The Hyderabad Queer Swabhimana Yatra 2016 will be held on February 21 at 2 pm and will be expressing its solidarity with other movements across the country that are fighting against oppression and violence, including that of JNU students
Whistling Woods International (WWI), in association with KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival will host an evening of contemporary films that focus on lesbian, gay and transgender lives on January 29, 2016 from 4pm to 8pm.
Then I saw him, for the first time, in the flesh. I recognised the handsome face and as he drew closer, I recognised the blue denims worn with a white linen shirt.
Delhi Queer pride 2015 went beyond just seeking removal of Sec 377, or demands for decriminalisation of homosexuality. Pride this year was all about intersectionality and solidarity.
There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle, because we do not live single-issue lives. People’s movements are run by collective of individuals who come with multiple identities and multiple issues.
Queer people cannot be free in a world where people of various hues are shackled, not just because a common oppressor – overarching patriarchy – attacks us all, but also because many of us straddle multiple identities – we’re Dalit and queer, Muslim and queer, Tribal and queer, Disabled and queer.
Bengaluru Pride 2015 was held on 22nd Nov, with thousands marching the streets of the city from Tulasi Park to Town Hall. Tanika Godbole captured some moments.
The Bengaluru Pride & Karnataka Queer Habba was a lively musical affair, with drum beats and chanting. The Pride March was the culmination of month long events such as theatre, poster making, awareness of issues particular to the communit.