Shelf Life with Mid-day
In our latest edition of the fortnightly series Shelf-Life, we explored a bookseller in Borivali’s Mahavir Nagar who has been selling books for the past 13 years. Initially selling books in South Mumbai’s Flora Fountain, this bookseller has now built a loyal customer base in Borivali
28 January,2024 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
For over 30 years, Joginder Yadav, based in Mahim, has been vending books outside Churchgate railway station. Throughout this period, he has witnessed numerous changes among both young and old readers. He expresses a desire for increased government support not only to obtain his licence but also for his fellow roadside booksellers
14 January,2024 08:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Shelf-Life with Mid-day
Mid-day Online’s fortnightly series Shelf Life discovers a bookshop located in the heart of South Mumbai housing more than 50,000 books, which is a must-visit
18 December,2023 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
Located in Goregaon, a 35-year-old bookstore which was established in 1989 is now being helmed by its Gen Z heir who is employing lucrative techniques to expand the growth of his already successful and popular bookstore
04 November,2023 09:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
Shelf Life with Mid-Day
The Book House, a 70-year-old bookstore in Matunga, struggles against the combined challenges of technology and the Covid-19 pandemic. Once frequented by luminaries like Shakuntala Devi, the store now grapples with dwindling sales and the impact of digitalization
12 August,2023 09:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
Shelf Life with Mid-day
Twenty years ago, Dilip Mahindkar came to Mumbai from Kolhapur to earn a living. The Covid-19 induced hiatus of six months forced Mahindkar rethink his business strategy that helped him sell his books like hot cakes. He sells books for a bare minimum price so that more people can read
25 June,2023 10:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Our weekly coverage delves into a plethora of subjects from gut health, to trending skincare, and an exclusive interview with queer artist Liactuallee. We’ve curated a list of our features for your Sunday reading
18 June,2023 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As Mumbai boasts of small book stalls in almost every nook and corner, the book stalls at its railway stations are a shadow of their distant past. Not only are they hardly like they used to be in their heyday but even with what remains, there are not many takers. However, one multipurpose stall manager hopes it to change
25 March,2023 01:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Shelf Life with Mid-day
Starting a counterculture long before the term ‘zines’ became popular in Mumbai, Himanshu and Aqui Thami, the duo currently running Bombay Underground delve into creating reading spaces, a zine culture and how appropriation plagues the unique craft today
28 January,2023 01:21 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Shelf Life with Mid-Day
Nallasopara resident Kuldeep Kolhe has seen several hardships in his life. When the first one struck during the recession 14 years ago, he found his true calling in selling books. Now, despite pandemic setbacks, the 39-year-old continues finding hope in the printed page
24 January,2023 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoADVERTISEMENT
