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Amidst Corona Virus Scare, Chandigarh Pride, Kolkata Rainbow Carnival and KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival Postponed

March 19, 2020

Many events too are being cancelled or postponed in view of the situation and governments advisories, including upcoming LGBTQ events.

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Desi Designer in UK wins KASHISH 2020 Poster Contest

February 10, 2020

The 11th edition of South Asia’s biggest LGBTQIA+ film festival will be held from May 20-24, 2020 at two prestigious theaters in Mumbai. The festival theme of the 11th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival 2020 will focus on the steps needed to ‘Moving Forward, Together!’ to ensure equality & dignity for everyone.

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Govt Tells RS: No Proposal to Legalise Same-sex Marriages or Include LGBTQ In Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act

February 7, 2020

In written replies to MPs in Rajya Sabha, the Indian government has said that there is no proposal to either legalise same-sex marriages in the country, or amend the Sexual Harassment at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 to include LGBTQ people under its ambit.

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Queer Youth Leadership: A Unique Crash Course That Trains Young Queers In Empathy And Sensitivity

February 4, 2020

The idea of the camp was to enable and encourage budding leaders with agencies and essential tools that they could put to use in their respective geographical demarcations.

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Writ Petition Filed in Kerala High Court by Gay Couple for Recognition of Same-sex Marriages under Special Marriage Act

January 27, 2020

A gay couple from Kerala have filed a writ petition in the High Court for recognition of same-sex marriages under the Special Marriage Act 1954, and has also stated that the Act is discriminatory towards homosexuals and violates provisions of the Constitution of India.

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Best of KASHISH short films screenings at PVR Cinemas on Jan 21st & 22nd

January 18, 2020

KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ film festival, is creating a new landmark for Indian LGBTQ short films, with the t... Read More...

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RPF Personnel Rapes Male Cab Driver in Mumbai

January 15, 2020

A male cab driver was raped by a 29 year old Railway Police Force constable in Mumbai on Sunday night

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Police Forces Manipuri Trans Activist to Delete Facebook Post Criticising CM and Post Apology

December 23, 2019

Santa Khurai, a well know transgender activist from Manipur, was forced by the police to delete a Facebook post that criticised the Chief Minister of Manipur for having recommended extension of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) for six months

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National Conference on Intersex Human Rights to be organised by Srishti Madurai on Dec 22nd in Delhi

December 19, 2019

Srishti Madurai will be organising a National Conference on Intersex Human Rights in India on 22 December 2019 at India Habitat Centre, Delhi.

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Drag Show on Streets of Hyderabad Spreads Awareness Around HIV and Safe Sex

December 17, 2019

This was a one of its kind drive where classical expressionist dance, Bollywood and Drag came together to send a message.

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With Book Launches, Panels and Performances, Rainbow Lit Fest Dazzles the Capital for 2 Days

December 12, 2019

The two-day celebration, that sat at the intersection of the alternative and mainstream, witnessed the amalgamation of different forms of expression where over 70 exponents of prose, poetry, art, music, dance and cinema came together on the same platform.

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Tata Steel expands its Diversity & Inclusion policy with new LGBTQ+ inclusive policy

December 8, 2019

Definition of ‘Partners’ under the new policy to include same-sex couple. Offers support for gender reassignment for employees

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