Dussehra, a celebrated Hindu festival in India, symbolizes the victory of good over evil, much like Lord Rama's conquest over the demon...

Being in the closet can feel like living a double life. It's easy to feel isolated and alone, but finding a safe community of...

Domestic abuse also called "domestic violence", can be defined as a pattern of behaviour in any relationship that is used to gain or...

Queer culture in India has been gaining visibility and acceptance over the last few years, but it's still a long way from being fully...

Conversion therapy, also known as reparative therapy or sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE), refers to the practice of trying to...

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016 was enacted in India to protect the rights of transgender individuals and...

Mumbai, the city of dreams, has been hosting gay parties since the 1970s, fulfilling the dreams of gay men to meet and greet each other....

Introduction: Bollywood, the Hindi film industry, has always been an influential cultural force in India, with movies being a significant...

Pune which derives its name from the word Punya (meaning holy) is known for its rich cultural and educational heritage. The city whose...

The Feminist Movement in the USA went through three waves- the second wave was heavily influenced by Betty Friedan’s book, The Feminine...

According to the volunteer-run organization, Aromantic-Spectrum Union for Recognition, Education, and Advocacy, the term "aromantic" is...

Aravan, the patron god of transgender communities, is celebrated in Tamil Nadu in an eighteen day long festival and even Mughal culture...

The language we use to refer to others can have a significant impact on their sense of identity and belonging, and using a person's...

Funnily, the city of love, Dehradun, is believed to have a very conservative mindset when it comes to LGBTQIA+ community. Although the...

Being called as Manchestar of India by BBC (2014), Punjab severely lacks places that support and aid LGBTQIA+ community. At Least this is...

The term "queer" was originally used as a derogatory slang for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. However, the term...

L: lesbian G: gay B: bisexual T: transgender Q: queer or questioning The acronym represents the diverse community of people who identify...

The Hindu religion is one of the oldest, most diverse and largest in the world. It has a history of over 4,000 years, and its followers...

When we think about the phrase “space for everyone” in religious contexts, the first name that pops up in mind is Hinduism (more...

Jammu, the city of temples, is still in its probation period when it comes to accepting LGBTQIA+ community. The community is itself...