{
  "id": 6898541,
  "title": "'Findian Family': Finland Couple Shifts To Mumbai With 2 Kids, Say 'India teaches us something new'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/findian-family-finland-couple-shifts-to-mumbai-with-2-kids-say-india",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/findian-family-finland-couple-shifts-to-mumbai-with-2-kids-say-india-teaches-us-something-new"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When a family from Finland decided to leave their tranquil Nordic surroundings and relocate to Mumbai, they embarked on a vibrant new chapter in their lives. Touko Helanen, an educator and media professional, and Janika Tuunainen, a dance teacher and gymnastics coach, brought their two young children, Lila and Eeli, to the bustling city in the summer of 2026. Through their social media presence, the family shares their daily experiences in the metropolis and their discovery of a contrasting side of India.\n\nIn a recent video, Touko stood against the backdrop of Mumbai's night skyline, expressing, “Think you know India? Look again.” He emphasized that the family's experience in India was vastly different from the often portrayed image of the country. Touko described India as \"beautiful, colourful, intense, emotional, and incredibly alive,\" highlighting the country's social nature, warmth, and rich culture, traditions, and people.\n\nThe video showcases Lila and Eeli riding the Mumbai Metro, playing in public spaces, and interacting with locals, showcasing their comfort in their new environment. Touko shared that the family feels safe and comfortable in Mumbai, adding that they are experiencing India as \"caring, vibrant, and welcoming.\"\n\nThe family has also embraced Indian culture, occasionally seen in matching traditional outfits. Touko concluded the video by stating, \"Every day, India teaches us something new,\" and \"It's time for the world to see another side of India—the everyday side.\" Their Mumbai journey offers viewers a personal, family-focused perspective on life in the city, seen through the eyes of newcomers.",
  "summary": "What happens when a family from Finland leaves behind the quiet Nordic landscapes and moves to one of the world's most vibrant cities? For Touko Helanen and Janika Tuunainen, the answer is a colourful new chapter in Mumbai, which they are now documenting for the world through social media. Touko, an educator and media professional, and Janika, a professional dance teacher and gymnastics coach,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Finnish educator and media professional Touko Helanen and his family moved to Mumbai in 2026.",
    "Family shares vibrant, contrasting side of India through social media.",
    "Touko describes India as beautiful, colorful, emotional, and incredibly alive."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}