Somnath Basu

You can find me at Ad 382, Krishnapur Road, right in the Prafulla Kanan area. It’s quite near the Uttam Apartments, which is a good landmark if you’re trying to find the way. I’ve been at this address for a long time now. My work involves sitting down with students and going over their lessons in a way that makes sense to them. The room I use is just a part of the house, with a few bookshelves and a desk that’s gotten a bit wobbly over the years. It’s a quiet neighborhood for the most part, except for when the evening market is in full swing. I usually have students coming in after their school hours are over. We work through the evening, often under the light of a single bulb if it gets late. I don’t believe in rushing through the syllabus. We take it one chapter at a time, making sure the foundation is solid. I’ve seen many students come through this door, some struggling at first and then slowly finding their way. It’s a practical approach to education, without any of the fancy extras you see in big cities. It’s just me and the students, working together in a small room in Kolkata. I like the routine of it, and it keeps me busy while helping out the local kids with their futures.