Press Release The 14thedition of the Jaipur Literature Festival began on 19thFebruary 2021 in a virtual avatar that recreated the magic of its customary home, the iconic Diggi Palace. Like every year, the Festival began with a breathtaking Morning Music performance by internationally acclaimed performer, composer, cultural entrepreneur and...
Press Release ‘Queer son of a single mother.’ This is how Douglas Stuart, Scottish-American writer, who recently won the 2020 Booker Prize for his debut novel, Shuggie Bain, introduced himself in his session with writer and playwright Paul McVeigh, on day 3 of the acclaimed Jaipur Literature Festival 2021....
Press Release Hailed as the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’ and the ‘Kumbh of Literature’, the Jaipur Literature Festival 2021, began yesterday with an insightful conversation between Prasoon Joshi, poet, songwriter and Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification, and musician and scholar Vidya Shah. The duo explored...
Press Release Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) organised a colourful puppetry display today at the Central Dome at JKK. Mesmerising puppet performances were given by 7th generation puppeteer, Shri Bengali Bhatt from the Jijot village of Nagaur district. The programme is being held from 11 am onwards and will be...
Press Release Member of Parliament Diya Kumari said that the role of women is important in the development of the nation. Women are not far behind in any field, women participation in agriculture and animal husbandry is more than men. Addressing the Women ‘Sammelan’ held in Khatushyamji and Bidasar...
Press Release Hailed as the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’ and the ‘Kumbh of Literature’, the Jaipur Literature Festival 2021, will open tomorrow on its brand-new virtual platform which recreates the iconic Diggi Palace Hotel, offering an immersive experience for literature-lovers and festival-goers. The Festival continues to ‘celebrate the...
Press Release On the occasion of Basant Panchami, the Quench and Thirak India organized a classical evening by Kalashrey, Dhundhar Arts Council on Tuesday evening. It was streamed live on the Facebook page of Thirak India Cultural Society. The programme witnessed a congregation of numerous well-known and talented classical...
Press Release Department of Art & Culture, Government of Rajasthan and Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) in collaboration with Rajasthan Studio organised an online art workshop on ‘Kerala Mural’ with artist, Ms. Kiran Raje. The workshop was held on Zoom for the registered participants and also streamed live on the...
Press Release Dhara Shakti Foundation (DSF) organised a menstrual hygiene awareness workshop and a medical health camp for over 100 women in the village of Khuri in Sikar today. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene and the consequences of being anaemic. The medical camp provided access...
Press Release When people go out to eat at restaurants they never get to see how their food is being prepared. It is usually blind cooking. I believe that taste comes from emotions which is why you should always cook with a smile. Food is a very personal experience...