Dhanpat Rai Publications Private Limited

Darya Ganj is a crazy place on the weekends, but during the week at No. 22 Ansari Road, it’s just us working on books. Dhanpat Rai Publications has been around this area for a long time. There are stacks of paper everywhere you look. It’s kind of a mess sometimes, but we know where everything is. Printing and publishing takes a lot of patience. You’re always checking for errors or waiting for the machines to finish. The smell of ink is something you never really lose. Our office is tucked away in the building, and it’s usually filled with the sound of someone typing or pages turning. We deal with a lot of educational stuff mostly. People come in looking for specific titles for their classes or exams. Sometimes the couriers get lost in the narrow lanes around here, so we have to go out and wave them down. It’s just a regular workplace with regular people. We aren't trying to change the world, just making sure the books get out on time. The tea stall nearby is where we spend our breaks. It’s a busy life in a busy part of the city. We have shelves that go all the way to the ceiling. It’s a bit dark inside because the buildings are so close together. That's just Darya Ganj for you. We keep at it every day because that's what we know how to do best.