India, April 28 -- An Indian woman living in Australia has triggered a wider online conversation after sharing how moving abroad changed the way she views everyday Indian traditions. Her video puts spotlight on how practices often ignored at home are seen as valuable and even premium overseas.

The woman, identified as Smidha, took to Instagram to talk about her experience. She said living abroad made her realise something that felt uncomfortable. She recalled visiting a cafe near her home where a turmeric latte was being sold for $8, with people standing in queues to buy it, including herself.

This, she said, reminded her of how her mother would make turmeric milk at home daily, something she used to avoid. She pointed out that the ingr...