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'Queer stories are not seasonal': Shweta Tripathi turns producer with Cock

Shweta Tripathi’s first theatre production Cock, which tells the story of a queer man, premièred in Delhi on June 6, coinciding with the Pride Month. After hosting multiple shows in Delhi and Mumbai, she is set to take her play to different cities across India. Her idea is simple — promote queer stories, and be a true ally of the

16 July,2025 07:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Queer Travelogue curates inclusive trips for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Photo credit/Queer Travelogue

A queer traveller's guide to safe adventures in India

Travelling should be an inclusive and exciting experience for everyone. However, LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples face different degrees of unique challenges while considering and planning a trip to ensure a safe journey.  Research conducted by Booking.com in 2024 revealed that for 86 per cent of LGBTQIA+ travellers in India, being part of th

07 July,2025 01:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Krit Negi is a trans-masculine nonbinary person who believes that intentional, quieter settings have become a haven.

My Quiet Tribe: How Introverted LGBTQIA+ Indians build community and belonging

The visual identity of Pride is tied to a rainbow, vivid in all its glory, as if proclaiming: We’re queer, and we’re here. The sentiment is echoed by a section of the LGBTQIA+ community who turns to fashion and a sociable personality to channel their uninhibited queerness. In pursuit of their unapologetic selves, the bold thrive among c

30 June,2025 02:50 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
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‘No one asks if you’ve made too many straight films’: Onir on bias in Bollywood

During promotions for his new film My Melbourne, an anthology, filmmaker Onir was asked if he had “done enough queer stories.” He found the question bizarre and indicative of industry bias. “I’ve made more straight films than queer ones,” he told Mid-Day. “There were three other directors sitting with me at the

26 June,2025 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Athulya Nambiar
As the world celebrates Pride Month this June, Indian LGBTQIA+ members speak their heart out. Photo Courtesy: Special Arrangement

What does Pride truly mean to India’s diverse queer voices?

In India, Pride has increasingly become a symbol of visibility — rainbows, parades, and gimmicky slogans that flood our social media feeds and streets. But beyond the vibrant displays lies a much deeper, personal journey for queer persons across the country.  Each LGBTQIA+ individual exists at the intersection of multiple identities and

22 June,2025 11:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Shivani Gupta, who works as a make-up and mehndi artist. Pic/Nimesh Dave

Pride Month 2025: Meri awaaz, meri pehchaan

Everyone who would call Shivani and Payal would address them as “Sir”. The shock would come later at the face-to-face meeting. Despite going through several gender-affirming surgeries, vaginoplasty, hormone therapies, and chest feminisations, there was still something holding them back from being completely female. “I got my sex

22 June,2025 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
Exhibits Once I was a branch and The way you see me by artist Pragati Dalvi Jain. Pics courtesy/Apre Art House

Embark on a poetry walk at this Mumbai art gallery to celebrate LGBTQIA+ folks

Poets of Mumbai, in collaboration with Apre Art House, is conducting a special Pride poetry walk, The Weight of Breath, this weekend. Participants will be able to explore an insightful exhibition tour, followed by a 15-minute writing session, and then a poetry circle where everyone shares what they’ve written. The art exhibition A Pound of Fe

20 June,2025 09:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Minal Sancheti
Sujal Thakkar says real allies act beyond optics. Photo Courtesy: Special arrangement

Pride Month 2025: Is your allyship just a hashtag

It’s that time of the year when rainbow hues take over social media, and not so subtly announce that Pride Month is here. While the absence of nuance is an everyday reality in the reportage of LGBTQIA+ lived experiences, it is woefully evident during the month of June as organisations try to capitalise on rainbow washing. It takes more than a

18 June,2025 09:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
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Modern Family Aubrey Anderson-Emmons reveals she's bisexual

Modern Family star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons recently announced that she is bisexual. The actress came out to the world, and it was the most iconic announcement. Best known for her role as Lily Tucker-Pritchett in the beloved sitcom took to her Instagram account to share the news on Monday. Ever since the internet, especially the fans of the show, hav

17 June,2025 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Check out these three mental health AI apps supporting the LGBTQiA community

Artificial Intelligence is becoming an unexpected but powerful ally to the LGBTQiA+ community. Tech today can give you a sense of comfort and safety. Focusing on mental health with a meaningful connection, here are three apps using AI to support queer individuals in unique ways. Eva AI Designed for the LGBTQiA+ community, Eva AI is an AI-powered

15 June,2025 11:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Team SMD
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Skip the red flags: It’s dating, not Minesweeper

Crude is not the mood No, Chad, we don’t want to see your nudes or send any before we’ve even had one decent conversation. Explicit or intrusive questions about the body can be especially triggering for a lot of queer folks. Keep the spicy texts and photos for later, what really gets the heart racing is when we see someone genuinely in

15 June,2025 09:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Debjani Paul
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