India, Dec. 5 -- Thomas Friedman's flat world was more of a metaphor when the bestseller came out in the early 2000s. Some 20 years on, it's an undeniable reality, if you see how people move places.

In fact, one in every three Indians changed their place of residence during 2020-2021, posting one of the highest migration rates globally. Youth migrate for better education, professionals for career opportunities, and a significant share of women change cities after their marriage.

The change of place brings inevitable shifts, some challenging, some unexpectedly rewarding. Whether it's cooking after long hours, managing growing workplace pressures, or simply staying on your toes in an unfamiliar city, professionals living away from home of...