Jaipur witnessed a soulful evening of Indian classical music as the spellbinding melodies of the Mohan Veena took centre stage with Grammy Award winner and Padma Bhushan recipient Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. A joint collaboration between Prabha Khaitan Foundation & ITC Hotels, the concert tool place at STORII by ITC Hotels, Kanota Castle in Jaipur. The evening began with Opening remarks by Apra Kuchhal, Honorary Convenor, Rajasthan and Central India Affairs, Prabha Khaitan Foundation, she shared about the vision of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation and the collaboration between the foundation and ITC Hotels. She also introduced Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, followed by the composition of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation’s anthem. It was followed by welcome address by Atul Bhalla, Vice President Operations – North & West, ITC Hotels Limited. @VishwaMBhatt1 @abkbsb @aprakuchhal #KulsumMalik #DeependraaRana #Amaankidwai #ThakurManSingh @ITCHotels @ehsaaswomen @FoundationPK #StoriibyITCKanotaCastle – at Jaipur, India

A musical legacy was celebrated in Jaipur as Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt was felicitated in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to Indian classical music. Thakur Mansingh, Atul Bhalla, Amaan Kidwai and Deependra Rana joined in honouring the maestro, while Kulsum Malik, Ehsaas Woman of Jaipur, presented him with traditional handicraft. @VishwaMBhatt1 @abkbsb @aprakuchhal #KulsumMalik #DeependraaRana #Amaankidwai #ThakurManSingh @ITCHotels @ehsaaswomen @FoundationPK #StoriibyITCKanotaCastle – at Jaipur, India

Celebrating culture, heritage and meaningful collaboration, the evening in Jaipur brought together Prabha Khaitan Foundation and ITC Hotels in their shared commitment to promoting India’s artistic legacy. Apra Kuchhal, Honorary Convenor, Rajasthan and Central India Affairs, Prabha Khaitan Foundation, spoke about the Foundation’s vision and its collaboration with ITC Hotels. The programme also featured the Foundation’s anthem, curated by Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and inspired by the spirit of Unity in Diversity, followed by a welcome address by Atul Bhalla, Vice President Operations – North & West, ITC Hotels Limited. @VishwaMBhatt1 @abkbsb @aprakuchhal #KulsumMalik #DeependraaRana #Amaankidwai #ThakurManSingh @ITCHotels @ehsaaswomen @FoundationPK #StoriibyITCKanotaCastle – at Jaipur, India

चौपाल हमारी लोक-परंपरा का वह हिस्सा है, जहाँ कभी गाँव की चौपालों पर बैठकर ज़िंदगी, समाज और संस्कृति की बातें हुआ करती थीं। यहाँ अनुभव बाँटे जाते थे, विचार पनपते थे और शब्दों के ज़रिये रिश्ते बनते थे। प्रभा खेतान फ़ाउंडेशन की चौपाल उसी परंपरा को आज के समय में जीवित रखने की एक पहल है, जहाँ साहित्य और शायरी के बहाने हम ठहरकर सुनते हैं, सोचते हैं और एक-दूसरे के नज़दीक आते हैं। प्रभा खेतान फ़ाउंडेशन की यह पहल, अहसास वुमन ऑफ़ जयपुर के सहयोग से और आईटीसी राजपुताना के हॉस्पिटैलिटी पार्टनर के रूप में आयोजित की गई। इस चौपाल में पद्मश्री सम्मानित उर्दू कवि एवं साहित्यकार शीन काफ़ निज़ाम के साथ संवाद हुआ, जिसका संचालन कवि एवं संपादक आदिल रज़ा मंसूरी ने किया। #SheenKaafNizam @AadilRaza @aprakuchhal #KulsumMalik @ehsaaswomen #ITCRajputana @FoundationPK #Choupal #literature

शायरी की नफ़ासत, अदब की ख़ुशबू और ख़यालों की दिलकश दुनिया में ले जाती जयपुर की एक यादगार शाम। प्रभा खेतान फ़ाउंडेशन की साहित्यिक पहल ‘चौपाल’ के अंतर्गत पद्मश्री सम्मानित उर्दू कवि एवं साहित्यकार शीन काफ़ निज़ाम के साथ एक विशेष साहित्यिक संवाद हुआ। कवि एवं संपादक आदिल रज़ा मंसूरी के साथ हुई बातचीत में साहित्य, आस्था, रचनात्मक स्वतंत्रता और मानवीय संवेदनाओं के विभिन्न पहलुओं पर विचार साझा किए गए। “अदब को मज़हब की तरह पढ़ा और मज़हब को अदब की तरह” की सोच को केंद्र में रखते हुए संवाद में मीर और ग़ालिब की शायरी से लेकर तन्हाई, ख़्वाबों, स्मृतियों और मानवीय रिश्तों तक कई विषयों पर चर्चा हुई। शीन काफ़ निज़ाम की शायरी और तरन्नुम ने शाम को ख़ास बना दिया, वहीं साहित्य और जीवन से जुड़े विभिन्न विषयों पर हुई बातचीत ने इस महफ़िल को और भी यादगार बना दिया। कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत प्रभा खेतान फ़ाउंडेशन की राजस्थान एवं मध्य भारत की मानद संयोजक अपरा कुच्छल के स्वागत वक्तव्य से हुई। समापन पर अहसास वुमन ऑफ़ जयपुर की कुलसुम मलिक ने शीन काफ़ निज़ाम और आदिल रज़ा मंसूरी का सम्मान किया। अपरा कुच्छल ने धन्यवाद ज्ञापन प्रस्तुत करते हुए सभी अतिथियों और उपस्थित श्रोताओं के प्रति आभार व्यक्त किया। प्रभा खेतान फ़ाउंडेशन की इस पहल को अहसास वुमन ऑफ़ जयपुर का सहयोग मिला, जबकि आईटीसी राजपुताना हॉस्पिटैलिटी पार्टनर रहा। ‘चौपाल’ की इस साहित्यिक संध्या ने शब्दों, विचारों और संवेदनाओं के माध्यम से साहित्य तथा जीवन के गहरे संबंधों को महसूस करने का अवसर दिया। #SheenKaafNizam @AadilRaza @aprakuchhal #KulsumMalik @ehsaaswomen #ITCRajputana @FoundationPK #Choupal #literature

At #TheWriteCircle Chandigarh with author Navtej Sarna, the audience was welcomed by Rasikpriya Sandhu, Ehsaas Woman of Chandigarh, who also delivered the vote of thanks at the conclusion of the session. Navtej Sarna was felicitated by Zarqa Jain, Ehsaas Woman of Ludhiana, while Ranjit Powar was felicitated by Pallavi Pahwa, also an Ehsaas Woman of Ludhiana – with handcrafted root bridges from Meghalaya. The session was hosted in association with our hospitality partner, The Bella Vista. @NavtejSarna @RanjitPowar1 #RasikpriyaSandhu #ZarqaJain #PallaviPahwa #TheBellaVista

At the #TheWriteCircle session in Chandigarh, guest author Navtej Sarna was in conversation with Ranjit Powar, reflecting on his literary works authored over the years and the experiences, ideas and influences that have shaped his writing. The engaging exchange offered the audience an opportunity to explore the many dimensions of his literary journey. The session was hosted in association with our hospitality partner, The Bella Vista. @NavtejSarna @RanjitPowar1 #RasikpriyaSandhu #TheBellaVista

#MediaCoverage – The Write Circle Amritsar with Navtej Sarna @JagranNews @NavtejSarna @navdeepsuri @PraneetBubber @KhannaSheetal @swarna_taj

#TheWriteCircle Amritsar with Navtej Sarna concluded with a vote of thanks by Sheetal Khanna, Ehsaas Woman of Amritsar. Guest author Navtej Sarna was felicitated by Dr Rajbir Singh, while conversationalist Navdeep Suri was felicitated by Air Commodore Malvinder Singh Ahluwalia – with handcrafted string puppets. The session wrapped up with the audience having the opportunity to interact with the author and get their books personally signed. This session was organised in association with our hospitality partner, Taj Swarna. @NavtejSarna @KhannaSheetal @navdeepsuri @PraneetBubber @swarna_taj @TajHotels

At the latest session of The Write Circle in Amritsar, guest author Navtej Sarna engaged in an insightful conversation with Navdeep Suri, exploring his body of work, the experiences that have shaped his career, and the ideas and perspectives that inform his writing, offering the audience a deeper appreciation of the man behind the books! The session continued with an engaging audience Q&A segment, as literary enthusiasts from Amritsar posed their questions to the guest author. @NavtejSarna #Amritsar #TheWriteCircle

At the #TheWriteCircle session in Amritsar, guest author Navtej Sarna engaged in a riveting conversation exploring his literary oeuvre, professional journey, and the experiences and influences that have shaped his writing. Expertly moderated by Navdeep Suri, the discussion offered the audience deeper insights into the many dimensions of his work and career. The audience was welcomed by Praneet Bubber, Ehsaas Woman of Amritsar & Honorary Convenor of Punjab & Haryana Affairs of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation. This session of The Write Circle was hosted in association with our hospitality partner, Taj Swarna. @NavtejSarna @navdeepsuri @PraneetBubber @KhannaSheetal @ehsaaswomen @swarna_taj

The Write Circle in Jaipur, with author Christopher C. Doyle, in conversation with Vaidehi Singh, delved into the mysteries of the Mahabharata, examining its historical foundations, the complexities of dharma and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. An engaging evening of literature, research and thought-provoking perspectives, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Siyahi and ITC Rajputana. @SiyahiJaipur #TheWriteCircle #PrabhaKhaitanFoundation #ChristopherCDoyle #Literature

#ComingSoon to Chandigarh – Author Navtej Sarna will be in conversation with Ranjit Powar, reflecting on the experiences that have shaped his life and literary journey, the people and places that have influenced his writing, and the stories and ideas that continue to find expression in his books. This session of #TheWriteCircle is being organised in association with our hospitality partner, The Bella Vista, Panchkula, and with the support of the Ehsaas Women of Chandigarh. @NavtejSarna #RasikpriyaSandhu #NankiAuroraSingh @ehsaaswomen #TheBellaVista #RanjitPowar

Glimpses from #TheWriteCircle session in Kanpur with guest author Apra Kuchhal in conversation with Geeta Malhotra, Ehsaas woman of Kanpur. @aprakuchhal #GeetaMalhotra @aartigupta @ehsaaswomen @JagranNews #TheLandmarkTowers #PrabhaKhaitanFoundation

An insightful literary evening of The Write Circle, an initiative of Prabha Khaitan Foundation, was organised in Kanpur , bringing together literature, meaningful conversations, and thought-provoking perspectives. The session featured author Apra Kuchhal, who spoke about her journey as a writer and the experiences that shaped her literary pursuits. She shared her thoughts on gender equality, fostering sensitivity within families, and the role of parents and educators in raising children with empathy, confidence, and respect for individual differences. In a engaging conversation with Geeta Malhotra, Ehsaas Woman of Kanpur, Apra Kuchhal explored the importance of building an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued, understood, and empowered to grow. The welcome address and vote of thanks were delivered by Aarti Gupta, Ehsaas Woman of Kanpur. The session was held in association with The Landmark Towers, Kanpur, as the Hospitality and Venue Partner, and Dainik Jagran as the Hindi Print Media Partner. The event was anchored by the Ehsaas Women of Kanpur. @aprakuchhal #GeetaMalhotra @aartigupta @ehsaaswomen @JagranNews #TheLandmarkTowers #PrabhaKhaitanFoundation

An evening of confluence of luminaries, celebrating India’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant artistic landscape. Prabha Khaitan Foundation’s latest Ek Mulakat event in Kolkata with the Hon’ble Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, brought together eminent personalities from Kolkata’s creative, literary and performing arts fraternity for an evening of meaningful conversations and cultural exchange. Tags & Hashtags - X: @gssjodhpur @MinOfCultureGoI @sundeepbhutoria @silarindam @Anindita0909 @KGunedited @VarmaMalika @BickramGhosh @EshaDutta14 @sourendrospeaks @soumyojitdas @AgarwalRawat @archaeologist4n @i_am_baulsamrat @me_locket @aroyfloyd @MamataShankar9 @indraroy @imannmusic @AlokanandaRoy @TejendraNarayan @MaliahJune @singerushauthup @zindatilisma @DonaGanguly75 @arvindchotia #RajeshBihani #AshokJaiswal #BaisakhiGhosh #ArijitDuttaChoudhury #BinayakBandopadhyay #DibyenduDasBaul #AvirupSengupta #PritiPatel #ShipraBhattacharya #Subhaprasanna #SamidhaRedkar #PuneetChatwal #SanjayChadha #ChandrimaPal #EkMulakat #PrabhaKhaitanFoundation

#ComingSoon to Amritsar – Author Navtej Sarna will join the literary enthusiasts of Amritsar for the upcoming edition of #TheWriteCircle, organised in association with hospitality partner Taj Swarna and with the support of the Ehsaas Women of Amritsar. In conversation with Navdeep Suri, the guest author will reflect on his personal and professional journey, his literary works, and the experiences and inspirations that have shaped his writing. Stay tuned! @NavtejSarna @navdeepsuri @PraneetBubber @KhannaSheetal @ehsaaswomen @swarna_taj

Sharing glimpses of Aakhar held in Aizawl with author T. Vanlaltlani. Amelia Lalremdiki Sailo, Ehsaas Woman of Aizawl, warmly welcomed the eager audience. She also delivered the Vote of Thanks at the end of the session, after which the author signed copies of her books for the guests present. @OilIndiaLimited @ehsaaswomen @amelia_zls #TVanlaltlani #AshleyLalremruati #Aakhar #PrabhaKhaitanFoundation #अपनीभाषाअपनेलोग #LiteraryEvent

Growing up brings a world of change, new experiences and questions that often go unspoken. These themes took centre stage in Jodhpur as author Pooja Marwah joined a session of The Write Circle, an initiative of Prabha Khaitan Foundation, in association with Ehsaas Women of Jodhpur and Nature’s Park. In conversation with Sushma Niraj Sethia, Ehsaas Woman of Jodhpur, Pooja offered insights into the lives of teenagers today, touching upon the expectations they navigate, the challenges they encounter and the aspirations that shape their journey. Drawing from her book Being an Indian Teenager, she brought a fresh perspective to understanding young minds. The evening opened with a welcome note by Preeti Mehta, Ehsaas Woman of Jodhpur, who also delivered the vote of thanks. Pooja Marwah was felicitated by Nirmal Sethia. @PoojaPMarwah @NirajSushma @_PreetiMehta #Casablanca @ehsaaswomen #Naturespark #TheWriteCircle #Jodhpur @FoundationPK – at Munsyari, India