Hi Vikram,
I really enjoyed the smooth writing and sense of place. For me, framing the opening as the adult/older narrator looking back at this time in his life gave it an observational instead of immersive quality. I felt like I was floating above the action/events instead of being in them or experiencing them with him. I felt most immersed when he reached Gandhi Colony and the narration stayed with him in real time -- moving through the market, dodging traffic and encountering people. The character and setting give you so much to work with. I enjoyed reading the pages. Good luck with the manuscript!