Anupama Chawla

Anupama Chawla is the name and I’m over at B-5/120 in Safdarjung Enclave. This is a residential part of New Delhi, so it’s mostly quiet streets and houses. My workspace is just a part of the house that I’ve set aside for business. It’s got a big window that looks out onto the street, so I see the vegetable sellers and the postman every day. I don’t have any big signs or posters outside. Most people who deal with me have known me for years or live nearby. It’s a very personal way of doing things. I don’t like the cold feeling of those big office parks, so I stayed here. The desk is always covered in files and I usually have a half-finished cup of tea sitting somewhere. It’s not perfectly organized, but I know where everything is kept. If someone drops by, they usually just sit on the sofa and we talk through whatever needs doing. It’s a relaxed atmosphere. We don't have any big meetings or corporate talk. It’s just me and maybe one helper once in a while. I like the independence of working from B-5/120. It feels right for the kind of work I do and the life I want to lead here in Delhi. There is no need for anything more complicated than this setup.