Ganesh General Storea

Ganesh General Storea is our little shop here in Pune. We are right in the 411001 area, which is always crowded and full of life. The name on the sign has a little extra letter at the end, but everyone knows it’s us. We don't bother fixing it because everyone is used to it by now. The shop is filled with a bit of everything. We have racks for snacks and shelves for bottled drinks and household cleaners. Every day is pretty much the same routine. I get here early to beat the heat. I spend time dusting the jars and making sure we have enough change in the drawer. Dealing with customers is the main part of the job. Some people want to bargain over small prices, and we just have to explain how it is. We see a lot of office workers during their lunch breaks looking for a cold drink or a pack of gum. Then in the evening, the families come out. It’s a lot of work to keep the inventory straight. Sometimes the deliveries are late and we have to make do with what is on the shelf. The space is a bit cramped, so you have to be careful not to knock things over. We have an old fan that makes a lot of noise, but it keeps us cool enough while we work. It’s just a normal shop in a normal part of Pune.