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Mihir Seth

Mihir Seth is a PhD student at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada, working on the political and emotional histories of queer activism in India. When not screaming from under a pile of books, you can find them railfanning, enjoying the mellow evening sun, or looking at the world through a camera lens.

My Story, Vartanama Jul '26

‘Leviticus’ or why I can never go home

By Mihir Seth

A queer-themed horror film makes Mihir Seth realize that there is no leaving behind memories that make you
Insight, Vartanama Apr '25

Zenia, ‘Item’ and the future of the (western) queer dream

By Mihir Seth

Mihir Seth fears the dream of being oneself is crumbling as queer and transgender rights face setbacks globally
Printed Word, Vartanama Jan '25

Notes on hoping taken from teenage queer fiction

By Mihir Seth

Mihir Seth finds the strength to go on in queer stories of trials, tribulations and hope
Happenings, Vartanama Sep '24

Where do we go to look for queerness in Kolkata?

By Mihir Seth

Mihir Seth reflects on the pilot Queer Kolkata Heritage Walk held on July 2, 2024 to mark the 25th anniversary of ‘Friendship Walk ‘99’
Insight, Vartanama Mar '24

The paradoxical need for queer death

By Mihir Seth

Death by suicide among queer youth should galvanize action to address the global mental health crisis, argues Mihir Seth