Indian Express

Working at 59/12, Sarojni Park in Shastri Nagar is always a bit of an adventure. This is where Indian Express has its local presence in this part of Delhi 110031. The address is in a busy residential and commercial mix. You have to navigate through some narrow lanes to get to us, but once you are here, it is a hub of activity. There is always the sound of typing or people talking loudly on their mobiles. The office is cluttered with old newspapers and magazines, which makes sense given the name. We have some heavy wooden desks that have been here for years and they are covered in coffee rings and ink stains. Sarojni Park is a lively area. There is a lot of local gossip and people always coming by to share a story or ask for a favor. We don't have a lot of modern amenities. The air conditioner makes a bit of a rattling noise and the lights flicker sometimes when the heavy machinery in the area starts up. But it has a lot of soul. We feel like we are part of the neighborhood. We aren't trying to be a sleek media giant from this office. We are just local people putting words together and making sure the news gets out to whoever needs to read it. It’s a bit messy, but it’s our daily reality. We keep a stack of old papers near the door for anyone who wants one.