Dilip Pandita

The Tis Hazari Main Road is always a bit of a gamble when it comes to travel time, but Y 44 is where Dilip Pandita is situated. It’s a different block from the K section, but the vibe is largely the same. There are people everywhere and everyone seems to be in a hurry to get somewhere else. Our office is a small space that we’ve made the most of over the years. We have some old wooden cabinets that hold all the records, and they groan a bit whenever you open the drawers. I’ve spent many years at this address, watching the shops around me change hands while we stayed put. The ceiling fan wobbles a little when it’s on the highest setting, so we usually keep it on medium. It’s not the quietest place to work, especially with the buses stopping right outside, but you get used to the rhythm of the street. We don't have a lot of staff, just a couple of people who have been here as long as I have. We know the regulars by their voices before they even walk through the door. It’s a very local way of doing things, without any of the polish you see in the newer parts of Delhi. We just show up, open the shutters, and see what the day brings at Y 44.