Sachin General Store

Sachin General Store sits right on Beawar Road in the Dhola Bhatta area. Since we are on a main road like this, we get a lot of people just passing through, not just the locals living behind the shop. We keep a lot of snacks and bottled water near the front for the travelers. The big trucks rumble past and sometimes the whole floor vibrates a little. It’s a simple setup we’ve got here. I usually spend the first hour of the day dusting the packets of chips and biscuits because of the road grime. We’ve got the basics like salt, sugar, and various dals in large bins. I use an old metal scoop that belonged to my father. The light inside isn’t the brightest, but it’s enough to see what you’re looking for. We don’t really have a "team," it’s mostly just me and my cousin taking turns. We talk to the customers about the local news or how the rain is late this year. It’s not a fancy supermarket, just a place where you can get a single egg or a whole bag of flour if you need it. The door squeaks when you open it, but I haven’t gotten around to oiling the hinges yet. It feels like home to us, and we hope the people who come in feel the same way even if they only stay for a minute. The roof is made of corrugated sheets, so when it rains, it gets very loud inside. You can't even hear yourself think. I keep a plastic bucket near the door for people to leave their wet umbrellas.