Deepa Agarwal

People usually find us here in Ashaganj 5 without much trouble if they know the neighborhood well enough. It’s just a regular spot where we get things done every day. Deepa started this thing quite a while ago and it hasn't changed all that much over the years, which is fine by us. The walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint but we’ve been too busy to get around to it lately. Most mornings start with unlocking the front door and getting the lights on before the street gets too noisy with people heading to work. We spend a lot of time sitting at the wooden desk just managing whatever comes through the door. It’s not a fancy office or anything like that, just a place where work happens. Sometimes the tea stall down the road brings over a couple of cups and we take a quick break. There’s always a bit of dust because of the road being so close, but you get used to it after a week or two. We have some old filing cabinets that are a bit stuck, though they still hold everything we need to keep track of. It’s just us here most of the time, making sure things stay on track. We don't have a big sign or bright lights, just the name on the door like everyone else around here. It feels like home because we’ve spent so many hours in these rooms.