NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Ambreen Ali, founder and editor of Central Desi, smiles for the camera while holding a cup of coffee bought from Khyber Cafe next door. The cafe is offering a special 20% discount to those displaying a Central Desi sticker at the register. Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Resin artist Pranali Bharambe and Artist and Rutgers alumna Rushiga Sarveiya discuss her oil painting named “Sudama Nagar.” Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Resin artist Pranali Bharambe and Artist and Rutgers alumna Rushiga Sarveiya discuss her oil painting named “Sudama Nagar.” Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Resin artist Pranali Bharambe created a handmade resin and clay masterpiece, “The Koi Fish and Lotus Pond,” that takes 48 to 72 hours to dry. During the creation, Bhrambe explains that a single air bubble before pouring could destroy the setting process and cause her to start over again. Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Film photographer and Rutgers Alumna Mansi Bhatt speaks with an attendee about her collection of work, “Still in Time.” The project, which serves as Chatt’s senior thesis, centers on her grandmother and traces her footsteps through India while piecing together her story one photograph at a time. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Pyrographist Janhavi Firke reads Mansi Bhatt’s description card for her film photography work. Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Ifrah Akhtar, Associate Editor of Central Desi, and Artist and Rutgers alumna Rushiga Sarveiya observe and talk about Zainab Masoud’s piece, “Techno-Feudalism.” Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Zainab Masoud displays “The American Progress,” by John Gast to show the comparison to her oil painting piece, “Techno-Feudalism.” Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Zainab Masoud speaks with her former high school history teacher about her piece, “Techno-Feudalism.” Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Pyrographist Janhavi Firke discusses her wood-burning masterpiece, “Life in Motion,” with Mommina. The piece displays that life is never-ending and a constant circle of evolution. Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Pyrographist Janhavi Firke’s wood-burning piece, “Life in Motion.” The piece displays that life is never-ending and a constant circle of evolution. Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Poet Munsif Husami performs spoken word poetry to the crowd while his wife, @colorsofhoney, records him on her iPhone. Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Poet Munsif Husami performs spoken word poetry to the crowd. Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Poet Munsif Husami performs spoken word poetry to the crowd. Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: An attendee of Canvas and Kahani listens to poet Munsif Husami. Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Singer @Rukkygotjams performs a song at Canvas and Kahani. Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: An attendee records singer @Rukkygotjams performing a song at Canvas and Kahani. Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 06/20/2026 CANVAS AND KAHANI: Pyrographist Janhavi Firke’s listens to singer @Rujjygotjams. Central Desi, a South Asian news publication, hosts its first-ever art showcase and open-mic at Alfa Art Gallery on Church Street. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
