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Matt Turpin
The Goose fair was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Nottingham Councillor Mohammed Saghir, accompanied by the Sheriff of Nottingham Councillor Jackie Morris and Robin hood.
Poetry Corner was held by Kavi Rang at Nottingham Castle in September 2016. The event was part of Nottingham Mela and New Art Exchange. Many poets from Nottinghamshire read their poems in different languages including Hindi, Urdu, and English.
Jai was one of the subjects in this photographic exhibition held at Nottingham Castle. The photographer Jo Metson Scott included Jai as a study into Nottingham, a cross section of the city and its people, particularly those who have made… Continue Reading →
June 2016, Paris: an invite to speak at a conference organised by Aadharshila Hindi Magazine. Jai chaired the conference, a great honour. Discussions were on the relevance of Hindi on a global scale. Jai received an award: the Mahadevi Verma… Continue Reading →
On November 13th, 2015, Jai Verma travelled to Wembley Stadium in London as part of the “UK Welcomes Modi” event. This was an important occasion for Anglo-Indian relations, as the Prime Minister of India met the British Prime Minister David… Continue Reading →
In January 2016 Jai Verma was invited to Banaras Hindu University, to visit the Banaras Hindu University (BHU). The university was celebrating its Centenary, and as such were holding a series of events to mark this anniversary. Banaras is one… Continue Reading →
Jai appeared on the live tv show Sathi Ke Sang Sang in May 2016.
Dr Kunwar Bechain is one of India’s best known and well-loved Geet Kar and Ghazal Kar. His contribution to Indian culture is invaluable; his poetry spanning genres and form. Perhaps best known for his mastery of ghazal, haiku and dohe,… Continue Reading →
