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Confusion over Centre’s notification on queer community

Confusion over Centre’s notification on queer community

Suhail Abbasi, co-founder and chairperson of city-based Humsafar Trust, says this is likely the first time the word ‘queer’ finds mention in a government document

20 April,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
Sumbul Touqueer's father goes the legal route with online trolls

Sumbul Touqueer's father goes the legal route with online trolls

Sumbul Touqueer's father Touqeer Hasan Khan, has taken legal steps against trolls who spread lies and defamed their family.

10 April,2024 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai
I aimed to convey the warmth that exist within the hijra community: Zoya Lobo

Mid-Day Premium I aimed to convey the warmth that exist within the hijra community: Zoya Lobo

In an exclusive chat, India's pioneering transgender photojournalist Zoya Lobo talks about inclusiveness at work, chosen families, the queer gaze and her recent exhibition at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival

29 February,2024 11:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Every queer film is a step forward

Every queer film is a step forward

Pine Cone director Onir on the importance of LGBTQIA+ narratives in cinema as love story is selected for the BFI Flare Film Festival

20 February,2024 05:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Sink, swim, succeed

Sink, swim, succeed

Queer entrepreneurs in India put up a resilient front in the face of bias and challenges. At the third edition of the Humsafar Trust’s initiative to nurture their dreams, they learn the tricks of the trade and find community

18 February,2024 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale
Queer dating tips by the community, and for the community

Queer dating tips by the community, and for the community

In the absence of representation, and societal acceptance, navigating the dating landscape for LGBTQIA+ individuals can be puzzling. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we spoke to queer folk across the spectrum who share with us queer dating tips

14 February,2024 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Film screening in Mumbai to discuss queer inclusion in Indian cinema

Film screening in Mumbai to discuss queer inclusion in Indian cinema

A film screening and panel discussion will explore inclusivity and pathways for LGBTQiA+ narratives into Indian cinema

02 February,2024 06:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Tanishka D’Lyma
A walking play will retell lesser-known stories of the queer history in Colaba

A walking play will retell lesser-known stories of the queer history in Colaba

A walking play will aim to retell lesser-known stories of yore from the underground queer scene in Colaba through a multi-sensory experience

23 January,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
Mumbai Queer Pride March 2024 to take place in February

Mumbai Queer Pride March 2024 to take place in February

The Mumbai Queer Pride March will feature volunteers, activists, artists, thinkers, movie makers, actors, and allies from various other social movements, as well as parents, teachers, students, and corporate goers supporting the above causes and beyond

16 January,2024 03:18 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Queer community not entitled to vertical reservations like SC, ST, OBC: UU Lalit

Queer community not entitled to vertical reservations like SC, ST, OBC: UU Lalit

Speaking at an event, the former CJI, however, said the community might claim a "horizontal reservation status on the lines of the ones for women and disabled people", according to a press release

12 January,2024 08:15 AM IST | Goa | ANI

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