Actor/Producer and Activist Trupti Bhoir delivers a powerful TEDx Talk “Returning Dignity and Identity to Bride Slaves.”

Trupti Bhoir you rocked TEDX at Manhattan Beach in California. I know how much you cried before you went on stage because memories came back of all the hardships you have faced in your life and triumphed. Your authenticity, integrity and commitment to bringing the Read More …

South Asian Film Festivals Are Here to Stay – Part 2 (Chicago South Asian Film Festival)

Spotlight on Co-Founders Ketki Parikh, Amit Rana and the Chicago South Asian Film Festival By Kavita Chhibber Kavita’s note: The more involved I have become in the various South Asian film festivals, the more I have realized their immense impact and extraordinary contribution in showcasing Read More …

South Asian Film Festivals Are Here to Stay

Spotlight on Razia Mashkoor and the India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB) By Kavita Chhibber Kavita’s note: The more involved I have become in the various South Asian film festivals, the more I have realized their immense impact and extraordinary contribution in showcasing films, Read More …

The Valley Recalls: The anniversary of the Kashmiri exodus marked in Boston with poignant optimism. A personal perspective.

By Kavita A.Chhibber Kashmiri Panditon Ke Ghar” (“The homes of The Kashmiri Pandits”) In the narrow lanes of the old town The homes smolder like unfinished funeral pyres The shards from broken windows create wounds That drip from the roofs built by our forefathers Dimmed Read More …