Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital

We are right across from the animal hospital on Dr S S Rao Road in Parel. It’s a useful landmark because if you tell someone the address, they might get lost, but they always know where the animals are. Being in this part of Mumbai means we’re part of a very crowded, very loud neighborhood. The sidewalk outside is always full of people selling things or just rushing to get somewhere. Inside, the hospital feels like a bit of a maze sometimes with all the corridors and small rooms we’ve tucked into different corners over the years. We have these heavy fans that hum all day long to keep the air moving. It’s not a glamorous setup, just a lot of functional space where we do what needs to be done. The staff knows the local tea guy by name, and he usually brings a tray over around four o'clock when everyone’s energy starts to dip. We don’t have a marketing department or anyone to tell us how to make the place look 'corporate.' We just keep the floors swept and the lights on. Sometimes the plumbing is a bit temperamental, and we have to call the local guy to come fix a leak, but that’s just part of being in an older building in Parel. It’s a real place with real problems and people who show up every day to do their bit.