Gender, Sexuality, Intimacy, Publishing

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  Cinemascope, Vartanama Sep '23

  Celebrating the queer gaze in Hindi cinema

  By Debjyoti Ghosh

  As ‘Varta’ turned 10 on August 1, 2023, Debjyoti Ghosh caught up with pioneering filmmaker Onir for a chat on his vision for queer empowerment in Hindi cinema and beyond

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  Insight, Manipur Relief Sep '23

  Hope amid loss, pain and anxiety in Manipur

  By Matai Society

  Matai Society reports on the situation in and around the Bishnupur district of Manipur months into the communal conflict in the state and lists the urgent relief requirements

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  From the Archives Sep '23

  Conversations between movements, collaborations across identities, 10 years on

  By Dhamini Ratnam

  The struggle for equal rights must be a collaborative one – Dhamini Ratnam dwells on this lesson from the past reflected in the queer archives maintained by Varta Trust

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  Insight, Vartanama Aug '23

  For that sliver of hope

  By Zaid Al Baset

  Making educational institutions inclusive spaces for everyone is an uphill battle, but Zaid Al Baset is not giving up yet – his forecasts on inclusion as ‘Varta’ completes 10 years

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  Commentary Aug '23

  In loving memory of discourse

  By Rituparna Borah

  Rituparna Borah wishes for yesterday once more in debates and dialogues around gender and sexuality – her thoughts for the future on ‘Varta’ webzine completing 10 years

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  My Story Aug '23

  Building a better future with safe spaces, empathy and hugs

  By Mahua Seth

  As ‘Varta’ webzine turns 10, Mahua Seth imagines a more caring and affirming future, not just for queer people but also their parents and families