Rurban Khurjan -A Photography Exhibition by Jaipur based Artist to begin in New Delhi!

April 28, 2019 AdminLeave a comment

“She sends me to fetch water very early in the morning Oh! Grandfather it is very difficult for me My pot never fills up fully the water is so deep, that my rope hardly reaches it the sun rises and also sets by the time, I return unable to collect even one pot-full of water” – A folk song of Rajasthan tells the story of scarcity of water in Rajasthan and even decades after Independence the issues of potable water is the major faced by thousands of villagers.

Jaipur based independent filmmaker and photographer Abhishek Kumawat chose photography as a platform to show how the scarcity of water has eventually led the migration of villagers in Rajasthan.

This exhibition portrays the life and spaces of people who migrated from villages to city because of water scarcity, lack of jobs and identity crisis. Rurban as a word is fusion of rural + urban. It’s important to explore the interactions and conflicts of this amalgamated space. The migratory bird “Demoiselle Crane” in winters, migrates from Central Asia and Siberia to Rajasthan and popularly known as Kurjan in local culture and folk songs – a symbol of migration.

In this exhibition, my interest is to understand the psychological and geographical aspects of this shift, especially shift in their consciousness when they migrate to city/cities for survival and not because of any aspirations.

Medium: Black & White

Exhibition Venue: Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi

Dates: 28 April – 4 May

The solo photo exhibition, Rurban Kurjan beginning from Sunday at Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi.

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Bidding Adieu To Jaipur Literature Festival 2019 Until We Meet Next Year !

January 29, 2019 AdminLeave a comment

Once again the twelfth edition of Zee Jaipur Literature Festival has come to an end. Yet again this year’s festival was an upgraded version of the previous year. Starting off with well-organized things like no on the spot registration for any day thus, resulting in fewer crowds on the weekends and second, putting up the sign boards to guide people with the sessions being held in which area. The rest was the same like dressing up the Palace with colors, Book Store- to buy books that are being launched at the festival, Food Stalls- to munch on your favorite dish and Bazaars- to add more stuff to your closet. Now without further ado let’s talk about the sessions and the speakers and give you a brief summary of what all happened at 2019’s JLF.

Day 1- As per the rituals, this year started off with Shruthi Vishwanath’s Morning Music of a wonderful rendition of spiritual poet Tukaram. The inaugural session opened the Festival’s Session with Sanjoy K. Roy, the Managing Director of Teamwork Arts; accentuated the need to respect the writers in today’s world.

Right after the inaugural session Sachin Pilot was in conversation with Sreenivasan Jain and was asked questions on the recent nature of politics and also shared his views on freedom of expression. Germaine Greer talked about her book On Rape and Nirbhaya case in a session Beyond The Female Eunuch. After the lunch hour, AJ Finn expressed his stirring journey of writing his bestseller The Women in the Window.

Day 2- With the melodious voice of Usha Uthup, the second day of the festival kick-started the power packed sessions. In the session, Adi Shankracharaya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker, Pavan K. Verma spoke about Shankaracharya in the context of understanding the complex form of Hinduism. Egypt’s profound writer and cultural lecturer Ahdaf Soueif in a session The Battle of Egypt: Dispatches from the Revolution, talked about how people protested to end the Governance of President Hosni Mubarak.

Venki Ramakrishnan shared his views about the human side of science and also of his recent book Gene Machine: The Race to Decipher the Secrets of the Ribosome.

Day 3- Saturday morning started with an uplifting performance by Vidya Shah followed by a thought-provoking session where Rajdeep Sardesai discussed the number of issues on journalism and how its nature is changing in India. Moving on to the next session of the bestselling novel Call Me by Your Name, the American Writer Andre Aciman talked about writing and romance.

In a book launch of Every Vote Count: The Story of Elections in India, Navin Chawla stated that why it is a prime concern to take immediate action in increasing the number of women Members of Parliament.

Day 4- Yann Martel, author of Life of Pi, in conversation with Jerry Pinto, shared his thought of how he wrote this book in an attempt to understand the curious phenomenon called faith. In a book launch of Ria Sharma’s Make Love Not Scar, she discussed the dreadful phenomena of acid attack with her partner and acid attack survivor Reshma Qureshi, who shared her painful story of the attack.

In an inspiring session of Women and Power that brought together, feminists from around the world and each talked about the relation of women with power.

Day 5- The last day of JLF was also packed with powerful sessions. A session on Kumbh: the Greatest Gathering on Earth, where Deshna Mehta said that no other place than Kumbh to understood the importance of life. Nigerian poet and author Ben Okri talked about how reading Rabindranath Tagore changed his life. He also said that the freedom to ask the question and examining reality in depth will make people more aware.

Manisha Koirala shared her views on how people expected her to look beautiful all the time in the session Breaking Free: A New Kind Of Beautiful. There were two or more sessions that talked about politics and the battle between Congress and BJP for the 2019 election.

To sum up this year’s Literary Festival, which was partly heated discussions, inspiring sessions but most importantly to bring together people from all over the world under one roof in the name of Literature.

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New Facets Of Art At “Craft Stories Under The Mango Tree”

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 AdminLeave a comment

Handicrafts and Jaipur have always had a close relationship from the ancient art of Blue Pottery of Persia to puppetry, Jaipuri Jootis, Jaipuri block printing and what not!

To celebrate this enriched culture of Jaipur, here’s a creative festival called “Crafts Stories Under the Mango Tree” that engulfs traditional arts by showcasing Indian heritage from an artisan’s point of view. A large number of skilful craft-designers, accomplished scholars and talented artisans are going to be a part of the festival.

Jaipur Beat brings you a glimpse into the roots of “Craft Stories Under the Mango Tree” that extends itself into Fashion, Films, Market Gallery, Spotlight Exhibition, Dialogues, Workshops, Performances and Space making crafts.

Spotlight Craft

The Spotlight Craft event at Crafts Under the Mango Tree concentrates in “Living Traditions related to Crafts-arts of India”. Paintings depicting the classic Indian tales through symphonic folk style based on the Narratives “Preserving the History through the Art of Story-telling” and “Sacred Geometry in Contemporary Miniature Arts.”

Crafted Fashion

Crafts and Fashion go hand to hand. At Craft Stories Under the Mango Tree, the Spearhead designers of India’s fashion industry showcase their crafts through exclusive programs including “Clothing as Identity: Fashion Show” and “Clothing as Identity: Exhibition”.

Craft Souk

Textiles ranging from Bandhani, Block Print, Embroidery, Weaving and various other options to choose from, witness beautifully designed products from artisan fashion designers at Craft Souk.

Craft Bioscope

An exclusive film fest, hosting the unique hand skills, the lives and desires of artisans would be something to watch out for. Anchoring the ancient knowledge of traditions, culture and arts, these moving images are one of the highlights of Crafts Stories Under the Mango Tree.

Craft Speak

Witness engrossing dialogue sessions with prominent panellists sharing their opinions on crafts, architecture, fashion and design. The panel discussion includes but not limited to: “Textiles Tradition of Kutch”, “Neo-Miniature Art of India”, “Narrative Art of India”, “Crafts in Interior and Architecture”

Craft Manch

Creating an admirable balance of performing arts with craft, Craft Manch highlights the folk performances and contributes to craft skills through its different facets like “Theyyam,” “Kerela Shadow Puppets,” and “Pabuji ka Phad.”

Craft Karkhana

From Charkha Spinning to Leather Puppet Making, Mata ni Pachedi and Kavad making, The Craft Karkhana at Craft Stories Under the Mango Tree is all about workshops and hands-on-experience from well-versed artisans.

Space Making Crafts
This section includes the science of being an artist who relates to tangible and intangible aspects of crafts accounting to embellishing architectural elements and interior décor.

Bringing together like-minded people, the festival dwells into the euphoric experiences of Indian material culture. It talks about creativity, shares stories and encounters diverse aspects of crafts and Indian material culture.

So while there’s still the Jaipur Literature festival going on for the hardcore literature enthusiasts, Craft Stories Under the Mango tree is a welcome change for the creative heads.

Dates: 25^th– 28^th January’ 2019

Venue: Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur

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11 Not-To-Be-Missed Events In Jaipur This December

December 1, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

The month of joy and happiness, December has knocked the doors of the Pink City and Jaipurites can’t seem to be more excited about it 😉

Lots of fun and jolly events are waiting ‘tis season, let’s have a look at these fun-frolic events.

1. Bump & Baby- A Mommy & Child Lifestyle Exhibition

A big shoutout to all the mommies-to-be and mommies, father and their children to have an experience of a never seen before mommy & child lifestyle exhibition where exclusive kids clothing, jewellery, workshops, kids accessories, nursery décor, and much more will be exclusively displayed just for you. Hurry as it is only a single day affair.

Date: 1^st December

Venue: Diggi Palace

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

2. Bacardi NH7 Weekender Express

Get ready to be swayed by the tunes of Bacardi NH7 Weekender Express. Catch the Local Train, Parvaaz, Dhruv Visvanath, Dualist Inquiry and aswekeepsearching go live today. We’re super excited for this, are you?

Date: 1^st December

Venue: JECC, Sitapura

Time: 3p.m. – 10p.m.

3. Dunes Music Festival

With open air madness and the best line up of music artists, viz. Progressive Brothers and Karetus, Dunes Music Festival will set the city on fire. Have you booked your dates yet? If not, then book them now 🙂

Date: 9^th December

Venue: Holiday Inn

Time: 4p.m. – 10p.m.

4. The Grub Fest

Are you all ready to get grubbed in Jaipur? India’s premier food festival, the Grub Fest is all set to come to our Pink City for the very first time and it’s going to be big and exciting. There is going to be hearty food, good music and some of the best-kept food secrets that will be shared with you by the chefs from all across the country. So don’t miss it.

Date: 15^th-16^th December

Venue: Diggi Palace

Time: 12p.m. – 10 p.m.

5. Story Telling & Hand Puppet Making

Is your kid inquisitive and creative? Then, you have arrived at the right place because this December The Reading Owl is organizing storytelling and hand puppet making workshops for the kids between the age group of 5 and 10 years. It’s going to be all fun learning, so book your seat now.

Date: 16^th December

Venue: Bootee, H25 Chitrangan Marg, C-scheme

Time: 5p.m. onwards

6. Sunburn Arena with Nucleya

This month is indeed for all the music enthusiasts out there. Yes, you read that right, Sunburn Arena with Nucleya is coming to Jaipur for the very first time and we can’t hold our excitement. There is going to be music, music and more music, so make your December a happening one.

Date: 16^th December

Venue: JECC

Time: 5p.m. – 10p.m.

7. Jaipur Jewellery Show 2018

Reflection of royalty & creativity, Jaipur Jewellery Show is coming back with its 15^th edition with all the jazz and glamour. Your wedding jewellery shopping is sorted for this season as some really cool and exquisite jewels will be at display.

Date: 21^st-24^th December

Venue: JECC

Time: 10a.m. – 9p.m.

8. Confetti Box

Confetti Box is flying to Jaipur and guess what it is bringing along? Fun and games and interesting workshops, seminars, various learning activities along with exhibition for the mommies and daddies that will accompany their children in this kids festival. Come one, come all and give your kid a chance to explore learning in an all new way.

Date: 24^th-25^th December

Venue: Diggi Palace

Time: 10a.m. onwards

9. Lil’ Threads- The Christmas Carnival

Let your child grow in a unique way with Lil’ Threads, an exclusive Christmas Carnival curated especially for kids. All sorts of innovative and interesting things will be in store for your little ones along with a great exhibit of kids clothing, accessories, furniture and décor. So wait no more, mark your calendars now.

Date: 24^th -25^th December

Venue: Fort Jaipur

Time: 10a.m. – 11p.m.

10. A December To Remember ft. Euphoria

Experience the music of independent artists from the 90s Indie pop scene come alive in Jaipur. Yes, we are talking about none other than Euphoria band that is going to make the heart beat of all the Jaipurites! One of the best music scenes is going to be created in Pink City, are you ready to make your way to it?

Date: 21^st December

Venue: Asteria

Time: 9p.m. – 12 a.m.

11. TTC Outbound Camp

Adventure, fun and learning are on your way Jaipurites, are you ready for it? An amazing campsite, friends to chill with, learning, adventure, endless talks, lots of music and dance, outdoor training activities, and lifelong memories will be created at the TTC Outbound Camp. Plan it now.

Date: 22^nd-23^rd December

Venue: Heiwa Heaven

Time: 9a.m. – 6p.m.

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6 Reasons To Attend Awe-Inspiring Aarzoo In Jaipur

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

Summers in Jaipur are about to become all exciting especially for art lovers. The city is all set to host an evening like never before where some awe-inspiring artists and performers will mesmerize you with their brilliant performances. Let’s have a look at what all you can devour at one-of-its-kind art showcase Aarzoo by Awaaz Studio.

Recitals and Music

The multi-potentialite lyricist, poet, scriptwriter, actor and musician, Piyush Mishra will illuminate the evening with his hypnotizing poetry recitals fused with music. This is the much coveted performance and we are going bananas about it!

Poetry and Spoken Word

One of the major highlights of the event is poetry performance by Mukkabaaz lyricist Hussain Haidry and National Poetry slam winner Shubhra Awasthy. And to double up the magic, Jaipur’s very own poet & theatre artiste, Bappadittya Sarkar will be performing his astonishing spoken word masterpieces.

Visual Storytelling

Jeetendra Ajmera or as we all know him, Jeetu, will entertain you with his trademark theatrical storytelling. Poignant storytelling blended with his charismatic persona and compelling narrative is the best art-fix ever!

Folk Performance

Reminiscing the local art & culture of Rajasthan, India’s Got Talent fame Juma Khan will strike the chords of ‘Bhapang’– a single stringed instrument. Khan & his troupe is popular for their satirical musical repertoire and poems.

Rap & Western Singing

Rajat Singh aka Ruhaan will entrail the audience with his rap performance lining unexceptional stories in exceptional manner. Hritisha Rewadia, Rajasthan’s first Opera singer will light up the do with her melodies.

Art Souk

And just to take you on art-high, Aarzoo has got a lot more than these excitable performances. The organisers have curated an art souk featuring hand-picked artists and brands – all in the heart of Pinkcity.

Well well, we’re sure you’ve got enough reasons by now. So, don’t waste time anymore and book your tickets right away: https://www.townscript.com/e/aarzoo

Where: Birla Auditorium

When: 15th June

What Time: 5:00 p.m. onwards

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6 Workshops In Jaipur To Revive Your Summer Vacations

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

With a twist in the weather, comes some exciting element in the city as well. The summer vacations are about to start and students can’t hold up their excitement already. The city is also waiting for their vacations to start on a full fledge because they have got really fun and engaging workshops this season. You need not worry about it because Jaipur Beat has sorted plans for you.

Mosaic Art Workshop

A one-of-its-kind workshop where kids will be taught the art of mosaic art viz. the art of creating an image by assembling various small parts of coloured tiles, pebbles and other material. The material will be provided at the workshop, all you have to do is register yourself for this exciting event.

Date: 13^th May

Venue: Café F-32

Time: 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Creative Drama Workshop

Do you have the zeal to learn some excellent drama skills right in your city? Breathing Space- The Drama Company is organizing a Creative Drama Workshop wherein you will get a good exposure from the field of theater.

Date: 24^th May- 13^th June

Venue: M.G.D. Girls’ School

Time: 8:30 a.m. onwards

Feather Painting Workshop

Paint for your mother as this time Aditi Agarwal is hosting a Mother’s day special feather painting workshop. Learn the art of painting with her on the nature’s most delicate canvas viz. feather.

Date: 13^th May

Venue: O2- The Plant Café

Time: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Rajasthan Rural Arts Programme Camp

Did not get a chance to explore folk music in Jaipur? Here is your lucky chance to learn this soothing music from the workshop organized by Virasat foundation. Join now.

Date: 19^th-25^th May

Venue: G-15, Krishna Niwas, Krishna Marg, C-Scheme

Summer Jewellery Workshop

Have a keen interest in jewellery but not sure whether to go ahead with it in your career or not? This summer explore your hidden love for jewellery with this one-month long workshop where you will get to learn to cut fine gemstones and make 2 finger rings for your size.

Date: 21^st May- 15^th June

Venue: Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Jaipur

Time: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Ink- An Introduction To Creative Writing

Have a flair for creative writing? TOSS is bringing a one-month long workshop where you can excel your writing skills for your blogs and improve on various types of writing styles and formats in a fun and interactive environment.

Date: 20th May- 18th June

Venue: The Open Space Society, Adarsh Nagar

Time: 4:00 p.m. onwards

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7 Upcoming May Events In Jaipur

May 2, 2018May 4, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

Summers is not the time to sit indoors under your the AC moving with full swings. There is a lot of activities happening outside in Jaipur. So, here’s a look at the events happening to make the month of May joyful.

1. Pearl Portfolio Jaipur

Jaipur fashion scene is getting happening day by day! Uncovering one such extravagant event by Pearl Academy is Pearl Portfolio Jaipur- an annual showcase of designs by the students. The exhibition will showcase unique designs made by the students of the academy from Jewellery design and Interior & Spatial design. This will be followed by a fashion show that has been exclusively curated by the fashion design students.

When: 4th May

Time: 4:00 p.m. onwards

Where: Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Center (JECC), RIICO Industrial Area, Sitapura

Sports Utsav 2018 by Decathlon

Come, be the part of one of the biggest ‘Run & Ride’ festival in Jaipur. Organized by Decathlon to promote good health among Jaipurites, the fest is a premier cycling and running event. And the best part of the fest is that you can win many attractive prizes and goodies. So hurry up, what are you waiting for!

When: 5th May- 6th May

Where: Albert Hall, Jaipur

Acting Workshop by Meet Lover’s

Do you have it in you to be the next superstar of Indian Film Industry? Yes or No, in any case, we help you to unleash the actor in you! The theatre and acting workshop by Meet Lover’s is organizing intensive acting sessions for platforms like stage, radio, tv, and films. Meet Lover’s Theatre group, this time is offering only 25 seats as per first come basis. So, hurry up and register now to learn the art of acting.

When: 21st May – 21st June

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

With the summer vacations about to start, all the Jaipur mothers are wondering where to engage their young ones in this hot weather? Don’t worry Moms, Jaipur Beat has curated some of the fun events for your kids as well as for the adults happening right in your lovely Pink City.

St. Xavier’s Summer Hobby Camp

If you want your kids’ to learn the best, do send them to the best mentors in the city. St. Xavier’s is organizing the most innovative and engaging summer hobby camp for your teens. From Cartooning to Theatre to Caligraphy and Digital Photography, your young teens can learn these amazing arts under a single roof!

When: 16th May- 31st May

Time: 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Where: St. Xavier’s School, C-Scheme

Junior Summer Program at JKK

The most awaiting summer training camp is back! The ‘Junior Summer Program’ by JKK is getting organized from 15 May- 30 June, focusing on areas like- Theatre, Storytelling and Contemporary dance. Also on the offering are Western and Indian Classical music; Drawing, Movie making and Photography. Perfect for your teens and young adults, these workshops are perfect to unleash the creative and IQ side of your kids’ personality.

When: 15th May- 30th June

Time: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Where: JKK

Summer House

Summer breaks could be boring for kids if they do not have enough activities to do. Luckily, Summer House has turned to be a saviour for the Jaipur mothers. A perfect camp for kids to learn and engage in activities like- gardening, cooking, mud construction, storytelling and many more, Summer House is a unique summer camp helping young minds to explore their imagination and creativity.

When: 14th May- 26th May

Where: Adinath Nagar

Summer Camp by Hunar

Summer Camp by Hunar is a fun camp for kids above the age of 9. Your kids can learn the unique art and crafts – Quilling, Iris folding, Punch Craft and many more. Also, special sessions on Yoga, Memory games, and on other life skills will also be conducted. So, hurry up to book your seats today!

When: 14th May onwards

Time: 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

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