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Be Wild & Free! Yas Island highlights coolest activities to enjoy during the outdoor season

As outdoor season in the UAE has now truly begun, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some of the great outdoors available at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub.

With a myriad of activities to enjoy year-round, combined with the destination’s latest Stay and Play offer, here are six immersive alfresco experiences to enjoy on Yas Island right now:

1. Explore Yas Bay Waterfront

Having recently opened its doors in spectacular fashion last December, Yas Bay Waterfront is the Island’s latest attraction set to become Abu Dhabi’s favourite destination for vibrant day-to-night dining to buzzing nightlife experiences. Overlooking the sparkling blue Arabian Gulf, Yas Bay Waterfront’s three-kilometer boardwalk is home to a dynamic mix of licensed restaurants, lounges, and bars, as well as cafés including The Trilogy by Buddha Bar, Asia Asia, Paradiso, La Carnita and Lock Stock & Barrel.. For a laid-back weekend, guests can enjoy the distinctive ambience, music, and Mediterranean cuisine of Ibiza-styled beach club, Café del Mar – first to the region and featuring a picture-perfect infinity pool with a pool bar. Guests staying at the nearby Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island will receive complimentary access while day passes are available for day guests.

2. Socialize at Yas Marina

During the cooler months, Yas Marina becomes the epicenter of Abu Dhabi’s social scene, offering an unparalleled experience. The marina is home to nine licensed restaurants, including Cipriani, Iris, Casa De Cuba, Mr Miyagi’s, The Scene by Simon Rimmer, Stars n Bars, Aquarium and Diablito’s together with Borough’s café – all offering al fresco dinning and most with spectacular marina views. Be sure to come and experience all that Yas Marina has to offer.

3. Enjoy great dining opportunities at The Fountains

The Fountains features a collection of dining outlets serving cuisines from around the world overlooking dancing fountain views with an al fresco terrace to be enjoyed by all this outdoor season. Grab a burger and shake from Burgerfuel or enjoy a shisha at Dish Dash whilst soaking in the great Abu Dhabi weather – there’s certainly something for all the family to enjoy at The Fountains!

4. Make a splash at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is the ultimate destination to enjoy the most exciting water adventures, a captivating world of rides, slides and attractions, in addition to a range of seasonal experiences. Fusing family-friendly aqua-experiences with local personality, Yas Waterworld brings a wide array of fun-packed adventures and the most engaging themed experiences that cater to all members of the family. Whether it’s an adrenaline high, a relaxing flow by the wave pool, Yas Waterworld’s captivating world of rides, slides and attractions is guaranteed to give you the aqua-fix you’re seeking.

5. Tee off at Yas Links Abu Dhabi

Calling all golfers! Take advantage of the cool temperatures and practice putting at the first true Links Golf Course in the region and new home of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, part of the prestigious European Tour Rolex Series tournament. Designed by the leading golf course designer, Kyle Phillips, golf fans can enjoy a round or two of golf, and take the opportunity to improve their strokes at the Yas Links Golf Academy. Afternoon refreshment is also available with outdoor dining at Hickory’s, ideal for watching the sunset over the green course.

6. Explore the hidden depths of the Mangroves

Now more than ever, it is important to switch off and reconnect with nature and what better place than the beautiful natural ecosystem that lies within the Mangroves? It features flora and fauna rarely found in the region. To make the most of the cooler weather, holidaymakers can hire a kayak from Yas Beach to explore the area or even a paddleboard for a more challenging experience!

WEBSITE

yasisland.com

PM HOLNESS CHALLENGES TRAVEL INDUSTRY TO GRASP OPPORTUNITIES BORN OUT OF COVID

All India, February 17, 2022: The Global Tourism Resilience Forum held today in Dubai at Expo 2020 in the DP Pavilion was an outstanding example of ‘taking the bull by its horns’. Minister of Tourism for Jamaica and the Co-Chair of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), Honourable Edmund Bartlett spear-headed the event with a powerful opening purpose-made video setting the scene for the dramatic day to unfold.

The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica delivered remotely, a powerful and thoughtful opening speech explaining the importance of preparedness and resilience. “The recovery of the global tourism industry is a critical determinant of the overall pace of economic recovery but particularly for the most tourism dependent regions of the world”. He continued, “the pandemic has brought opportunity for stakeholders to collaborate more closely, to identify best practices, strategies and innovation that will promote the recovery and build overall resilience for the future.”

Throughout the day speakers from the public and private sectors drew on their experiences to share with the international audience of travel and finance professionals. Minister Bartlett’s mission is to ensure the industry is delivering through action and deeds and he made that abundantly clear.

Four strategic actions were revealed today, the launch of a campaign to name February 17 as internationally recognized, Global Tourism Resilience Day. It is an initiative that will be a year in the making but has already started with the support of the United Nations and major trade associations across the world. Thus, adding to global awareness of the travel and tourism industry but drawing focus to preparedness and resilience activities. The second action was the announcement of the ambitious expansion plans of the GTRCMC. Just within the day, two agreements were signed with Canada and Bulgaria and a third to be signed in Jordan on the 20th of February to establish remote Centres.

The third action was the announcement of a book published on resilience entitled, “Tourism Resilience and Recovery for Global Sustainability and Development” which is a collaboration of PhD and graduate students with the forward by former UNWTO Secretary General, Dr. Taleb Rifai and edited by Professor Lloyd Waller, Executive Director of the GTRCMC and Minister Bartlett. And finally, not the least of which is Minister’s vision to create a global tourism fund from where destinations or industry stakeholders with limited resources can draw assistance in the case of disruption. A collection of actions that are as large in scale as the feats ahead. The speakers of the forum reiterated that disruptions will be ongoing so industry responses must be visionary and constant to meet the challenges.

“Before the pandemic, no one spoke of resilience – sustainability was the topic du jour. We have forged ahead through these critical actions of expansion, thought leadership, publication and Global Tourism Resilience Day,” concluded Minister Bartlett. But with a smile and an eye of more to come, he beamed at the audience thinking of “the establishment of an international fund, global multi-national support and funding campaigns, new tool development, technological innovations, events and publications. We will strive to affect the lives and livelihoods of millions for the better.”

About Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre

The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre, headquartered in Jamaica, was the first academic resource centre dedicated to addressing crises and resilience for the travel industry of the region. The GTRCMC assists destinations in preparedness, management and recovery from disruptions and/or crises that impact tourism and threaten economies and livelihoods globally. Since its inception in 2018, several satellite Centres have been launched in Kenya, Canada, Jordan, and Bulgaria. Others are in the process of being rolled out in Costa Rica, Nigeria, Spain, Greece and Ghana. https://www.gtrcmc.org/

International Tourism Investment Corporation Ltd, a London-based company which owns ITIC, facilitates challenging dialogue between tourism industry leaders and stakeholders on the sustainable development of tourism and travel and collaborate with governments, investors and project owners to create joint ventures that invest in developing innovative tourism and travel facilities, infrastructure and services that benefit all stakeholders, especially the host countries and their peoples. https://itic.uk/

The Global Travel and Tourism Resilience Council established in 2016 by the Jacobs Media Group with the goal of improving travellers’ confidence, the Council is a public private platform bringing together industry leaders and government to address preparedness, crisis management and resiliency through thought leadership delivered via media and dedicated events.

https://resiliencecouncil.com/

Jamaica celebrates its Reggae Riddim that connects the world

All India, February 11, 2022:Jamaica has long enjoyed a rich musical heritage and a thriving culture, with genres such as Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, Dub and Dancehall originating here and influencing music globally.Jamaican music has long been a powerful force on a global scale.

Bob Marley, a pioneer of reggae music, was instrumental in putting his island nation and its culture on the map. In 2018, Reggae music was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

February was officially declared as Reggae Month in 2008. This annual observance highlights and celebrates the impact of the musical genre on Jamaica’s social, cultural and economic development.Reggae Month, the annual celebration of all things reggae, began on 30 January 2022, with a church service. The chief congregantswere launched by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia “Babsy” Grange and the Honourable Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism of Jamaica.

Reggae month 2022 is set to be a sensational and invigorating! Saluting the genre, the entire month of February is dedicated to Reggae beats, organised by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association. Every day is promised with electrifying performances, dancehall concerts and weekly shows followed by awards nights.

In an initiative to celebrate the Reggae Month, music-lovers visiting the Expo, are in for a real treat at the Jamaica Pavilion as it celebrates its reggae month in February and the birthday of legendary Jamaican singer and musician Bob Marley. Visitors to the pavilion can embark on a music journey and enjoy the ‘riddim’ of the nation, experience a recording studio vibe at the mixer board while listening to the tunes of the bass guitar and the funky sounds of the computer drum machine, as well as remixed versions of reggae songs.Guitars belonging to famous guitarist and composer Ernest Ranglin, as well as exhibits from the National Museum of Kingston, are displayed in one corner of the studio, and the wall of fame pays homage to other famous Jamaican musicians: Shaggy, Sean Paul, Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley, Daddy U-Roy, Beenie Man, Chaka Demus, and more.During the month, visitors can also enjoy multiple activities at the Jamaica Pavilion like karaoke on Bob Marley songs and various reggae songs, Reggae Treasures – a reggae treasure hunt, reggae hour and much more.

Music is ingrained in the culture of the small Caribbean nation, with reggae the rhythm that moves Jamaicans, and the pavilion, located in the Mobility District, makes a bold statement with its upbeat music, colourful exhibits and vibrant mural art.

Exhibits from National Museum of Kingston

Essie Gardner, Commissioner General of Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, shared that, “Music is a part of our psyche in Jamaica. The youngest child will start dancing once music is played, and he will move to a rhythm. Happy or sad, Jamaicans will sing songs of joy or sadness. And we are blessed to have been able to make an impression on the world with our music. Music therefore is an integral part of the Jamaica Pavilion. The pavilion would not be as impactful without music.”

In view of the unprecedented crisis of Covid-19, the celebrations are being streamed virtually.Download the Reggae Month app here to know all the recent updates or watch the live stream at Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) channel on YouTube.

About Jamaica Tourist Board

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. JTB offices are also located in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Tokyo and Paris.

In 2021, the JTB was declared ‘World’s Leading Cruise Destination,’ ‘World’s Leading Family Destination’ and ‘World’s Leading Wedding Destination’ for the second consecutive year by the World Travel Awards, which also named it the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’ for the 14th consecutive year; and the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Destination’ for the 16th consecutive year; as well as the ‘Caribbean’s Best Nature Destination’ and the ‘Caribbean’s Best Adventure Tourism Destination.’ In addition, Jamaica was awarded four gold 2021 Travvy Awards, including ‘Best Destination, Caribbean/Bahamas,’ ‘Best Culinary Destination –Caribbean,’ Best Travel Agent Academy Program,’; as well as a TravelAge West WAVE award for ‘International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support’ for a record-setting 10th time. In 2020, the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) named Jamaica the 2020 ‘Destination of the Year for Sustainable Tourism’. In 2019, TripAdvisor® ranked Jamaica as the #1 Caribbean Destination and #14 Best Destination in the World. Jamaica is home to some of the world’s best accommodations, attractions and service providers that continue to receive prominent global recognition.

For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Website at www.visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. View the JTB blog at www.islandbuzzjamaica.com.

The Burrah Saahib Brunch at ITC Windsor

~A flavourful Royal Meal~

The Sunday brunch at ITC Windsor will now define grandeur with the introduction of The Burrah Saahib Brunch. Themed after the termed used for people of status in the colonial India, the brunch signifies a royal meal that brings together a plethora of flavours. With a widespread buffet featuring selections from our signature restaurants, The Burrah Saahib Brunch will bring a culinary heritage together on one table.

On offer is a complete experience – the most exquisite buffet in town, an ambience unmatched in luxury. You can sample the best of Indian cuisine in an array of flavours and textures from all over the country. Each region is represented by its own authentic tastes and textures that tell of its long history and culture.

The Burrah Sahib Brunch at Raj Pavilion will be an event in itself. With the sun adding sheer cheer to the ambience of the glasshouse, a room full of the best-known faces in town, laughter and light-hearted banter to fill the hall, the best of foods and beverages from the kitchens of ITC Windsor, it has all the ingredients that make for a perfect week end. It not only gets you totally relaxed when you feel all the pressures melting away, you get completely re charged with positive energy for the week ahead

When– Every Sunday
Time – 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm

Pricing
Buffet with soft beverages priced at INR 2999 plus taxes
Buffet with select premium beverages priced at INR 3999 plus taxes

Venue
Raj Pavilion, ITC Windsor
#25, Windsor Square
Golf Course Road
Bengaluru 560052, India

For more information, please contact +91 80 6140 1205 or email at
mytable.itcwindsor@itchotels.in .

KOHLER Anthem Showering Valves, Controls Elevate the Shower’s Design and Experience

Every aspect of the new Anthem valves and controls from Kohler have been thoughtfully designed to give users a truly immersive showering experience, tailored to their exact specifications and altered according to their needs. With two valve platforms to choose from – mechanical and digital – and meticulously engineered to fit global plumbing standards, these precision systems elevate the showering routine to a next level sensory event, further expanding Kohler’s industry-leading approach to digital showering.

The Anthem controls take their design cues from high-end home furnishings and have a minimalist, sophisticated, and warmly tactile vibe. Like so many familiar electronic products, the digital valve control’s touch-sensitive surface is intuitive and easy to use. The valves can control up to six outlets, allowing the user personalization over any combination of shower sprays, rainheads, showerheads, handshowers and body sprays. Each outlet can be independently adjusted to suit the user’s specific temperature and flow desires, such as a soft, warm spray from the overhead rainhead along with strong, hot massage from the hand shower. Users can mix and match to their heart’s content and then program up to 10 favourite presents to revisit anytime.

“A really great shower is based highly on personal preference and should be completely within the control of the user,” says Lun Cheak Tan, Kohler VP of Industrial Design. “We have developed the Anthem valves and controls to empower bathers with the ability to manipulate flow, temperature and sprays to achieve a personalized wellbeing experience.”

Anthem digital control offers independent access to every spray and up to two temperature zones, making it easy to change settings with precision and choose individual levels of warmth for different areas of the body.

The Anthem mechanical controls have their own sophisticated look and feel. Buttons for each outlet pop open when pushed, converting into dials that allow users to set and adjust flow volume. Clear, commonly understood iconography takes any guesswork out of the process, paving the way to a personalized sensory experience that can be universally enjoyed. Anthem controls are available in polished chrome matte black, rose gold, french gold, brushed bronze.

These new Anthem controls from KOHLER transform the daily routine of showering into a customized corporeal event with the power to instil a sense of well-being and transform the day. With cutting-edge engineering, thoughtful design and a customer-centric mindset that has been an integral part of the company since 1873, Kohler continues to elevate the ordinary and awaken the senses with its new Anthem controls and valves.

WEBSITE

www.kohler.co.in

About KOHLER Co.

Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, KOHLER Co. is one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies with more than 30,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, KOHLER is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products; engines and power systems; premier furniture, cabinetry, and tile; and owner/operator of two of the world’s finest five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in KOHLER, and St Andrews, Scotland.

Lock Upp Trailer : Kangana Ranaut gives a sneak-peek into the world of fearless reality show Lock Upp to be streamed on ALTBalaji & MX Player

Following the grand launch of India’s biggest and most fearless reality show, ‘Lock Upp: Badass Jail Atyaachari Khel’ in Mumbai with huge fanfare recently, streaming giant ALTBalaji & MX Player have now unveiled the power-packed trailer of the most dramatic and thrilling reality show in the frenetic centre of the capital city, New Delhi. They are launching yet another progressive & clutter-breaking piece of content from the home-grown streaming giants’ legacy. The much-awaited trailer was launched at PVR Plaza in Connaught Place in the presence of OTT Disruptor & Content Czarina Ekta R Kapoor; the fearless host Kangana Ranaut; Karan Bedi, CEO – MX Media and Zulfiqar Khan, CEO- ALTBalaji.

Lock Upp promises to be an engaging captive reality show with all the ingredients that will keep you glued to your seat. A daring celebrity host, compelling tasks, dramatic fights, and an exciting mix of contestants who will do anything & everything to survive in the jail is the perfect amalgamation of entertainment.

The show’s trailer features the feisty host Kangana Ranaut decked in a shimmery, glittery golden dress, holding a shiny but sinister baton in her hands and sporting a stare that can melt hearts looks like she is ready to start the game. The viewers can see the queen of Bollywood sitting on a luxurious, velvet throne in a sombre jail cell and claiming, “Living here is no less than a dream… a bad one, though! Walking through the jail corridor, Kangana states how dangerous the ‘Lock Upp’ world is, and it will be a nightmare! 16 controversial celebrities will be put together in Lock Upp for months and stripped of their amenities. Forget about fulfilling their high demands, and the contestants will be locked up in show’s prison with people they can’t see eye-to-eye. To avoid eviction, the celebrity contestants have no option but to reveal their dark secrets to the entire world, which will take the excitement level a notch higher.

The Queen of Bollywood Kangana Ranaut quipped, “The spectacular launch of the show had piqued everyone’s curiosity, and the trailer is a testament of how bold, controversial and exciting it is going to be. I am happy to unveil the trailer in our country’s capital city, and I am equally thrilled & excited for foraying into the OTT space with such a unique and brilliant concept. I want to thank my boss-lady Ekta, for always being by my side, and she has always been someone I admire and respect a lot. So to all my fans out there, get ready for the most FEARLESS show ever!”

Content Czarina Ekta R. Kapoor shares: “Unlike other reality shows, ‘Lock Upp’ is being launched on a massive scale and has all the elements that make for an entertaining reality show. The concept of the show is brilliant and never-seen-before, as you must have seen in the trailer, and I am sure that it will captivate the viewers and set a new standard for reality shows!”

Karan Bedi, CEO – MX Media, added saying, “Our focus on being technology led, user centric and disruptive have been the core pillars that have propelled MX Player to the Number 1 position in India in a very short time. With Lock Upp, we continue to double down on this core with exciting and disruptive content, lots of interactivity and a seamless UX. The teaser for LockUpp was very well received and we are very excited to give audiences a further glimpse of the show along with one of India’s finest entertainment personalities – Kangana Ranaut.”

Zulfiqar Khan, ALTBalaji- CEO shares, “We are excited with this partnership between ALTBalaji and MX Player. This collaboration has allowed us to stream path-breaking content that will entertain our audiences. With Lock Upp, we are foraying into the non-fiction reality space and I am certain this show will break barriers and open up new avenues for storytelling and audience engagement.”

‘Lock Upp’ promises to be an engaging captive reality show with all the ingredients that will keep you glued to your seat. A daring celebrity host, compelling tasks, dramatic fights, and an exciting mix of contestants who will do anything & everything to survive in the show’s jail is the perfect amalgamation of entertainment.

ALTBalaji and MX Player will live stream this show 24X7 on their respective platforms and will have the audiences interact directly with the contestants. The audiences will have the power to punish or award their chosen contestants and even play ‘Khabri’ to some. Produced by Endemol Shine India, the show premiers on ALTBalaji & MX Player from 27th February 2022.

St. Botanica

Moroccan Argan Range

Carefully curated range of premium hair, skin care and wellness products derived from nature and elevated by science. Each product contains unique organic ingredients, paired with extensive research-based formulations, creating a brand that steers away from preservatives, parabens, mineral oils, synthetic colours, perfumes and so on. Carefully crafted products that are vegan, cruelty free and PETA certified, ideal for consumers who are conscious about their purchase impact.

All products from the brand are enriched with ‘Bio Actives’ like biotin, retinol, collagen etc. that are the most potent compounds found in natural ingredients intended to make the formulations effective.

A look into the range:

Moroccan Argan Hair Shampoo

This unique shampoo is enhanced with all the goodness of Moroccan Argan Oil that deeply helps nurture the scalp and hair, making your hair silky soft. The presence of potent natural components and precious oils embedded in the shampoo helps restore the hair’s strength & shine. It also deep cleanses the scalp and abolishes the buildup of residues, keeping your scalp clean. The Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo is apt for all hair types and is free from harmful chemicals like parabens, SLS/SLES, & mineral oils. The combination of essential ingredients in the Shampoo will nourish and hydrate your mane while clearing away the daily pollution from your scalp.

Quantity: 175ml

Price: INR 359

Moroccan Argan Hair Conditioner

The Moroccan Argan Oil in this conditioner works on the external layer of the hair and makes it more robust by penetrating deep into the follicles to nurture them from within. The potent hair-benefitting natural ingredients like Avocado Oil, Olive Oil, Shea Butter, Wheat Protein, Vitamin E & B3 present in the Conditioner proffers superior nourishment to the hair strands and shaft making them longer, healthier & thicker. The Oils further help restore the moisture balance, thus eliminating frizz and giving silky smooth hair. It also helps diminish hair breakage, split ends and detangles the hair, making it easy to manage and restoring hair.

Quantity: 200ml

Price: INR 359

Moroccan Argan Hair Oil

Infused with ingredients that your hair loves, this hair oil help target certain scalp conditions and promote healthy hair growth. This naturally forged product will help prevent dandruff and itchy scalp. Treat every hair strand on your scalp with St.Botanica Moroccan Argan Hair Oil. This oil is forged with the goodness of Coconut oil, Jojoba Oil, and Almond Oil that help protect your hair from sun damage and free radicals.

Quantity: 150ml

Price: INR 699

Jaipur Literature Festival 2022 to delve deep into poetry’s many facets

Poetry is an integral part of art, culture and literature, and in a wider context, it reflects the heritage of a civilization. All set to go hybrid this year, the Jaipur Literature Festival 2022 will feature some of the most popular poets of the contemporary world. The Festival will offer a variety of sessions highlighting various aspects of poetry.

Produced by pioneering performing arts and entertainment organisation Teamwork Arts, the Festival will have a session of readings and conversations. At one such session, writer, poet, translator and activist, Meena Kandasamy will take the audience on a journey navigating the dimensions of self, politics and gender. She has authored critically acclaimed works of poetry, prose and translation such as the Gypsy Goddess, This Poem Will Provoke You, When I Hit You, Exquisite Cadavers, The Orders were to Rape You and Women, Dreaming. Kandasamy and Executive Editor, Penguin Random House India, Manasi Subramaniam, will speak of the weight of words, beliefs, ideologies and the space in-between.

The epic poem, The Light of Asia, by Sir Edwin Arnold first took the world by storm in 1879. Sir Arnold’s rendering of the Bhagavad Gita was one of Mahatma Gandhi’s undisputed favourites. Author and Rajya Sabha member, Jairam Ramesh’s book, The Light of Asia: The Poem that Defined the Buddha, attempts to contextualise and comprehend this important narrative poem that has now become a milestone in Buddhist historiography. Weaving together literary, cultural, political and social history, the book not only helps us understand the Buddha but also explores the life of the multifaceted poet who himself was steeped in Sanskrit literature. In conversation with author and academic Malashri Lal, Ramesh will inspect the form and style of this iconic poem and its everlasting impact on world history.

At another session concentrated on the political and poetic articulation of the right to belong, Kandasamy and poet Akhil Katyal will be in conversation with eminent journalist Mandira Nayar. They will discuss the voice, strength and cadence of diversity and difference.

Award-winning poet, author, and critic Arundhathi Subramaniam has contributed greatly to contemporary spiritual writing and exploration. At a session titled ‘Women Who Wear Only Themselves: Yoga, Poetry and Culture’, she will be in conversation with the Managing Trustee of Yuva Ekta Foundation Puneeta Roy, to discuss the confluence of literature, culture and yoga, the ultimate practice and meeting-place for individual consciousness and the universe.

The Festival will also present a ‘Poetry Hour’ – a series of multivocal poetry readings where different languages, rhythms and styles converge in a joyous celebration of imaginative possibility. Separated in four sessions ‘Poetry Hour’ will feature eminent Rajasthani writer Chandra Prakash Deval; poet and editor Sudeep Sen; award-winning poet and writer Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih who writes in Khasi and English; Rajasthaniand Hindi writer and translator Jitendra Kumar Soni; author of over 40 books Anita Agnihotri who writes in Bangla; well-known Rajasthani and Hindi writer Nand Bhardwaj; writer and translator Akhil Katyal; poet, critic, cultural theorist, independent curator and recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award Ranjit Hoskote; writer, poet, translator and activist Meena Kandasamy; publisher and editor of Rajasthan’s first bilingual monthly lifestyle magazine, Simply Jaipur, Anshu Harsh; poet and fiction writer Anukrti Upadhyay; writer and an influential voice in Odia Literature Paramita Satpathy; photographer and writer Devendra Bisaria; Pushcart Prize-nominated poet, editor and anthologist Kala Ramesh; multi-award-winning translator, writer, and literary historian Rakhshanda Jalil.

Jaipur Literature Festival’s 15th edition to embrace musical mornings and a glorious Heritage Evening

Scheduled to take place from 5th-14th March 2022, the Jaipur Literature Festival is back to its customary home, the pink city of Jaipur, for its 15th edition.

The rich programme will begin each day with the calming strains of Morning Music. On the first day of the on-ground Festival from 10th-14th March 2022, the stage will be graced by Ujwal Nagar, a promising Hindustani Classical vocalist from Delhi. The following day will showcase Aastha Goswami, an Indian classical singer and composer adept at singing in 17 different Indian languages. The Aahvaan Project will perform on the third day of the Festival, presenting the philosophy of love, humanity and kindness and creating a space for harmony with their unique ability of storytelling through music.

The fourth day of the Festival will see a breathtaking performance by Hindustani Classical vocalist from the Dagar Gharana, Smt. Sombala Kumar. On the concluding day of the ‘greatest literary show on earth’, academic and musician Priya Kanungo will serenade audiences with Indian Classical music, bringing out mindfulness to celebrate the essence of India’s diverse musical heritage.

Apart from musical mornings, the much-loved literary festival offers a mesmerising Heritage Evening on 13th March at Ganesh Pol, Amer Fort. The special event will feature Kalapini Komkali, a well-trained and widely recognised classical vocalist of the younger generation, and daughter and disciple of the legendary Pandit Kumar Gandharva. In addition, the majestic evening at Amer Fort will feature a soul-stirring performance by leading dancer and choreographer in the Indian Classical dance form of Kathak, Aditi Mangaldas, a former student of the master of Kathak Natya – the late Pandit Birju Maharaj.

Ending the evening on a spectacular note, a fashion show will be presented by the students of ARCH School of Design, Jaipur. Set up in the 2000s, the ARCH School of Designemphasises on entrepreneurship and skill-based courses that impart knowledge and practice of the business aspects of the creative industry.

Renee Cosmetics

The Renee Madness PH stick

Renee Cosmetics has launched one it’s kind PH stick in collaboration with Actresses Mouni Roy and Keerthy Suresh.

The Renee Madness PH stick is a stick of absolute magic! It’s a lipstick with a black bullet that mysteriously transforms into a sheer, natural pink once applied to the lips. The PH lipstick transforms your lips into a beautiful shade of pink that perfectly suits your skin tone.

This lipstick is amazing, it turns my lips into a natural tint of pink-red. It’s like I have not applied anything but at the same time I have lipstick on. It also feels moisturizing and nourishing, truly the best” says Mouni Roy.

This one-of-a-kind Lipstick was created with the health and well-being of one’s skin in mind. Renee believes that when it comes to cosmetics, one should only use the best, hence this lipstick was exclusively curated with naturally sourced ingredients. “Who better to launch this with than Mouni and Keerthy? We wanted to diversify our footprint across India to highlight how the product performs differently on different skin PH levels. They were the ideal choice to launch this Lipstick with because of their popularity in their hometown and in India” says Priyank Shah, Co-Founder Renee Cosmetics.

The Renee Madness PH stick contains ingredients like Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Glycerin. Coconut Oil and Candelilla wax, Macadamia Oil and olive oil, all these naturally sourced ingredients put your lips under a spell of nourishment and a charm of enchantment whenever you wish. “We believe in magic, thus we came up with the idea of a different coloured lipstick giving a new shade, and what better shade than black lipstick giving a pink shade??”said Ashutosh Valani, Co-Founder Renee Cosmetics.

Links

Mouni Roy – https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZ85fsLAwxf/

Keerthy Suresh- https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ_4xF4pd5V/

Renee Cosmetics – https://www.reneecosmetics.in