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Essay · 12 August 2026

Why the Best Bookstore in Delhi Is the Wrong Question

The most useful bookstore is not always the biggest, prettiest or most famous. A better way to discover Delhi NCR's bookshops is to ask what kind of reading day you want.

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Essay · June 2026

Why Indian Cities Need Better Reading Discovery

Reading culture in Indian cities exists, but discovery is fragmented across Instagram, word of mouth and one-off posts. A note on why that matters.

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Why Indian Cities Need Better Reading Discovery