Book Bazaar
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How does the life of a book change as it goes from publisher to bookseller?
Three publishing professionals explain some of the intricacies and irrationalities of book distribution.
Kanishka Gupta
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Does India really need so many literature festivals?
When bookstores are closing down and the reading culture dwindling, what purpose do these events serve?
Vani
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Why self-publishing is not the best future you can give your book
There are good reasons to publish your book the old-fashioned away, even if it tests your patience and fortitude.
Rheea Mukherjee
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Why no book-buying expedition can still match a visit to the Kolkata Book Fair
A non-resident Kolkatan visits the boi mela after many years and records her adventures.
Sudeshna Shome Ghosh
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The DSC Prize shortlist points to an impending crisis of literary fiction
Publishers are not putting out enough ‘good’ books to ensure variety on literary award shortlists.
Arunava Sinha
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Will Amazon take the dotcom out with physical bookstores in India too?
With online prices and an offline presence, the giant could spell the end of all other bookstores.
Binoo K John
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Chiki Sarkar launches a new publishing company with audacious new digital strategies
In a first for Indian publishing, Juggernaut is being financed by marquee names from corporate India.
Scroll Staff
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An author reveals ten secrets to marketing your own book
The writer is the best marketer, and once a book is out, give up hopes of writing for a while.
Shweta Taneja
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‘Why tying up with Sage Publications was the best idea I have had’
The publisher of the independent Yoda Press explains why an alliance with a large publisher was necessary.
Arpita Das
The Reel
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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HarperCollins India signals a shift with the entry of new CEO from Penguin Random House
The move indicates a new urgency in the business plans of the multinational book-publisher in India.
Scroll Staff
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The many lives of the mysterious Emile Edouard Moreau, founder of AH Wheeler and Co
The man who started the railway station bookstore chain led a multifaceted life.
Anu Kumar
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Can you sell your old books without breaking the law?
Are all those second-hand books being bought and sold on the pavements legitimate business?
Utkarsh Srivastava
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final