Tag: Jaipur

Rajasthan’s Palace Painters experiencing high demand

Mia Knight- October 10, 2017

The Palaces of Rajasthan are flooded by tourists every day. Often overlooked are the painters who keep such tourist hot spots in peak condition. Read More

Amity University Jaipur welcomes UQ journalism students

Bruce Woolley- October 7, 2017

  The 'UQ in Jaipur' team has worked very closely with 20 students from Amity University in Jaipur to bring you the engaging stories on ... Read More

Who thought being a foreign correspondent could be this much fun?

Bruce Woolley- September 27, 2017

  Twenty UQ journalism students, two staff, four days of travel through three different countries, seven days of reporting in Jaipur India, and more than ... Read More

Bare City

Kemii- September 25, 2017

https://soundcloud.com/kemiimaguire/bare-city Transcript: Maguire: I’m currently walking through one of the local food markets here in Jaipur, Rajasthan – India’s tenth largest city. Along the footpath, ... Read More

Blessings Between Petals

Juanita Egan- September 25, 2017

Hidden amongst the local vendors of Jaipur, there are hidden gems that unlock the traditions of the Hindu faith. (more…) Read More

Pride of India

Johnpaul Gonzo- September 25, 2017

Thread by thread and knot by knot, history is being made in India. The Indian textile industry now accounts for 14% of industrial production, and ... Read More

Mirror mirror on the wall: the Sheesh Mahal is the fairest of them all

Nazlee Salami- September 25, 2017

In the 16th century, the general of Akbar, Maan Singh, built a fort around a city which he later ruled. The city became named Amer. ... Read More

Jaipur, sparkling centre of the global gemstone trade

Georgia Clelland- September 25, 2017

Jaipur is the global hub for gemstone manufacturing, reporter Georgia Clelland investigates the history of the diamond industry. https://vimeo.com/238513736 Jaipur, sparkling centre of the global ... Read More

The Street Sweepers of Jaipur

Maya Fellows- September 25, 2017

Three women in bright Sari's take photographs with tourists and (more…) Read More

Perceptions of Modesty in a Changing Jaipur

Anastasia White- September 25, 2017

Jaipur is a city that exists on the precipice between old and new. Just one of the many ways this manifests is in the perceptions ... Read More

Snake charmers of Jaipur

Mia Knight- September 25, 2017

Snake charmer Kahnu Nath and his cobra, Raju play for hours at a time, entertaining tourists and locals on the streets of Jaipur. Read More