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BRINGING AGE OLD FAMILY RECIPES TO THE FORE

Pratap Bhawan Cuisine: Bringing age-old family recipes to the fore

Started by Himanshu Rathore and his wife Deepti, Pratap Bhawan cuisine is an ode to the culinary prowess of Himanshu’s mother, Jaikirti as well as the traditional cooking techniques and age old recipes of their family hailing from Chomu and Nimaj in Rajasthan. Khadh Raan, Khadh Maas, Bhunwa Maas as well as Chicken and Mutton Pickles are some of the specials on their menu.

The annual Jaipur Literature Festival announced its second list of speakers for the much-awaited 15th edition, set to take place from January 28 to February 1, 2022 at Clarks Amer Jaipur. As the just-released list shows, the Festival will once again be a grand marathon of ideas between idealists, realists, visionaries, intellectuals, the avant-garde and the iconoclasts, who will engage in informed discussion and be united by an abiding love for literature.

Actress Sonali Bendre and Elif Shafak, the most widely read woman author in Turkey to be at JLF 2022

The annual Jaipur Literature Festival announced its second list of speakers for the much-awaited 15th edition, set to take place from January 28 to February 1, 2022 at Clarks Amer Jaipur. As the just-released list shows, the Festival will once again be a grand marathon of ideas between idealists, realists, visionaries, intellectuals, the avant-garde and the iconoclasts, who will engage in informed discussion and be united by an abiding love for literature.

Gem Cinema Jaipur

Jaipur gets back its ‘Gem’

After a long hiatus of 16 years, the Gem Cinema has opened its doors to cinema lovers once again on 5 November with the screening of the movie, Sooryavanshi. While the older audience got to reminisce and relive their memories of the iconic cinema, the younger generations experienced the magic and grandeur of a single-screen cinema.

Food festival in Jaipur

Take a culinary excursion through Shekhawati at this food fest in Jaipur

Hailing from Mumbai, Chef Akshay Pandit was always inquisitive about the local food and culture of Rajasthan. Ever since he took the role of the Executive Chef at Crowne Plaza in 2019, along with his team of culinary experts, he has been exploring the lesser-known pockets of the state to move beyond the usual dal, bati and choorma that one often associates with Rajasthani food. In their quest to find out about the popular local delicacies of the region, the team has been on many a culinary excursion throughout Rajasthan. After a long hiatus owing to the pandemic, they have curated a 10-day food festival ‘Excursion Through Royal Shekhawat’at their Global Cuisine Restaurant, Socorro.

Photo walk at JKK

Capturing unique perspectives at a photo walk at Jawahar Kala Kendra

As many as 35 shutterbugs from Jaipur relished a one-of-its-kind enriching photography experience on Saturday morning as they gathered together to capture the diverse natural, architectural and geometric perspectives of Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK). The occasion was a Photo Walk organized by JKK with five photography experts from the city — Dr Tabeenah Anjum, Arvind Jodha, Indrajit Bose, Rajesh Kumar and Suman Sarkar.
The participants were divided into five groups and each one of them covered various locations of JKK like the Open Air Theatre, Front Lawn, Dome Area, Terrace and Shilpgram. From lines and geometrical shots to flowers, birds and the picturesque interiors of Jawahar Kala Kendra, the participants captured various compositions during the walk. The walk gave the attendees not only an opportunity to hone their skills as a photographer, learn new ideas, and explore different compositions but also provided them with a chance to meet other camera enthusiasts and share their ideas with one another.

Tired of Working from Home? Check out these Co-working Spaces in Jaipur

With work-from-home persisting as the norm for over a year now, the most common problem being faced by people is the blurring of lines between work and leisure. Working from the bed and no commute initially seemed like a boon but over the months factors like unstable internet, lack of a dedicated work space or desk, everyday distractions like incessant doorbells and online classes of kids have disrupted the work schedule of most professionals. In such a scenario, co-working spaces are becoming a popular option to work from especially for entrepreneurs, start ups, remote workers, independent professionals, freelancers and generally those who are looking for budget-friendly work spaces considering financial constraints after the pandemic.

Jaipir Inn

Jaipur Inn: A home away from home

Hidden amid the high-end multistoried residential buildings and luxurious bungalows of Bani Park, is a green haven that has an inimitable rustic charm of yore – the Jaipur Inn.

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Meet the human behind Jaipur Houses

Conserving heritage is always a topic of discussion on World Heritage Day. To commemorate the occasion, a plethora of events unfolds, ranging from exhibitions showcasing