Gone are the days when a gay man was always a limp-wristed comic character who was ridiculed, shunned or beaten up. Even mainstream actors are not afraid to play out gay, lesbian, transgender character or situation. But do these characters have depth and detailing, or are they merely for a sensational spin? Where does censor become an impediment in depicting something meaningful and serious? And do they have an audience at all?
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Regional Consultation (Nov 2011) : AMEND 377
Amaltas and Humsafar Trust are organizing 3 consultations in November 2011 in Chennai, Baroda and Bhubaneshwar. We would like to invite the LGBT community to participate in this one day consultation. Your insights and advice would be very valuable.
Prayatna Pune 1st Anniversary Special Meet
Pune based Gay support group, Prayatna (Quest) is celebrating its first anniversary by hosting a discussion on Gay relationships. Event details attached. All are welcome!
Bombay Dost Sunday Highs : Yaariyans “Walk through the Woods” Picnic
So the city life and the daily humdrum getting on your nerves..? Crave to break free of the carbon monoxide fumes and the daily sheen of grime and oil that cakes your skin every time as you step out of your home..? If yes, then the dashing gang of Yaariyan invites you to their “Walk through the woods” picnic.
Bengaluru Pride 2011 is Here!
Bengaluru is getting ready to celebrate it’s annual Pride in November this year. If you are from Bengaluru, here is a chance for you to share your memorable moments from previous pride celebrations.
Mumbai Uprising?
So this fabulous Sunday morning while we were prepping ourselves for another Gaysi Podcast, I noticed some kind of chaos on multiple community pages on Facebook. A deeper look and this story unfolded- Mumbai city. Queer Party. Rented Bungalow in the suburbs. Police raid. 133 men detained. Media exposé. A case of “indecent behavior” filed.
Screening of the Documentary “365 without 377″ by Adele Tulli
‘365 without 377’ is the story of their journey towards freedom.
Call For Contributions To SCRIPTS For Issue No. 14 “FOOD”
Come to think of it, it is rather shocking that we have not done this before: given a call for an issue of SCRIPTS on food! After all food
is part …
Nigah QueerFest 2011 Volunteer Meeting
Dear All,
Greetings from Nigah!
The Nigah QueerFest is in its 5th year! This year’s QueerFest is from the 18th and 25th of November 2011 and will include performances, films, …
Salvation Star Rocks Mumbai On Sep 17
Its time for this month’s hottest lgbt party in town with footstomping music by DJ Bunty from the famed China House club of Mumbai.
Play Reading “EK MADHAV BAUG”
The Humsafar Trust, presents “Ek Madhav Baug,” a Hindi play by the late celebrated playwright Chetan Datar. “Ek Madhav Baug” is a pioneering Marathi language play about homosexuality and acceptance of the gay community.
Sunday Highs : Potluck & Game Night
Bombay High presents Potluck & Game Night
Trikone’s Kulture Kulcha This Saturday
25 years of Trikone and in celebration of a significantly stronger community from when we started!
Politics & Partying [Our World This Week]
A while ago there was the gay Pakistani couple in New Zealand with family issues, but there doesn’t seem to have been too much drama going on in our world as of late. Trust that I’m pleased, but I find that hard to believe, so let me know if I’m missing any important news!
Scripts #14 : Cooking + Writing Workshop
SCRIPTS #14 is going to be a FOOD special and we want to cook up the contents together with you!
An Evening with Devdutt Pattanaik @ Azaad Bazaar
Devdutt Pattanaik, author of the Pregnant King, retells these stories at Azaad Bazaar, and wonders why they were slipped into sacred tales.
Salvation Star Turns 4
Salvation Star turns 4 and it will be an night to remember! Surprises galore for everyone with DJ Bunty from the famed China House Club of Bombay playing his foot stomping music.
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