Vishnu General Store

Over here at Sector 22 in Shiv Om Market, things are usually pretty hectic. Our shop is number 23 and we’ve got sacks of grain and sugar stacked almost to the ceiling. It’s a tight squeeze between the aisles. We start early, around 7 AM, to get the milk and bread crates inside before the morning rush. Most of our day is just weighing out pulses and bagging things for the aunties who live in the blocks nearby. The floor is always a bit dusty from the flour sacks, and we have to sweep it three or four times a day. We don't have any of those fancy barcode scanners, we just know the prices by heart or check the little notebook under the counter. Sometimes the delivery boys bring the wrong boxes and we have to argue with them for a bit. It’s just the usual shop life. We’ve got a small fridge for the cold drinks which the kids love in the summer. The market is quite old and the parking is a nightmare, so most people just walk here. We know who likes which brand of tea and who wants their eggs in a separate bag. It isn't a supermarket, just a local store where you can get your daily stuff and have a quick chat. It’s a long day, usually closing up late at night, but it keeps us busy and connected to the people here.