Narain General Store

Our store, Narain General Store, is located right near the petrol pump in Gumanpura. It is a very convenient spot because people often pull over for fuel and then see us and remember they need something for their house. Gumanpura is usually pretty busy with cars and scooters. We keep the shop stocked with all the basics. You can find things like toothpaste, washing powder, and different types of lentils. The counter is an old glass one where we keep the smaller items like batteries and chewing gum. It’s got a few scratches on it. We don't have fancy lights, just some basic bulbs that make everything look a bit yellow in the evening. There is a small radio we keep on the shelf that plays the local news or some music. Most of the day is spent restocking the shelves or talking to the delivery drivers who bring the crates of milk and bread. We don't have a big team, just a couple of us working here. It’s a lot of standing around, but we get to see a lot of people from the neighborhood. Some people stay for a few minutes to chat about the price of vegetables or the traffic. It’s just a regular general store. We don't have any big promises to make, we just stay open until late so people can get what they need before going home.