Harshita Kirana And General Stores

Harshita Kirana And General Stores is our small business in Bapuji Nagar, over in the Parsigutta area of Hyderabad. It is a typical neighborhood shop where the sacks of rice and lentils are kept near the front. We spend most of our time measuring out portions or stocking the small packets of spices and biscuits. The street outside can get quite narrow, and when the delivery van comes, it blocks the whole way for a few minutes. We have been here in Parsigutta for a good while now. The shop doesn't look like those big supermarkets; it’s just a room with wooden counters and shelves that have seen better days. Customers come by to pick up their monthly rations or just a single egg or a matchbox. In the afternoons when it’s quiet, I usually sit and check the stock or listen to the radio. The walls could use a bit of paint, but they are covered with calendars and posters anyway. We keep the fridge stocked with cold drinks because Hyderabad heat is no joke. People often stand around for a bit to talk about the weather or the price of onions before they head home. There is no manager or customer service department, just us helping the people who live nearby. It’s a basic way of living, and it keeps us busy from morning till the shutters go down at night. We just do our work every day and don't worry about much else.