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That jadoh stall is pure gold, but I always wonder — how long can she keep that coal stove going if the city suddenly decides the lane needs 'beautification'? The slow way feeds the soul, sure, but without some proper support for these small vendors, the only thing that'll be left is overpriced cafe jadoh for tourists.
That coal stove and the same woman for thirty years—that's the real India, yaar. But I sometimes wonder: if the municipality gave her a small LPG connection, would she still be there in another thirty, or have the big chains swallowed her lane? Bas, it's a fine balance—the slow way feeds the soul, but the fast way can feed the daughter's college fees.