Abhishek Kamat

Lockdown woes: Trans Community in India Seeks Help through Corporate Training and NGO Supports

August 11, 2020

The nation-wide lockdown in the wake of COVID-19 has drastically affected the lives of most economically susceptible and socially marginalised groups across the country.

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Bold is Beautiful: Faraz Ansari’s Sheer Qorma Breaks Many Stereotypes

April 29, 2020

Gaylaxy interacted with Faraz Arif Ansari, whose short film Sisak bagged 59 international awards. Faraz is now back with Sheer Qorma.

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LGBTQ+ Job Fair RISE Comes to Delhi, To be Held on 22nd Feb

February 5, 2020

Following the success of RISE queer job fair in Bengaluru last year, Pride Circle is all geared up to host its much-awaited second edition of RISE once again in New Delhi -- which is underway on 22 February.

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With an Eclectic Mix of Speakers and Panels, Rainbow Lit Fest Set to Dazzle Delhi on 7th & 8th Dec

December 3, 2019

Over 75 proponents of art, music, cinema, drama, poetry and prose will take part in this fest.

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Bengaluru’s 12th Namma Pride Opposes Trans Bill, Commemorates Pioneers of the Movement

November 25, 2019

The 12th Namma Pride march which took place on 24 November, Sunday, primarily focused on commemorating activists and pioneers of the queer moment in Bengaluru

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Indian Reality Show Takes Progressive Leap – Features Gay Couple as Contestant

April 18, 2019

How about I say a gay couple is currently being featured on an “Indian” reality TV show -- sounds unusual right! But that’s how it has been for the last few mo... Read More...

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Celebrating Namma Pride 2018, Bengaluru’s First March since Decriminalizing of Homosexuality

December 10, 2018

The Namma Pride march this year was celebrated with immense energy and enthusiasm. Besides, it was also a reminder that the much-awaited journey towards granting LGBT rights and total equality has just commenced.

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A Startup by Trans Activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi Is Empowering Transgender Community and Providing them Employment

October 12, 2018

Indian transgender activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is now keen to uplift the community and provide value to society by offering professional services and manpower through her startup Kineer.

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Romancing the Sensual QUEER Art Through Recycled Junk

August 15, 2018

Niall Kirby, 30, a remarkable artist from the region, has “a great passion for recycling and saving the planet.” His unique art forms on road atlases and used newspapers set him apart from the rest of the artists

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Over 7,000 join the 10th Namma Pride Bengaluru March

November 28, 2017

Over 7,000 participants from across the country and world marched alongside the rainbow flag, chanting slogans to repeal section 377, fighting for transgender rights and dancing with pride to the rhythmic drumbeats

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Maharashtra CM Ready to Permit Cop to undergo Sex Change Surgery

November 25, 2017

29 year old constable Lalit Kumar Salve (as he is known now), attached to the Beed district police had recently sought permission from his seniors to undergo a Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) and was denied the same.

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Bengaluru’s Queer Book-Lovers get a Weekend Worth Remembering

November 23, 2017

Radio Active CR 90.4, in association with Namma Pride Bengaluru 2017, organised Queer Readings and Conversations – an effort to bring together Bengaluru’s queer community and allies, offer them a safe platform to express themselves, recite poems and discuss matters of queer existence through the passages from books they chose to read aloud.

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