Evening Shadows film wins ‘Celebration of Courage’ Award
The film was awarded the ‘Celebration of Courage Award for Narrative Feature’ at the Out Here Now: Kansas LGBT Film festival on June 14th at Tivoli Cinema, Kansas City.
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Want to Know About Opportunities for international LGBT Students at a U.S. University? Attend the #StudyInTheUS Session
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Lesbian Couple Commit Suicide in Gujarat By Jumping into River
A lesbian couple in Gujarat committed suicide by tying themselves with a dupatta and jumping into the Sabarmati river, after throwing a three-year old child of ... Read More...
No! Love, Simon Hasn’t Been Banned in India!! Here’s How this Fake News Started Circulating
None of the mainstream media in India had carried any news regarding the Censor Board denying the certificate to Love, Simon. Then how did this fake news start circulating over the internet? We tried to reconstruct the events.
MNS Workers Beat Three Trans Women in Thane, Police File FIR against 15 after Video Goes Viral
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers, including women, brutally beat up three trans women at Kapurwadi in Thane on May 27th. A group of 15 people attacked the three trans women near Majiwada bridge at night, alleging that they engaged in prostitution.
Tata Steel Launches WINGS- An Employee Resource Group for LGBTQ Employees
Indian steel giant Tata Steel took a big step towards inclusivity at workplace with the launch of WINGS, an Employee Resource Group for LGBTQ employees under its Diversity and Inclusion program called Mosaic.
Spanish Embassy in Delhi Celebrates IDAHOBIT with Panel Discussion and Movie Screening, 34 Other Foreign Missions Extend Support
The Embassy of Spain in India commemorated the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia by organizing a panel discussion and a movie screening at Instituto Cervantes in Delhi.
Congress Party Tweets About IDAHOBIT, Confirms Its Support for LGBTQ People
the official twitter handle of Indian National Congress tweeted about IDAHOBIT and wrote that it stands against discrimination, prejudice and hate of all kinds. This is the first time that any political party in India has tweeted/celebrated IDAHOBIT and affirmed their support not only for removal of Section 377, but LGBTQ rights in general
Protest Held in Kashmir to Demand Transgender Rights
A sit in protest was held by the transgender community of Kashmir at Press Colony, Srinagar on 13th May against non-implementation of NALSA judgement in Jammu and Kashmir and disregard of transgender rights in the state.
LGBT IITians file Petition Against Section 377 in Supreme Court
A new writ petition was filed in the Supreme Court against Section 377 of the Indian Penal code by a group of 20 IITians
‘Beats Per Minute’ is Opening Film, ‘Evening Shadows’ is Closing Film at KASHISH 2018
While the opening film Beats Per Minute highlights coming together of individuals to fight a common cause, the AIDS epidemic; the closing film Evening Shadows highlights how it is important for family members to come together to support their children.
‘Noblemen’, starring Kunal Kapoor, to have its Asian Premiere at KASHISH 2018
Set in a posh boarding school the film is an adaptation of the play 'Merchant of Venice' by William Shakespeare. Kunal Kapoor plays a drama teacher in the film that deals with issues like bullying.