Adithya Cyber Zone

You can find us at Koramangala 404. We’ve been here for a few years now, providing a spot for people to use computers when they don't have one at home. It’s a basic place with white walls and a few posters. We have about eight workstations set up along the walls on wooden desks. The chairs aren't the most comfortable in the world, but they do the job for an hour or two. I spend a lot of time troubleshooting the internet connection or helping someone figure out how to attach a file to an email or print a PDF. A lot of students from the nearby hostels come here to work on their projects or print out their resumes for jobs. It can get pretty loud when the shop is full of teenagers, but usually, it's just the sound of clicking and the cooling fans hum. I try to keep the place cool with a couple of ceiling fans, but in the peak of summer, it still gets quite warm inside the small room. We don’t sell much other than the time on the machines and some basic printing and scanning services. Occasionally I’ll keep some cold water or a few sodas in a small fridge in the corner for the regulars. I started this place because I liked working with computers and it seemed like a decent way to earn a living. It’s not a glamorous job at all, but I like being my own boss. Every day is a little different depending on who walks through the door.