Ajay Yadav

Living and working in Thakur Village has its own rhythm. I’m over at N.G. Suncity in 2B/207, which is a decent spot if you don't mind the morning rush. Kandivali can be pretty hectic, but this little corner of the village feels a bit more settled. My workspace is basically just a room in the apartment where I’ve squeezed in a large table and some shelves. I spend a lot of time looking at the same four walls, so I try to keep things a bit tidy, though it doesn't always stay that way for long. The kids are usually playing in the complex courtyard in the evenings, and the sound carries up to the second floor quite clearly. It’s a bit of a background track to my day. I’ve lived in Mumbai my whole life, but this part of town has grown on me. It’s convenient enough, with the shops nearby if I need a new pen or some tea leaves. Sometimes the lift in the building acts up, and I end up walking, but it’s only two floors so it’s not really a big deal. Most of my day is just spent going through files or talking on the phone with people. There’s no big team or corporate structure here, just me handling what comes across the desk. It’s practical and it works for what I need to get through the week.