Word of the Day: PhilokalistWord of the Day: Philokalist reflects a growing cultural desire to romanticize everyday life, from sunsets and bookstores to rain, handwrit...
21 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Word of the Day: VellichorIn a world increasingly shaped by disposable content and fleeting digital interactions, vellichor reminds people of the enduring emotional ...
15 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Quote of the day by Rumi: ‘If you are looking for a friend who is faultless, you will be…’ A huge warning about friendship by the renowned poet — and why it’s freeingQuote of the day: At first glance, Rumi’s quote appears simple. But beneath its simplicity lies a powerful truth about human relationships:...
15 May, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
In 1994, Jeff Bezos Quit Wall Street: Started Selling Books Online and Built Amazon Into One of the World’s Most Powerful CompaniesLeaving Wall Street, Jeff Bezos saw immense potential in the burgeoning internet, launching an online bookstore from a garage. Despite earl...
05 May, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Historian Ramachandra Guha buys books from rain-hit Bengaluru store, calls owner 'stoic and resolute'Heavy rain damaged Bookworm, a popular Bengaluru bookstore. The incident sparked significant community support. Customers are visiting and ...
01 May, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Jeff Bezos: ‘If you're competitor-focused, you have to wait until there is…'Quote of the Day: Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder, champions customer obsession. He believes focusing on customers drives pioneering innovatio...
18 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Make physical books trendy, cool for YAsDespite initial fears of digital media's impact, physical books are experiencing a resurgence, fueled by online communities like TikTok's B...
18 Aug, 2025, 11.34 PM IST
Digital reading has transformed the library business: Baker & Taylor’s Amandeep KocharClearing the pessimistic vibes around libraries disappearing, Baker & Taylor’s CEO explains how electronic content can give a new boost to ...
12 Feb, 2024, 10.13 AM IST
Amazon shuttering its physical bookstores and four-star shopsAmazon said that the move, which affects 66 stores in the US and two in the United Kingdom, will enable it to concentrate its efforts on Am...
04 Mar, 2022, 09.17 AM IST
Amazon says bye-bye to physical bookstores, shuts shops to expand grocery chain in the USAmazon opened its first brick-and-mortar bookstore in 2015.
03 Mar, 2022, 02.43 PM IST
Indie Bookstore Festival, a first-of-its-kind celebration of independent book sellers, to start from Feb 18From Andy Griffiths to Anita Nair, several writers are supporting this book fair.
07 Feb, 2022, 04.25 PM IST
Six unique libraries around the worldWe take a look at some of the most amazing bookstores across the world that provide you with much more than just a quiet reading zone.
24 Nov, 2015, 06.23 PM IST
Art, theatre and music come together in BengaluruThe city's art and performance spaces are taking the metaphor to another level -by spreading their wings to accommodate diverse art forms.
10 Jun, 2015, 05.02 PM IST
Crossword Bookstores to enter smaller cities; won't match online discountFacing stiff competition from e-commerce players, Crossword Bookstores is planning to set up stores in smaller cities such as Bhubaneswar a...
10 May, 2015, 11.54 AM IST
- Online bookstores inching their way to popularity
The convenience of selection in the comfort of a reader's home, attractive prices, easily available updates, etc are making online bookstor...
28 Mar, 2011, 01.29 PM IST
- Bookstores opening a new chapter on survival
Indian bookstores are changing the narrative of selling books by trying new and innovative ways to counter the threat posed by the internet...
11 Aug, 2010, 03.19 AM IST
- Retailers bet on entertainment activities to lure customers
As inflation dents buyer sentiment, leisure and entertainment forays seem to be retailers’ weapons to fight flagging sales. Career in retai...
26 Jul, 2008, 04.30 AM IST