Amma, My Sexuality and Our Relationship
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“We read the letter sent by a man calling you to X hotel!”
With surprise as well as shock writ on my face, I tried to understand what Papa, as I call my f... Read More...
Statement by “Queers Against State Violence Sponsored by Vedanta Resources”
As queer individuals of conscience in Tamil Nadu, we condemn and stand in opposition to the strategies and the violence of the Tamil Nadu Government backed by the Indian Government and Vedanta’s Sterlite Unit on the people of Thoothukudi.
Poem: The Cat and the Lover
Motherfucker!
That's what I'm labelled as because I kiss girls.
I kiss girls whereas I should be kissing boys.
I hold hands with my girlfriend who is clumsy ... Read More...
Navigating Queer Spaces as a Trans Muslim and a Lower Middle Class Person
I remember when I was added to this all transmen Whatsapp informal group, a guy started messaging in the group about Islam being bad and conservative and started asking me questions about my religion.
Brazilian Movie “Madá Luz – Coming Out of the Dressing Room” to have its World Premiere at Kashish
"Madá Luz - Coming Out of the Dressing Room" is an eight-minute Brazilian comic short film that approaches the LGBTQ+ issue through metaphors.
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.
LGBTQ+ People & Allies Unite To Showcase Harassment through a Powerful New Video
The campaign #StrongestTogether aims to encourage the community to unite against online harassment and to come out in support of each other.
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
Homophobia is Subtle in Gurudom
Most of these gurus do oppose the criminalising of homosexuality, and so appear to be modern. However, they do see homosexuality as a deviance (or its Sanskrit equivalent), or a 'fluidity' that needs explanation, management and re-alignment
The Importance of IDAHOBIT
The purpose of May 17 will not die down after the day, nor can the battle against the kind of phobes we face.
Sex Vs Making Love
I am usually someone who keeps it minimal when it comes to getting physical, and yet I can say that I have had the best sex, almost every time I have gotten phy... Read More...