Santa Khurai, an advocate for LGBTQI rights from Manipur, champions queer identities in Northeast India. She stresses legislative reforms and cultural acceptance. By Utpal Parashar Growing up in Manipur’s capital Imphal shy and reticent, Santa Khurai could have never imagined […]
The MHA noted that individuals from the LGBTQ+ community often face discrimination, violence, and disrespect due to their gender identity or sexual orientation. This directive aims to rectify these issues by ensuring equal treatment and access to facilities within the […]
Both Indian law and society need to change to counter the current stigma felt by members of the queer community Nikhil Sehra For Pri, a Hyderabad-based gender-nonconforming legal advisor, traditional gender roles and expectations isolate those who do not conform. […]
Kanpur: Queer Welfare Foundation (LGBTQ+community) in the city is demanding more representation and rights ahead of Lok Sabha elections. As the Lok Sabha elections are approaching, citizens across the city are expressing their demands and expectations from their elected representatives. […]
The Central Government has formed a committee with the Cabinet Secretary as Chairperson and members including Secretaries from various ministries such as Home Affairs, Women and Child Development, Health and Family Welfare, and Law and Justice. Ayanabha Banerjee New Delhi- […]
The Central Government has urged relevant state departments to expedite infrastructure projects such as roads, water, and electricity connections in queer colonies. Satya Prakash Bharti Kanpur- In Kanpur district, members of the LGBTQ community will soon have easier access to […]
Dutt erases queer Dalit voices while claiming the term “coming out” for herself, overlooking its origins and complex marginalised experiences. SUMIT BAUDH The Amazon Prime video series, Made In Heaven (MIH), opened the floodgates to an unresolved spat over demands […]
From a disappointing same-sex marriage verdict to some states bringing out trans inclusive welfare measures, the year was a difficult one for the queer community. Yet, LGBTQIA+ people persisted, proving the inherent strength in being hopeful. Ayanabha Banerjee New Delhi- […]
“My grandfather and father have faced discrimination owing to being lower caste. I am too facing the same. I do not owe it to anyone else to sugarcoat my experience so that the other privileged person does not get triggered […]
Spaces like Bambai Nazariya in Mumbai and Pride Café in Bengaluru are providing employment opportunities to transgender persons to smash stereotypes Anisha Reddydown | Haima Deshpandedown Three prominent posters at the entrance of Bambai Nazariya, a café in Andheri, Mumbai, […]
