When I set out to meet Samarpan Maiti, who is quite the celebrity now having bagged the second runner-up prize at Mr. Gay World 2018 held in South Africa, I quite expected to meet a ‘star’.
By Krupi Jul 10 2018 |
The headline
Screams the news,
Of her love letter to her
Where words bared their souls;
While clothed in desire.
By Burger Queen Jul 9 2018 |
At home, one must be loved, comfortable and able to grow. Identity and acceptance are a large part of how good and welcome someone feels in their ‘home’.
By Pooja Nair Jun 28 2018 |
1969. Queer bodies existed out of mainstream society’s dialogue in the USA. The modern Gay Liberation Movement had not begun and it’s not hard to imagine a time where Homosexuality was illegal.
By Rheadodendron Jun 27 2018 |
Pride began that night, and its vanguard was firebrand trans woman of colour, Marsha P. Johnson.
By Rheadodendron Jun 26 2018 |
KA Bodyscapes, the queer-themed Malayalam feature by Jayan K. Cherian, has similarly battled the Censor Board for over a year and half until it finally received an adult certification in 2018.
By NOFILTERSASSY Jun 13 2018 |
Here is a timeline of the cases and the people who have fought for the law to be repealed, so that their part of the Indian population is treated as equally as any other.
By Nikita Saxena Jun 12 2018 |
For years we have created all sort of genres with hetero-cis plotlines, perhaps Love, Simon proves to be the gateway to mainstreaming the same for queer narratives.
By Rheadodendron Jun 4 2018 |
I’m a newbie to Pune, and I’ve hardly ever seen anything, but when I heard that pride was happening at the same time that I was going to be home after my convocation (read jobless period of time), I couldn’t wait! And what a day it was.
By Pooja Nair Jun 4 2018 |
While I believed that slurs can be reclaimed and used as devices of power to combat oppression, my friend did not agree.
By Alokabho Pal May 29 2018 |
While most cis-straight folk in our country are probably not referring to tone deaf dissertations to raise their kids, Indian parents have always seemed to follow a subconscious code to reinforce gender and cis-heterosexual contexts.
By Rheadodendron May 23 2018 |
After Lesbian Visibility Day in April, May is filled with important days that remind us of the strength we have in our diversity.
By Pooja Nair May 7 2018 |
We hope to do our bit in raising awareness among authorities to create queer-friendly spaces at school and in college for children who are, just children who deserve to have fun and play.
By Pooja Nair Apr 27 2018 |
The presence of someone queer has always been powerful. This is not just because the individual is or was powerful, but also because the difference that they bring to the standard ways of life.
By geomas Apr 18 2018 |
This is a 2016 German coming of age drama that focuses on the trials and tribulations of young love, friendship, jealousy, and family.
By Anurag Mukhia Apr 11 2018 |
I talked to an approximate of 20 people I like to call friends. For research purposes, people particularly between the ages of 21-28, belonging to different economic and professional backgrounds and of varying genders. What I found out disheartened me to no extent.
By Chhavi Apr 9 2018 |
The 9th edition of the Bangalore Queer Film Festival (BQFF), that spanned from 9th March to 11th March, screened a staggering 89 films from over 30 countries.
By Loki Mar 20 2018 |
Papa, I have not been an ideal child. We have fought plenty over the choices I have made in life.
By Sashank Kini Mar 15 2018 |
The way the feminist and the LGBTQ movement have gained momentum in India constantly transcends the personal realm and entry into the public.
By Mitsu Mar 5 2018 |
The next Awadh Pride march will be held on 11th February, 2018. This will be my first pride and I hope to make it an unforgettable experience.
By Kshitij Jan 29 2018 |
