Book Review: ‘Criminal Love? – Queer Theory, Culture, And Politics In India’ By R. Raj Rao
Published by SAGE Publications Rao's book is a collection of nine essays strung around themes of investigating an every-person view of queer theory.
Archive for the tag IPC 377
All Poets Have A Sad Story
If I wasn’t feeling like shit because I was turned on by girls (one girl in particular), I’m sure I would have found something else to hate myself for. I was young, female, loud, and had a body. Society does this to you. It moulds you till you are all soft woundable spots, and then it makes you kick yourself.
Queer Folx Speak: The True Meaning of Independence
If I could have anything that made me feel more independent, it would be making queerness a part of casual discussion. I wish it wasn’t such an enormous deal. People are gay. Everyone knows it.
Talking ‘Beyond The Colours’ With Diya Ullas
I had an opportunity to talk to Diya about her art, what it entails, and how she sees it. And after talking to her about this project, Lorde’s words become more relevant.
Review ‘Gay Icons of India’: The Audacity Of Identities
The premise of the book explores the very basics of homosexuality and what it means in the Indian contexts. It captures not nuanced sociological theories but instead the religious and indigenous understanding and hostility towards it.
In Conversation With Aneesha Vaswani? The Makeup Artist Whose NAAZ Photo Series We Are Doting On
Aneesha, who teamed up with photographer Harish and stylist Divya, collaborated for NAAZ to give us a glimpse of what it means to live in a post-377 India through 6 young voices of the community.
Achche Din Aayenge? The Road To Indian Elections 2019
The partially scrapping of Section 377 has been a long time coming, and unfortunately, due to this, the general homophobic, misogynistic and patriarchal mindset that most cis-het Indians have had for centuries, has not changed much.
2018: An Year in Queer Review
The year has not been completely bereft of its share of homophobia as well. From a Kolkata girls’ school accusing ten of its students of ‘indulging in lesbianism’, to Kamaal R Khan making homophobic and transphobic comments on his Youtube channel, to the death of Sridevi, a desi queer icon for most of us Bollywood loving gaysis, 2018 has not been an year of complete euphoria.
The (Super) Year It Was
2018 has been a good year for the LGBTQ community worldwide and now that the year is coming to a close, let’s take a moment to revisit all the milestones we have made as a community.
Celebrating Bangalore Pride March Post 377
Here's a glimpse into the wonders that were - in a hope to relive and rekindle the passion with which we have continued to fight and will go ahead with in the coming years.
Intersectionality Matters: #OneForAll
The stories were inspired by important struggles that have happened and are still happening. I tried to keep an emotional, simple approach as I am disliking the way people are quickly finding reason to divide themselves into camps based on words.
Homosexuality Has Been Decriminalised And I’m Not In India
I remember feeling like I was choking, the nervousness and anxiety squeezing my stomach. I felt physically unable to move, but kept up a positive front.
20 Photographs Shared By Gaysi Instagram Followers From Delhi Pride March 2018
This is the 11th year of Delhi Pride and what a day filled with colour, magic and resolve for the next few steps towards equal rights for everyone in this country!
Music Video: Singer Janvi Anand Impresses With “Fool To Want You”.
Janvi’s earthy voice, which sounds almost purposely made a few notches deeper, sounds sublime against the video.
377 Verdict – Move Towards A Queer Inclusive Society?
With your sexuality not being seen as something criminal, you are also viewed as equals, and no longer would you face discrimination based on your sexuality
6th September 2018: When LGBTQ India Became Proud And Legally Out!
I wish this change in the law had happened a little sooner, but I am hoping that young children are not bullied the way I was back in school for my identity.
In Pictures: Art 377
The artwork that graced out instagram feeds deserve a story of their own, and here are some of our favourites.
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.
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 People Vs. Section 377: 150 Years Plus And Counting
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.
