Jain Departmental Store

The shop sits right near the Gol Chakkar in Raj Nagar Extension. It’s a busy spot and the noise from the traffic never really stops during the day. We open up early, usually while it’s still a bit quiet before the morning rush starts. The metal shutters are old and they make a loud clatter every time we pull them up. Inside, it’s just rows of shelves packed with all the usual stuff people need. We’ve got everything from bags of lentils to soap and cleaning supplies. Sometimes it’s a bit of a squeeze when a few customers come in at once because the aisles are narrow. We spend a lot of time checking the stock and dusting off the jars. The floor is concrete and shows the wear from years of feet walking over it. We don’t have fancy displays or bright lights. It’s just a plain place where you can get your groceries without much fuss. The fan in the corner squeaks a little but it keeps the air moving. In the afternoons, the sun hits the front window and makes it quite warm inside. We usually have a small radio playing in the background, mostly just the news or some old songs. It’s a lot of work keeping up with the orders and making sure nothing runs out. People from the nearby apartments stop by on their way home. We know most of them by sight now. It’s just a regular day-to-day business for us.