Name of Business:
Address: 264 Boston Tpke.
Owner: Keshav Parvathaneni
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Years in business: Parvathaneni has owned India Food & Gifts for a year.
When was the business started: The business was started 30 years ago.
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Business Mentor: Parvathaneni says he does not have a specific business mentor.
Quote to Live By: "Live like there is no tomorrow and learn like you're going to live forever."
Reside: Shrewsbury
Like best about owning/running this business: "I love everything about it."
Like least: Parvathaneni said there is nothing he does not like about owning this business.
Where you see yourself five years from now: "We want to grow the business."
Facebook/Twitter: Neither.
Favorite book/movie/song: Parvathaneni is a fan of Mahatma Gandhi, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion and Eminem.
Advice for someone new to the business: "Work hard."
Keshav Parvathaneni, who has owned India Food & Gifts for the past year, said the business was the first Indian store in the area. It opened in 1982. The store carries lots of groceries, including spices and vegetables, as well as Indian movies.
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