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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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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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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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller