Some of my earliest memories from growing up in a military family in India are of watching army wives gathered around square tables, completely absorbed in mahjong. I did not understand the workings, but I sensed the pull of this Chinese pastime -- a game of "strategy, patience and connection," as an aunt told me then.
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Urban India embraces mahjong
Chinese game is becoming a social ritual, especially among women
Members of the House of Mahjong club gather for a game in Mumbai. A growing desire for offline connection is thought to be fueling the game’s rising popularity. (Courtesy of House of Mahjong)
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