Darpana Joshi

Our location is a bit tucked away in the Gopipura area. We are at 8 780 6, in a building called Matoshri, specifically on the 11th cross. If you are trying to find us, the best way is to go behind the Gopipura Post Office. That post office is the main landmark for everyone in this neighborhood. The streets here are quite narrow and winding, which is typical for the older parts of the city. It is not the easiest place to drive a big car into, so most people around here use scooters or just walk. We like it this way because it keeps the heavy traffic away from our doorstep. Our workspace is small and cozy. It feels more like a home than an office because we have been here for such a long time. There are shelves filled with books and old records, and the floor is made of old-style stone. We don’t have air conditioning, just a ceiling fan that hums along all day. The neighbors are mostly families who have lived here for generations, so there is a real sense of community. You can hear the sounds of domestic life—clinking dishes, children playing, and people chatting across balconies. It is a very grounded place to be, and it suits the way we like to work, without any rush or pretense. We just handle our business quietly and go about our lives.