Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 Kicks Off
The Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 starts on January 15, 2026, and runs until January 19, 2026.
It's a big event where famous writers, historians, and economists talk about important topics.
They will discuss the Vietnam War, modern love and family stories, and how to make India's economy fairer.
There will also be a talk by Jimmy Wales, the co-founder of Wikipedia, about building trust and strong institutions.
The festival is a place where people share ideas and have deep conversations about the world.
The Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 begins on January 15, 2026, and runs until January 19, 2026.
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Fredrik Logevall will discuss his book 'Embers of War' about the Vietnam War.
Booker Prize-winning author Kiran Desai will talk about her novel 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny'.
Economic thinkers Arun Maira and A.K. Bhattacharya will discuss India's economic policies and future direction.
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales will share insights from his book 'The Seven Rules of Trust'.
- Who
- Scholars, writers, journalists, and audiences
- What
- Jaipur Literature Festival 2026
- When
- January 15-19, 2026
- Where
- Jaipur, India
- Why
- To foster literary discourse and engage with global themes
- Event Name
- Jaipur Literature Festival 2026
- Start Date
- January 15, 2026
- End Date
- January 19, 2026
- Key Speakers
- Fredrik Logevall, Kiran Desai, Arun Maira, A.K. Bhattacharya, Jimmy Wales
- Main Themes
- History, Economy, Global Narratives
- Presented By
- Vedanta