S K Taki Centre

Working in Chandpole Bazar is always a bit of a rush. Our place, S K Taki Centre, is tucked into Bhindon Ka Rasta. If you know the area, you know how crowded those lanes get with people shopping for everything under the sun. We open up and start setting things out before the sun gets too high. The space isn't very large, but we've gotten used to the squeeze over the years. There’s always someone shouting or a bike trying to get through the narrow path right outside our door. We deal with all sorts of visitors throughout the day. Some are regulars who live nearby, others are just passing through the bazar for the first time. We keep things moving as best as we can. The walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, but there never seems to be a quiet moment to actually do it. We have our daily routine. My tea comes from the small stall around the corner twice a day. The afternoon heat can be tough, especially when the bazar is packed with shoppers. We just keep the fans going and stay busy. It’s noisy and dusty, but that’s just how it is in this part of town. We’ve been at this spot for quite a while now. Everyone knows everyone else on this stretch of the road. It feels like a small community even with all the strangers walking by every hour. It is a loud, busy life here.