Night market to gleam by the glory of Jal Mahal

November 30, 2022, 9:00 PM

Night markets are one of those things that light up everybody’s mood after a long tiring day. This year, the Jaipur municipal corporation has found the best place to schedule the night bazaar. The night market will take place beside the beauty of the Jal Mahal and its glory.

The decision to schedule the night market in chaura raasta failed due to the outrage and protest of the local traders. Thus, in the end, Jal Mahal has been decided as the final venue for night market.

The Jaipur municipal corporation has started its preparation in a full-fledged way. Around 200 stalls have been set in the night market, holding unique positions. There will be different stalls such as food stalls, handicraft and artisans shops, clothing stalls, and much more.

The trial will include various other artists, who will entertain the visitors with dances from Rajasthan, including puppet dances, folk-geet, dhol-naga de dances, Kal Belia dances, Bhavai dances, Chari dances, Kachi Ghodi, and Punjabi Dhol.

As there will be 40 stalls for food, in ratio to that, there will be 150 stalls of handicrafts and artisans. Jaipur is officially famous for the works of handicrafts and artisans. Therefore, the handicraft workers will get more exposure, and the customers will get various types of handicraft work and artisans in one place.

The stall will promote the tourism factor and the culture of the land. Thus, the time to visit the night Bazar will be from 7:00 pm to 2:00 am. There were many options in mind for the location of the night market. However, given the vast space of Jal mahal, the committee stuck with it. Jal Mahal not only offers space for the night market but also offers space for parking which will ease many visitors.

Though, the committee will finalize a final location for the night market after the reports of the trial. After the trial, tenders will be processed to locate the place.

Jaipur Literature Festival 2023: Javed Akhtar, Varun Gandhi among eminent speakers

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November 30, 2022, 8:45 PM

The iconic Jaipur Literature Festival is all set to run from 19th- 23rd January 2023 which will feature an esteemed host of speakers, writers, and humanitarians for its 2023 edition in the pink city of Jaipur to celebrate the best of fiction, non-fiction, food, history, current affairs and politics, AI and technology, translations, poetry, adaptations and music, language, climate crisis, noir, identity, medicine and health, and cryptocurrency and economy at Hotel Clarks, Amer, Jaipur.

The final set of speakers, announced today, comprises some of the world’s best thinkers, writers, and speakers.

They include :

Writer Akshaya Mukul;

Author Alka Saraogi;

Author Amia Srinivasan;

Pulitzer-Prize winning author Caroline Elkins;

Publisher Ananda Devi;

Academic David Wengrow;

2022 Hasselblad Award recipient Dayanita Singh;

Member of Lok Sabha Feroze Varun Gandhi;

Indian Monk and the winner of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award, Gaur Gopal Das;

Flute maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia;

Scriptwriter, lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar;

Author Jonathan Freedland;

Award-winning correspondent for The GuardianLuke Harding;

Academic and author Maryam Aslany; author Merlin Sheldrake;

CEO of cult fit Mukesh Bansal and Co-Founder and Chairman of Infosys Technologies Limited Nandan Nilekani.

The much-anticipated list goes on to mention:

Filmmaker Onir;

Historian and writer Orlando Figes;

2007 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism Literature and Creative Communications Arts P Sainath;

Sahitya Akademi Golden Jubilee Award and the JLF Mahakavi Kanhaiya Lal Sethia Awardee Ranjit Hoskote;

Historian and academic Ruth Harris;

Economist and writer Sanjeev Sanyal;

Author and practising senior advocate Saurabh Kirpal;

Author and politician Shashi Tharoor;

Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction,Siddhartha Mukherjee;

Internationally bestselling author Simon Sebag-Montefiore;

Writer and rapper Sumit Samos;

Author Toby Walsh; Director of the V&A, the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance Tristam Hunt;

Renowned pop singer Usha Uthup;

Writer Vidya Krishnan;

Political scientist Yascha Mounk;

Translator of the winning novel of JCB prize for Literature 2022, Baran Farooqi.

Award-winning historians

The Festival will also feature some of the award-winning historians like Tom Holland, Alex von Tunzelmann, David Olusoga, Edward Chancellor, and Katy Hessel, amongst others.

Previously announced list of speakers

The previously announced list of speakers includes eminent journalist, writer and translator Arunava Sinha; Sahitya Akademi Award winner Aruna Chakravarti; award-winning writer Ana Filomena Amaral; leading bi-lingual editor, writer and translator Manisha Chaudhry; Padmabhushan awardee Mridul Kirti; and former diplomat Navdeep Suri.

The 2023 edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival will offer an immersive experience of literature, discourse, musical performances, art installations, merchandise, local cuisine and more to all art, literature and culture enthusiasts gathered to bask in the glory of the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’. Celebrating the uniting power of language, the Festival will provide an inclusive platform to all Indian and multiple foreign languages with sessions spread across 5 venues with over 250 speakers.

The first-ever G20 Sherpa Meeting to be held in Udaipur

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November 30, 2022, 7:50 PM

The city of Lakes is all set to host the G20 Sherpa meeting, which will be held from December 4 to December 7. The conference is focused on growth and building strong bonds between the nation of the G20.

The spotlight of the vent will be lightning of cultural monuments across the city and the use of wall art to reflect Indian culture. The European Union was founded in 1999, and the Group of 20 or G-20, is a multinational organization encompassing 19 countries. Since the G20 was established in 1999, India has served as a member.

At the City Palace of Udaipur Darbar Hall, the G20 Sherpa meeting is scheduled. Accommodations for all the attendees and delegates of this meeting are being made at the Fateh Prakash Palace, Hotel Udai Vilas, and Leela Palace.

It is scheduled that the Royal Dinner will take place in Jag Mandir, where the participants will be served dishes from both Indian and the member nations’ cuisines.

Before the central G20 Summit, government officials gather for a previous conference known as the “Sherpa Meeting.”. Discussions are held here to solidify potential agreements between the representatives of the member countries for bond and fostering development. The Heads of State make the ultimate choices during the G20 conference.

The Sherpas conference, which takes place before the central G20 Summit, ensures that the time and materials needed for the superior heads of state’s talks at the final summit are kept to a minimum.

Amitabh Kant, the Indian Sherpa, will be present in the G20 Sherpa meeting as the president.

The G20 Leaders’ Summit will be held in 2023 for the first time under India’s G20 Presidency, beginning on December 1, 2022. India, the host country, will decide the schedule for the G-20 summit meeting in September 2023 in New Delhi.

Digital Rupee launch on Dec 1: e₹-R to be in digital token form

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November 29, 2022, 9:16 PM

RBI will announce the launch of the first pilot for retail digital Rupee (e₹-R) on December 1.

The e₹-R would be in the form of a digital token that represents legal tender. It would be issued in the same denominations that paper currency and coins are currently issued.

Jaipur basks under beauty of moonlight. Know places to enjoy night tourism

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November 29, 2022, 9:10 PM

Jaipur is one city that represents Rajasthan’s Rajputana culture in its forts, palaces and culture as well. Thus, it is no less than a celebration when we talk about the Night of Jaipur. The Paris of India, Jaipur, has its divinity in Night. The vast forts bathe in the city’s light and create an alluring scenery for visitors and tourists. Jaipur is rich in nightlife, whether the night view is from the Nahargarh Fort or the excellent reflection of the Jal Mahal.

The following are some famous tourist attractions at Night.

Hawa Mahal

From childhood, we all have been enchanted with the beauty and story of the Hawa Mahal. The Hawa Mahal is situated in the center of Jaipur. The surreal beauty of the five-story building holds the heart of Jaipur. The red and pink sandstone used for its construction blends perfectly with the theme of “Pink City”.

The time of visiting Hawa Mahal is from 9 am to 5 pm. However, one can enjoy the beautiful serenity the building holds at Night when the lights are thrown at the Hawa Mahal. One can also click pictures of the enchanting happening.

Jal Mahal

The fantastic work of engineers in the Rajputana times built a masterpiece in Jaipur called Jal Mahal. The Mahal was built as the hunting lodge for the royals before time.

Today, the Jal Mahal is one of the fascinating sights at Night, when the light of the building dance in the reflection of the lake, Man Sagar Lake. The Mahal is not open for tourists. Jal Mahal lights in the Night are a treat for the eyes. The times to visit are 12:00 Am to 10:30 Pm

Amber Fort

The Amber fort experience for a tourist is a must. The 16th-century built by Maan Sigh has it all. Not only does the Fort shines in the light, but it also holds plenty of activities that make an experience worth watching. The tourists and visitors are greeted with a light and sound show. The show contains 1-hour long presentation, including narration by Amitabh Bachchan, where he describes the Amber fort and the glory of Rajasthan.

The wide-open structure of Amber fort provides a scenic view for visitors. Therefore, besides the light and sound show, there is a classical Kathak performance each Night at diwan-e-Khas, which adds more to the Night of Jaipur. The timings to visit are 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, also 6:30 pm to 9:15 pm

Nahargarh Fort

The Nahargarh Fort, proudly perched on the ends of the Aravalli Hills, displays the incredible history of the Rajputana era. Maharaja Sawai Singh II built this architectural gem in 1734. The pathways of Nahargarh Fort are decorated with beautiful paintings and decorations.

The place is one of the best viewpoints for sunset when the cool breeze slowly tingles with the trees. The Nahargarh Fort is one of the best places to find solace in busy daily life. The times to visit are 10:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Nonetheless, many other places like Jawahar Circle Garden, Choki Dhani, Johri Bazar, Raj Mandir Cinema, etc., display Jaipur’s glory at Night. All these places gleam in the light of the Night. Thus, one could visit them at Night and become a part of the enchanting celebration of the Night in Jaipur.

FIFA World Cup 2022 & India connect…

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November 29, 2022, 12:26 PM

FIFA World Cup 2022 & India are connected…Wanna know how? Read this EBNW Story article here…

Agra is widely known for its handicraft work and artisans. Many tourists and visitors pay a visit to visit the beauty of handicrafts and artisans of Agra.

Therefore, the FIFA world cup, one of the most extraordinary football occasions, which is held in Qatar, provided tender to the city of Agra for trophies, gifts, and much more.

A firm from Agra participated in the tenders of FIFA world cup trophies and gifts. The firm won the tender for the respective job to manufacture the trophies and gifts for the FIFA world cup. Sharing the honour of the nation as well, Agra manufacturer firm defeated the other 20 countries that participated in the tender for supplying the trophies and gifts to FIFA. About 300 different handicraft firms were there for the FIFA world cup. The authorities finalised the desired design, where the trophy, made up of red jasper, weighs 2 kgs.

The manufacturer of Agra will manufacture 2000 trophies, with the fastidious gems Lapiz Lazuli engraved on the trophy with the gold and diamond plating along with the gifts. The dignitaries at FIFA will present these precious trophies and gifts to the participating World Cup teams. All the trophies, gifts will be manufactured in the workshop of Agra in India. Later will be exported to their firm in Doha.

The logo of FIFA is in pure gold. Plus, the interior of the gift box is leather silk providing that sleek look.

The head of the firm, Adnan Sheikh, shares his gratitude when he congratulates his land, Uttar Pradesh and India, for such a huge honour. It is a moment of pridefulness to witness the artisans and handicraft talent shine in full glory in a foreign land.

The house of leopard: Jhalana Safari Park

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November 28, 2022, 9:34 PM

India is rich in wild fauna and flora. Thus, the Jhalana Safari park adds more vividness to the beauty of India. It is the first leopard reserve which is in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The reserve is surrounded by the oldest mountain series in India, the Aravalli hills. The leopard reserve in Jhalana was identified as the reserve in 2017. In 2016, Jhalana opened to tourists for the first time.

The reserve is diverse in fauna and flora and is spread over 20 square kilometres.

According to the authorities of the reserve, the leopard reserve homes 40 leopards and 5 cubs. However, there are many other animals like desert cats, foxes, jungle cats, Monitor lizards, striped hyenas, porcupines, mongooses, Indian civets, Jackals, and snakes of different kinds.

As we are talking about the safari, one can also visit the shikari Audi, which is in the middle of the Leopard reserve. The three-storey hunting lodge belongs to the royal families of Jaipur. Plus, it is the animal spotting platform.

Though, Jhalana Leopard Reserve is open for visitors for all the months starting from 1st January to 31st December, however, the entry time is based on the season. Most of the safari closes due to protection in monsoon, but there are still some measures to compensate for it. Nonetheless, according to experts, one of the best times to visit the Jhalana Leopard Reserve is around November to April. As in that time of the month, the climate is delighted, and everything blossoms around, making it the perfect atmosphere for the Safari Tours.

Due to the vivid population of leopards, the visitors often see them in minutes entering the safari. As the leopards are circadian, they are easily spotted in plain sight in the daylight, agreeable to the safari and visitors.

One can reach Jhalana Leopard reserve by road. Also, if one is traveling by train, the leopard reserve is 11km away from the Jaipur Junction and 6 Kilometres away from the Jaipur International Airport.

Saksham Sanchar Foundation student pens a poem on Army soldiers

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November 28, 2022, 12:01 PM

Army officials are an inspiration for many. There have been plays written on them, movies produced and stories scripted which speak about their heroic deeds. Aishwarya Chouhan, a Saksham Sanchar Foundation student writes this poem:

याद बहुत आती है
वो पहली नजर बहुत याद आती है,
आंखें जब तेरी मेरी आंखों से लड़ जाती है।
कह ना पाती मैं अब कुछ,याद बस रह जाती है,
देखकर तुझको, बस रूह मेरी थम जाती हैं।

यूं तो देख कर तुझ काे आंख मेरी भर आती है पर रुक जाती हूं, देख कर उस मां को जो चोट बहुत खाती है।
सवांरकर खुद को आईने में जवानी मेरी इतराती है, पर देखकर तस्वीर तेरी कमबख्त वाे भी शर्मा जाती है।
नहीं है दुख मुझे, कुर्बानी आखिर मां को दी जाती है। देखकर इस गर्भ को ममता मेरी भर आती है।
जो इस दिल को छू जाती है, धीरे से कानों में वीरों की गाथा कोई सुना जाती है।

कभी सर्दी तेज तो तपती दुपहरी को देखकर चिंता मुझे सताती है, देखकर मां के दिल का हाल आंख मेरी फिर भर आती है ,जो कहती है रह लूंगी लाल बिना दिल को खुद के बहलाती है।
एक बहादुर वीर की शौर्य गाथा यह कहलाती है।
अमर हो गए उस सिपाही को आखिरी सलामी कोई दे जाती है।
हजारों गाथाओं में यह भी अब भुला दी जाती है,पर उसे तो आज भी तेरी बहुत याद आती है,
तेरी बहुत याद आती है।।

Jal Mahal: The Floating Palace of Rajasthan will catch your eye!

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November 28, 2022, 11:43 AM

Jal Mahal is a magnificent and serene water palace located in Jaipur, the capital of the state of Rajasthan. Jal Mahal is also called a water palace because of its location in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. This palace was once a shooting lodge for the Maharajas, which today remains a center of attraction for tourists from all over the world. Jal Mahal is one of the most beautiful architectural palaces in Rajasthan made up of a fusion of Gall and Rajput styles of architecture.

Here is all you need to know about Jal Mahal,Jaipur.

From its glorious history and architecture to best timings for visit.

History of Jal Mahal

Let us tell you that the history of Jal Mahal is quite obscure. We say this because till date, it is not clear when exactly the palace was built. It is said that Jal Mahal was built in the year 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh as a lodge for duck hunting. But apart from this, it is also said that Jal Mahal was built by Maharaja Madho Singh I in the year 1750. This place was never built to be used as a palace, but was later extended by Maharaja Jal Singh II after seeing the beauty of this palace. Jal Singh II renovated this palace and also added some attractive structures.

Architecture Of Jaipur

Jal Mahal is a five-storied palace, inspired by the Rajput architectural style. Out of five floors of Jal Mahal, four floors are submerged in water and you can see only its fifth floor. The palace is built of red sandstone and has four octagonal shaped chhatris at its corners. This palace was renovated by Maharaja Jal Singh Tiy in the 18^th century which has a total of twenty one beautifully carved pillars. There is a garden on the roof of this beautiful palace called Chameli Bagh.

There is a platform in the center of this garden which was used for dancing artists.

Looking for a Sunrise – Sunset spot?

Situated amidst the Nahargarh Hills and submerged in the Man Sagar Lake, the Jal Mahal looks quite beautiful during sunrise and sunset. You can simply sit by it and enjoy scenic beauty from here.

Fill your Shopping Bags here

Many of the best handicrafts and jewellery shops of Jaipur city are located near the palace from where you can buy some attractive things. You can also find some Khadi shops here. If you go to visit Jaipur, then here you can also ride a camel on the bumpy roads.

Heaven for Bird’s Lover

Jal Mahal situated in the middle of Man Sagar Lake is a place which is a paradise for bird-watchers. The place is a home to many migratory and local birds including pintail, pochard, kestrel, flamingo, great crested grebe to name a few but unfortunately since the quality of the lake has declined, the number of birds has also declined significantly. However, after the restoration work, now some birds can be seen at Man Sagar Lake.

Jal Mahal Timings and Entry Fees

The entry of the general public to Jal Mahal has been closed after the government declared it a protected area. Boat rides around the palace have also been stopped. However, this place is still a very special place to spend a peaceful time amidst nature. There is a causeway that encircles the Man Sagar Lake and from here tourists can see the Jal Mahal for which no entry fee is charged.

Spice up your visit to palace

Here you can taste a variety of delicious food. Many types of local food are available here, by eating which tourists become happy. A traditional Rajasthani thali influenced by the Maharajas and Maharanis, you can taste a variety of delicious dishes. A trip to Jaipur is incomplete without indulging in scrumptious delicacies like Daal Baati Churma, Imarti and Ghevar, and the famous Chaat.The sweets here are very popular which include ghevar, imrati, halwa, choorma, gajak, moong thal and many more. While there are many fine dining options for fine dining, you can also relish the exquisite and local street food at Johri Bazaar, Jahan.

Happy Visit!

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