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“Technology ruined everything for me,” laments 70-year-old Matunga bookstore's owner

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Updated on: 12 August,2023 09:40 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Aakanksha Ahire | aakanksha.ahire@mid-day.com

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

“Technology ruined everything for me,” laments 70-year-old Matunga bookstore's owner

Established in 1953, the store initially sold novels, magazines, and academic books, catering to college and school students alike. Photo Courtesy: Aakanksha Ahire

Pandurang Bhalekar, a 63-year-old bookseller, can't help but express his frustration: "We hardly earn 1,000 rupees in a day despite having over 3,000 books in the store." The Book House, nestled in Matunga for seven decades, finds itself grappling with an amalgamation of technology's onslaught and the Covid-19 pandemic. This beloved establishment, which once welcomed luminaries like Shakuntala Devi, is now navigating through some of its most challenging days.

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