Love And Syllabus
This issue of Outlook is dedicated to queerness. It is taking stock of things and people and spaces. The cover is all love. This is for all the special things on earth. Like Venus Xtravaganza.
The ‘Indian’ Pride
India has far older histories of what may now be termed “pride”. We must celebrate this multiplicity all year round instead of choosing to celebrate it in June—the American notion of “Pride”
Rituparno Ghosh: A Pride Icon
Through his films, columns, interviews and sartorial choices, Rituparno Ghosh became a symbol of queer pride long before he finally ‘came out’
Cinema Redefined: A South Asian Queer Pamphlet
A South Asian Queer Pamphlet breaks free from tradition, inviting viewers to directly engage in a queer performance artist’s journey
Out Of Syllabus: The Urgent Need for Queer-Friendly Policies and Spaces in Schools
Despite claims to the contrary, India’s education system remains non-inclusive of queer students, leaving them to choose between their dignity and an education
Are There Ugly Cats?
Transwomen are often bullied, underestimated and erased despite having contributed to some of the biggest inventions in modern history.
Unclaimed Agony: Being Queer In Rural India
The rural urban divide blurs in the uniform violence that villages and cities commit on the bodies of gender and sexual minorities
The Pronoun Question: Are We There Yet?
Pronouns are profound for the queer community; they denote agency and acceptance in a world that is not always inclusive.
Castaway: New Criminal Code Fails To Address Same-Sex And Transgender Sexual Violence
The new criminal code offers no legal protection to the LGBT+ community from sexual violence
Karnataka's Trans Reservation Policy: Hopes High, Benefits Low
The Karnataka High Court’s judgement in 2021, providing one per cent horizontal reservation to trans persons, opened doors for the community in the state. But many say they are unable to avail the benefits
Of Queer Existence And Chosen Families
Ninety-eight per cent of queer people live with chosen families; most running away from abusive biological families
Book Excerpt: 'The Grammar Of My Body' By Abhishek Anicca
Abhishek Anicca’s The Grammar of My Body is a collection of essays on disability, love, and self-discovery
Book Excerpt: 'The Remains Of The Body' By Saikat Majumdar
The Remains of the Body is an intricate story of friendship and intimacy between three Indian immigrants in North America from a writer known for his exploration of the unpredictable nature of human sexuality. Two men in their mid-thirties, childhood friends, share a deep bond that is put to an unexpected test as one’s marriage starts to crumble under the conflicting arcs of immigrant ambition. As the marriage loses its last breath in an unexpected affair, the other friend, a single man, has to confront questions about his own desire that he cannot answer. Whose body does he long to touch? Can a man’s intimacy with a woman mask his inexpressible desire for someone who lies beyond his reach?
Eros And Its Discontents: Documenting LGBTQIA+ Lives In Modern India
Supranav Dash captures the resilience and fluidity of India's LGBTQIA+ community in a striking series of staged portraits
'Catalysts Of Change': Government Initiatives And Rankings Drive Autonomy And Excellence
As India approaches the “Amrit Kaal” of education, a visionary period aiming at transformative change by 2047, the country stands on the brink of a new era of educational excellence.
Empowering Future Medical Practitioners: Transforming Medical Education And The Future Of Health Care
Ravishankar Bhooplapur provides insight into the global shortage of health care professionals, changing paradigm in medical education and creating opportunities for careers in health care.
Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 25 Government Engineering Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 160 Private Engineering Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 13 Government Medical Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 28 Private Medical Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 8 Government Dental Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 20 Private Dental Colleges
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 11 Government Hotel Management Institutes
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Outlook ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 30 Private Hotel Management Institutes in India
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 7 Government Architecture Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 30 Private Architecture Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 35 Social Work Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: TOP 17 Government Fashion Design Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 25 Private Fashion Design Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 35 Private Mass Communication Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 13 Government Law Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 30 Private Law Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 100 Science Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 114 Arts Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 130 BBA Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 109 BCA Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 140 Commerce Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 13 Agriculture Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 30 Physiotherapy Institutes
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: Top 20 Ayurveda Institutes in India
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2024: TOP 25 Music Institutes in India
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Beyond Rankings: Choosing The Right University
In truth, students should not rely solely on reputation or ranking when selecting a university, but rather consider how well an institution aligns with their personal aspirations and study preferences.
‘Naya Kashmir’ Bows Down To Maharaja’s Old Law
The J&K government is mulling the use of the Enemy Agents Ordinance (EAO), an archaic law that mandates either life imprisonment or death as punishment
Dissent Echoes Within The Shiromani Akali Dal
A rebellion is brewing against Sukhir Singh Badal, the patriarch of Shiromani Akali Dal with 60 leaders asking him to step down
Gaza: The War So Far
Instead of moving towards a resolution, Israel is threatening further escalation of the war in Gaza
The Suitable Poet
Vikram Seth had first translated The Hanuman Chalisa for his now 90-year-old aunt and at her insistence, he agreed to publish it a decade later
Laungi Bhuiyan: The Unsung Hero Who Carved A Canal Over 30 Years
Laungi Bhuiyan singlehandedly worked for 30 years to build a canal to bring water to a dry region in Gaya district. Though he got media attention, Bhuiyan has not been rewarded by the government
Legacy In Wood: How A Darjeeling Village Remembers The Departed With Benches
In a small Darjeeling village, locals are keeping alive a 200-years-old tradition of erecting benches to memorialise their dead.
The Silent Struggle: Loneliness Among The LGBTQ+ Community
Reuniting with an old friend reveals the heart-wrenching impact of familial rejection on LGBTQ+ youth and the enduring quest for acceptance