Spml

Up here in Varanasi, Spml operates out of house number 414/B in the D.L.W. Colony. It’s a residential sort of area, so it stays relatively calm compared to the main ghats. Jalali Patti has its own rhythm. We start our day with a bit of tea and a look at the tasks piled on the desk. The office isn't very large, but it fits us. We have everything we need to stay organized, even if the filing system looks a bit messy to an outsider. We know where everything is. Living and working in Varanasi means you get used to the narrow lanes and the constant activity. Sometimes the power goes out, and we just sit and wait it out, chatting about whatever is in the news. We don't spend money on fancy decorations. It's just a practical space for work. We’ve got a couple of computers and a lot of paper. Most of our day is spent typing away or talking to people who drop by. It’s a straightforward life. We don't have big speeches about what we do. We just come in, do the work for the day, and go home to our families. It’s been this way for a while now and we don't see it changing much. Just a local spot in the colony doing its thing. It is not much, but it is enough for us to keep busy and earn a living.