Indian LGBTQ+ short films shine at KASHISH 2021
The festival will close on September 5th with the Australian film Unsound, a lovely romance between a musician and a deaf transman
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Watch: Coming Out as Gay and Dalit
In this video, Akhil shares how he came out to his parents and family, their reaction to it, and his own journey of asserting his dalit identity in queer spaces.
12 Feature Films to Watch Out for at KASHISH 2021
Festival Director Sridhar Rangayan picks 12 feature length films to watch out for at KASHISH 2021
Cultivating Self-Acceptance And Identity After Coming Out
Although coming out can be a confusing time, it’s a great opportunity to work on cultivating your identity.
समलैंगिक और समाज
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LGBTQ Partners now Included in Corporate Health Insurance by Plum
Plum, an employee health insurance start-up, rolled out LGBTQ partner cover for companies, allowing employees to enroll same-sex partners in their corporate health insurance policy
First-ever Indo-Pak Pride Meet brought together Indian and Pakistanis Peacebuilders, LGBTQA+ Community Members and Allies
Indo-Pak Pride Collective is a group of young peacebuilders of India and Pakistan who identify as queer or are LGBTQIA+ allies.
Rainbow Over Wagah : Ground breaking Indo-Pak Pride Meet to Celebrate Pride Month
A group of young peace builders from India and Pakistan have joined hands to form the Indo-Pak Pride Collective, and have decided to celebrate pride together for the first time on 27th June.
“Marriage Between Man and Woman,” Says Indian Govt as it Opposes Legalising Same-Sex Marriages
Govt said that marriage is a sacred institution and can only be between a biological man and a biological woman, and that sexual relationships between two same-sex partners cannot be granted the same status.
No Plan for Reservations for Transgender Community, Says Govt in Parliament
There are no plans to provide reservations to the transgender community in educational institutions or government jobs.
Anti-Discrimination Law is the Bedrock of all Change When it Comes to Equal Rights as Against Marriage Rights: Dr. Shashi Tharoor at Digital & One
Dr. Shashi Tharoor said that an anti-discrimination law is inclusive and is an imperative step towards equality rather than marriage rights.
Free Covid19 Helpline for Mental Health of Transgender Community Launched
The helpline has been launched by National Backward Finance and Development Corporation, which is a Govt of India undertaking, exclusively for transgender people.