Arora Provision Store

Our store is right in Block-E 2 of East of Kailash. It’s been our family’s life for a long time now. It is a small place, but we somehow pack a lot of stuff onto the shelves. From lentils and rice to those little things you forget you need until you’re halfway through cooking dinner, we usually have it in stock. The morning is always our busiest time when everyone is stopping by before work or school to grab something. We know most of the people who walk through the door by name because they’ve lived here as long as we have. Sometimes we spend more time chatting about the weather or the local news than actually ringing up the groceries. The wooden counters have been worn smooth over the years, and the floor has its fair share of scuffs, but it feels like home to us. We try to keep things organized, but on delivery days, there are boxes everywhere for a few hours and it’s a bit of a mess. It’s just me and my brother mostly, and we take turns behind the counter throughout the day. We don't have any fancy scanners or computer systems; we just know the prices or look at the labels. If someone is short a few coins, we usually tell them to just bring it next time they come in. That’s how a neighborhood shop should be. We stay open late enough for the people coming home.