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page was created in memory of Indian linguist Ramchandra Siras in 2016 and run by a person who was deeply affected by his demise and wanted to do something for the community to not let his sacrifice go in vain. You can read about him here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramchandra_Siras

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website with an extensive and regularly updated India's first of its kind initiative called "LGBTQ India Resource". It aims to provide all information related Indian LGBTQ community in one place. You can visit it here: https://lgbtqindiaresource.in/

latest initiative is the LGBTQ India Good New page on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lgbtq_india_good_news/, with an aim to bring positivity among young Indian LGBTQ community members who are constantly surrounded by negative news items in media and are led to believe that there is no future for them in this country. The page attempts to highlight positive initiatives undertaken by the government, NGOs, institutes, companies and various community members to make India a safe country for the community members.

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Meet Shameebha Patil: First Transgender Candidate Contesting From Raver Assembly Seat
05/11/2024

Meet Shameebha Patil: First Transgender Candidate Contesting From Raver Assembly Seat

Shameebha Patil holds an MA in Marathi from Faizpur College and is currently pursuing a PhD in the literature of poet Grace

More employees are opening up about their gender and s*xuality at work, signalling how corporate initiatives are paving ...
05/11/2024

More employees are opening up about their gender and s*xuality at work, signalling how corporate initiatives are paving way for inclusivity

More employees are opening up about their gender and s*xuality at work, signalling how corporate initiatives are paving way for inclusivity

2 transgender candidates to contest from Hatia, Giridih
05/11/2024

2 transgender candidates to contest from Hatia, Giridih

Nagma Rani and Ashwini Ambedkar, two transgender candidates, are set to contest the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections, advocating for LGBTQ rights and socio-economic issues.

The story of India's 1st gay prince and his husband proves love can break barriers—and change minds
05/11/2024

The story of India's 1st gay prince and his husband proves love can break barriers—and change minds

​Discover the powerful love story of Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil and Prince DeAndre Richardson, who are breaking barriers and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in India.

Unseen Bonds and Imagined Histories: Four photographers explore hidden same-s*x desire at Houston Center for Photography...
05/11/2024

Unseen Bonds and Imagined Histories: Four photographers explore hidden same-s*x desire at Houston Center for Photography.

The Houston Center for Photography exhibits explore COVID-19's social effects and LGBTQ relationships.

The Reality of Transgender Welfare Boards in India: An RTI Investigation
05/11/2024

The Reality of Transgender Welfare Boards in India: An RTI Investigation

19 states/UTs across India still don’t have a welfare body for transgender persons, as legally stipulated. Of these, 4 are UTs controlled by the Union government, and eight states have the BJP in power or as an alliance partner in the government.

Inters*x Awareness Week: Who they are, why they face challenges within LGBTQ movement
04/11/2024

Inters*x Awareness Week: Who they are, why they face challenges within LGBTQ movement

Who are inters*x people and why is October 26 celebrated as Inters*x Awareness Day? What has the journey for recognition looked like for Indian inters*x people? We explain.

In A Nice Indian Boy, actor Karan Soni questions why two gay men can’t have their own DDLJ
04/11/2024

In A Nice Indian Boy, actor Karan Soni questions why two gay men can’t have their own DDLJ

A conversation with actor Karan Soni about his critically acclaimed film, ‘A Nice Indian Boy’, turns into a larger dialogue about brown q***rness, desi wedding culture and bringing Big Bollywood Energy to an American audience

Hyderabad: GMC to get dedicated clinic for Transgender health
03/11/2024

Hyderabad: GMC to get dedicated clinic for Transgender health

The clinic at Gandhi Medical College will complement an existing facility that was launched at Osmania University last year.

‘Our twins have daddy and papa’: A portrait of gay fatherhood
03/11/2024

‘Our twins have daddy and papa’: A portrait of gay fatherhood

India News: We met almost 13 years ago through a same-s*x dating website and felt an instant connection.

Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff headline Roshan Sethi's q***r love story between a guarded Indian American doctor and a wh...
02/11/2024

Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff headline Roshan Sethi's q***r love story between a guarded Indian American doctor and a white photographer who unexpectedly share a culture.

Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff star in 'A Nice Indian Boy,' Roshan Sethi's q***r love story between an Indian American doctor and a white photographer.

Hema Malini Celebrates Diwali With Transgenders In Mathura
01/11/2024

Hema Malini Celebrates Diwali With Transgenders In Mathura

Transgenders, who reached Hema Malini's house in Mathura on Diwali, were welcomed and given gifts by the actress.

The Shape of Self: A photographic journey into West Bengal transgender communities
01/11/2024

The Shape of Self: A photographic journey into West Bengal transgender communities

In December 2024, Florence will become the stage for The Shape of Self, a photographic exhibition by the artist Alessio Maximilian Schroder.

Justice Puttaswamy’s fight for right to privacy helped reshape the idea of empowered citizenry.
01/11/2024

Justice Puttaswamy’s fight for right to privacy helped reshape the idea of empowered citizenry.

Justice Puttaswamy’s fight for right to privacy helped reshape the idea of empowered citizenry.

‘Sex work is dignified work’: Network urges candidates to address s*x workers’ rights in manifestos
31/10/2024

‘Sex work is dignified work’: Network urges candidates to address s*x workers’ rights in manifestos

Among the other guidelines include protecting privacy and identities of people in s*x work, educating s*x workers about their rights and assisting them to access the justice system

Madhushree, a transgender woman from Tondihal village in Koppal district, has been selected as a police constable, marki...
31/10/2024

Madhushree, a transgender woman from Tondihal village in Koppal district, has been selected as a police constable, marking a significant step toward inclusivity in Karnataka's police force.

Koppal: In a significant stride toward inclusivity, Madhushree, a transgender woman from Tondihal village in Koppal district’s Karatagi taluk, has been selected as a police constable. Soon, she...

This Diwali, Aditya Madiraju Is Celebrating His Q***r and South Asian Identities
30/10/2024

This Diwali, Aditya Madiraju Is Celebrating His Q***r and South Asian Identities

Beauty creator Aditya Madiraju chatted with PS about his new lip kit collaboration with Anastasia Beverly Hills and how he's celebrating Diwali.

As CJI DY Chandrachud is set retire on November 10, here's a look at his judgments which will continue to shape the righ...
30/10/2024

As CJI DY Chandrachud is set retire on November 10, here's a look at his judgments which will continue to shape the rights of LGBTQIA+ community

As CJI DY Chandrachud is set retire on November 10, here's a look at his judgments which will continue to shape the rights of LGBTQIA+ community

FIR filed against renowned filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan for alleged s*xual assault on male artist
30/10/2024

FIR filed against renowned filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan for alleged s*xual assault on male artist

Bengaluru police have filed an FIR against Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan for allegedly s*xually assaulting a 31-year-old male at a hotel. The case raises significant questions about consent and power dynamics in the film industry.

Country’s first transgender storyteller to form new Kinnar Akhara
30/10/2024

Country’s first transgender storyteller to form new Kinnar Akhara

Himangi Sakhi Vaishnav, the country's first transgender storyteller, announces the formation of a new Kinnar Akhara ahead of the Maha Kumbh to unite transgender individuals across India. The new akhara aims to be recognized as the 14th akhara at the religious gathering.

Q***r Diwali: Lighting a future of hope
30/10/2024

Q***r Diwali: Lighting a future of hope

Hindu festival of lights begins Thursday.

How this trans person used Instagram to build a life after leaving a male-dominated working world
28/10/2024

How this trans person used Instagram to build a life after leaving a male-dominated working world

"I’ve found my new voice, and I don’t need validation from anyone."

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