Love is a matter of pride for Kerala’s trans couples

Love is a matter of pride for Kerala’s trans couples

June is the Month of Pride, when conversations about inclusion and recognition for the LGBTQIA+ community along with a celebration of their diverse identities come centre-stage. Putting their lives in the public eye, trans couples in the state have utilised the newfound space to share their journeys on social media for thousands to follow. Parents’ […]

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Gender-neutral fashion: The next big thing in India

Gender-neutral fashion: The next big thing in India

Harry Styles at The 2019 Met Gala | Photo Credit: NEILSON BARNARD/ AFP “A dosa doesn’t ask if a man or woman is going to eat it. Food is gender-neutral. It’s the same with clothes. Fashion is also gender-neutral,” says Pranav Misra, who started Huemn, a ready-to-wear label along with Shyma Shetty in 2012. Spelt […]

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Mayyur Girotra makes history as first South Asian designer to open New York Pride

Mayyur Girotra makes history as first South Asian designer to open New York Pride

Couturier Mayyur Girotra becomes the first-ever South Asian designer chosen to inaugurate New York Pride. On June 2, coinciding with the commencement of Pride month, Mayyur will unveil his highly anticipated luxury pret line, AIKYA, in an exclusive showcase. The event will unfold at Āve – Soho NYC, amplifying India’s burgeoning influence in the global […]

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Thousands celebrate as Chennai Rainbow Pride Parade returns after two-year gap

Thousands celebrate as Chennai Rainbow Pride Parade returns after two-year gap

Chennai Pride Parade returned after two years, as the city’s marquee event that has marked a recognition of struggle, celebration of identities and a simple call to be seen Chennai Pride Parade returned after two years, as the city’s marquee event that has marked a recognition of struggle, celebration of identities and a simple call […]

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Monisha Ajgaonkar’s concept film ‘Our own galaxy’, with sign language honours pride month

Monisha Ajgaonkar’s concept film ‘Our own galaxy’, with sign language honours pride month

Monisha Ajgaonkar’s concept film ‘Our own galaxy’ demonstrates that love transcends language Monisha Ajgaonkar’s concept film ‘Our own galaxy’ demonstrates that love transcends language Monisha Ajgaonkar, a wedding photographer and founder of The Photo Diary in Mumbai, is also an LGBTQ activist. Taking a unique approach to honouring Pride month this year, she released a […]

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Nava is a play by 9 trans women from Aravani Art Project

Nava is a play by 9 trans women from Aravani Art Project

On Sunday, nine transwomen, part of the Aravani art project, will take the stage at Rangbhoomi Spaces, Gachibowli with a play Nava. First staged in 2019, Nava tells the stories of nine urban transwomen through nine rasas (Navarasa).  The play was the result of a workshop to explore what ‘performance’ means to a community of […]

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Chennai’s LGBTQIA community finds a safe space at The Queering Mic

Chennai’s LGBTQIA community finds a safe space at The Queering Mic

Queer performers felt at home in the midst of an inclusive audience at the first edition of the recently-concluded The Queering Mic, an open mic for queer people to express themselves safely Queer performers felt at home in the midst of an inclusive audience at the first edition of the recently-concluded The Queering Mic, an […]

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‘It is an absolute joy’: Metaverse celebrates inclusivity this Pride Month

‘It is an absolute joy’: Metaverse celebrates inclusivity this Pride Month

“It is an absolute joy to be a part of the first-ever metaverse Pride Parade. All very vibrant and colourful.” Uzuki Asagwara sums up the feeling of hundreds like her who took part in the metaverse Pride walk. From musical concerts, festivals to corporate team meetings, everything that could be possible in the real world […]

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Amazon India dedicates month to LGBTQIA+ community

Amazon India dedicates month to LGBTQIA+ community

Amazon delivery boxes are being dispatched carrying a special tape with the pride flag of 11 colours, reflecting the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community Amazon delivery boxes are being dispatched carrying a special tape with the pride flag of 11 colours, reflecting the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community Demonstrating its commitment towards a gender-neutral culture, […]

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