Shankar Lingappa

My shop is at 523/B Basaveshwara Nagar, right in the National Market area on Akidwai Road. This is 4th Block, and it’s always buzzing with people looking for deals or just walking through. National Market is a famous spot, so it’s never really quiet around here until very late at night. My place is tucked in between a few other shops, and we all know each other. I spend most of my time standing behind the counter or checking the stock in the back room. The shelves are made of simple wood and they’re packed with all sorts of things. Sometimes it’s hard to find a specific item quickly, but I usually know which corner it’s in. The floor is a bit worn down from all the foot traffic over the years. People from all over Basaveshwara Nagar come by to see what’s new or just to say hello. Akidwai Road is one of those places where you see everything. I usually have a radio playing some local news or music to pass the time when it’s not too busy. It’s a lot of work keeping up with the market pace, but I’ve been doing it for a long time. My name is Shankar Lingappa and there’s no corporate ladder here, just me and the customers and the daily routine of opening the shutters and seeing who comes in. It's a busy life but I enjoy the chaos and energy of the market.