{
  "id": 1862014,
  "title": "Global authors, diverse themes to take centre stage at US, Canada editions of Jaipur Lit Fest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/global-authors-diverse-themes-to-take-centre-stage-at-us-canada",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T04:09:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/global-authors-diverse-themes-to-take-centre-stage-at-us-canada-editions-of-jaipur-lit-fest-101787112570730.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Over 100 global authors to speak at US, Canada Jaipur Lit Fest",
    "Topics range from AI to Indigenous rights, faith, migration",
    "Festival marks largest North American presence yet from September 11-October 4"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This expansion marks a significant milestone for the Jaipur Literature Festival, solidifying its presence in North America with a diverse lineup of global voices and wide-ranging themes.",
  "illustration": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}