Thrive Grant

About the Film: Studying in a colonial-era boarding school in the Himalayan mountains, Jaivardhana (‘JV’) is an insolent and mischievous sixteen-year-old who finds it hard to balance his world within the rigid and mundane structures of school, and his newfound attraction towards another student, Tarini. As the tale unfolds, we begin to realize their roles […]

The Gathering is a celebration of queer BIPOC community with programming focused on nurturing the mind, body, and soul. We will kick off this cultural symposium with an intimate conversation […]

‘Shāshwat’ - Eternal. This enthralling presentation of music and dance pays tribute to the legendary maestro Pandit Kumar Gandharva on the occasion of his birth centenary in 2024. 'Shāshwat’ will showcase two mesmerizing segments: Odissi Dance Concert: Arushi Mudgal hailed as “one of India’s most remarkable dancers” by the New York Times brings her blend […]

Need dedicated time to write? Join Torch and other BIPOC women during our biweekly virtual writing circle where you can write using one of our selected prompts, or use the time to brainstorm new ideas, polish unfinished work, or simply enjoy being in community with other BIPOC women who love literature and writing as much […]

Join us for a dazzling night of disco and dancing! The Disco Era took flight in Asian and Middle Eastern nightlife through the late 70s to the 80s. Disco’s influence took over the club scene throughout the world, especially within Bollywood, in Tehran, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The dance floor of discotheques has […]