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
How does Amazon founder Jeff Bezos remove stress from his life: 'Stress comes from not taking action over something you can have control over'Jeff Bezos suggests stress often stems from delaying action on controllable issues. He posits that taking even a small first step, like mak...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
1995 vs 2026: Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk react after Amazon's first-ever customer bill goes viral. What was the first order on Amazon?A 1995 invoice reveals the very first item sold on Amazon. It was a book on artificial intelligence. This humble beginning has captured att...
05 Apr, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Independent Bookstore Day 2024: Why is it celebrated and what is the trend?The United States annually celebrates Independent Bookstore Day to raise awareness towards the survival of offline, independent bookstore o...
27 Apr, 2024, 09.15 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 pulls the plug on Kindle store in ChinaUS tech giant Amazon pulled the plug on its Kindle online services in China on Friday, closing a chapter on its fight for the massive consu...
30 Jun, 2023, 02.21 PM IST
Amazon to pull Kindle out of ChinaAmazon announced the decision on its official WeChat account on Thursday. It did not give a specific reason, but said it was adjusting the ...
02 Jun, 2022, 01.32 PM IST
Urban Ladder CEO owns a Kindle, but loves walking into bookstores, holding physical booksAshish Goel counts 'Hard Thing About Hard Things' and 'Talk to Me' among his must-read books.
02 Nov, 2019, 05.52 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
President Pranab Mukherjee's book triggers online-offline warPresident Pranab Mukherjee's The Dramatic Decade: The Indira Gandhi Years goes on sale on December 11, his birthday next Thursday.
04 Dec, 2014, 12.38 PM IST
Tata Group plans e-commerce marketplace foray under Ashutosh PandeyThe Tatas are preparing for an entry into India’s lucrative e-commerce business with a marketplace model similar to Flipkart.
13 Nov, 2014, 06.56 AM IST
Kobo enters Indian market with launch of four devicesCanada-based e-reader maker Kobo entered the domestic market with the launch of four devices in the range of Rs 7,999 to 13,999.
17 Oct, 2013, 04.13 PM IST
- Flipkart faces tough competition as rivals like Infibeam, Dial-a-Book , Bookadda offer big discounts
The new kids on the block like Infibeam, Bookadda , Friends of Books offer bigger discounts than Flipkart , which range up to 40% on bestse...
07 May, 2012, 10.48 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
- Google to launch e-bookstore venture in Jan-Mar 2011: Report
Internet search giant Google is set to launch its much awaited e-book retailing venture--Google Editions--globally in the first quarter of ...
01 Dec, 2010, 03.01 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
- Barnes & Noble launches Wi-Fi version of Nook
Barnes & Noble Inc introduced a new Wi-Fi version of its "Nook" electronic book reader on Monday and lowered the price on its 3G-compatible...
21 Jun, 2010, 08.09 PM IST