Guwahati, June 26 -- Written by Kaushik Nath

Assamese indigenous feature film River Tales, directed by Dr. Pankaj Borah, has been selected for screening at the prestigious 25th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), marking an achievement for regional cinema from Northeast India.

The festival is scheduled to be held from July 10 to July 26, 2026, across prominent venues in New York City, including Film at Lincoln Center, SVA Theatre, and the Korean Cultural Center.

The selection situates River Tales, also written as Noi Kotha, among a diverse lineup of films representing some of the most compelling cinematic voices from across Asia. It also offers an international platform for a story that is deeply rooted in the ecology, culture, and l...