Thought-Provoking Stories That Make You Question the Ideologies Imposed on You
‘Big Mistake’, a new anthology of essays by writers, influencers and pathbreakers, reminds us of all those difficult journeys we navigate at some point while growing up.
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‘Shiva Baby’ Review: Adolescence, Bisexual Explorations and a Jewish Family Drama
Young Canadian writer-director Emma Seligman’s feature film debut juxtaposes traditional Jewish upbringing with female sexual liberation.
She Founded India’s Only Homegrown Matchmaking App for the LGBTQ+ Community
Ex-cofounder of Mobikwik, UX designer Sunali Aggarwal has recently launched a homegrown dating app for the LGBTQ+ community.
These Ahmedabad Standup Comics Are Raising the Bar for Girl Jokes
Preeti Das and Shefali Pandey, founders of Mahila Manch, are using standup comedy to break stereotypes and confront social issues.
“Don’t Let People’s Opinions Affect You, They Aren’t Paying Your Bills!” A Drag Queen Comes of Age
A photo series by LGBTQ activist and photographer Monisha Ajgaonkar and her muse, drag queen Sushant Divgikr, challenges notions of gender and social conformity.
What Sonam Kapoor’s Latest Film Gets Right about Being a Lesbian in Small-Town India
The fact that ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’ does not threaten patriarchal codes while suggesting women’s right over their own sexuality makes it a breezy ‘family entertainer’.
This OKO Mixologist’s Sangria Is Delish But Her Tom Yum Siam Is Just Amazeballs!
Ash, the mixologist at the LaLit hotel’s newly opened pan-Asian bar and restaurant OKO, will put you in happy spirits with her tasty concoctions.
An Unlikely Friendship Led Reena to Launch the Miss Transqueen Pageant
Reena Rai’s life was its lowest point when an unusual friendship roused her to launch India’s first transgender beauty pageant. Overcoming insurmountable personal and professional hurdles, she has given the community a new chance at proving their worth.
These Crusaders Are Working for LGBTQ Rights to Live and Love With Dignity
With the scrapping of Section 377 that outlawed consensual gay sex, LGBTQ people are coming out with a confident new voice. In our two-part feature ‘It’s Only Love’, we feature individuals and organisations working to ensure dignity in life and love for the gay and trans communities.
Revealing Her True Gender Identity Had An Unexpected Result For Maahi
She was born a boy. Accepting and revealing her true gender identity had both personal and professional repercussions for this 23-year-old from Delhi.
LGBTQ flash mob surprises bystanders in trendy Delhi shopping district
Given India’s current socio-political scenario, it’s heartening to read of mavericks and change-seekers who dare to stand up for theirContinue Reading
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