As June turns to July, Toast Doughtnut Shop has collaborated with Ether Atelier Chocolat to release limited-edition doughnut holes to keep the pride party going beyond Pride Month. The limited edition colourful doughnut holes will be available to purchase both in-store and for delivery at Toast Doughnut Shop in Bandra till July 14. The ide
30 June,2024 09:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
When Bengaluru-based Prem Chandavarkar’s daughter Madhvi came out to him three years ago, he says "gender transition was a relatively alien concept to me". He explains, “Whole-heartedly accepting her choice was a no-brainer because her happiness on finally accepting her inherent identity was so evident. She was so much more focused and
27 June,2024 10:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
LGBTQIA+ employees in India face a significant risk of harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The Indian LGBT Workplace Climate Survey 2016 by Varta Trust, a leading LGBTQIA+ rights organisation, found that 40 per cent of LGBTQIA+ respondents reported experiencing harassment, and over 50 per cent feared termination due to their sexual orie
27 June,2024 10:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
A recent qualitative study conducted by Lakshya Arora, P.M. Bhujang and Muthusamy Sivakami has brought to light the prevalent discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and others) in the healthcare domain. The study revealed that "Most administrators and doctors in Indian hospi
27 June,2024 10:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
When Nisha Patel’s son Aarav was five, he loved playing with his action figures. In a hyper-real scenario, Batman would fight off the villains to rescue Iron Man. After saving Iron Man, the duo would go on to raise a baby superhero together. At that age, my son was not aware of traditional gender roles or how a family functions, and I decided
27 June,2024 10:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviHollywood icon Meryl Streep’s youngest child, daughter Louisa Jacobson came out as a lesbian days after the superstar’s birthday. It was the most thoughtful way to celebrate Pride Month and her mother’s special day all at once. Louisa also introduced her girlfriend Anna Blundell in a series of pictures on Instagram. “Blessed
25 June,2024 02:42 PM IST | MumbaiRani Ko-HE-Nur is a name that resonates with power and grace. Rani has broken barriers and challenged stereotypes for the LGBTQIA+ community. Her story is one of resilience, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of representation. During Pride Month 2024, we take a look at when Rani Ko-HE-Nur opened up about representation, her journey, and more ex
23 June,2024 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Tuhina UpadhyayThailand's Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, reported AP. With this, the country has become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law. As per the AP report, the marriage equality bill was passed with the approval of 130 of the 152 members of the Senate in attendance, with 4 v
18 June,2024 04:51 PM IST | Bangkok | mid-day online correspondentMarching through queer history Get ready to celebrate the history and essence of Pride month with a queer walking tour organised by No Footprints. From visiting the Bahuchar Maa (goddess worshipped by the transgender community) temple to having lunch at a 19th-century queer hub, this tour will walk you through the community’s history.>&
16 June,2024 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeevni Iyer | Niyati RautFrida’s spirit While the artist, Diti Mistry, may not have modelled this brooch after Frida Kahlo, it certainly evokes the spirit of the legendary Mexican painter, who was openly bisexual. She describes this particular brooch as a symbol of equal rights and living with dignity. It is handmade using textile surplus.>>>ditimis
16 June,2024 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Anand SinghYou are never left wanting for flair if you are a drag artiste. And now, we’ve got Mumbai’s drag performers to spill the secrets of where they shop from. Whether it’s scanning the local bazaar to find just the right fabric for a custom-made outfit, or street shopping for jewellery, our drag divas know best. But the real kicker? We
16 June,2024 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Junisha Dama | Arpika BhosaleADVERTISEMENT
