Delhi Literature Festival 2019 – Apka Apna Festival – The beautiful historic city of Delhi, with a varied literary and cultural heritage, has it’s own three days Delhi Literature Festival (DLF) organized and celebrated in winter every year, around February.
The DLF began in 2013, with planned literary events including panel discussions, book readings, book launches, workshops, live performances, speaker events, poetry, music, theatre and cinema etc.
With the aim of promoting Art, Culture & Literature the Delhi Literature Festival not only witnesses active participation from renowned award winning authors, journalists but also young, aspiring writers and as Delhi being India’s political capital, the participation of the political class, government officials and diplomats with interest in books and literature.
The Delhi Literature Festival being first of it’s kind in the City, provides an excellent opportunity for creativity, imagination and exchange of ideas…
Featuring plenty of home grown talent and big-name writers, journalists, poets and novelists who .share their work, thoughts, ideas with the audience at the ‘Dilli Haat’, during the three bright sunny days in the winter afternoons followed through the cooler evenings. The crowd enjoys and partake this exchange in the colorful and festive surroundings of food, cuisines and handicraft stalls from across the country…
In the past, noted Speakers including Sahitya Akademi Winners Ashok Vajpai and Munawwar Rana, Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Vikas Swarup, Navtej Sarna, Omair Ahmad, Sanjaya Baru, William Dalrymple, Dr Kumar Vishwas shared their thoughts at the Festival.
The Delhi Literature Festival is supported by the Delhi Government, the private and public enterprises promoting literature with social responsibility. The participation to the Festival is free.
Book Launch of The Chocolate Cake by Nikita Tak
We at Jashn event management and promoters are not only onto private events but into corporate and musical events .
We are promoting authors and books in different cities . We are also into media pr.
On 17th February 2019 we are launching a book The Chocolate Cake by Nikita Tak.
This book is not only a romantic fiction but also a science fiction. Dr Manoj Patairiya Director CSIR- NSAIR is the chief guest at the book launch event. Author Himanshu Rai will be moderating the session with the author.
Undivided Bengal Food Festival
Chef Rick and Maneesh Srivastava invite you for an interesting street food festival, handpicked by them from their respective states. Bihar and Bengal has so much in the connection that we decided to pick some of the best dishes for you. The chatkal factory in Bengal ( Bengal province, Bihar was also part of this) saw many labours from different parts of Bihar move to Bengal to work in jute factories. They got their food there and also brought back the food from Bengal. They have picked some of the best street food from the 2 states like phuchka, jhal muri, aloo kalbi, singhada chat that are not just famous in Bengal but famous in Bihar too. Places like Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Chapra, and other towns have a lot of Bengal influence. Festivals like Durga Puja and Saraswati puja are celebrated in both states in a very similar fashion. Their aim is to feed the public with famous street food of both states. Some of this street food is common and yet different in preparation Come and savour the street food of Bengal Province (before partition ). Right from litti chokha to singhada to phuchka, they ensure you get to enjoy these mouth watering and lip – smacking- snacks! RSVP: Smriti Borah-7042395508
How Much Did It Cost?
₹1,000 – ₹3,000
Best To Go With?
Family, Big Group
VENUE DETAILS
FOOD FEST : Horn Ok Please – Food Truck Festival
Entry : by tickets priced at Rs. 299 (single day & Rs. 199 option if buying during fri-sun), Available at :
Online : NearBuy
Offline : At the venue during the fest days.
Note : Children under the age of 8 get in free, and we’ve got a kiddie land with carnival games, rides and much more so make sure you get your tiny tots along!
Venue : Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Bhisham Pitamah Marg, Pragati Vihar, Lodi Colony, New Delhi
Venue info : Map | Nearest Metro Station – ‘Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Violet Line) Gate No. 3’
Event Description : FOOD FEST : Horn Ok Please – Food Truck Festival 5.0
Coming back into the city with fresh concepts, a plethora of food options and plenty of music and shopping, Delhiites will see the 5th edition of Horn OK Please – Delhi’s Happiest Food Festival from 1st to 3rd March, 2019. This festival is a family-friendly food carnival showcasing 150+ eateries from across the city, food carts and an expansive Food Truck Park, a Dessert Lane and more, ensuring that everyone finds something to suit every budget.
Here what all is lined-up for you:
Introducing the All-New Walking Street – Devour some mouth-watering grub from a range of pop-up restaurants from all over the country!
Try out the ever so popular Grub Campus where anything and everything is under 250 bucks!
Check out the Food Truck Park with over 20 best food trucks from Delhi NCR.
Your favourite Dessert Lane is back with over 20 exhibitors showcasing the sugariest waffles, crepes, shakes, ice creams, brownies and MUCH MORE!
See over 20 homegrown bands perform LIVE at the HOP stage, dance to some epic tunes with a drink in hand!
Shop your heart out from the ever so popular Quirk Bazaar – our very own flea market!
Try your hands at VR, Bungee, Bull Riding, Segway & ATV rides and much more at our experience zone.
Book Launch – Art and Culture of Italy, from the Roman Empire to Present Day by Paola Martani
Italian Embassy Cultural Centre is happy to invite you on Tuesday, 16th April @ 7pm to the launch of the book ‘Art and Culture of Italy’, the first book available in India including all the aspects of the Italian culture (music, painting, design, poetry, architecture etc) from the Roman empire till present day written by Prof. Paola Martani and the students of MA in Jamia Millia Islamia University, Mass communication and research department.
Other than the launch of the book, few short movies created by the students of MA in Jamia Millia Islamia University, Mass communication and research department will be screened, each of 3 minutes duration. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
An Opera singer will open and close the event.
Book launch – Pocket Book for Students in Italy’ by Paola Martani
The Embassy of Italy, The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre, Uni-Italia and Sterling Publisher(s) invite you to the Book launch – Pocket Book for Students in Italy’ by Paola Martani on 20th May 2019 at 7pm at Italian Embassy Cultural Centre. We will be very glad to share with you this important union moment between our countries. You are kindly requested to send us a line of confirmation in this regard, specifying the names of the participants. The launch will be preceded by a small reception and followed by Q@A session on Government scholarships.
The event is scheduled on 20th May 2019 at Italian Embassy Cultural Centre.
Free Entry. Kindly bring a Valid Photo ID to present at the security gate.
Italian Embassy Cultural Centre
50-E, Chandragupta Marg
(entry from Nyaya Marg)
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi- 110021
Email: iicnewdelhi@esteri.it
“Dastan-e-Mahabharata” A presentation of the Mahabharata in Dastangoi
Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)
Event Description : THEATRE “Dastan-e-Mahabharata” A presentation of the Mahabharata in Dastangoi form. Using poetry from various Urdu versions of the epic, and alternating this poetry with narration of the great battle
Performed by Fouzia Dastango and Firoz Khan
Written and directed by Danish Iqbal
Jashn-e-Sukhan
Jashn-e-Sukhan is a curated show for talented poets who write Hindi & Urdu shayaris, ghazal, poem. This show will be organized once a month on Sunday in Pitampura Delhi. This curated show is not an open mic poetry show. You will be selected on the basis of your content & presentation. We are trying to promote good literature in society. So if you think that you are one of the artists who fulfills our requirement then only book your slot. There will be up to 20 the best performers who will get a chance to perform in this curated show.
This show is being organized by The Fun Cube Studio who has been providing a decent platform to young writers. So our main aim is to promote young talented writers.
There will be a one time fee of Rs.99/ as a registration fee to participate in the event, in which refreshment (Tea/Coffee) will be provided.
Note: The fee mentioned above is to participate in the event. You will get a chance on the basis of your content only. If your content is not selected by us the registration fee won’t be refunded. But you can come as an audience in the same fee.
Once you do the registration you will get a confirmation email in which you will get the google form link to submit the poetry or ghazal. Our team will go through your content and will contact you for further process.
Each performer will get up to 5 to 7 minutes to recite their selected content by the organizer. Requesting for more time won’t be considered.
Performance video will be uploaded on our youtube channel & other social media platform to provide you more exposure as well as you will be given the video (after paying the editing fee) which you can use on your Facebook, Instagram, youtube, with full rights.
Read all the terms & conditions carefully.
1. A performer should be at least 18 years old.
2. Performers should have good communication skills.
3. A performer should have some experience in any Open mic shows.
4. A performer should have good command over the pronunciation of Hindi & Urdu.
5. A Performer should have his own content written by himself/herself.
6. A performer will be given up to five to seven minutes maximum.
7. A performer will have to reach the venue at least 15 minutes before the show started. Late entry won’t be allowed and your slot will be canceled.
8. Kids won’t be allowed in the show.
9. If a person wants to come with you as an audience there will be a f
Delhi Food Carnival
About the Event
A one of a kind food and entertainment event, rooted in the concept ‘When Old Meets New’.DFC is Delhi’s favourite food festival with the best restaurants displaying their signature delicacies over some good music and hearty performances to keep you entertained. At this two day carnival in the heart of the city, take in the aromas, try out interesting cuisines from Old & New Delhi, fill your baskets with unique gourmet products and indulge in mouth-watering desserts.Relish food from the following brands:Karim’sKallu NihariHaji Hussain Chicken FrySham E AwadhDil Pasand Shahi Dora KebabCool Point Shahi TukdaBrown SugarBurgrillMostro RollsBonheurChaat HubShikara Lovely ChuskiAnd Many More
Terms & Conditions
- Please carry a valid ID proof along with you.
- No refunds on purchased ticket are possible, even in case of any rescheduling.
- Security procedures, including frisking remain the right of the management.
- No dangerous or potentially hazardous objects including but not limited to weapons, knives, guns, fireworks, helmets, lazer devices, bottles, musical instruments will be allowed in the venue and may be ejected with or without the owner from the venue.
- The sponsors/performers/organizers are not responsible for any injury or damage occurring due to the event. Any claims regarding the same would be settled in courts in Mumbai.
- People in an inebriated state may not be allowed entry.
Sahitya Aaj Tak, India’s Biggest Literature Festival Is Back And We Can’t Keep Calm!
What’s Happening
Fan of poetry, prose, music or drama? Well keep your eyes open and ears peeled because Aaj Tak is back with the 4th edition of our most favourite event in an even grandeur manner. The Nation’s No. 1 News Channel has brought us #SahityaAajTak, a literature festival which will take place on 1st, 2nd & 3rd November 2019, at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The festival is an initiative to highlight the importance of art and literature in today’s era. Plus you get a chance to meet and interact with some of India’s most renowned personalities from academic, art and cultural, and business worlds on one platform where they express their views openly and engage in a meaningful dialogue.
The lineup looks pretty compelling as well with names like Varun Grover, Anup Jalota, Chetan Bhagat, Kumar Vishwas, Devdutt Patnaik, Malini Awasthi, Rahat Indori, Waseem Barelvi, Swanand Kirkire, Udai Prakash and many more! Aaj Tak welcomes everyone to witness the magic of literature and its world. The entry for the event is complimentary on registrations. REGISTRATION IS FREE.
Pro-Tip
The event starts at 11 a.m. so, make sure to reach on time so that you do not miss out on anything. Also, do register before you drop by for the event.
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Horn OK Please 2019 – Food Truck Festival In Delhi-NCR
Delhi’s Happiest Food Festival is back and we’re taking it to the next level! Many more restaurants, a much larger area, more bars, an epic flea market, a much larger experience zone and of course the same crazy vibe and lip smacking food on offer.
We’re heading to Gate #2 at the iconic JLN Stadium from 15th – 17th November 2019 (Please note that this venue is different to the previous one), so drop by for a fantastic day out, whether with friends, family or just on your own, we’ve got something for everyone!
*Food Trucks – Only the Best from NCR*
*Dessert Lane – For those sweet cravings*
*Kebab Gully – BBQ & Live Grills*
*Grub Campus – Student Friendly Food, Under 200 Bucks!*
*Momo Land – Over 100 varieties of Momos*
*Pan Asian Street – Delicacies from across Asia*
*Quirk Bazaar – Our very own Flea Market*
*Kiddie Land – *Rides & Mini Carnival*
*Experience Zone – ATV Track, VR, Bubble Football, Skateboarding, Taser Tag*
*Home Grown Bands – Over 25 artists*
For general enquiries, or for artist/volunteering please write to us on hi@sodelhi.com
To exhibit or take part in Horn OK Please please call 9891 22 50 90 or 9891 22 42 00
For sponsorship enquiries, please call on 72900 46860
Tickets available on Nearbuy https://www.nearbuy.com/delhi-ncr/horn-ok-please-food-truck-festival-pragati-vihar?merchantId=203028#events
We Of The Forsaken World, Book Launch
Event Description: We Of The Forsaken World, Book Launch
Kiran Bhat I an Indian-American globalist who has lived all over the world, and writes fiction from that perspective. In ‘We of the forsaken world’, Kiran Bhat tells the stories of four worlds falling apart. These are not just stories of sixteen strangers, but many different lives, who live on this planet, at every second, everywhere.
Sharmila Bhowmick will also be in conversation with Kiran Bhat.
New Delhi World Book Fair 2020
New Delhi World Book Fair 2020 is being held from 4th Jan to 12th Jan 2020 at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India. This event showcases products like Books, publications & journals, Children books, Sports Books, Magazines, Old books, International Books etc.
Throw A Word And Hear A Story With This Spontaneous Storytelling Session With Anand Sivakumaran
What’s Happening?
Routine can sometimes get too monotonous and boring, right? We hear you! Make your Saturday evening a bit more fun with Instant Kisse, a spontaneous storytelling session with Anand Sivakumaran happening on August 8 at 5 PM via Zoom. Anand Sivakumaran is an author, screenwriter and podcaster who loves to instantly come up with stories and entertain you. In this interactive session, for every word you throw or prompt him with, he will tell you a story for the same. For example, you say Astrophysics and he will tell you how Vidyut travelled from the Great Wall to an alternate reality without phones or cars, you say Greatest Love of All and he will tell you about Harsh who hoarded plastic bags, until the day the BMC dude came calling. During the session, you can throw word prompts, dialogues, names of people and they would become part of the story – e.g. Isabgol, Trump, Mere Karan Arjun aayenge, are all added to a story about twins fighting over a bag of chips. Excited? We sure are! Join us for a fun session with Anand Sivakumaran where you will hear a story for every word you throw at him.
How’s The Venue?
This is an online entertainment session which will be conducted on Zoom.
Make A Note
Make sure you hit the REGISTER button. Kindly note that this session has limited seats. The LBB team will be sending you the confirmation and ZOOM link via email, so do check your mail and spam once you’ve registered.
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Warli Painting Workshop
About the Event
Do you want to expand your creative horizon and learn the different art forms existing in India?
In this course, you will learn the techniques of Warli Art. Warli paintings are believed to be one of the oldest forms of art in history. It is a tribal art mostly done by Adivasi from North Sahyadri Range in India, i.e. in western India.
This form of tribal art mainly makes use of geometric shapes such as circles, triangles, and squares to form numerous shapes depicting the life and beliefs of the Warli tribe.
The Warli tribe believes in harmony between nature and man, and often these beliefs are depicted in their paintings. The painting was done on a brown background made of mud and cow dung. The white pigment used to draw shapes and figures was a mixture of rice mixed with water and gum.
In this course, you’ll go through the following concepts –
-Lifestyle Warli pattern drawing
-Warli basics
Materials required for the workshop:
- Pastel papers
- Scale
- Pencil, rubber, and cutter
- Permanent marker ( fine tip)- any color
- A4 sheets
- Fevicol or fabric glue
- Jewelry wire ( eye pin)
- Stud pins
- Pliers – cutter and mold plier
- Hook
- Fabric color
- Brush ( thin and thick)
By the end of this course, you’ll learn to create amazing Warli Art, with the tips and techniques to make beautiful wall paintings, jewelry, coasters as well. Indian Tribal Art Form is surfacing on top now more than ever.
If you are a passionate artist who wants to learn and explore different kinds of folk art, then REGISTER for this course today!
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Mandala – A Healing Journey through Art
About the Event
Are you interested in trying different art forms?
Looking to invest your creative energy in the right place?
Mandala Artform is all about creating circles and performing meditation in a different way.
Mandalas mean circles in Sanskrit, used during Buddhist time to help the practitioners focus. Throughout ancient history, art has been an outlet for expressing the depth of human experiences. By creating your own Mandala, choosing the patterns, designs, and colors you become more aware of the steps you are taking and in turn become fully conscious and focused on your creative energy. You start to become more relaxed from the center of your mind and body.
Course Structure for 2 Days workshop is:
- Start from the basics of Mandala
- Benefits of Mandala Art
- Grid Making
- Pattern formation
- Techniques and pointers to remember while making Mandala
- Question answer session
Materials required for the workshop:
- Black pen or fine liner and pencil
- Eraser
- Scale / Ruler
- Compass /Rounder
- Stencil ( Optional )
- A4 size Drawing book / Plain paper diary
- Protractor
- Sketch pens or brush pens (optional)
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to understand what essentially constitutes a Mandala, symmetry and designs, grid making, and the process of making layers to be able to make full mandala paintings.
Register Now and start your journey!
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Shibuya Food and Bar: Delhi
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