Celebrate the launch of Men Like Ours, the debut novel by author Bindu Bansinath. Bansinath will be joined in conversation by acclaimed writer Daphne Palasi Andreades for an evening discussing identity, family, masculinity, and contemporary South Asian storytelling. The event will include a reading, conversation, audience Q&A, and book signing. About the Speakers: Bindu Bansinath …
The 2026 New York Indian Film Festival opens its pre-festival celebrations with a special screening of the iconic Hindi classic Sholay (1975), directed by Ramesh Sippy. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian films ever made, the epic action-drama blends western, adventure, comedy, and tragedy while following two small-time criminals hired to stop the …
The 2026 New York Indian Film Festival opens with Boong, the acclaimed Manipuri coming-of-age drama directed by Lakshmipriya Devi. The BAFTA-winning film follows a young boy from Imphal who embarks on a journey to find his missing father, blending childhood adventure with themes of family, resilience, and life in contemporary Manipur. The film has earned …
In partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, present Bibhu Mohapatr in conversation with Marc Karimzadeh The National Arts Club and its Fashion Committee, in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, present Bibhu Mohapatra in conversation with Marc Karimzadeh for an exploration of his illustrious career.
Full Plate screens as part of the 2026 New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF). The contemporary drama explores themes of economic survival, faith, and social expectations, examining the tensions between personal ambition and community responsibility. The screening is part of NYIFF’s annual showcase of independent Indian cinema and South Asian storytelling.
This NYIFF 2026 double-feature presentation pairs the feature film How To Not Have Sex with the short film Distance, exploring themes of intimacy, emotional disconnect, memory, and unresolved relationships. The screening highlights contemporary independent storytelling focused on human connection and personal identity, continuing NYIFF’s showcase of boundary-pushing South Asian cinema. Films Included: How To Not …
