Taali Review: Is Too Much Tell, Very Little Show
Taali is too much exterior, very little inward looking, too much tell, very little show
Lives On The Fringes: Indian Cinema's Limited Portrayal Of Transgender Identity And Sexuality
Despite a few refreshing narratives, most of Indian mainstream cinema still struggles to portray transgender people with all their human complexities and contradictions
The Trauma Of Erasure: How Transgender Persons Are Punished For Existing
Acts of gendered people are harming and punishing the existence of sexual minorities
Gender Trouble: The Misrepresentation Of Trans Identities In Indian Cinema
If cis-gender actors can play transgender persons on screen, why can’t it be the other way round?
Stories Of Trans Identities: From The Lens Of Queer, Transgender Filmmakers
While films about transgender lives are garnering audiences, queer and transgender filmmakers and thespians weigh in on why representation may not always mean inclusion
Transcending Barriers: Transgender Community Awaits Inclusion In Politics And Employment
Transgender people are fighting hard and patiently waiting for their chance to contest elections or get government jobs
Brave New Rhythm: A Transgender Folk Artist's Journey To Padma Awards
Padma Award winner Manjamma Jogathi vows that it is her art that has taken her all the way from a remote village in Karnataka to Rashtrapati Bhavan
In Today's Queer Stories, Rituporno Ghosh Seems To Be Present Even Through His Absence
The inability to listen, internalise and empathise marks many Indian movies on marginalised characters and themes. Rituparno Ghosh’s Chitrangada is different—because Ghosh was different
Ashoka University Row: Political Seepage In Higher Education And Its Impact On Liberal Society
The recent resignation of an economist from Ashoka University following the political backlash to his research paper on manipulation in the 2019 elections raises crucial questions about the state of higher education
Manipur: No Truce In Sight Between Meiteis And Kuki-Zo Hill Tribes
Over 50,000 people have been displaced since May 3 due to the ethnic clashes between the Meiteis and the Kuki-Zo communities. Still, there is little hope for reconciliation
Caste And Devotion In Deras Of Punjab
One of the most talked about deras in recent times has been the Dera Sacha Sauda of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is convicted in multiple rape and murder cases
The Invisibility Cloak: Missing Representation Of Trans People In Cinema And Pop Culture
This issue of Outlook looks at the portrayals of trans people in popular culture, mythology and their struggle for inclusion. I wrote Gauri’s story. After 11 years, I see a version of her story that raises important ethical questions. This is for the sake of those uncomfortable questions.
Adoption, Inheritance Rights Of Transgender Persons In India: An Uphill Battle
Transgender persons continue to face hurdles in gaining access to inheritance, adoption rights, family pension and important legal documents
Trans Lore: History Of Transgender Representation In Indian Scriptures
The mention of trans-people in various mythologies is proof that ancient people had a refined understanding of gender and sexuality
Trans Inclusion: Queer Cafes In Mumbai, Bengaluru Serve As Hubs For Acceptance And Employment
Spaces like Bambai Nazariya in Mumbai and Pride Café in Bengaluru are providing employment opportunities to transgender persons to smash stereotypes
Fair Portrayal Matters: Should Cisgender Actors Play Trans Roles?
Who gets to play trans roles? And who decides the norms of representation?
An Artist's Diary On Documenting Lives Of Transgender Persons
Can the creative industry be more aware and informed about the community before collaborating or working along with them? Who else can tell a better story about a community of people than themselves? Can we create an opportunity or space for people from the transgender community who are interested in the arts to be trained by people from the industry? Only time will tell.