Stories from around the world find home in Houston's first Jaipur Lit Fest

Some excellent panel discussions on literature, art and history, a joyous spontaneity and democratic spirit were the highlights of the first edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival in Houston, organisers said Saturday.

"Shared Narratives", the first edition of ZEE JLF at Houston, took place at the Asia Society Center, Texas. It featured more than 15 fast-paced packed sessions over 25 authors, and was attended by hundreds of book lovers who met their favourite writers and conversed with them.

JLF, a confluence of East and West, brought together enlightened voices from across the world, to highlight contrasts, recognize similarities, engender empathy, and acknowledge