India, June 20 -- Readers reflect on digital convenience and printed charm as technology reshapes lifelong reading habits, writes SAKSHI PRIYA

Can a screen ever replace the scent of a book freshly bought or borrowed? That was the question I recently posted on social media and the response was overwhelming, proving just how emotionally connected people still are to the experience of reading a physical book. While Kindle and e-readers have transformed the way many consume literature, the comfort of holding a book remains irreplaceable for a significant section of readers.

In today's technology-led world, where everything from groceries to friendships has moved online, reading has also embraced the digital shift. The Kindle, compact and sl...