Chopra Kirana & General Store

I have been running this store at Khatipura 12 for as long as I can remember. It is a basic kirana shop, so we have all the usual things like flour, rice, soaps, and snacks. The shelves go all the way up to the ceiling, and sometimes I have to use a ladder to get the big bags of lentils down for someone. It smells like spices and laundry detergent in here most of the time. My family helps out after they finish their schoolwork, especially when the evening rush starts. We know almost everyone who lives on this block, and we know exactly what they usually buy before they even ask for it. The shop isn't modern, and the wooden counter has a lot of scratches and marks from years of use. We have an old fridge for the milk and cold drinks that hums quite loudly throughout the day. Sometimes the delivery trucks block the narrow road outside, and there is a bit of shouting, but that is just part of life here. We don't have a website or anything like that. People just walk in when they run out of salt or sugar. It’s a simple way to make a living, and it keeps us busy from early morning until late at night. Khatipura 12 is just a home and a shop for us. We don't try to make it look like something it isn't. It’s just a place to get your groceries.