Press Club of India

#PCIFilmClub presents Faiza Ahmad Khan's 2008 documentary, Supermen of Malegaon. Malegaon, a small town tucked away near the heart of India geographically, is fraught with communal tension and under economic depression. To escape the harsh reality of their world, its people seek refuge in the fantastical world of cinema. This passion for cinema has spurred a group of cinema enthusiasts to make their own films-quirky, low budget, socially aware and notoriously funny spoofs of Bollywood films. Their ambition has grown and now they are ready to take on Hollywood and Superman. Thursday, May 14 6 PM Press Club of India See you there!

The Press Club of India is saddened at the demise of its member Pradeep Rana on May 5 and expresses its deepest condolences to the bereaved family. Rana worked at the Times of India, Press Trust of India, Indian Express and UNI before joining the Japanese news channel NHK World as its South Asia Correspondent. He also served as a media analyst at the US embassy in New Delhi. The cremation will take place on May 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Crematorium, Sector 94, Noida.

#PCIFilmClub, in collaboration with the Embassy of Russia in India, presents Mikhail Kalatozov's 1958 film 'The Cranes Are Flying'. Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris’ family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions. Thursday, May 7 6 PM Press Club of India Please join us for tea at 5:30 PM.

#PCIFilmClub presents ‘Bhupen Da Uncut’, directed by Bobbeeta Sharma. Bhupen Da Uncut is a vintage candid camera first person account of Assam's legendary singer-musical maestro Bharat Ratna and Dada Saheb Phalke awardee Dr Bhupen Hazarika while he was on a visit to United Kingdom in 1999. Here Bhupenda, as he is fondly referred to by all spoke at length about his childhood, the influence and interaction with cultural stalwarts like Jyoti Prasad Agarwala pioneer of Assamese cinema, his pursuit of higher studies in New York, how he met his wife Priyamvada Patel and the dynamics of their relationship, as well as his philosophy and ideology. In these candid moments, Bhupenda also recited a few of his poems, some of which we believe have not yet been published. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director. Thursday, April 30 6 PM Press Club of India

The Press Club of India mourns the passing away of Raghu Rai , a veteran photojournalist and our member. An iconic Indian photographer, Rai has left behind a huge body of work spanning several decades and subjects which will continue to be celebrated. His commitment and contribution to his craft will be remembered with deep respect. At this juncture, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. 
 May his soul rest in peace. #RIP

#PCIFilmClub presents two short films: Samir Zaidi's 'Two Sinners' and Indranil Roy's 'Tea and a Rose'. *Two Sinners* : When Azhar's brother forces him to confront the man responsible for their sister's assault, he is thrust into an agonising choice. Does he follow his deep-rooted disdain for violence, or give in to the overwhelming desire for vengeance? Torn between morality and justice, Azhar’s next move will change everything. *Tea and a Rose* : Set during September 2020 amid the prolonged isolation of the pandemic lockdown, the story follows Mrs. Khan and Mrs. Indrani Ray as they find solace, companionship, and a new beginning in each other over shared cups of tea. It is a poignant, quiet film about connection and comfort during a time of global anxiety, forming part of the 'Lockdown Love Stories' series. The screenings will be followed by a Q&A with Samir Zaidi. 6:30 PM, Thursday, April 23 Press Club of India Please join us for tea at 6 pm. See you there!

The Press Club of India conducted a discussion on “Dr Ambedkar and Battle for Press Freedom Today.”

#PCIFilmClub presents Anureet Watta’s short film ‘Don’t Interrupt While We Dance’. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director. A quaint birthday party for 18-year-old Noori, a transgender woman, pulses slowly with the dreams and glee of her queer friends. However, as the evening unfolds, new horrors emerge - transphobia barges inside the door, with the police arresting them all for Noori’s kidnapping case. 6:30 PM Thursday, April 16 Press Club of India Please join us for tea at 6 PM. See you there!

The Press Club of India expresses shock, and condemns the recent attack on the office of Asomiya Pratidin, one of the most respected newspapers of Assam.

Six press organizations gathered at the Press Club of India on April 11 to demand the unconditional withdrawal of the Draft IT (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules 2026. The rules create a chilling effect on press freedom, threaten independent creators & expand unchecked censorship powers. Key demands:— ✅ Withdraw Rule 3(4) executive censorship powers ✅ Stop the 3-hour takedown diktat ✅ Halt the illegal Sahyog portal ✅ Consult journalists BEFORE drafting such laws #PressFreedom #ITRules2026 #FreeSpeech

Click the link to download the PDF file. On April 10, 2026, the Press Club of India has sbumitted comments and suggestions to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on the amendements proposed to the IT Rules 2021 in the Draft Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Second Amendment Rules, 2026. pressclubofindia.org/category/press…

The Press Club of India Managing Committee visited the Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology (MeitY) on April 10 to submit its comments and suggestions to the Secretary, MeiTy, on the draft amendments to the IT Rules 2021 — Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

The Press Club of India expresses grave concern over the recent spate of takedown orders issued across social media platforms targeting content critical of the government, where creators have been blocked or their material removed. The PCI Managing Committee strongly opposes these instances of blatant executive overreach and demands that the authorities respect citizens' and journalists' fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression enshrined in and protected by Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.

#PCIFilmClub presents Shaunak Sen’s Oscar-nominated documentary ‘All That Breathes’. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director. As legions of birds fall from New Delhi’s darkening skies, and the city smolders with social unrest, two brothers race to save a casualty of the turbulent times: the black kite, a majestic bird of prey essential to their city's ecosystem. Thursday, April 2 6 PM Press Club of India See you there!

#PCIConversations Today (Tuesday, March 31) at 6 pm! Hoihnu Hauzel in conversation with Vir Sanghvi on her book ‘Stories the Fire Could Not Burn: A Personal Account of the Manipur Crisis, 2023-25’. See you there at the Press Club of India. Please join us for tea at 5:30 pm

Press Club of India hosted the High Commissioner of Bangladesh Riaz Hamidullah and Deputy High Commissioner Preeti Rahman on Friday on the occasion of the Independence Day of Bangladesh. PCI hopes this kind of initiatives will help India in its neighbourhood.

PCI Film Club Thursday screening in progress.

*What Is Your Book Idea?* The New India Foundation, based in Bangalore, is a non-profit organisation that supports the writing of books on modern India. The NIF Fellowship empowers writers financially and editorially to write books on post-1947 India. Hear more about the Fellowship, and why you should apply, from Nandini Nair, Associate Director NIF, at a session for PCI members. newindiafoundation.org Thursday, April 9 6 pm Press Club of India