Tagged Under: Section 377

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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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  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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  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

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  My Story Aug '23

  Cautious predictions for 2033 CE

  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

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  Vartanama Jul '23

  Tensions of the past and future

  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

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  Printed Word, Vartanama Feb '23

  In search of an ideal world, or at least a better one

  By Pawan Dhall

  Sharif D. Rangnekar’s new book 'Queersapien' takes you through a self-reflective account across countries, cultures and issues

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  Vartanama Jan '23

  Decriminalized but not destigmatized

  By Pawan Dhall

  The central government’s discomfort about queerness in the judiciary throws up many more uncomfortable questions

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  Printed Word Nov '22

  Ins and outs of a queer memoir

  By Jia Mata

  Jia Mata reviews Jaydip Jana’s debut book ‘Amar Bhitor Bahire’, a new addition to contemporary queer literature in Bengali

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  Cinemascope Apr '22

  Queering the marriage story pitch

  By Karthik Hebbar

  Karthik Hebbar reviews 'Gay India Matrimony', a documentary film by Debalina, one of India’s most exciting queer filmmakers

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  Vartanama Nov '20

  From ‘being criminal and doing social work’ to ‘doing social work and becoming criminal’

  By Pawan Dhall

  This headline may seem perplexing. So is the central government’s plan to improve the quality of professional social work in India

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  Coronavirus Diary, People Oct '20

  Right to have sex in one’s bedroom not be-all and end-all of LGBTIQA+ rights

  By Pradosh Dash

  Pradosh Dash chats with political science student Sanjit Mondal who survived a recent queerphobic attack by the Bidhannagar City Police and turned adversity into opportunity

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  Advice - Mind Body Family, Insight Sep '20

  Better mental health for safer dating?

  By QFLN - West Bengal

  Festive season’s round the corner, coronavirus lockdowns have eased up – have fun dating but don’t let your heart and wallet become easy game! Queer Friendly Lawyers Network – West...

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  Coronavirus Diary, Vartanama Jul '20

  Turning seven in a world turned upside down?

  By Pawan Dhall

  There couldn’t have been a better time for ‘Varta’ webzine to complete seven years

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  Vartanama Sep '19

  Explorations of ‘self’ pride beyond Section 377

  By Pawan Dhall

  Stories of pride may be tucked away from all the rainbow glitter going around

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  Advice - Rights and Laws Feb '19

  Police cannot stop consensual cohabitation between two queer adults

  By Debayan N. Sen

  Debayan N. Sen assures that consensual cohabitation by same-sex couples is not a crime