Pride Month

Pride month reading list | 7 queer-themed books that you must read

From children’s books to trans fiction to gut-wrenching memoirs, here’s a list of seven must-read queer-themed books.

Pride Month| Queer representation in Indian cinema; how far have we gone

Music doesn’t see whether you are straight or gay, but have Indian filmmakers been able to take a sensitive approach to LGBTQ+ representation?

Pride Month | Joel Kim Booster's Psychosexual is sharp, witty and terribly sarcastic

The most remarkable aspect of Psychosexual is how consistently Joel Kim Booster draws attention to the nuts and bolts of how he put it together.

Pride Month | Celina Jaitly calls for inclusive policies, roots better civil rights for queer community

'Filmmakers hold supreme responsibility in being sensitive, empathetic and rational while attempting to make films on the said theme. It is important to create the right opportunities rather than have mere token representation in films,' says Celina Jaitly

Failure to recognise same-sex marriages not unconstitutional: Japanese court

In recent years, however, some local authorities have made efforts to recognise same-sex unions. The prefecture of Tokyo said that it would begin revising current rules from November to recognise same-sex partnerships.

Joe Biden signs new LGBT executive order, says 'pride is back at the White House'

The order seeks to discourage 'conversion therapy' — a discredited practice that aims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity — while also promoting gender-affirming surgery and expanding foster care protections for gay and transgender parents and children

Onir on his book I Am Onir and I am Gay: ‘I hope to empower the LGBTQ community’

In conversation with filmmaker Onir on his book ‘Í am Onir and I am Gay’, the importance of the memoir, the representation of LGBTQI+ in society and more.

Explained: What do the colours of the Pride Flag stand for?

In the last 40-some years, the flag has evolved from being a symbol to a statement as more and more individuals have accepted it and used it to declare to the world their identities and at times, their alliance. What is the story behind the Pride Flag and what do the colours stand for?

Pride Month: A primer on sexual orientations and their meanings

In the last 50-some years, members of the LGBTQ+ community have come far from being labelled criminals and sex offenders to being legally recognised for their identities. But, what are these different identities and orientations, and what do they mean? We explain

Explained: The history of Pride Month and why it is celebrated in June

In the last more than 50 years since the first Pride Month was celebrated in the United States, the month-long celebration of love, acceptance, diversity, and self-pride has become a global phenomenon. Let’s take a look back at how it started