Kakade Devendra Kalyanrao

Devendra Kalyanrao Kakade here. I’m based in Itola. It’s a smaller place compared to the big city centers, but I like it that way. In Itola, you know your neighbors and you know who is passing through. My setup is very basic. I have a room attached to my house where I handle all my business. There’s a wooden chair, a small table, and a lamp that I use when I’m working late into the evening. The street outside is mostly quiet, except for the occasional tractor or a group of kids running by after school. I don’t have a big sign outside my door. Most people find me by word of mouth or by asking someone at the local shop down the road. It’s a slow pace of life here. I wake up early, have my breakfast, and then open up my workspace. Sometimes I spend the whole morning just organizing my notes and waiting for a visitor. The air is cleaner here than in Vadodara, and I can hear the birds in the trees nearby. It’s a humble way to live and work, but it suits me just fine. I don't need fancy things to be content with my day. Just a quiet space and a bit of work to keep my mind sharp. Itola is my home, and this is where I’ll stay. I’ve been here long enough that the town feels like family.