Srikanta Stores

Down here on Mathapara Road in Dhulashimla, we run this little shop called Srikanta Stores. It’s located in the Uluberia part of Howrah, and it’s been a part of the daily life for many people around here. We are not a big supermarket, just a local store where you can find the basics. We stock things like spices, pulses, cooking oil, and some stationery items for the school kids. The shop isn't very big, so we use every inch of the shelves. Sometimes we have to move boxes around just to let a customer get to the back. It’s a bit messy sometimes, but we know where everything is. My father started this place, and I’ve been looking after it lately. We have a steady flow of people coming in, especially in the late afternoon when the heat dies down. We don't use any fancy billing machines, just a pen and a diary to keep track of things. Sometimes we sit outside on a stool when it's quiet. People stop by not just to buy things, but sometimes just to say hello. We aren't trying to be the biggest shop in Howrah, we just want to be reliable for our neighbors. If someone needs a kilo of sugar or some batteries, they know they can just walk over. It’s simple work, but it keeps us busy and connected to the community here.