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.
Archive for the tag Featured News
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.
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.
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.
Doing the Dirty Safely
“Lesbians and UNsafe sex?!”, you snort. Yes, I hear you. But you’d do well to know that even the all powerful lesbians are not STD-proof.
Anderson Cooper Raises His Rainbow
Hallelujah!!! We have gained yet another gay ally! Our most favorite reporter of all time, Mr. Anderson Cooper has come out of the closet.
President Obama Is Encouraging Homosexuality
I would like to thank Caiden Cowger for his profound opinion on homosexuality. I need to clarify one thing however. Homosexuality is not a belief. We like to think of it more as an evil and powerful religion, invented centuries ago, and the roots of which are not very clear.
Chennai Pride 2012 Is Here!
Chennai hosts its fourth annual Rainbow Pride in June 2012, a month celebrating visibility of alternate sexualities and gender identities.
Dharun Ravi Sentence: Fair or Unfair?
Dharun Ravi was sentenced to 30 days in jail, 300 hours of community service and $10,000 fine.
10 Must Watch Films at KASHISH 2012
India’s Biggest Queer Film Festival returns for its third edition! KASHISH 2012 – 3rd Mumbai International Queer Film Festival will be held from May 23-27, 2012 at Cinemax Versova, …
Bombay HC Rules In Favor of Bidhan Barua
On Monday, Bombay HC allowed young Bidhan Barua to undergo sex reassignment surgery, stating that there is no law that prevents an individual from doing so.
Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival : Looking For Contribution
For two years, we have entertained while trying to mainstream queer identities through the medium of films.
Transgender Equality
America has yet again taken a step in the right direction by protecting the transgender community under the new anti-discrimination law.
Nai Dunia & Callous Attitude
Naidunia (Indore Edition) on Sunday published a news report on two girls who ran away from home to another city because they wished to live together as a couple.
Make Way For Mizz Jenna Talackova
Mizz Jenna Talackova was initially disqualified from the Miss Universe pageant due to the fact that she was classified as a boy at birth.
