A peek into life of street vendors

Work doesn’t stop in the scorching summers, especially for street vendors who earn their living on a daily basis. They sit under the sun the whole day just to earn a few pennies, part of which is grabbed by the police. One request, buy from them if you encounter any. Let’s make summers easy for them!

Karim (62) is sitting at this spot since 1972. No other livelihood option ever crossed his mind other than selling shoelaces

 

That last touch makes him earn his living

 

Cucumber to help with heat tolerance that can be exchanged instantly if it turns out bitter

 

For a shaded vision

 

Refreshing chill lemonade that keeps you going

 

Shade of spirituality

 

Hoping someone arrives before the sun sets

 

Just 15 days old addition from Bihar, enjoying the business

 

Photos and text by Shruti. She is an independent journalist and a former student of Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi.

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