Even as literature festivals emerge by the dozen—despite lack of sponsors—only a handful enjoy the status of coveted. The Jaipur Literature Festival, now in its 13th edition, is one.

Fresh from its Middle East debut in Doha, Qatar, the JLF, which will return to its customary home at Diggi Palace Hotel in Jaipur, has got an interesting new roster of authors and journalists from across the world. This time, the festival focuses closely on climate emergency, international relations, science and artificial intelligence. "But looking at the situation around us, we will also have a series on young voices.