Archive for the month August 2018
As a fifteen-year-old, I always had doubts about my sexuality; something about my girlfriends never felt right.
Graphic Story: A Warmer Winter
Jo and T met on Tinder, and the rest went down in Instagram posts.
The Kings of Queer India
‘Desi Drag King Project’ is a collaborative project aimed at breaking gender stereotypes and empowering women.
Book Review: Poetry is Possible By Vikram Kolmannskog
Vikram's collection of poetry is a beautiful intersection of his spiritual, queer, cosmopolitan, and hyphenated identity.
Graphic Story: The First Move
Does all the calculation and advice get Maya a conversation with Rae?
Poem: Heartbeat
No red, no yellow, no grey,
How do hearts actually beat;
When we say goodbye?
12 Heartwarming Photos From The 3rd Edition Of Manaveeyam Queer Festival In Kerala
Manaveeyam Queer Fest was also laced an exhilarating a well-executed fashion show for trans men who displayed some top-notch costumes.
The Acceptance Meet 2018: Families of Choice
The Acceptance Meet is an annual event that brings together Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ), their family (close and extended), colleagues, friends and supporting allies.
7 Reasons Why Shyam Should Be On Your Break-The-Norm Reading List!
Both popular and not so popular in Indian Mythology, The Bhagavata is the story of Krishna, known as Shyam to those who find beauty, wisdom and love in his dark complexion.
Graphic Story: Hello! It’s Me!
Do bios make the person or does the person make the bio?
6 Young Adults Share Their Definition Of Being Desi-Queers
Here are 6 stories from the countless rainbows in the country - on who they are, what being queer means and what the world is to them.
A Study In Non-Binary Characters In YA: Alex Fierro from Magnus Chase And The Gods of Asgard.
We meet Alex Fierro without knowing she’s Alex Fierro. In fact when we meet her, she’s a cheetah. A cheetah.
Fiction: I’ll Love You With Everything
Their infant daughter, the doctor had said, had XY chromosomes. Male chromosomes.
Koushik Hore Working Towards Colourful Beginnings For The Transgender Community In India
Sathrangi is a trans-feminine Indian livelihood venture that aims to create employment opportunities for transgender and queer people with a vision to create a inclusive society, "a society for all".
Zine Bazaar On 1st & 2nd September Curated By Gaysi Family
Gaysi Family is thrilled to invite you to Zine Bazaar 2018: Bombay Edition on the 1st and 2nd of September 2018 at G5A Foundation, Mahalaxmi!
Have You Been Queering With Tinder?
Tell us more on gaysifmaily[at]gmail[dot]com or comment below and your story could be featured on GAYSI.
My Friends Were There When Family Failed
The mornings of Mumbai winters aren't particularly chilly but that day I felt chills run down my body and it sort of made me shiver but then again.