Trans News magazine launched in India
Trans News, a new online magazine for India’s transgender and gender non-conforming communities, was launched on Sunday November 1 at the Transgender Resource Centre in the city of Madurai.
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Indian government urged to ban conversion therapy
On Monday 12 October, an LGBTQ+ rights group in the Indian province of Kerala – named Queerala – sent a petition to the area’s high court urging local authorities to ban conversion therapy.
Restaurant staffed by trans team finds big success
The Covai Trans Kitchen in Coimbatore (India) has found major success since opening at the beginning of this month.
Biggest annual Urdu language festival goes online
Jashn-e-Rekhta (festival of Urdu language) that showcases the composite culture of South Asia is due to be hosted virtually from September 5-6 as it prepares for its sixth annual festival.
Indian Trans Art Collective commissioned by Bangalore museum
The Aravani Art Project, a women and trans women art collective, is behind the first ever public art commission for the Museum of Art & Photography in Bangalore, India.
Theatre to hit the streets in August – volunteers wanted!
An unsuspecting public will be treated to surprise ‘flash-mob’ theatre productions on the streets of Brighton. From August 6-9, research project Liveable Lives will host performances in public spaces to explore the idea of a life that is liveable rather than just bearable for lesbian, gay, bisexual,