Galaxy Marts

You can find us over at S 81 Saxena House, right in the School Block of Shakarpur in Delhi. This part of the city is always moving, and being near the school means there are always kids and parents passing by our doors. Galaxy Marts is a local spot where we try to keep the shelves stocked with whatever the neighborhood needs. It’s not one of those massive, cold supermarkets with bright lights and music playing. Instead, it feels more like a community shop where the aisles are a bit narrow and you might have to squeeze past someone to get to the lentils. The dust from the Delhi streets usually finds its way inside no matter how much we sweep, so we’re always dusting off the jars and packets. The lighting is a little dim in the back, but we know where every single item is kept. During the summers, the overhead fans work overtime to keep the place cool, but it’s still pretty warm inside most days. We don’t have a fancy checkout system with touchscreens; just a simple counter where we tally things up and chat with the regulars about the weather or the price of onions. It’s a busy, cramped, and noisy place, especially in the evenings when everyone is coming home from work and trying to grab a few things for dinner. We’ve been here in Shakarpur for quite some time, and we’ve become a small part of the daily routine for the people living in the surrounding blocks.