I arrived at my destination just as the place was packing (puns un/intended). In through the door comes Queer Guy… Queer Guy… Queer Guy…Straight Woman…Queer Guy…Straight Woman… Queer Guy…Lesbian! ..No wait, that was a Queer Guy too…. Straight Guy + Straight Woman… Straight Woman + Straight cousins from out of town…. Queer guy who’s Lesbian cousin did not come…. My fate was sealed.
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Book Reading : Hostel Room 131
Azaad Bazaar presents Book Reading with acclaimed author R.Raj Rao of his new book Hostel Room 131.
Book Release : Hostel Room 131
Penguin Books India, Bombay Dost and Crossword cordially invite you to the launch of R Raj Rao’s ‘Hostel Room 131′ by noted filmmaker Onir.
Freedom Run
In commemoration of Gandhi Jayanti and to denounce British colonial laws worldwide, laws that criminalise adult consensual sex The Delhi FrontRunners and Walkers (DFR) have organized Freedom Run.
Bad Is Good : Talent Quest
B.I.G Team presents Bad Is Good, Gay friendly parties.
Cost: For those who are not drinking alcohol, cost of Rs650 covers unlimited soft drinks and choice of 4 v and 4 n-v starters. Rs750 buys the same + 2 small drinks. Extra drinks at Rs50 for a small drink, beer, etc.
The GayBombay Film Festival
A film by Harish Iyer, or Aham. Its a courageous film that takes on the issue of child sex abuse and how queer kids get specially signalled out for this (they do NOT turn out queer because of the abuse – that’s a lie spread by homophobes which is one of the most vicious aspects of child sex abuse).
Queer Cafe, A Golden Evening
I looked around and found all stereotypes melting away. Even the thought of calling it a minority community seemed absurd. I was given slot number three. I had no idea what I had gotten myself into until I was called upon to read.
Draw The Circle by Desi Deen
As Deen struggles to come to terms with being a transgender man, those who love him most find themselves struggling as well in this unique solo show, told entirely from the point of view of Deen’s family, friends, and partner, yet performed by Deen himself.
Sunday High Discussion : Growing Old Queer
One of the biggest insecurities that LGBT populations face is the thought of growing old. This week, Bombay Dost (Sunday High) will discuss whether it’s really more difficult if you are LGBT, what our methods can be to cope with old age, the support mechanisms that should exist and how these ideas can be implemented.
Queer Cafe
After three successful annual queer cafes, we bring another evening for voices that challenge the ways in which we imagine or our supposed to imagine our many genders and desires!
Mumbai’s Queer Azadi : A No-Show
Cutting to the scene at Azad Maidan, honestly can’t say much…on second thoughts might as well get one of the journos covering the event to write this damn post …since they were the ones hogging the attention of those in-charge and the most sought after.
Naz Celebrations, New Delhi
If there is one constitutional tenet that can be said to be underlying theme of the Indian Constitution, it is that of ‘inclusiveness’. The inclusiveness that Indian society traditionally displayed, literally in every aspect of life, is manifest in recognising a role in society for everyone. Those perceived by the majority as “deviants’ or ‘different’ are not on that score excluded or ostracised.
Mumbai Says Queer Azadi Zindabad!
Queer Azadi Mumbai invites you to join in the Naaz judgment celebrations.
New Delhi Joins The Party
Delhi Pride Committee invites all to join in celebrating the efforts of countless queer individuals, activists, lawyers and supporters from every walk of life, who led the Naz victory for the dignity and rights of LGBTIQ people.
Kerala Makes A Debut
While the final floor plan is yet to be chalked out, it gives me immense pleasure to inform you folks that Kerala (yup God’s own country) is having its very first Pride celebrations this year.
And the T-Shirt goes to:
… Jane Doe!
The winning slogan is: “Each of us is different, but all of us are EQUAL”.
The slogan that was runner up was: “Freedom means loving whoever you like.”, by IdeaSmith.
Bangalore Celebrates Historic Naz Verdict Anniversary
Bangalore’s Queer Groups have decided to celebrate 1st anniversary of the historic Naz Foundation decision decriminalizing IPC 377. In glorified words; mating between two consenting adults of same sex is no longer a criminal offence in India
Debate: Homosexuality Vs. Indian Family Values
As part of the 2010 Pride Month, South India AIDS Action Programme (SIAAP) has organised a debate session in association with the Chennai Rainbow Pride committee.
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