Calcutta: Oxfordbookstore.com, the online venture of premier book publisher Oxford, of Apeejay Surrendra Group, has introduced the concept of electronic gift cheque. It is to provide more convenience to its customers while making purchases during the approaching festival of Diwali.The e-gift cheque can be redeemed for any online purchase from oxfordbookstore where the receiver of the cheque can have the option of choosing just what he fancies from the wide choice of goods offered by the premier bookstore.
The portal has fully geared itself up for the festive season. All purchases made during Diwali will be specially gift wrapped, ranging from Oxford Blue paper to Red Kantha, in an effort to add more colour to the festive spirit.
In addition, the online bookstore is offering a hefty discount of 30 per cent on the new titles of books that Oxford has released recently.
Among the special gift items are "Diamond Fragrant Candles," a pleasant gift that the company believes will inspire all during the festival of Diwali; a Rajasthani gift box exclusively devoted to the newly weds and a selection of "Diyas" to instill a Diwali fervour among Oxford's clientele.
The religious minded too can find their rightful place in oxfordbookstore.com. The portal is offering "specially designed" Kali and Ganesha T shirts. Oxford officials feel that these T shirts are chic and trendy and will suit the occasion of Diwali ideally.
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