Why is it okay to show Hijra as scheming but not violent? Firstly, the movie did not spend enough time on the character development of the Hijras. As I saw it, they were shown as supportive of Vijay and loyal and fierce. They rise up in arms against a mob of cruel men that have thronged to witness and participate in the auction of a girl. What’s wrong with that?
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No Woman No Cry
A few weeks ago, while The Girl was away on yet another business trip, I was watching some mindless TV & I suddenly felt myself get really sad. It was a weird feeling, because I wasn’t really sad & it felt like I was watching my mind being taken over (fans of Harry Potter might say there were Dementors in the room) by some unstoppable force.
Salvation Star & TimeOut Mumbai present MUMBAI PRIDE NIGHT 2012!
Salvation Star & TimeOut Mumbai present MUMBAI PRIDE NIGHT-2012!- QAM FUNDRAISER NIGHT
The Politik of Gender and Genre
I’ve not read Hoshang Merchant and have not read any of his work. I have read Seth however. Everything he’s written. But this isn’t a review of Hosang’s work vs. Seth’s. As we celebrate Pride Week, I wonder what are we fighting for? Are we all fighting for the same rights?
The Dirty Talk Experience
To be honest this was not me couple of hours ago. In fact I have been on a perpetual see-saw of highs-n-lows for the past 10 days. And it all started from the minute we (Gaysi) volunteered to host “Dirty Talk” as part of the Mumbai Pride Week.
Kashish Presents Q’nema : 22nd January, 2012
As part of the Mumbai Pride Week, Kashish presents Q’nema on 22nd January at TISS, Mumbai.
The Gay Must Pay
Cheery start, ain’t it? A very Happy New Year to y’all too. And while we are on the topic of cheer – I write this staring out of my window …
The Birdcage : QAM 2012 Fund Raiser Party
It’s the first party of 2012…from the biggest and the best LGBT party organisers… “BIRDCAGE”. A fund raiser for the spirit of LGBT MUMBAI for QAM 2012.
Queer Games 2012 : An Experiential Account
On 15th January, QAM hosted its first Queer Games. Here is a personal account of one the Queer Games participant, Deep. “Light of hope at the end of the tunnel”…a statement strong enough to confirm we are on the right track. Good show guys!
A Guide to Understanding Lesbians : Part 2
This is the sequel to our never-before-seen production that gives deep insight into the workings of a lesbian mind. Read part 1 here for context.
A Month of Pride and Party Pooping
As we walked towards the exit we had the venue staff telling us that we could not leave since there were police outside. A guy wearing a pony tail, beard, kohl eyed and wearing a vest was standing there instructing the police to go and check on the party. His name is Haji Ahmed Sahab Bawa (HASB) claiming to be a member of the NCP. He also was showing videos that he had clicked inside the party.
Protest Against Political Homophobia
Haji Ahmed Sahab Bawa, a Muslim rightwinger, screamed and name called 270 guests and cops watched meekly, until we decided enough is enough, people mustered courage and took the fight to the police station…and after 2 hours of 50 odd people standing outside the station, we were told there was nothing wrong with party, all the permissions were in place and it was wrong that the party was stopped.
A Guide to Understanding Lesbians : Part 1
Recently, we were contacted by someone from a Men’s Magazine that shall not be named but I can tell you that their name begins with an ‘F’, ends with an ‘M’ and has a middle initial of ‘H’. We were asked if Gaysi would be willing to answer a ‘witty questionnaire on lesbian sex’. Witty? Warning bells! But you know how we have a penchany for attracting these sorts.
Dirty Talk 2012 (Open Mic) : QAM & Gaysi Initiative
We’re giving you an opportunity to star in your very own production. Would you like to dance? Read a little ‘bedtime story’ (wink)? Do your own vajayjay monologue? All of the above at once (we’d like to see you pull THAT off)? Here’s your chance, boys and girls!
Banished from India: Part Two
(Part Two of Banished from India: A Two-Part Story with Audience Participation)
The Audience Participation in response to Part One was so thoughtful, I can’t help but feel that many …
Queer Games 2012
In the year of the Olympics, QAM brings you our lil queer version of the Games, right here to Mumbai! Our little twist, is more about having fun, letting our hair down and proving our athletic prowess! (kidding about the last part).
Happy New Year! (I’m Just 9 Days Late…)
So how was the last year, peeps? Here at Gaysi we’ve had a super busy one. We had our usual posts about Events, Opinions, Fiction and of course… cue scary music (or drum rolls, as you please)… PODCASTS! As usual, we were not free of controversy. But we live, we learn and hopefully, we have fun along the ride.
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