Once Upon a Time Bookshop
Cultural landmark in Aluva, featured by Paulo Coelho — a space where stories find readers.
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One Vision.Six Ventures.Countless LivesTransformed.
Building ventures that advance education, publishing, innovation, and lifelong learning—creating opportunities that empower communities across generations.
Dr. Manju Adiniru
Founder & Vision
Knowledge becomes meaningful when it creates opportunity.
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Purpose in Action
Creating opportunity through knowledge
Create Access.
Build Confidence.
Normalize Excellence.
Every venture exists to remove barriers, inspire growth, and create opportunities that last beyond a single generation.
Read the Story- Years
- 25+Years
- Books
- 100+Books
- Students
- 25K+Students
- Ventures
- 6Ventures
CreateAccess
Open doors to books, language, and lifelong learning.
BuildConfidence
Mentor students and first-time creators into self-belief.
NormalizeExcellence
Make high standards ordinary across classrooms and careers.
Six ventures, one mission
Choose Your Journey
Explore six purpose-driven ventures united by one vision—creating impact across education, publishing, innovation, and community.
Once Upon a Time Library
One of the largest private libraries in the region, with free access programmes.
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Once Upon a Time Publishing House
Democratizing publishing for regional and first-time authors — 200+ titles in year one.
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Once Upon a Time Chess Academy
FIDE-rated tournament organizing and Chess in Schools programmes.
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Adiniru English Academy
Proprietary fluency methodology adopted across Kerala schools and teacher training.
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Adiniru Academy of B.Tech Studies
Creating engineers from dropouts — academic rehabilitation for struggling B.Tech students.
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Upcoming highlights
Featured events
Tournaments, workshops, and showcases selected for the homepage — register while seats remain.
Workshop17 AUGWeekend Story Hour
Free library story session for children aged 5–10.
Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 | 09:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Once Upon a Time Library
Free
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Tournament31 AUGAluva Open Chess Rapid
A rated rapid tournament for school and club players.
Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 | 02:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Adiniru Campus, Aluva
₹299
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Competition12 SEPTSpoken English Showcase
Public speaking and conversation contest for academy learners.
Sat, 12 Sept, 2026 | 03:30 pm – 07:30 pm
English Academy Hall
₹149
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Recognition
Seen across the world — trusted at home
Global recognition
Paulo Coelho
Featured the Aluva bookshop façade repeatedly on social media.
Cultural Landmark
Once Upon a Time Bookshop drew global attention for its architecture.
FIDE First
First woman in Kerala to conduct an international FIDE-rated tournament.
Featured in regional media
- The Hindu
- Indian Express
- Mathrubhumi
- Manorama
- Asianet
- Times of India
Collaborators
Schools & colleges that trust the method
English methodology and academic programmes adopted across Kerala institutions — from classroom fluency to teacher training.
Collaborating schools
- Nirmala Higher Secondary School, Aluva
- Mahilalayam School, Aluva
- Ranimatha Public School, Ernakulam
- Vyasa Vidhyanikethan, Perumbavoor
- Saraswathi Vidhyapeedam, Kattappana
- Eden Public School, Kodungoor
- Bethsadha School, Ernakulam
Collaborating colleges
- Sienna College, Ernakulam
- BCM College, Kottayam
- Assumption College, Changanassery
- CMS College, Kottayam
- International Fire and Safety, Kottayam
- St. Joseph’s Public School, Kanjirappally
“A space where stories find readers.”
Once Upon a Time Bookshop · Aluva
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