The show is lauded as a landmark in transgender representation on television and film, with Soloway enacting a "transfirmative action program", where showmakers hire transgender applicants in preference to cisgender people.
By Nikita Saxena Dec 20 2017 |
Carmilla is one of the few current shows known for its diverse cast featuring people of colour and of different sexual identities and religious backgrounds; it also deals with these topics subtly and sensitively, which gives this show a universal appeal.
By Nikita Saxena Dec 7 2017 |
Maybe, we should accept the changing landscape, and acknowledge that we are moving towards a world where it is a little easier to come out, and it is a little less unusual to see a homosexual couple on screen.
By Krupa Joseph Nov 22 2017 |
These guys are the best.
By Pratika Yashaswi Oct 3 2017 |
Representation is not merely about putting a couple of queer people together, it is about how their narratives unfold, and whether these writers and actors are given the agency to be able to tell their own stories.
By Tanya S Sep 4 2017 |
The web-series received positive response from critics and the media, and made it to some festival selections, including AltFest NY -- New York's locally programmed Gay and Lesbian film festival.
By Shikhrani Raghvendra Aug 28 2017 |
Following are four Indian web series that do express strong plot-lines and have LGBTQ characters right at the center of all the action.
By Tanya S Aug 14 2017 |
Globally, more than 30% of all new HIV infections are estimated to occur among youth aged 15 to 25 years. People aged 15-29 years comprise almost 25% of the India’s population but account for 31% of the country’s AIDS burden.
By Shikhrani Raghvendra Aug 10 2017 |
Yes, the media tends to hype kissing for some odd reason. People in love, kiss. Don’t straight people kiss? What’s the big deal?
By Bunny Bumshaker Jun 19 2017 |
Three queer-themed series in a few weeks of launching the platform had us intrigued and we got behind the screens for a quick conversation with Manav Sethi, Chief Marketing Officer, AltBalaji.
By Shikhrani Raghvendra Jun 5 2017 |
People continue to remain in the closet because the media industry has limited opportunities for those who have honestly shared their sexual orientation with the world.
By Shikhrani Raghvendra May 18 2017 |
The boldly performed scene might have raised many eyebrows but it looks like the audience has enjoyed this honest, bare attempt by these two actresses.
By Shikhrani Raghvendra May 7 2017 |
According to a 2014 report by GLADD, gay men make up 46% of the LGBT representation in the media, while the percentage of lesbian characters sits at 30%. Those few characters that do make it to the big screen are heavily defined by stereotypes.
By Krupa Joseph May 1 2017 |
At thirty, I realise that these borrowed worlds not only helped me through some of my toughest times as a teen, but also influenced me as a feminist, queer creator years later.
By Solo Apr 28 2017 |
The story is engaging as well as entertaining and ice on the cake is all actors have done complete justice with their respective characters.
By Shikhrani Raghvendra Apr 18 2017 |
As we all know that Vicks is a brand that has always associated its products with the gentle touch of a mother’s care, as she caresses and gives relief to her child.
By Shikhrani Raghvendra Apr 6 2017 |
Statistics suggest the number of buyers on websites that deal in adult toys is increasing by the day.
By Krupa Joseph Jan 25 2017 |
It’s that time of the year, when we start to take a long, hard look at our life through the year and think of the resolutions that we definitely won’t keep.
By Krupa Joseph Dec 30 2016 |
I have been thinking a great deal about the response and criticism on Anushka Manchanda and Monica Dogra’s New Music Video.
By priya Dec 22 2016 |
The Gay Best Friend, now also known as the ‘GBF’, was the very popular stoic male character in the 90’s romantic comedies.
By Tanya S Nov 10 2016 |
