The Humsafar Trust

The Need For Queer Narratives (Queer Icon Series)

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:10:10 GMT

In this new podcast series, Toshi Pandey dwells deep into our past to excavate the forerunners of Indian queer history--whether it be artists, poets, or writers. In this special episode, Toshi highlights the need for talking about queer history in regional and indigenous languages--and her inspiration behind starting this podcast series.

Firaq Gorakhpuri (Queer Icon Series)

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 06:24:20 GMT

In this new podcast series, Toshi Pandey dwells deep into our past to excavate the forerunners of Indian queer history--whether it be artists, poets, or writers. In the third episode of the series, Toshi talks about the Urdu poet, Firaq Gorakhpuri--a maverick poet who led a very lonely life.

Amrita Sher-Gil (Queer Icon Series)

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:15:09 GMT

In this new podcast series, Toshi Pandey dwells deep into our past to excavate the forerunners of Indian queer history--whether it be artists, poets, or writers. In the second episode of the series, Toshi talks about the enigmatic poet, Amrita Sher-Gil and her short-lived but enigmatic life.

Agha Shahid Ali (Queer Icon Series)

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:35:54 GMT

In this new podcast series, Toshi Pandey dwells deep into our past to excavate the forerunners of Indian queer history--whether it be artists, poets, or writers. Beginning the series is Toshi talking about the queer Kashmiri poet, Agha Shahid Ali--his life, his inspirations, and his queer identity.

The Struggles of Kinnar Community

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:18:30 GMT

In this episode, Raju talks to one of the members of the Kinnar community about their struggles, aspirations, and hardships--and the societal ostracism they face on a daily basis.

Being A Lesbian- My Periods Story

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:48:55 GMT

In the final episode of this series, Dinta talks to Sindya- a lesbian and feminist activist. Sindya details her first experiences of menstruation, and how it works in her relationships and family as a lesbian woman.

Some Men Also Menstruate-Menstruation & Transmen

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 07:59:40 GMT

In the second episode of this podcast, Dinta talks to Arjun, a transman. Following an insightful conversation, Arjun reveals his experience with menstruation as a trans person. He also discusses the challenges faced and the ways in which we can work together to make discourses around menstruation more inclusive.

Know the science behind Menstruation

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:57:52 GMT

This episode is a part of a three-series project, where our host, Dinta explores the taboo issue of menstruation from a queer-inclusive perspective. In this first episode, Dinta details the science behind menstruation and the need to talk about periods beyond gender.