Homecoming again, for healing
By Saki
Saki concludes his account of the communal conflict in Manipur – he returns home after four life-changing months to engage in work that heals others and him
By Saki
Saki concludes his account of the communal conflict in Manipur – he returns home after four life-changing months to engage in work that heals others and him
By Pawan Dhall
There’s still time to make New Year resolutions that don’t celebrate excess, big size or Pyrrhic standards of perfection, says Pawan Dhall
By Dr. Sankalpa Satapathy
Dr. Sankalpa Satapathy questions regressive social attitudes around sexual assault that persist even in ‘progressive circles’
By Pawan Dhall
Coming to terms with your anger can be a creative approach to welcoming the New Year, says Pawan Dhall
By Saki
Saki, a young student of history, continues his account of the communal conflict in Manipur and the conflict in his mind when he was compelled to leave the state
By Bana, Pawan Dhall
Trans masculine individuals in Odisha are speaking up louder about their aspirations for the future – Bana shares a wish list with ‘Varta’ – hopefully most of it will come...
By Dr. Nandini Ghosh
Domestic violence and lack of access to legal redress still pose serious challenges to the wellbeing of disabled women in India, says Dr. Nandini Ghosh
By Saki
A personal account of a survivor of the communal conflict that has engulfed Manipur – the first in a series of stories by Saki, a young student of history
By Amrita Sarkar
A decade into the future, Amrita Sarkar wants the trans and queer movements to focus their energies on mental health and geriatric concerns
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
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
By Rajib Chakrabarti
On ‘Varta’ webzine completing 10 years, Rajib Chakrabarti writes about the changes he expects to see for queer people and persons with disabilities a decade from now
By Pawan Dhall
An imperfect digest of ‘Varta’ webzine’s journey through a decade of climaxes, anti-climaxes, and explorations for a social G-spot
By Pawan Dhall
Pawan Dhall still can’t shell out two-minute wisdoms on Instagram Reels. Here’s a two-minute essay instead on clicking an inner selfie
By Diksha Sanyal
Diksha Sanyal examines the role of friendship in caregiving for persons with disabilities, and how far the law recognizes this role
By Namrata, Shreyashi
Namrata and Shreyashi trace the developments in the marriage equality litigation and bring to light issues and claims from queer activists that go beyond marriage equality