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JLF 2019 kicks off with debates on #MeToo, dynastic politics

The inaugural day saw a tree crash in the lunch area in the afternoon, injuring at least four peopleA tree crashed in the lunch area in the afternoon, injuring at least four people

2 min read24 Jan 2019
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Mumbai curtain raiser of Jaipur Literature Festival 2019 is headlined by a powerful #MeToo panel

Science, #MeToo, gender dynamics, war, climate change, poetry and music will take centrestage at the 12th edition of the literary festival

2 min read6 Dec 2018
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A new generation of poets from Gujarat is keeping a rich poetic legacy alive

With the death of Niranjan Bhagat, Gujarati poetry has lost a leading lightbut a new crop of writers is keeping his promise alive

7 min read16 Feb 2018
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Meet Tom Stoppard, the greatest English playwright alive

Sir Tom Stoppard, the greatest English playwright alive, decodes his plays and his Indian connection

6 min read16 Feb 2018
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The Rupi Kaur mystery

What makes millions go crazy over her bite-sized poetry?

5 min read6 Feb 2018
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So you want to be a litfest insider?

If you're not @JLFInsider, here are some real-world pointers to being one

3 min read3 Feb 2018
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India needs to be concerned about China’s inroads: Shyam Saran

Former foreign secretary Shyam Saran says the rise of China is going to be a defining challenge for India

4 min read29 Jan 2018
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Aadhaar is Oxford dictionary’s Hindi word of 2017

Aadhaar gained popularity as a word due to Aadhaar card, which was in news last year and is likely to remain in highlight this year as well

1 min read27 Jan 2018
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Jaipur Literature Festival cheat sheet

Here's how you can make the most of the festival

3 min read2 Sep 2021
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Jaipur Literature Festival 2018: A feast for poetry lovers

The Jaipur festival brings together 30-odd poets from across the world. Here are some we are looking out for

2 min read19 Jan 2018
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