Breaking: Indian Children Declare Back Seat a Free Nation, While Foreign Kids Live Under Seat-Belt Law

In a nation where even coconuts are secured with ropes, Indian children continue to travel in cars under a bold constitution: no buckle, no boundaries, full freedom. Across India every morning, children enter vehicles and immediately convert the back seat into a multi-purpose activity zone — climbing seats, swapping snacks, singing loudly, kicking siblings, negotiating …

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Janet Mascarenhas

Janet Mascarenhas

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