Summer Reading Week - 11th till 16th May 2026

 Let’s Read Together is back again! Starting from 1^st May till 15^th June, 2026, the Nehru Centre Library will welcome all families to beat the scorching heat and spend their holidays in the cool, cosy, fully air-conditioned reading room browsing and reading different genres of books, magazines, newspapers and journals. Those who wish to bring their own books to read are most welcome to do so during this period.

A Summer Reading Week will be held from the 11^th till 16^th May when reputed authors will visit the Nehru Centre Library, read from their books and conduct fun-filled interactive sessions. At the end, the authors shall oblige with book signings. A workshop on Origami is also included in the Summer Reading Week where one can learn the traditional Japanese art of paper folding into decorative or representational shapes.

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Mumbai Metro Aqua Line: A Time Traveller’s Guide.

 Mumbai Metro Aqua Line: A Time Traveller’s Guide.

The Mumbai Metro Aqua Line is a fully underground 33.5 kilometres rapid transit corridor connecting Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai to Aarey Colony featuring 27 stations.  The line is fully operational and it provides crucial connectivity to the airport, CSMT and business districts like the Bandra-Kurla Complex.

Mumbai Metro Aqua Line: A Time Travellers’ Guide is written for all the commuters to discover the history of Mumbai while riding the Aqua Line.  The book is divided into eight stories about Mumbai, starting from the 3^rd century BCE up until 2025. The stories are given distinctive titles like rock - cut city, fishing city, fortified city, imperial city and so on. Each story is reflected in a bunch of different sites like buildings, memorials, landmarks, statues that are situated near the stations. The book is a wonderful guide for all travel buffs, history enthusiasts and Mumbaikars who want to explore these places, learn about the lesser- known spots and contemporary histories. In the Maharashtra Budget, our CM has announced a new Metro line from Wadala to Gateway of India adding to the historical heritage of the city.

Maitri Dore is a researcher and freelance illustrator with a background in architecture, urban studies, and heritage conservation. Originally from Mumbai, she is currently on a postdoctoral research fellowship in architecture at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.

You can find this book at the Nehru Centre Library under Call Number: 915.4792/Dor.

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Library Talk_World Book Day 2026

 In a world driven by AI, where do books stand? 🤖📚

Our World Book Day session on “Reading in the Age of AI” explored just that—through meaningful conversations and shared perspectives.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Nehru Centre Library and made it a thoughtful and engaging experience 💙

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World Book Day @ NehruCentreLibrary

 

On the occasion of World Book Day, we were delighted to host Ms. Kuntal Bhandare, Co-founder of the Liferarian Association, for an insightful session on “Reading in the Age of AI” at the Nehru Centre Library on Saturday, 18th April 2026.

Her engaging presentation and PPT offered participants fresh perspectives on how reading habits are evolving in the digital era, while emphasizing the timeless value of books. The session sparked meaningful discussions and inspired everyone to embrace both technology and traditional reading.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Bhandare for sharing her knowledge and making the event truly enriching!

Looking forward to more such engaging programmes with Liferarians.

 

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 An Undocumented Wonder: The making of the great Indian elections

Elections in India generate both wonder and interest globally. Polls have been held at regular intervals in the country since Independence, and on an unprecedented scale, surmounting the massive challenges posed by the geography of the land and the mind-boggling diversity of the Indian populace.

How does the Election Commission of India overcome these challenges? What is the secret behind its uninterrupted success? What ideals and principles drive the people who are involved in accomplishing this mammoth task? And how did India emerge as the ‘Global Gold Standard' in conducting elections, as observed by Hillary Clinton?

An Undocumented Wonder: The Making of the Great Indian Elections answers these and many more questions about what has often been termed the 'biggest management event of the world’. A first-person account of the recent electoral history of India, this educative and perceptive book brings to the reader the author's experiences, knowledge and insights from the time when he served as an Election Commissioner and, later, as Chief Election Commissioner of India. An Undocumented Wonder is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how the world's largest democracy works.

DR S.Y. QURAISHI joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1971. After holding several key positions, he became the 17th Chief Election Commissioner of India, the world's largest democracy. An alumnus of St. Stephen's College, Delhi University, he has a postgraduate degree in history and a doctorate in social marketing.

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World’s Greatest Short Stories

 

World’s Greatest Short Stories

This book is a compilation of 35 best short stories in the history of English literature, which were written during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This enchanting book contains various short stories by great writers such as Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, D.H. Lawrence, Mark Twain and many more. 

The diverse stories cover a broad range of topics and themes. The variety of writers with their own writing styles makes the book both unique and gripping. 'A Madman's Manuscript' by Charles Dickens, or 'The Disturber of Traffic' by Rudyard Kipling or 'Smile' by D.H. Lawrence and 'Three Deaths' by Leo Tolstoy are a few of the stories included in this book.

Though written a long time ago, the content of these stories makes them relevant and interesting even today and offers an opportunity to read and enjoy these classic tales.

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