Vivek Patil

Vivek Patil is the name on the door here at 552/5/2 in Narayan Peth. This is just a small place in a very old part of the city. Narayan Peth has these narrow lanes where it is hard to drive a car, so most people just walk or use a bicycle. My space at 552/5/2 is tucked away and isn't very big. I spend most of my day sitting at a wooden desk surrounded by piles of paper and some old books. The walls are a bit yellowed and the ceiling is high. Outside, you can hear the sounds of the local market and the bells from the nearby temples. It is a quiet kind of busy. I don't have any staff or big signs outside. People who need to find me usually know the way through the lane already. I do my work, which involves a lot of writing and reading, and I keep to myself for the most part. The light coming through the small window isn't great, so I have a bright lamp that stays on all day. Sometimes neighbors stop by just to say hello or ask a quick question. I’ve lived and worked in Narayan Peth for a long time, so the 552/5/2 address feels like a part of who I am. It is not a corporate setup, just a man in a room doing his daily tasks. The floor is old stone and stays cool even when it is hot outside.