Nitin General Store

Nitin General Store is situated over at 108/146 near Gopal Talkies on P. Road. This part of Sisamau in Kanpur is always loud and full of energy. Since we are right by the talkies, we see all kinds of people coming through. I started working here because it’s a good spot to stay busy. We sell the usual household items and some snacks for people heading to the movies. The shop is a bit old, and the walls could probably use a new coat of paint, but it does the job. P. Road gets really crowded in the afternoons, so sometimes it’s hard for the delivery trucks to pull up. I end up carrying a lot of heavy boxes by hand from the corner. It's hard work, but I don’t mind it much. The 208012 area has changed a lot over the years, but our shop stays pretty much the same. I sit on a wooden stool behind the counter most of the day. Sometimes the power goes out and we have to use the lanterns, but customers still come in. It’s just a plain general store for the local crowd. We don't bother with fancy lighting or decorations. Just the stuff people need at prices they can afford. That's how we've always done things here in Sisamau. I usually keep a radio playing some old songs to keep me company when the shop is empty.