The Mythology of United Nations: UDHR
Sometime in 2006, I was asked to make an oral statement on behalf of a Canadian NGO during the general discussion at the UN. I was oriented to the procedure of ... Read More...
Trans Woman Fights for Right to Change Name
The change of one’s name only becomes official after being published in the Gazette of India. For transgenders, there is another additional complication of producing the SRS (Sexual Reassignment Certificate). The lack of a gender-corresponding ID card complicated things further.
Peekers – The Curious Case of Neither-Out-Nor-Closeted People
The advantage of peeking is, that they can always go back in! The shell is intact, the closet is half open, and they still can hide comfortably, either to open it all, when they feel like, close it up for good, or stay there as long as they want, peeking once in a while to get the best of both worlds!
Poem: Dil, Dick, Dosti
Dil, Dick or Dosti,
Gay, panthi or kothi
Love might be quite unfair,
But all we need is some care.
How and Why Chennai Rainbow Pride This Year Was Also a Political Protest Against the Majoritarian Policies of the State
This year’s Pride parade in Chennai was more politically charged than the previous ones. The larger political scenario in the state and the country was one of the primary reasons for the increased vocal assertion. There were slogans and placards against the raising right-wing politics and Hindutva, Hindi imposition and cultural erasure.
Sapio Vs Demi “Sexuality”
I wanted to be touched at the deepest parts of my being. And Sapiosexuals merely would see it as stories, disconnected, trying to decipher it with their logic, when emotions are beyond it.
Vishal Tondon’s Suicide is a Collective Queer Failure
we need to talk; about our feelings and the hurt we feel, the insecurities, the invalidity we experience, the constant pressures of an oppressive heteronormative as well as a homonormative society and sub-culture which like a ruthless predator gets over us and takes away our well being, peace and happiness
IGNOU Announces Fee Exemption for Transgender Students
IGNOU, world's largest open university, has announced fee waiver for transgender people applying for its courses.
A Historical Review of Same-Sex Legislation in Germany
Let us embark on a journey of German history with regard to same-sex legislation to truly understand the ramifications of the bill recently passed.
Why Nepal May Never Call it a Gay Pride March?
As Nepal was never colonized, hence it never criminalized homosexuals and third genders, and the Nepali societies are relatively more tolerant towards our LGBTIQ populations compared to many other countries across the world. Thus the ‘Gay Pride Marching’ is not only unnecessary but can become counterproductive too
Vishal Tondon : In Memoriam
Vishal was a warm person, comfortable with himself, who had a good sense of humour, and could crackle someone up, in a good sort of a way.
Free Skills-Based Education for Two Trans Women in West Bengal Brings Them Closer to Becoming a Nurse
School for Skills Allied Health Sciences, a unit of JSV innovations Pvt Ltd, provided admission to Jiya Das and Debdutta Biswas, two trans women completely free of cost. This is the first step towards their sustainable livelihood, so that they can be employed as Nursing Staff