Guguloth Kalamma

My name is Kalamma and I'm located over in Fathepur, near the Ghanpur station. Things move a bit slower around here compared to the big cities, but we keep ourselves busy enough. Most people in the neighborhood know where to find me. I’ve lived in this area for a long time and started doing this work because it was needed. It’s not a big operation with a bunch of employees. Usually, it is just me or maybe a family member helping out when things get crowded. The station isn't too far away, so we get people passing through sometimes. Living and working in Fathepur means you know your neighbors and they know you. I wake up early, get the place opened up, and see what the day brings. Sometimes it's quiet, other times everyone comes at once. I don't use a computer for much, I prefer just talking to people and handling things directly. If the weather is bad, we might close up a bit early, but usually, I'm here. It's a simple life and the work is steady. I don't really know how to describe what we do in a fancy way. We just take care of the folks who come by and try to do right by them. It's been this way for years and I don't see it changing much. Just a local spot in Fathepur where I spend my days. It’s home to me and my family.