What is truly disgusting and shocking is the ‘queer community’s’ silence in the face of these attacks on some of its only radical and worthwhile members like Koonal Duggal and Moses Tulasi.
One of my closest friends was disowned by his family for being gay. He tried to kill himself, and nearly succeeded. It was one of the most terrifying days of my life.
The Event titled "Queers #StandWithJNU" urges queer folks and allies to come to Freedom Square inside JNU Campus and express their solidarity with fasting JNU students.
In this episode, Rohit's Mami is coaxing Rohit for marriage, while his mother helps his partner Sid to prepare delicious Rajma for him. But does Rohit's mother already suspect something about her son?
I was sexually abused when I was four by a few extended family members, by a teacher when I was 12 and raped by eight men when I was 13. I chose to be open irrespective of what I endured and my past experiences are not going to force me back into the closet
Even when the queer acknowledges their own caste, it is to make it caste-neutral. Upper caste individuals tell us again and again as to why are we unnecessarily bothering the people around us by ‘bringing in caste’.
Bangalore Queer Film Festival 2016 is being held at two venues this year, and will be spread over 4 days from 25th Feb to 29th Feb. The festival will also have queer cultural performances, photo exhibitions, art exhibitions and book launches