India, Feb. 3 -- The 17th edition of the five-day-long annual Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), touted by many as the world's biggest literary extravaganza, got underway in the capital of Rajasthan on January 30.

The JLF 2025, which is being held from January 30 to February 3 at Hotel Clarks Amer, is expected to see participation from over a million attendees and nearly 2,000 speakers.

Over the years, the JLF has become a melting pot of ideas, cultures, thought-provoking discussions and, more importantly, innovations. Contributing to the JLF's innovative side is the Rajasthan government's flagship initiative iStart. This is the fifth consecutive year of collaboration between the JIF and iStart to provide a platform for the state's growi...