Global authors, diverse themes to take centre stage at US, Canada editions of Jaipur Lit Fest
The Jaipur Literature Festival's US and Canadian editions will feature over 100 global voices, including author-politician Shashi Tharoor and Pulitzer-winning writer Kai Bird, in seven North American cities from September 11 to October 4. The festival, known for its international reach and focus on various topics, marks its largest presence in North America yet.
Themes include AI, technology, geopolitics, history, Indigenous rights, climate change, faith, migration, diaspora, entrepreneurship, art, and food. Prominent speakers include Tharoor, Bird, Shekhar Kapur, Yann Martel, Mahmood Mamdani, Sam Dalrymple, Lakshmi Puri, Arvind Subramanian, Vijay Seshadri, and Kanwal Rekhi. The festival aims to foster discussion, debate, and dissent while promoting knowledge and innovation.
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