the Indian restaurant you took him too but these ones have cheese in them because you only ate them like this when you were young.

He specially loves the lassi which is a milk based drink and your mother tells him about how she learnt it after getting married to your father seeing as he was from the north where the drink is originally from.

When your Mother serves him a serving of the shahi paneer with some rice, Steve moves his spoon to take a bite before you hit your leg against his. He turns to look at where you sit besides him in confusion

You give him a look and he internally groans and sighs

"Oh I will eat this with my hands" he sighs discarding his spoon, and looking at his plate having no idea how to do this

Before you can initiate the next step of your plan your Mom laughs and turns to Steve

"She put you up to this?"

Steve immediately gives a nod, not even fighting for you and your Mom turns to you with narrowed eyes

"Leave the poor boy alone will you"

"I didn't-" you try to speak and she shushes you

"You have never in your life been able to eat chawal (rice) with your hands, how do you expect the poor boy to do that?"

Your Sister snickers while drinking her lassi.

"I eat rice with my hands" you try to defend yourself and your mother just snorts

"The floor and table eat more then you do when that happens" she says

You narrow your eyes at her as a smile comes to your lips but before you can say anything, she turns to Steve

"Beta, whatever else stupid plans she has given you just abandon them"

Steve nods his head, smiling "Yes mam"

"You can call me Aunty" she says with a sigh "Mam makes me sound like I'm at work"

"Okay Aunty" Steve grins, feeling like he is making progress as he dives back to eat his food having to close his eyes as the ras malai melts in his mouth.

The conversation around the table goes on as your mother enquires about his job and life during the war. She gives a nod of approval when he expresses how impressed he is of the work you do and assures her he would never have problem even if you work odd hours.

She tells him about how your father was a doctor too and your biggest inspiration to persue this field how no matter how sceptical she was about you going to the states alone, she knew your father would have wanted anything that would have been best for your career and she wants that too.

When you get teary eyed at the mention of your father, your mother just places her hand on yours and starts talking about how your brother is travelling around the world as a travel photographer and your sister's new project and how she is proud of all her kids.

"This will always be your house too now" she says as she finishes the last servings in her plate "Whenever you come to mumbai you have to stay here Steve, no hotel nonsense"

Steve looks at the kind woman and nods his head with a grin. Your mother then turns to you

"I know you were scared of bringing a white guy home and trust me I was scared of this day too but your father always assured me how smart you were and you would always chose the right guy. I guess he was right"

She sighs and Steve feels his heart stopping before he grins and looks at you. Your eyes are wide and you keep staring at your Mother before she nods her head towards the bowls on the table and starts to get up to discard her plates for washing, clearly indicating she won't say more about this topic.

You just smile to yourself before looking at Steve and giving his hand a small squeze.

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You reluctantly go with your sister, shooting Steve a worried look as she insists on catching up. Steve gives you a thumbs up as your sister pushes you inside the door that leads to her room, shooting him a wink. He gives her a grateful smile.

It was when you had gone inside the kitchen, helping your mother put the leftovers in the refrigerator that he had asked your sister for help in getting a moment alone with your mother.

She had looked at him suspiciously before he promised her a signed picture by Natasha herself and your sister was sold.

So here he stood, looking around as your mother shows him your brother's room. You hadn't even tried to ask if you two could share a room. Not a road you wanna go down honestly.

"Its been a while since Tarun was home but don't worry the bed should be comfortable enough, that boy spent weeks choosing the most perfect, comfortable mattress"

Steve nods, looking around the room. The queen sized bed is placed against the wall on the right side of the room, a side table with a table lamp sits besides it. A full length mirror cupboard is besides the larger cupboard against the right wall. The front half of the room and nunerous shelves lined with different pictures of different places around the world. There is a study table with a spare keyboard and some some below the pictures.

"If you need anything just call me" she says smiling at him and moving to leave before Steve stops her

"I umm, I needed to ask you something" he says uncertainly

She gives him a small smile, motioning for him to say it

"I umm I-" he shakes his head, digging into his bag and producing the velvet box he carries everywhere "I wanna marry her"

Your mother's eyes widen as she looks at the ring and then at Steve in shock

"And I need your permission"

That seems to shock her even more "My- My permission?"

He nods his head

"Don't you western kids just decide to get married and then tell the parents?"

Steve shakes his head at her

"Your approval means a lot to Y/n and to me too. If you feel I am not the one for your daughter, If you don't want me to ask her,I won't"

He says solemly

"I love her but I know how important her family, her culture is to her and I would never wanna take that away from her. I know she wants the proper Indian wedding and I would love if you help us organize that"

A lone tear falls down your mother's eye as she moves forward and places a hand on Steve's cheek.

"You are a good boy Steve" she says smiling up at him and he bends down a little so she can place her hand on his head "You have my blessings beta"

Steve lets out a laugh of his own at that

"Thank you aunty I won't disappoint you. I just hope she says yes"

She smiles at him

"She would not have brought you here if she weren't completely sure of you, trust me"

Steve looks at her thankfully

"You take care of her" she says moving to get out of the room "and you can call me Mumma"

A grin takes over Steve's face as he moves to do a happy dance.

"That is if she says yes"

And the curve of his lips flattens as your mother leaves, laughing on her way out.

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