Raffles Jaipur Celebrates Women's Leadership with 'The Queen Within'

2026-07-16 08:42:46 Events / Trade Shows

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National, 2026 — In honour of International Women's Day, Raffles Jaipur hosted an evening of thoughtful dialogue and refined celebration at the storied Writer's Bar. Titled The Queen Within, the gathering brought together women whose journeys reflect vision, conviction, and purpose, creating a quietly powerful evening set within one of the palace's most intimate spaces.

The conversation was moderated by Ainee Nizami Ahmedi, Editorial Director of ELLE India and ELLE Gourmet India, whose insightful guidance allowed the evening's dialogue to unfold with both candour and depth. Joining her were Jui Sharma, COO of Triton Hotels & Resorts; Gayatri Jolly Aggarwal, CEO of Archana Aggarwal Timeless Jewellery; and Nitya Bajaj, Founder and Designer of Label Nitya Bajaj. These accomplished women represent hospitality, luxury retail, and fashion, and their journeys reflected themes of resilience, reinvention, and the quiet confidence of authentic ambition.

Conceived not as a conventional panel but as a living conversation, The Queen Within was intentionally intimate in its format. The evening unfolded unhurriedly, allowing reflections on leadership, creativity, and the evolving definition of success to emerge naturally. Professional milestones were interwoven with personal insights, offering guests, including entrepreneurs, creators, and members of the media, a rare opportunity to hear the stories behind the achievements.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajat Sethi, General Manager of Raffles and Fairmont Jaipur, shared:
"At Raffles Jaipur, hospitality is defined not only by the spaces we create, but by the conversations we encourage within them. The Queen Within was conceived to honour the strength, individuality, and journeys of women who are shaping the world around them. To witness such remarkable voices come together in dialogue was both inspiring and deeply meaningful."

The evening concluded with an elegant high tea where conversations continued long after the formal programme had drawn to a close, a fitting finale to an evening defined by warmth, reflection, and connection.

With The Queen Within, Raffles Jaipur once again reaffirmed its commitment to fostering cultural dialogue and meaningful gatherings, creating spaces where ideas flourish, stories are shared, and inspiring voices find their stage.

About Raffles Jaipur

Raffles Jaipur is perfectly situated to be your tranquil retreat as you journey around India's Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra – and indeed it has a touch of the Taj Mahal in its gleaming white beauty. The many rich cultural delights of the Pink City of Jaipur – so painted in honour of the Prince of Wales's visit in 1876 – are just 20 km away; and the legacy of the maharajas' fortresses and palaces is all around, including the famous Amber Fort, just on the doorstep. Such regal figures of history would be delighted to learn that guests of Raffles Jaipur all enjoy the personalised services of the legendary Raffles Butlers. Jaipur is a one-hour flight from Delhi.

About Raffles

Founded in Singapore in 1887, Raffles Hotels, Resorts and Residences are places where ideas are born, history is made and stories and legends are created. At each landmark address, distinguished guests and residents will find a world of elegance and enchanted glamour, where Raffles' renowned legacy of gracious service knows no bounds. As the authentic heart of a destination, Raffles champions fine art and design, and fosters culture in all its forms, guiding guests to make discoveries in their own time and way. Raffles' commitment to local communities is expressed through diverse initiatives with a unified mission to actively support the arts and the environment. From one generation to the next, visitors arrive as guests, leave as friends, and return as family. Raffles can be found in key international locations including Singapore, Paris, London, Boston, Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Maldives, Udaipur, Phnom Penh and Bali, among others; with flagship openings upcoming in Sentosa, Singapore and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Raffles is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,600 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.