Representation is not merely about putting a couple of queer people together, it is about how their narratives unfold, and whether these writers and actors are given the agency to be able to tell their own stories.
By Tanya S Sep 4 2017 |
Following are four Indian web series that do express strong plot-lines and have LGBTQ characters right at the center of all the action.
By Tanya S Aug 14 2017 |
Queer activists have not only used “queer” as a self-referential label, but have also endeavored to make it part of the national dialog about sexual preference.
By Tanya S Jul 10 2017 |
Since its Pride time, I want to share my all-time favourite films on the Stonewall riots. An event that is still remembered, celebrated, changed how LGBTQ people are perceived, and became a symbol of empowerment for the community.
By Tanya S Jun 26 2017 |
The following are a few movies made in India and abroad to aid children and young adults on that journey of self-acceptance, coming out and feeling at ease with their identity.
By Tanya S May 12 2017 |
Terrified of her husband, she decided to bring up the girl as a boy and named them Iphis.
By Tanya S May 3 2017 |
A woman in a flannel shirt and cropped hair, or a man wearing loud prints walks by and there are questions. Is she/he gay?
By Tanya S Apr 12 2017 |
When it comes to studying his possible queer nature, we have numerous paintings, where his female subjects, often nude, are lying down together, in each other’s arms.
By Tanya S Mar 21 2017 |
A march on 28th February was organized by the students of Delhi University to demonstrate the fact that a university belongs to the presentation of genuine ideas and free thinking.
By Tanya S Mar 4 2017 |
I was nudged towards podcasts by my partner, who introduced me to this ever growing platform, that acts a substitute for radio shows, where people come together and discuss, tell stories, folk lore, talk about music, and much more.
By Tanya S Jan 31 2017 |
People often also mistake my partner and me as sisters, though we don’t look alike at all. It’s something I have found recurring in most same sex couples we are friends with.
By Tanya S Dec 29 2016 |
“Go on.” She said. She wanted to hear the story in its entirety and not in bits and pieces, the way I had been telling her casually during Sundays scattered over five years.
By Tanya S Dec 23 2016 |
The following list however focuses on the Asian Queer cinema and the trajectory of movies revolving around the theme of coming out.
By Tanya S Dec 16 2016 |
The Gay Best Friend, now also known as the ‘GBF’, was the very popular stoic male character in the 90’s romantic comedies.
By Tanya S Nov 10 2016 |
Was I straight? I hadn’t been for a while, and a last couple of years had been a fight, a complete rewriting of myself.
By Tanya S Oct 27 2016 |
Recent LBTQ themed YouTube series have been gaining popularity because of their diverse representation and great story telling.
By Tanya S Oct 3 2016 |
In my room on the terrace,
I spend hours shifting in my self.
moving my breasts along my body,
adjusting my eye and putting it
near my lip.
By Tanya S Sep 30 2016 |
Our conversation had lulled soon after she had told me about last September.
By Tanya S Sep 8 2016 |
