Arun Singhi

It is pretty quiet over here at C-132 in Shastri Nagar most mornings before the sun really starts hitting the building. Being near Shastri Circle means there is always some noise from the traffic outside, but inside we just get on with the work that needs doing. The office has been here in Jodhpur for a while and we are used to how things go in this part of town. Sometimes the electricity acts up or it gets a bit too dusty when the wind picks up, but that is just how it is living here. We have desks piled with papers and some old chairs that have seen better days, yet they still do the job just fine. Most days start with someone going out to get tea for everyone, and then we sit down to look at whatever files came in the day before. People stop by sometimes just to ask for directions since we are a recognizable spot in the neighborhood. It is not a fancy setup with glass walls or anything like that. It is just a regular place where we spend our hours from morning until evening. We know the neighbors and the local tea stall guy knows exactly how we like our drinks. There is a certain rhythm to the day that feels right, even when things get a bit hectic with deadlines. We just keep the fans running and stay focused on the tasks at hand until it is time to lock up and head home.