The Koovagam Way
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News and latest happenings in India and around the world affecting Queer lives.
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Kashish 2013 : Mumbai International Queer Film Festival (Schedule)
At a press screening on Tuesday, May 14, 9 short films/documentaries from India, America, Cambodia, Australia and Spain were screened for the press.
KASHISH 2013 Looks To Crowd Funding
Aimed at keeping the festival free and accessible to audiences, organisers say crowd funding also gives audience a feeling of ownership.
Scrutinizing Nike’s Support for Gay Athletes
Nike has been eager to sign on openly gay athletes for some time & has unofficially said that they want any gay athletes that are considering coming out.
Bravo Rohit Singh!
In Canada a trans woman was refused to try on a bridal dress at a store because according to the owner of the store she looked like a man.
KASHISH 2013 Online Delegate Registrations NOW OPEN!!
Over 250 registrations in four days! Thanks everyone… keep it coming!
France, Where Is The Love?
The more I read about it, the more disoriented I feel. Men in their twenties, shouting slogans such as “Do not play with the rules of nature”.
Chennai Rainbow Film Festival : Donation & Sponsorship Details
Every rupee donated is valued! Each individual donation will be recognized and properly utilized for our festival program as well as on our website.
New Zealand Legalizes Same Sex Marriage
Earlier this week New Zealand became the latest nation to legalize same sex marriage.
Partner with KASHISH 2013
Support KASHISH 2013 and help the festival continue its commitment to mainstream queer issues through cinema. As a partner you reach out to queer and mainstream audiences.
Queerifying Via Bombay Talkies
Not everyday do we hear of Bollywood filmmakers explore themes outside of their so-called forte. So to be honest I was pleasantly surprised when I clicked on the Youtube link tweeted by none other than (the hush-hush homo) Karan Johar.
Politics of the Pope
Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation came as a huge shock to the entire world.
Mumbai’s Queer Flashmob 2013
If you are Queer and you know it…clap your hands!
Submit Your Film To Kashish 2013
Over the past 4 days, we have received 35 entries. We know everyone waits for the deadline, so this is a gentle reminder that TODAY IS THE LAST DAY.
Karva Chauth : To Do or Taboo?
The subject grabbed spotlight after Roy uploaded photographs of her partner, Alka Kedwal and herself observing Karva Chauth on Facebook.
All India says Stop Killing Gays in Uganda!!
On this World AIDS day 1st December 2012, the sexual minority groups in Mumbai under the aegis of Queer Azaadi Mumbai (QAM) send our best wishes to our fellow community members in Uganda.
It’s All In The Kiss
My very instant reaction was; F***ing hell this is so beautiful. It took good 3 minutes or so for my eyes to drift onto the other portions of the photograph.
LGBT Resource Guide For Corporate India
Hong Kong based consulting firm ‘Community Business’, in partnership with Mingle and other individual LGBT experts in India has launched a Resource Guide for Indian Employers on how to deal with LGBT issues in the workplace.
California Governor Signs Ban On Gay Conversion Therapy
California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill to ban practices of conversion therapy on minors.
Bengaluru Pride & Karnataka Queer Habba 2012 : Show Your Support!
Bengaluru Pride will be held on 2nd December, 2012.
