Kishan Store

Working at Kishan Store in Allahabad City has its own rhythm. We are located at house number 270, not too far from Maohmad Ali Park. The park brings in some people who stop by for a cold drink or a snack after their walk or a game of cricket. It is a simple place with a lot of stuff packed into a small space. I usually spend my time rearranging the jars of candy and the bags of rice so everything fits on the wooden shelves. The heat in Allahabad can be quite something in the summer, so the fan is always running, even if it just moves the warm air around. People around here know us by name, which makes the day go by a bit faster. We don't do anything big or flashy. It is just about selling flour, salt, and whatever else people forgot to buy for their dinner. Sometimes the supply comes late and I have to explain to the regulars why their favorite brand isn't on the shelf yet. The floor needs sweeping ten times a day because of the dirt from the street and the constant traffic of rickshaws outside. It is just a regular shop doing regular things for the neighborhood. I’ve lived in this part of the city for years, so seeing the same faces every day feels right. We close up when it gets dark, count the cash, and go home to do it all again.