Hotel Tuli International, Nagpur.

If you find yourself in Nagpur over near Sanyal Nagar, you will probably see us on Nari Road. We are right there at Teka Naka. It’s a bit of a busy junction, but that’s the way it is in this part of town. The hotel has been part of the landscape for a while now. We spend our shifts at the front desk or running between the kitchen and the rooms. It’s not always glamorous work. Sometimes the elevator acts up or a guest isn't happy with their tea, and we just have to handle it. The staff here at Hotel Tuli International are mostly local folks who have been working in hospitality for years. We know the neighborhood well, including where to get the best snacks nearby if our own kitchen is closed. The lobby has seen a lot of people come and go, from businessmen to families traveling across the country. We try to keep things tidy, but with so many people passing through, there is always something to fix or clean. Nari Road can get quite noisy with the traffic, but inside it’s usually a bit more settled. We don’t put on airs here. We just provide a room and a bed and try to be helpful when someone asks for directions. It’s a straightforward job, and we take it day by day, making sure the lights stay on and the guests are sorted.