Events

The Rainbow Awards for Literature & Journalism are back for their 4th Edition — celebrating honest, authentic queer writing across Fiction, Non-Fiction, Book Cover, Feature, and Op-Ed.  Open to residents […]

Celebrate and recognise outstanding queer and LGBTQIA+ writing and journalism in India through the Rainbow Awards for Literature & Journalism 2026. The awards recognise work across Fiction, Non-Fiction, Book Cover, […]

Queerness and disability do not exist as separate experiences — they shape and inform one another in ways that are complex, political, and deeply personal. Queer Intersections is calling for […]

Explore queer bodies, intimacy, identity and lived experiences through photography in this workshop with Raqeeb, photographer, filmmaker and researcher. Join us on 18 July 2026 at the New Delhi LGBTQIA+ Centre for […]

Experience A. Revathi's powerful solo theatre performance, Vellai Mozhi (Frankly Speaking), on 2 August 2026 at Alliance Française, Puducherry. Through theatre and storytelling, the performance opens up conversations around transgender lives, gender […]

Share your original verses in Hindi or English on the theme “Independence From What?” Explore freedom, identity, belonging, dignity and the many meanings of independence through poetry. Entries close on 10 […]

An ongoing travelling theatre initiative featuring A. Revathi's powerful solo performance, Vellai Mozhi (Frankly Speaking). Through performances and audience discussions, the initiative fosters greater understanding of gender diversity, lived experiences […]

Celebrate queer love and intimacy with Homo and Juliet and Dr. Shruti Chakravarty on 23 August 2026 at the New Delhi LGBTQIA+ Centre. The evening features a workshop on matters of the […]

Discover Chapal Rani, the Last Queen of Bengal on 25 August 2026 at Kunzum Books, New Delhi, as Sandip Roy and Dhrubo Jyoti come together to explore gender, performance, queerness and memory.

Pehchan brings together theatrical performance, dance, film and art on 12 September 2026 at Alliance Française de Delhi, creating a space to celebrate identity, expression and queer creativity

Share your original narrative non-fiction exploring the intersection of disability and queerness. We welcome stories rooted in lived experiences, identity, resilience and the many ways our lives intersect. Submit your […]

Mark your calendars! The 6th Rainbow Literature Festival – Queer & Inclusive returns on 6–7 February 2027. Stay tuned for programme announcements, and discover how you can support, donate, volunteer, […]