Ajmer General Store

I've been working at Ajmer General Store in Mahipal Pur for a while now. The shop is located in Tara Chand Colony, specifically at K-2. It’s a busy little spot. Every morning starts with opening the shutters and sweeping the front. People from the colony come in for all sorts of small things they need during the day. Sometimes it's milk, other times it's a specific spice or some soap they forgot to buy. The shelves are always packed and I try to keep everything in its place, though it gets a bit messy when we get new stock in. Living and working here means I know most of the faces that walk through the door. We don't have a fancy setup. It’s just a regular store where people can get what they need without traveling too far. The neighborhood is loud and there's always something going on outside on the street. I spend a lot of time just chatting with the regulars while I bag their items. It’s not a big operation, just me and occasionally someone helping out when it gets crowded in the evenings. The heat in the summer can be tough since the shop is small and the fan isn't the best, but we manage. People stop by on their way home from work to pick up bread or snacks for the kids. It’s a simple life running a shop like this in Delhi. We just try to keep the staples ready and make sure the place stays open when people expect it.