R S General Stores

I run R S General Stores over on Makabara Road in Aurangabad. We are very close to the Makka Masjid in the Bequam Pura area. It is a historic part of the city and the road is always filled with people, especially during prayer times. The shop is a bit of a squeeze because I try to stock everything from soap to snacks to small household plastic items. Being near the mosque means I see a lot of the same people every single day. I have come to know their names and what they usually buy. The weather in Maharashtra can be really tough, so I spend a lot of time making sure things do not spoil in the heat. I have a small fridge for cold drinks which is very popular in the summer months. My daily routine is pretty simple. I open up, sweep the front, check what I need to order from the wholesaler, and then wait for the first customer. It is not a glamorous life but it is mine. I handle all the accounts by hand in a notebook. I do not see the need for a computer for a small place like this. The shelves are a bit crowded and I sometimes forget where I put the smaller items like buttons or safety pins. But I eventually find them. I just try to be helpful and keep the shop open as long as there are people on the street.