Queer Rights

Brushstrokes: Sketches
An illustrated sketch of two men leaning against each other intimately.
Brushstrokes: Sketches

[slideshow_deploy id=’1299′] Khaki dots the railway station as they try to look official, lolling in their plastic chairs. Routine checking…
By Curated Content
January 1, 2014
Brushstrokes: Sketches
I Column: I Can See Clearly Now
A photo of a landscape, with a river floating by and mountains in the background. The clouds overhead are clear against the blue sky, and a flock of birds are seen flying, one of them ducking down close to the water.
I Column: I Can See Clearly Now

I knew that I was gay since time knows when. The society made me know. Be it my friend’s snarky…
By Guest Writer
January 1, 2014
I Column: I Can See Clearly Now
Interview: Rituparna Borah
Rituparna Borah
Interview: Rituparna Borah

Rituparna Borah, a queer feminist activist, and a member of Nirantar, Centre for Gender and Education, India sat down with Jasmine George…
By Jasmine George
January 1, 2014
Interview: Rituparna Borah
Issue In Focus: Perverse Justice
A poster that reads "No Going Back", with the word '377' crossed out. In front of it, there is rainbow-coloured Pride flag.
Issue In Focus: Perverse Justice

I am a perverse nomad. My journey encompasses cruising parks in Kolkata and New York City, friendships with didis of…
By Debanuj DasGupta
January 1, 2014
Issue In Focus: Perverse Justice
Credit: CREA/Youth Ki Awaaz
January 15, 2014
LGBTQI Speak Of Their Inspiring Struggle For Equal Rights Through These Powerful Picture Messages
Protest Against The Supreme Court Ruling On Section 377
White text against a black background which reads "Rage. No Going Back. 15 December 2013." The words '377' are crossed out, to protest Section 377.
Protest Against The Supreme Court Ruling On Section 377

[slideshow_deploy id=’1125′] Global Day of Rage Against Section 377. December 15, 2013. New Delhi, India. What: Section 377 of Indian Penal…
By Ankit Gupta
January 1, 2014
Protest Against The Supreme Court Ruling On Section 377
Reel Review: Tomboy – Innocent, Subversive, Powerful
A still from the movie "Tomboy", showing a young child in a white vest and blue jacket that's falling off her shoulders.
Reel Review: Tomboy – Innocent, Subversive, Powerful

Celine Sciamma’s ‘Tomboy’, is a brilliantly woven tale that dissolves rigid gender and sexual boundaries and defies quite a few…
By Parigya Sharma
January 1, 2014
Reel Review: Tomboy – Innocent, Subversive, Powerful
Review: ‘Bound To Be Free’
The back of an anonymous naked figure which is bald and has its body and hands tied. The text on the image is an invitation to attend the 'Bound to be Free' photo exhibition which was held on the 8th of November 2013.
Review: ‘Bound To Be Free’

‘Bound to be Free’ is a travelling exhibition of exquisitely shot personal and professional photographs, making its way from New…
By Neha Naqvi
January 1, 2014
Review: ‘Bound To Be Free’
The Editorial: Queer Rights
Photo of a landscape showing a water body and a mountain in the distance, with a rainbow.
The Editorial: Queer Rights

Happy New Year! We hope all your desires and expectations for 2014 are fulfilled. Despite everything that has happened, we…
By TARSHI
January 1, 2014
The Editorial: Queer Rights
Verdict 377: Love in the times of Section 377
A photo of a person in a black mask and dressed in a purple shirt, standing in front of a rainbow-coloured pride flag.
Verdict 377: Love in the times of Section 377

The Supreme Court’s verdict on Section 377 will not make a difference to my life with my “roommate” but will…
By Curated Content
January 15, 2014
Verdict 377: Love in the times of Section 377
Video Page: Lost & Found
Two men in a public bus facing each other, one of them standing behind the other and they are looking at each other fondly.
Video Page: Lost & Found

Lost & Found is about two strangers trying to steal a moment of passion while looking for their own space…
By Shrenik
January 1, 2014
Video Page: Lost & Found
Voices: A Thinly Veiled Act Of Cowardice?
A cartoon sketch of two women kissing, next to a sketch of a monster-like figure. The sketches are black-and-white, but outlined in colour.
Voices: A Thinly Veiled Act Of Cowardice?

Haiku for the Disenfranchised:        An overcooked symphony the angry voices scream  ‘377. Unnatural Offences – Whoever voluntarily…
By Neha Naqvi
January 1, 2014
Voices: A Thinly Veiled Act Of Cowardice?
Voices: Finding Pride
A park in which multiple couples are seen sitting together at various points. There are two big trees on each side, casting shadows on the same-sex couple sitting in the very centre with their backs turned.
Voices: Finding Pride

In Warsaw, it was a remnant.  My first lesson in language barriers came with an incorrect translation of the time…
By Sarah Holland Bacot
January 1, 2014
Voices: Finding Pride
Voices: I Am Queer
A photo of spots of yellow light arranged in a bokeh pattern
Voices: I Am Queer

  I look at you, a warm embrace, with arms, eyes, mind, heart and soul. You look at me, eyes…
By Asmi
January 1, 2014
Voices: I Am Queer
Voices: Interview With Rudrani Chettri
Voices: Interview With Rudrani Chettri
January 1, 2014
Voices: Interview With Rudrani Chettri
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