When Mumbai-based Aqui Thami realised that not many people were keen on reading books by women, she decided to do something about it. In 2019, she started Sister Library that now houses over 1,000 books and 700 zines for people to enjoy works by women.
04 January,2023 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai
Almost 70 years after his father set up shop on a footpath in Matunga, Kasi Viswanathan continues to run Durai Book House on the very same spot. After taking over it 30 years ago, he has recognised changing trends and hopes to continue keeping Matunga as a hub for book lovers in Mumbai
04 December,2022 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai
Many comic book lovers in the city are aware of Leaping Windows, one of Mumbai’s only spaces dedicated solely for people to indulge in anime, manga, graphic novels and comic books. From starting out of their Bandra home to running a full-fledged café to aid the reading room, Mid-day Online visits and speaks to co-founder Utsa Shome to understand more
20 November,2022 04:20 PM IST | Mumbai
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