Jawahar Nagar General Stores

You can find Jawahar Nagar General Stores over on Link Road 14 in Goregaon West. Being right on the main road means we get a lot of dust coming in, so we have to wipe down the counters pretty much every hour. It’s a typical general store with everything from snacks and cold drinks to cleaning supplies and stationery. We have those big glass jars filled with sweets right at the front to catch the kids' attention on their way home from school. The space is a bit tight, especially when we get a fresh delivery of crates that need to be unloaded and stacked. I usually handle the billing while my brother helps people find what they need in the back rows. We have a small fridge for the milk and curd, and it makes a constant buzzing sound that fills the shop. Sometimes we run out of bread by midday and have to wait for the next delivery truck to come around. We use a simple calculator for everything and keep the cash in a wooden drawer that sticks sometimes. It’s a lot of standing around and waiting for the next person to walk through the door. We know most of the people in Jawahar Nagar by their first names or at least by what they usually buy. It’s a simple life, just keeping the shelves stocked and the neighborhood fed. We don't bother with anything fancy, just the basics people need daily.