Of the 300 (men who have sex with men) MSM men surveyed, 37.4 per cent said they experienced sexual violence, 45.5 per cent experienced physical violence; 80 per cent were on the receiving end of verbal violence. The survey—Men at risk: Correlates of verbal, physical and sexual violence against MSM across selected cities in India—was re
17 November,2024 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale | Akshita Maheshwari
Growing up, children gradually develop an understanding of themselves, their emotions, and the world around them. For many, this process includes discovering their identity, which encompasses not just personality traits, but also their preferences, including sexual orientation. For a young gay child who is unaware of the concept of homosexuality, d
01 November,2024 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Rajan BhonsleIn 2022, when the Ministry of Defence (MoD) had rejected the script of one of his feature films in the We Are anthology, a disappointed but resolute Onir had told mid-day, “If you tell an artiste no, he will still make the film” (May not have the resources to fight long legal battle, Jan 24, 2022). Two years on, the result is for all to
25 October,2024 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
“Curiosity, that crosses the line into someone's boundaries, becomes a form of harassment,” states Smita Shetty Kapoor, CEO and co-founder of Kelp. This is especially true for individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, who are often subjected to intrusive, deeply personal questions under the guise of curiosity. According to a 2023 LGBT+ I
17 October,2024 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalFrom Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019) to Badhaai Do (2022), Bollywood is going beyond the boy-meets-girl trope and representing diverse love stories on screen. Joining the effort is Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani, a same-sex love story featuring Aditya Seal and Sunny Singh. For Seal, it was an easy yes as the Hardik Gujjar-directed venture conveyed
06 October,2024 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuKitchen, ingredients, recipes, cooking shows—popular chef Ranveer Brar was so content in the world of cooking that he didn’t want to move to acting. But in 2022, he took a leap of faith with Hansal Mehta’s Modern Love Mumbai. Two years on, he has added another acting project to his résumé with The Buckingham Murders.
19 September,2024 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuThe recent MBBS second and third year syllabus announced by National Medical Commission (NMC) for academic year 2024-2025, has skipped a major modification in the syllabus recommended by an expert committee in relation to LGBTQIA+ and virginity, as per the directives of the Madras High Court. The skip has irked a few committee members, who had rec
13 September,2024 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Heeding objections highlighted in a mid-day report, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has revised the MBBS syllabus related to virginity test and the LGBTQIA community. The revised guidelines for Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum 2024-25 by the Under Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) was released on September 12, by th
13 September,2024 10:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonA filmmaker, writer, and activist, Sridhar Rangayan dons many hats. His pioneering work, ‘The Pink Mirror’ and ‘Yours Emotionally’ broke ground with their realistic and sympathetic portrayal of the LGBTQIA+ experience in a country where homosexuality remains a social hurdle. A founding member and trustee of The Humsafar Tru
27 August,2024 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalSharif D. Rangnekar is the author of ‘Straight to Normal’, a memoir about growing up gay in India, chronicling his journey of self-discovery, navigating societal expectations, and the challenges of coming out in a culture with limited acceptance. He is also a communications consultant, musician, former journalist and human rights activi
27 August,2024 04:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalAs June turns to July, Toast Doughtnut Shop has collaborated with Ether Atelier Chocolat to release limited-edition doughnut holes to keep the pride party going beyond Pride Month. The limited edition colourful doughnut holes will be available to purchase both in-store and for delivery at Toast Doughnut Shop in Bandra till July 14. The ide
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