M Y Sridevikumar

This place is tucked away in Shivaji Nagar, specifically on Vendataswamy Naidu St which turns into Veerapillai Street. It’s number 41275. If that sounds confusing, it’s because it is. Even the delivery guys get turned around sometimes. M Y Sridevikumar has been here long enough that we don’t even think about the address anymore. The area is packed with shops and people walking everywhere. Our space is tucked into a corner of the building. It’s not very big, but it’s ours. We have a lot of books and files stacked up against the walls because there’s nowhere else to put them. The street noise is constant, but you kind of stop hearing it after the first week. It’s just a background hum. We don’t really have any fancy gadgets, just a couple of old computers and a printer that jams if you put too much paper in it. It’s a simple way of working. Most people who come here are regulars who know the shortcuts through the alleys. We spend our mornings drinking coffee and looking through the mail. The light in the afternoon is quite nice, it hits the desk just right. We’ve thought about moving to a bigger place, but Shivaji Nagar feels like home now. It’s got a character you don’t find in the newer parts of the city. We just stay here and do the work that needs doing.