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Jaipur Literature Festival 2023 to feature some of the greatest minds from across the world

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The 16th edition of the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival is all set to take place from 19th to 23rd January 2023, at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur. The festival will feature some of the greatest literary minds this season, including Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah; International Booker Prize recipient Geetanjali Shree; author and translator Daisy Rockwell; popular author Deepti Kapoor; Booker Prize winning author Bernardine Evaristo; celebrated author Siddharth Mukherjee, Booker Prize winning Srilankan author Shehan Karunatilaka, celebrated poet, lyricist and author Gulzar; filmmaker and producer Onir; winners of 2022 JCB Prize for Literature Khalid Jawed & BaranFarooqi; and one of India’s most respected classical musicians Padma Vibhushan Hariprasad Chaurasia to name a few.

21 Indian and 14 international languages

The literary extravaganza will see a spectacular range of language diversity in the programme, displaying 21 Indian and 14 international languages. The speaker list includes a large number of Rajasthan based speakers namely CP Deval, Nand Bhardwaj, Rima Hooja, Malchand Tiwari, Sandeep Purohit, Tripti Pandey, Devraj Singh, AmbikaDutt, Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Anshu Harsh, Era Tak, Anukriti Upadhyay, Princess Diya Kumari, and CP Joshi amongst others.

Today at a press conference, hosted at the Clarks Hotel, Amer addressing the media, Sanjoy K Roy, Managing Director, Teamwork Arts the producer of the annual Jaipur Literature Festival said, “Jaipur Literature Festival spreads and proliferates discerning debate and knowledge, presenting different perspectives on complex issues of our times.

In 2023, the Festival will focus on themes such as climate crisis, geopolitics, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Indo-China relations, agriculture, and energy.

Sanjoy Roy

The 16th edition of the Festival will be hosting the world’s greatest writers, including Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah; International Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree; Booker Prize winners Shehan Karunatilaka, Marlon James, Bernardine Evaristo, Howard Jacobson, Booker Prize finalist NoViolet Bulawayo & Women’s Prize winner Ruth Ozeki. As we embark on a new year, we bring to you a stellar line-up that celebrates the power of words!”

The Festival will continue to remain committed to its core values: to serve as a democratic, non-aligned platform ensuring inclusivity and freedom of speech. The past 15 years have seen the iconic Festival transform into a global literary phenomenon having hosted nearly 5000 speakers and artistes reaching out to over 200 million people globally.

Jaipur Literature Festival 2023 to feature some of the greatest minds from across the world
MD, Teamwork Arts, Mr. Sanjoy Roy with the two partners of JLF, Area Director- Jaipur & Ajmer and General Manager – Rambagh Palace, Mr. Ashok S. Rathore (left) and MD, Clarks Group of Hotels, Mr. Apurv Kumar (right).

JLF 2023 will host 400 speakers from world

For its 2023 edition, the Festival will host about 400 speakers from across a vast array of nationalities, as well as recipients of major awards such as the Nobel, the Booker, International Booker, the Pulitzer, the Sahitya Akademi, Baillie Gifford, PEN America Literary Awards, the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature, the JCB Prize for Literature and many more. It will feature a range of themes including the ongoing climate justice debate under the urgency of borrowed time; great women writers and artists focusing on the female voice and identity, crime fiction, memoir, translation, poetry, economics, tech morality and Artificial Intelligence, the global crisis in agriculture, Russia-Ukraine conflict, violence of the British Empire, cutting-edge science, India at 75, remembering Partition, geopolitics, art and photography, health and medicine, amongst others.

School Outreach Programme in collaboration with Pratham Books

This year, the Festival has brought back the much-awaited School Outreach programme in collaboration with Pratham Books to ensure a wide variety of children and young people are involved in the ambit of the Festival. Today Teamwork Arts, the producer of the ‘greatest’ literary show on earth, hosted an exclusive press conference highlighting the significance of the school outreach programme.

This year, the Outreach Programme has reached out to over 50 institutions across Jaipur, impacting 5000+ children. The programme has focused on championing the spread of ideas among the next generation of students through a range of conversations, book readings, storytelling sessions and illustration workshops. With the aim of opening up a wealth of knowledge for children and in turn giving back to the city of Jaipur, the Festival’s annual outreach programme pushes forth its core philosophy of empowering young minds through various sessions across the Festival days and via this robust outreach programme that starts prior to the Festival. This year, the initiative will help readers bridge learning gaps left in students’ academic and emotional growth by online schooling and digital classrooms.  With the Library-in-a-Classroom, children will enjoy invaluable physical proximity to printed books, which in turn will encourage them to read and grow emotionally and intellectually. 

Festival pass for students at Rs 100

This season, the Festival pass for all the students will be available at only INR 100/- which is applicable for all Festival days. The literary show will also live-stream some key sessions which will be available on the Festival’s microsite. Audiences watching from across the globe will be able to access these sessions free of charge. 

‘Jai Hind’ light and sound show comes up at Red Fort in New Delhi

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The light and sound show ‘Jai Hind’ was inaugurated at Red Fort in New Delhi on January 10 by Union home minister Amit Shah.

On this occasion, Union Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of State for Culture Meenakshi Lekhi and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi VK Saxena were present among other dignitaries.

In his address, the Union Home Minister said that the Mathrubhumi show will also be shown here, through which work which has been done to integrate India’s history of thousands of years harmoniously will be shown. He said that this program is starting in the year of Amrit Mahotsav of Independence and this journey of making historical places of India a place of inspiration is starting from here today.

Amit Shah said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has organized several programs to acquaint our young generation with the innumerable martyrs who sacrificed their lives to free India.

The Union Home Minister said that in the last 8 years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the people of the entire country are showing determination to move in one direction with confidence, energy and faith and the collective efforts of the 130 crore people of India We have to prove our resolve to make the country first in the world. Shah said that India has to move forward with these two resolutions, India first, and India first.

The Kashmir Files, RRR, Kantara and Gangubai Kathiawadi find place in Oscars nominations for 2023

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List of Indian films up for Academy Awards, including The Kashmir Files, RRR, and Kantara…

It is a moment keeping our faiths alive as RRR, The Kashmir Files, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Kantara, Vikrant Rona, and more Indian movies have made the 95th Academy Awards shortlist.

A list of the 301 features eligible for the Oscars has been made public by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It has included Indian feature films as well. The list also contains R Madhavan’s Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, Me Vasantrao, Tujhya Sathi Kahi Hi, and Pan Nalin’s Chhello Show from the Marathi language.

Although the list contains films that are eligible to compete in several categories, being on the list does not ensure a film will be nominated for an award.

The 95th Academy Awards are slated to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 12, 2023.

Voting for the nominations will take place from January 12 to January 17, and the nominees will then be announced on January 24.

Martin Garrix announces his biggest ever India tour for 2023, know about the date, venue & tickets of concert event…

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Martin Garrix announces his biggest ever India tour for 2023 via Instagram, including Mumbai, Chennai and more…

Music is an integral part of our lives, plus it evokes a lot in us. listening to music and making more favorites. Thus, when we talk about favorites, it is impossible not to mention the name of the musical maestro, Martin Garrix.

Martin Garrix has recently received the award for the world’s best DJ from DJ Meg. Thus, the Dutch musical artist has been traveling all over the world, performing his songs to different audiences. Not long ago, Martin performed in India as well, and the show was all sold out before the outbreak.

And after the regular environment, the artist will be returning to India once again for two weekends.

He announced the biggest tour in India via Instagram. In the post, the artist mentioned how much he missed the country, and the fans indicated that they missed him too. He will be performing eight different gigs in eight different cities, making it India’s biggest tour by an international artist.

One of the coolest Indian promoters, Sunburn, have never let their fans down. They have a long history of bringing national or international artists to the stage and making a connection with the fans. They have created a lot of events, making them the ideal partner for Martin Garrix performances.

Martin Garrix will start his performance from the IT hub of India, Bangalore, on March 3rd, the nation’s third-most populated city. The trailblazing performance will take flight from Bangalore. Then the performance will take place in Hyderabad on March 4th. And later, on March 5th, the show will move to the lovely seaside city of Chennai.

He will take the sonic performance to Mumbai and Pune on March 8th. He will move to Kolkata with his passionate performance on March 10th. Later, he will conclude this astonishing tour in Ahmedabad on March 12th.

Joshimath: The city that’s slowly sinking?

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The recent landslide in Joshimath had led everyone to worry

Joshimath, also known as Jyotirmath, is a city in the Chamoli district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located 6150 feet above sea level. The place is famous for one of the four sacred peethas that Adi Guru Shri Shankaracharya constructed during the eighth century. In addition, it is the hub for skiing and hiking. For Hindu devotees, it is one of the main pilgrimage destinations.

One of the best times to see the snow-capped mountains is from December to February.

This location’s history is equally vibrant. Thus, between the 7th and 11th centuries, the Katyuri Kings ruled Joshimath. The capital of the Katyuri Kings was Katyuri, which is today known as Baijnath Valley in Kumaon. They used to pursue Buddhism but eventually switched to Hinduism, identifying as Brahmins and continuing the same tradition.

Thus, after a recent incident, it shook the whole of India. After a temple fell and cracks formed in more than 600 homes due to soil sinking, authorities in Joshimath town in Uttarakhand stopped building work and began relocating hundreds of residents to temporary shelters.

Additionally, road cracks that prevented car movement were seen on television.

Travelers stop here for the night before continuing to religious and hiking locations including Badrinath, Hemkund Sahib, Auli, and the Valley of Flowers. The Indian Army considers it to be strategically important as well. Towards this purpose, the hill town has experienced a dramatic increase in population and development activity during the past few decades. Thus, this has become a reason for the sinking.

Pushkar Singh Dhami, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, has mandated the immediate removal of 600 residents from the area to encounter the circumstances. CM Dhami interacted with people of all ages, including young children and elderly individuals, to learn about their issues immediately.

When an earthquake happens, both people and property will sustain significant damage. Based on a government assessment, landslides have destroyed 561 residential buildings, including two sizable hotels here. The government estimate of the damage is larger than the projected real damage, though. Thus, the recent landslide also worried the people into thinking of the city as sinking.

100-day UP Global City campaign launched

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Amazing tourist spots in Uttar Pradesh
The eye-capturing sunset of Varanasi from the Ghats.

The Uttar Pradesh government launched a 100-day “UP Global City” campaign before the much-awaited Global Investors Summit and G20 summit.

The campaign aims to bring urban areas in the state up to global standards, with a focus on improving urban facilities, air quality, cleanliness, and beautification, as well as proper garbage disposal. The campaign will be implemented in all 762 urban bodies in the state.

2 Indian airports find place in top-performing global airports

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In the list of the top-performing global airports of 2022 released by Cirium Aviation Analytics, Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport and Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport notched the second and seventh spots, respectively. The top 10 airports, according to Cirium, are:

  1. Haneda Airport (Tokyo, Japan)
  2. Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore, India)
  3. Salt Lake City International Airport (Utah, US)
  4. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Michigan, US)
  5. Philadelphia International Airport (Pennsylvania, US)
  6. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (Minnesota, US)
  7. Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi, India)
  8. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Washington, US)
  9. El Dorado International Airport (Bogota, Colombia)
  10. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (North Carolina, US)

Most Punctual Airlines

Cirium also released a list of the most punctual airlines worldwide, in which Azul Airlines, a Brazilian carrier based in São Paulo, came out as the “global leader.” Offering flights to destinations within Brazil and other parts of South America, North America, and Europe, it has won numerous awards, including “Best Regional Airline in South America,” “Best Airline Staff in South America,” and “Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness in South America” in the 2019 Skytrax awards.

Delta Airlines was also recognized by Cirium, receiving the Platinum Award for global operational excellence for the second consecutive year.

The significance of Karni Mata temple in Hinduism

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The auspicious Karni Mata temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples in India.

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The temple is in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. Goddess Karni Mata is worshipped in the temple. It is situated at Deshnok, 30 kilometers south of Bikaner. Karni Mata emerged in the Charan Kul. However, this temple is also known as the “temple of rats.” The darshan of the white Kaaba (rat) in the temple is considered auspicious and pure. This holy temple is home to approximately 25000 rats.

Some people visit the temple here, especially to see the beautiful marble carvings at the main entrance of the temple. The astonishing silver door, the gold umbrella, and the big silver dish are kept here for the offerings made for the rats (Kaaba). All of these are worth seeing after one pays a visit to the temple.

Devotees believe that Karni Devi is the incarnation of Maa Hinglaj Mata. There are many beliefs; one of them is that about six and a half hundred years ago, at the place where this grand temple is situated, the goddess used to worship her deity by living in a cave there. This cave is still located on the temple premises. After the Goddess’s Jyotirlinga, according to her wish, her idol was established in this cave. The idol in the Goddess’s own temple was made by a blind devotee, Khati. It is said that Bikaner and Jodhpur states were established with the blessings of Maa Karni.

The grandeur of the marble temple is a sight to watch. As soon as you cross the main door and reach the inside of the temple, you will be witnessing rats and their rat race. The number of rats can be estimated from the fact that to walk, one must keep dragging their feet on the ground rather than taking their next step. Thus, this is how people reach the front of the idol of Karni Maa while dragging their feet.

The rats are present throughout the entire temple premises. They are seen jumping over the bodies of devotees, but they do not harm anyone. To protect these rats from eagles, vultures, and other animals, there is a fine mesh on the open places in the temple.

Because of the presence of these rats, the temple of Maa Karni Devi is also known as the “temple of rats.” Hence, it is believed that if a devotee sees a white rat (Kaaba) here, it is considered very auspicious. The abundance of rats at the time of Mangala Aarti at 5 in the morning and Aarti at 7 in the evening is worth watching. Thus, one must visit the temple.

Experience the advanced 5G network in Rajasthan from today in three cities

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Chief Minister introduces 5G Jio network in Jaipur, claims that the internet has turned into opium

In Rajasthan, the long wait for 5G has officially ended. Today, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the Reliance Jio service out of Jaipur in three locations. Ashok Gehlot pressed a button to start the high-speed internet service at Bhamashah Techno Hub. Thus, starting today, the corporation will offer this service in the Rajasthani cities of Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.

Certainly, Rajasthan uses most of the data, and the Chief Minister stated in the program that the data has its own significance. Therefore, the next step is to set a goal and bring 5G service to every community. The internet, according to Gehlot, has turned into a drug. Whenever people are seated together, they don’t talk to each other. They are only misplaced online. caught up on the phone.

In Rajasthan, Jio has constructed 18,000 towers. By the end of this month, Kota will also get 5G service, according to him. Users will thereafter benefit from 5G service in Bikaner and Ajmer, starting in February, soon.

It will have high-speed internet access, enabling customers to download up to 4 GB of video or other material in only 5 seconds. Thus, according to the corporation, mobile internet subscribers in these cities will start receiving speeds of 1000 Mbps starting today. However, the organization from Nathdwara in Rajsamand has already launched this service.

As per Gehlot, Jio has revolutionized the phone industry compared to before. In Rajiv Gandhi’s time, many used to predict that the internet and computer revolution would lead to mass unemployment, but now, you can already see how technology is having a positive impact.

Therefore, the company claims that with the upcoming rollout of 5G, complaints about latency will decrease or even disappear. The duration takes for data to be sent from one place to another is known as latency in the language of telecommunication. As a result, the average person is bothered by lag or lag during data calling and video conferencing.

However, Jio consumers must update their SIM and phone to a 5G model to take advantage of this service, according to experts. Thus, customers will be able to upgrade their SIM for 5G using the Jio app. They won’t even need to purchase a new SIM with this.

Nevertheless, Telecom insiders claim that Airtel previously tested its 5G service in a few locations in Jaipur. Where in a few locations within Civil Lines, C-scheme, 5G service was tested, and speeds of more than 1,000 Mbps were obtained. Thus, Airtel may launch its 5G service in a few Rajasthani cities by the month’s end or the following month.

Kiara-Siddharth another Bollywood couple to tie knotty knot in Rajasthan

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Another famous Bollywood couple will get married after Katrina-Vicky and Alia-Ranbir. In the year 2023, this will be the first celebrity wedding in Bollywood. Kiara Advani and Siddharth Malhotra are charming and attractive pairs that own the hearts of their followers. Both are now going to take seven rounds and seven promises after dating for four years.

Fans are eager to see them as bride and groom as soon as the wedding news is announced. The location, which is one of India’s top 15 wedding locations, was enjoyed by both parties. This location is in Rajasthan, hundreds of kilometres from Mumbai. The famous pair will exchange vows on February 6 at the Suryagarh Hotel in the Jaisalmer sand dunes.

At the age of 18, Siddharth Malhotra began his career as a model. He collaborated with Karan Johar as an associate director on the movie “My Name Is Khan” in 2010. Following that, in 2012, Karan Johar named him Student of the Year as a leading actor.The three movies Adal-Badal, Mission Majnu, and Yoddha from Siddharth will be released in 2023.

Suryagarh Hotel

On Sam Road, about 16 kilometres from the city of Jaisalmer, the Suryagarh Hotel is located. In December 2010, a businessman from Jaipur began construction on the hotel. Thus, the hotel is constructed of Jaisalmer’s golden stones and spans an area of roughly 65 acres.

This location is well known for weddings worldwide. The 65-acre hotel offers a swimming pool, the ideal space for the wedding, and a perfect location to host all of the wedding-related activities.

Bawri

There is a location in the hotel called Bawri. This location was created for unique wedding fairs. The structure has four pillars erected all around it. In this pavilion, Kiara and Siddharth will alternate turns. On the lakeside of the hotel are two sizable gardens, where attendees can number over a thousand.

The fort-like structure boasts a lavish interior as well as lovely stone sculptures. The hotel offers a traditional Rajasthani welcome to all visitors. The hotel composed of yellow stones offers rooms in three categories, with daily rent ranging from 20,000 to 2 lakh rupees. Visitors find a sense of royalty here. For visitors, there are several amenities as well.

The Reader’s Choice Award was given to Hotel Suryagarh the previous year. The Hotel Suryagarh in Jaisalmer has been named the sixth-best hotel in the country among the top 15 by travel publication Kond Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards for 2021.

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