A. Q. International

Down here in Mohlla Jama Masjid Bhojpur, life moves at its own pace. A. Q. International is tucked away in Sector 15, and it’s been our base for quite some time now. The area has that old-world feel, especially being so close to the masjid where the calls to prayer mark the passage of our day. We deal with international trade, which sounds a bit grander than it actually feels when you are sitting in a small office surrounded by stacks of paperwork and samples. Most of our time goes into making phone calls and checking shipments. The streets in Bhojpur can be narrow, so getting things in and out takes some patience. We’ve got a small team, and we all pitch in with everything. One minute I’m looking at export documents, and the next I’m helping move a box. It’s just how we do things here. We don’t really do much advertising. People usually find us through word of mouth or because they know the neighborhood well. Sometimes the electricity goes out and we have to wait it out, chatting over cold drinks. It’s not a corporate environment at all. We wear casual clothes and talk like neighbors. Sector 15 has changed a lot over the years, but our little corner remains pretty much the same. We just keep our heads down and handle the business as it comes, making sure the orders for A. Q. International get where they need to go.