Shiksharthi

Shiksharthi is tucked away at Ih 15/7 in Pubali, which is part of the Aswininagar area in Kolkata 700059. It is one of those neighborhoods where everyone seems to know each other. The address can be a bit tricky for people visiting the first time because the lanes all look quite similar. We usually tell them to look for the specific gate color. The office inside is just a few rooms with basic furniture. We have a small bench for visitors to sit on. It is usually covered in some newspapers or a bag someone left behind. We do not have a cleaning crew coming in every hour, so we just tidy up ourselves when we have a moment. The walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, but they are fine for now. We deal with a lot of paperwork every day. Sometimes the ceiling fan squeaks, but we have gotten used to that noise. It is a quiet place for the most part, except when the school nearby lets out and the kids run past the windows. We try to keep a steady routine here. Most of our work is just handling things one by one as they come in. It is not a high-pressure environment, just a local spot where we get our tasks done. We have a small stove in the back to make some tea in the afternoons.