Niit

Our office is located in the Guindy area, specifically at Maduvankarai. It’s a bit of a mouthful to say the full address: No 15 Umapathy Thottam, Chenkeni Amman Kovi 3rd Street. Most people just look for the Amman temple nearby as a landmark. Chennai is always hot, and this street is no exception. We have the fans running full blast all day long. The building is an older one, but it’s sturdy. We’ve got our desks set up in the main room. It’s not a huge space, so things can get a bit cluttered with all the cables and equipment we use for Niit. We try to keep the door closed to keep the dust out, but people are always coming and going. The street outside is quite narrow, so parking a car is almost impossible—most of us just come by bike or take the bus. There’s a small tiffin center at the corner that does great idlis for breakfast. We’ve been here for a good few years now. The walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, but we’re usually too busy to get around to it. It’s a real working-class neighborhood and we fit right in. We just come in, do our bits, and try to stay cool. It’s a simple setup but it works for us. Finding the 3rd street is the only hard part for newcomers, but once you’re here, it’s easy to remember. We enjoy being a part of this community.