Rajdhani Store

If you know Ranchi, then you know how busy it gets around Firayalal Chowk. Rajdhani Store sits right there on Hajaribagh Road. It’s a loud spot with all the horns honking and people rushing to the market. I started working here because the location is right in the middle of everything. We keep all the basic stuff like spices, snacks, and toiletries tucked into the wooden shelves that line the walls. The floor is a bit uneven in the back corner where we keep the heavy bags of sugar. Most of my morning goes into unloading the van near Elebedeca Chowk and dragging things inside. It is a workout for sure. The regulars who work in the nearby offices usually stop by for a quick bottle of water or some biscuits during their break. We don't have a big sign or anything flashy, just the name on the front. Sometimes it gets so crowded in the aisle that people have to squeeze past each other to get what they want. It makes the day go by fast, though. I usually eat my lunch sitting on a crate in the back while watching the traffic through the open door. It’s dusty and noisy, but it’s the heart of the city. We try to keep the stuff people ask for most right at the front. It saves time for everyone. That is just how the day goes here at the store.