As part of the Queer Azaadi Mumbai (QAM), Godrej India Culture Lab is set to host two events to explore intersections that shape Indian queerness. These events, to be held on January 18 and 26 respectively, will discuss the impact of caste by involving non-metro voices from the LGBTQi community.

Public discourse around LGBTQi rights movement in India has been dominated by narratives of upper-caste activism. Therefore, the first event on January 18 will aim at broadening the imagination of Pride and initiating talks about what it means to be Dalit and queer in India. This event will feature a panel discussion with poet Dhiren Borisa, trans rights activist Grace Banu (below), and advocate and anti-caste activist Kiruba Munusamy.