g_b Invitation for Performance reading of Chetan Datar ’s “Ek Madhavbaug”

*Invitation for Performance reading of Chetan Datar’s “Ek Madhavbaug”* The Humsafar Trust proudly announces the launch of its advocacy campaign * ’SANDESH-2011’* *‘SANDESH-2011’ brings to you c**elebrated playwright Late Chetan Datar’s ‘Ek Madhav Baug’ on 7th January 2011 at 4.00 pm. * * *

g_b Ek Madhavbaug at Kala Ghoda Festival

*Ek Madhavbaug * *will be performed at * *Kala Ghoda Arts Festival * * * *on * *10th February 2011* * * *at* *6.30 pm * *Artists Center, Ador House, Lane of Rhythm House, Kala Ghoda * * * * * *Watch the soul stirring performance reading of * *Chetan Datar’s celebrated play* * by Mona Ambegaonk

g_b Launch of Screenplay - 'My Brother... Nikhil' - Friday, 18 Feb '11, 7pm

BOMBAY DOST *cordially invites you to the launch of * * My Brother... Nikhil * *The screenplay* * Friday, 18 February 2011* Bombay Dost invites you to the launch of the screenplay of Onir's debut feature film 'My Brother Nikhil' (Publisher: Yoda Press). The lead actors of the film, Juhi

g_b launch of the screenplay My Brother... Nikhil

BOMBAY DOST *cordially invites you to the launch of * * My Brother... Nikhil * *The screenplay* * Friday, 18 February 2011* Bombay Dost invites you to the launch of the screenplay of Onir's debut feature film 'My Brother Nikhil' (Publisher: Yoda Press). The lead actors of the film, Juhi

g_b I AM on 29th April : Don't miss it !

Dear Friends, The HUMSAFAR Trust is Proud to support *" I AM "* as a co producer of feature film directed by Award Winning director Onir that releases all over India on *April 29th*. Do not miss it ! I AM is an anthology of four different stories interwoven beautifully by the characters themselv

Re: g_b HELP ME FOR MY SKIN PROBLEM

Dear Madcow, I am Sonal, on behalf of The Humsafar Trust. Please feel free to contact us at +9126673800/ +91 26650547 (2pm-7om Mon to Sat) and fix an appointment. You can avail of free and confidential advice from our Qualified doctors, and avail of STI and HIV testing facilities at our drop in c

g_b I AM - In theatres TODAY on 29th of April.

Dear Friend, 'I AM' is releasing Today on the 29th of April across India and in Australia and New Zealand. Glowing reviews are flowing in about 'I AM' being a landmark film that is first of its kind. Taran Adarsh's review: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14128/index.html View

g_b Volunteer with Kashish- Mumbai International Queer Film Festival

Dear All, KASHISH 2011 is looking for Volunteers. Sign up as a volunteer and get a bird's eye view of the action - meet and interact with filmmakers and audiences from across India and the world, help run the venues, act as interpreters, work on the festival newsletter and in your spare time wa

g_b KASHISH 2011 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

KASHISH 2011 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Registration for KASHISH 2011 - 2nd Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is NOW OPEN. The film festival will be held at Cinemax Versova (Infinity Mall, Andheri West) from May 25-29, 2011 and Alliance Francaise (Marine Lines) from May 26-28, 2011. ...Entry to

g_b Invitation for Performance reading of Chetan Datar’s “Ek Madhavbaug”

t Mr. Gautam Yadav (Advocacy Officer) Mob:- 99307 96749 * * * ** ** *The Humsafar Trust * *Advocacy Unit* *3rd Floor,Manthan Plaza* *Nehru Road,Vakola * *Santacruz (E)* *Mumbai 95 *

g_b Kashish 2011: Press conference 18th May 2011:

Kashish 2011: Press conference 18th May 2011: CELINA JAITLEY AND SHYAM BENEGAL ANNOUNCE KASHISH INDIA'S BIGGEST QUEER FILM FESTIVAL Mumbai, May 18, 2011: Bollywood actress Celina Jaitley and noted film maker Shyam Benegal today announced Kashish 2011 - the second edition of India's biggest que

g_b Bombay Dost Sunday Highs is back ! A 'YAARIYAN' Event !!

Bombay Dost Sunday Highs is back ! A 'YAARIYAN' Event !! * * For those of you, who missed out on some great cinema during Kashish week or if you just want to catch these masterpieces one more time, Bombay Dost - Sunday Highs brings to you KASHISH 2011 Winners all through July and August! Starting

g_b Bombay Dost (20th Anniversary Issue)

Hey Friends, The 20th Anniversary issue of Bombay Dost is out ! Its Pink and Its hot !! The Bollywood sensation... The gay icon of the youth... The happening IMRAN KHAN features as cover story and tons of other interesting stuff. COME GRAB YOUR COPY AT SUNDAY HIGHS BOOK READING. You can also pick

g_b Job Opportunities at Humsafar

*Job Opportunities at Humsafar* * * Global Fund in Round 9 signed its first ever project contract to work with MSM (Men who have sex with Men) and Transgender community in India on 8th September 2010 with NACO (National AIDS Control Organisation), the apex agency working under aegis of health min

g_b UID Adhaar Cards for HRG: The Humsafar Trust (Mumbai )

Dear All The Humsafar Trust has contacted Wipro td. which is one of the enrolment agency for the UID cards (Aadhaar). We are happy to announce that they have set up a camp in The Humsafar Trust Vakola to facilitate the process of issuing UID cards to the TG/Hijra community in the city. We kicks

g_b Bombay Dost – Sunday Highs and Yaariyan Youth invite you to an open forum to discuss HIV, STIs and AIDS and how we can protect ourselves from the infections

Come Let’s Talk Do you know what is HIV? Do you know the four different modes of transmission of HIV? Do you know what are STIs Do you know what is AIDS? Do you know what ART is and what are its implications? Do you know what these acronyms HIV /STIs/AIDS and ART stand for and what is their f

g_b KASHISH with Pink Shades at MAMI

*Pink Shades at MAMI* * * *India’s top film fest goes queer friendly with the first ever panel discussion on lesbian and gay portrayals in Indian cinema* * * *This year MAMI Mumbai International Film Festival screens three uniquely different queer-themed films and holds a panel discussion on

g_b KASHISH 2012: Call for film submissions

** *KASHISH 2012: Call for film submissions* We are back with a bang! India’s Biggest Queer Film Festival returns for its third edition in 2012. Submissions are now open for all categories, including for the competition section. Filmmakers from India and across the world can submit features,

g_b Ghungroo toot gaye....

*Ghungroo toot gaye * 11.11.11 : This date shall never erase from our memory. Our dear “Paayal” – (Uday Sonawane) left us forever. The past few days she had been singing, “ Mala zaau dya na ghari” … On 11.11.11 at 3.45am, she cut the last chord and slipped away. An amazing Counsellor, a fab

g_b Invitation from Humsafar family

*Dear friends* *Please accept this as a personal invitation from Humsafar family and join us for our * *18th Anniversary Dinner *** *18 YEARS WITH COMMUNITY* *In its 18th year, still serving spectrum of* *GAY / MSM / LBT and Hijra community* *Sharing this occasion with community, friends, wel

g_b Inviting entries for "Pictures Against Prejudice"- Photo/ Cartoon/ Caricature Contest [1 Attachment]

Dear All, Please find invitation for entries to "Pictures Against Prejudice"- Photo/ Cartoon/ Caricature Contest . Best entries will be exhibited at the Tata Institute of Social Science as part of pride week for QAM Mumbai. For photo/picture guidelines please write to team.getove...@gmail.com Ple

g_b Re: A Question

Dear Sanjay, Please find below details of Organization operating in Madhya Pradesh 1) Mitra Shringaar Samiti - Bhopal , Mr.Venu Pillai , Mobile:09826035973 ; Majid, Mobile:07869766738 2) Mitra Shringaar Samiti - Indore , Mr.Grijesh , Mobile:09407273436 3) Badllav Samiti - Indore , Mr.Rajnesh,

g_b Fwd: Sunday Highs- Yaariyan with GB Present Book Reading and QA with Ninad Jog [1 Attachment]

Sunday Highs- Yaariyan with GB Present Book Reading and QA with Ninad Jog - - This Saturday - ** 7:00pm until 8:00pm - ** Drop In Center, The Humsafar Trust, 3rd Floor, Manthan Plaza, Next to Shree Chakra Restaurant, Near Vakola Masjid, Vakola, Santacruz (EasT),

g_b Bombay Dost Sunday Highs- Yaariyan presents "Bring Your Hags n Boi-Bitches to the Will n Grace Marathon

Dear All, You are warmly invited to * * *Bombay Dost Sunday Highs- Yaariyan presents "Bring Your Hags n Boi-Bitches to the Will n Grace Marathon* *Sunday, April 22, 2012, 5:00pm until 8:00pm* At:- The Humsafar Trust, Drop In Center, 3rd Floor, Manthan Plaza, Next to Shree Chakra Restaurant, Nea

g_b YAARIYAN PRESENTS "THE GREAT INDIAN MARRIAGE DRAMA"

*BOMBAY DOST SUNDAY HIGHS* *YAARIYAN PRESENTS "THE GREAT INDIAN MARRIAGE DRAMA"* *WHEN*: Sunday, 3rd June 5:00pm until 8:00pm *WHERE*: The Humsafar Trust, Drop In Center, 3rd Floor, Manthan Plaza, Next to Shree Chakra Restaurant, Near Vakola Masjid, Nehru Road, Vakola, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Mah

g_b Raise your Rainbow on 2nd July 2012 by QAM Mumbai

Raise your Rainbow on 2nd July 2012 *By QAM Mumbai* * *2nd* *July 2012 will be the 3rd year anniversary of one of the greatest moments in Indian LGBTIQ history, the reading down of section 377 by the Delhi High Court thereby decriminalising consensual same sex relationships. These last 3 years

g_b Bombay Dost Sunday High- Yaariyan presents- GIRL POWER : Lesbian Short Film Festival [1 Attachment]

* * *Bombay Dost Sunday High- Yaariyan presents- GIRL POWER : Lesbian Short Film Festival* To kick off Yaariyan's Anniversary month celebration, we have an event dedicated to all our beautiful ladies. A girl-love short film festival with some of the most entertaining, funny, sweet movies that you'

g_b Bombay Dost Sunday Highs- YAARIYAN PICNIC TO TUNGARESHWAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY [1 Attachment]

*BOMBAY DOST SUNDAY HIGH'S YAARIYAN PICNIC TO TUNGARESHWAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY* *Sunday, August 19, 2012 , 9am* So after the utterly entertaining Girl Power Short Film Screening, we present our next major event, the picnic. We're taking you all in the very scenic Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary f

g_b Play Version- "Ek Madhav Baug" at NCPA- National Center for Performing Arts [2 Attachments]

*Play Version- "Ek Madhav Baug" at NCPA- National Center for Performing Arts * *Sunday, August 26, 2012* *5pm- English Language Show (Indian Premier), 7pm- Hindi Language Show* *Dance Theatre Godrej, NCPA, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai* The Humsafar Trust, presents “Ek Madhav Baug,” a Hindi pl

g_b REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR ACTING WORKSHOP, HURRY VERY LIMITED SEATS! [1 Attachment]

*REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR ACTING WORKSHOP, HURRY VERY LIMITED SEATS!* *Workshop :- To Act is To Do.* *Conducted by Mona Ambegaonkar * *Programme Aim :- * To understand how thought influences reaction and therefore physical actions. To understand how relationships are built between characters/peopl

g_b Yaariyan presents a workshop with Stand Up Comedian D'Lo [1 Attachment]

*"Yaariyan presents a workshop with Stand Up Comedian D'Lo"* *9th September 2012, Sunday- 4pm* *At The Humsafar Trust, Drop In Center, 3rd floor, Near Shree Chakra Restaurant, Next to Vakola Masjid, Nehru Road, Vakola, Santacruz (E), Mumbai * * * Dear All, *D'lo will be performing at St Andrews o

g_b Play Reading "Ek Madhav Baug" at Sudarshan Ranga Manch, Pune [1 Attachment]

*Play Reading "Ek Madhav Baug" at Sudarshan Ranga Manch, Pune* *Tuesday, September 11th, 6:00- 8:30pm* The Humsafar Trust, presents “Ek Madhav Baug,” a Hindi play by the late celebrated playwright Chetan Datar. “Ek Madhav Baug” is a pioneering Marathi language play about homosexuality and accept

g_b One-day Theatre Workshop: - Building Awareness and Realization- 16th September 2012 [1 Attachment]

*To Act is To Do* * * * * *A one-day Theatre Workshop: - Building Awareness and Realization.* *Conducted by Mona Ambegaonkar. * *Presented by Alternate Initiatives. * *Programme Aim :- * To build Awareness of how relationships are built between characters/people and their space. To understan

g_b Yaariyans Pink Mumbai Darshan- a Fundraiser for QAM [1 Attachment]

*Yaariyans Pink Mumbai Darshan- a Fundraiser for QAM* So we're about to kick off a series of fun-tastic fundraising events in support of Queer Azaadi March, so please attend and extend your presence so that we have the biggest march yet. In an era of internet dating, we have forgotten the good old

g_b Ek Madhav Baug at Mini Theatre, P.L. Deshpande Academy, - Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai [1 Attachment]

* Ek Madhav Baug at Mini Theatre, P.L. Deshpande Academy, - Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai * On: Saturday, November 17th 2012, 8:30 pm Venue : Mini Theatre, P.L. Deshpande Academy, - Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi - Mumbai, Maharashtra Alternate Initiatives presents “Ek Madhav Baug,” a Hindi

g_b Yaariyan's Q-Fete aka Gulaabi Mela - A QAM Fundraiser on Sunday, 2nd Dec! [2 Attachments]

*Yaariyan's Q-Fete aka Gulaabi Mela - A QAM Fundraiser* Yaariyan Presents Q-fete or Gulabi Mela, which will be an Unique Event which will be a Fundraiser for Mumbai Pride! Come join us with you friends to experience food, drinks, games, tarot reading, Queer Books, awesome accessory stalls, exoti

g_b EK MADHAV BAUG AT RAVINDRA NATYA MANDIR, DADAR- 23RD DEC- 8PM AND 9:30PM SHOW [1 Attachment]

*EK MADHAV BAUG AT RAVINDRA NATYA MANDIR, DADAR* * * *23rd December 2012, Sunday* *Show Timings- 8pm and 9:30pm* *Language: Hindi* * * Alternate Initiatives presents “Ek Madhav Baug,” a Hindi play by the late celebrated playwright Chetan Datar. “Ek Madhav Baug” is a pioneering Marathi languag

g_b EK MADHAV BAUG AT RAVINDRA NATYA MANDIR, DADAR- 23RD DEC- 8PM AND 9:30PM SHOW [1 Attachment]

*EK MADHAV BAUG AT RAVINDRA NATYA MANDIR, DADAR* * * *23rd December 2012, Sunday* *Show Timings- 8pm and 9:30pm* *Language: Hindi* * * Alternate Initiatives presents “Ek Madhav Baug,” a Hindi play by the late celebrated playwright Chetan Datar. “Ek Madhav Baug” is a pioneering Marathi languag

g_b EK MADHAV BAUG AT PRITHVI THEATRE, JUHU- 9PM SHOW ON 15TH AND 16TH JANUARY [1 Attachment]

*EK MADHAV BAUG AT PRITHVI THEATRE, JUHU- 9PM SHOW ON 15TH AND 16TH JANUARY* Alternate Initiatives presents “Ek Madhav Baug,” a Hindi play by the late celebrated playwright Chetan Datar. “Ek Madhav Baug” is a pioneering play about homosexuality and acceptance of the gay community. A 70-minute soli

g_b MUMBAI PRIDE CALENDAR 2013 [1 Attachment]

Dear All, Please find attached Mumbai Pride Calendar for the year 2013. Please share and spread the word. Regards, Sonal

g_b Yaariyan Online safety and self defense workshop on Sunday 28th April 2013 [1 Attachment]

*Yaariyan Online safety and self defense workshop on Sunday 28th April 2013* Have you heard of friends who have fallen prey to extortion, blackmail, molestation, physical assault or gay bashing? Or worst have you been a victim yourself? There is no shame in admitting, as surprisingly a substantial

g_b Yaariyan presents a special screening of �Ektya Bhinti� (Lonely Walls) on Sunday 28th July 2013! [1 Attachment]

<*>[Attachment(s) from The Humsafar Trust Advocacy Unit included below] *Yaariyan presents a special screening of “Ektya Bhinti” (Lonely Walls) on Sunday 28th July 2013!* In case you missed one of the most talked about movie at KASHISH 2013, here is your chance to watch it, Yaariyan pr

g_b BLATANT HOMOPHOBIA BY LOKMAT, AMRAVATI

*PRESS NOTE* *BLATANT HOMOPHOBIA BY LOKMAT, AMRAVATI* Lokmat Amravati carried a front page report “Samlingi purush sambandhacha Amravatith Deshpatlivaril Adda” (Amravati becoming a Hub for Homosexual Activities ) on 11th August 2013 and called it a “STING OPERATION”. The tone of the article was s

g_b 19 August- SILENT PROTEST OUTSIDE LOKMAT AMRAVATI OFFICE [7 Attachments]

*SILENT PROTEST OUTSIDE LOKMAT AMRAVATI OFFICE* MONDAY 19 AUGUST 10AM TO 1PM At :Lokmat Divisional Office, Divisional Sports Complex, Morshi Road, Amravati, Maharashtra The Marathi daily Lokmat (Lokmat Nagpur/Hello Amravati Amravati) has published 5 articles targetting the MSM/TG/LGBQ community

g_b Play Reading -Ek Madhav Baug at Rachana Sansad, Prabhadevi, Mumbai

*PLAY READING- EK MADHAV BAUG* *20th October, Sunday, 5pm at Rachana Sansad, 278, Shankar Ghanekar Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai* The Humsafar Trust with support from Rotract presents “Ek Madhav Baug,” a Hindi play by the late celebrated playwright Chetan Datar. “Ek Madhav Baug” is a pioneering play ab

g_b HAMARA SANGHARSH JAARI HAI- No Going Back

HAMARA SANGHARSH JAARI HAI No Going Back Date: Sunday, December 15, 2013 Time: 3 pm Venue: Maheshwari Udyan, Matunga East, Dr. Ambedkar Road (NOW CONFIRMED) On December 11, 2013, the Supreme Court of India reversed the July 2009 judgment of the Delhi High Court which read down Section 377 of th

g_b Queer & Political Survey

Requesting all to take the below survey , please forward the link below to your Queer friends , allies and supporters! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/queerandpolitical Regards Pallav Patankar *Pallav Patankar* *Director -HIV Programs* *Projec

g_b Vacancy for the post of a part-time counselor on Project Sahara

The Humsafar Trust is pleased to announce a vacancy for the post of a part-time counselor on Project Sahara, funded by Planet Romeo Foundation, toward strengthening Umang–a support group for LBT persons– and Yaariyan, their youth initiative. The following are details of the position advertised:

g_b Yaariyan Karaoke Evening on Sunday 31 August from 3 to 7pm, Andheri (W) [2 Attachments]

*LA PATIO presents Yaariyan Karaoke Evening* la la la la la..hit those notes or not..grab that mike and sing your favourite song.. LA PATIO presents Yaariyan Karaoke Evening..an evening full of food,drinks and singing. Situated on the 8th floor near infinity Mall Andheri West, La patio has two

g_b Press Release - MSA Grant [1 Attachment]

Dear All, Please find attached. PRESS RELEASE Humsafar Trust and Voluntary Health Services join the Multi-Country South Asia Global Fund HIV Programme as national Sub-Recipients in India Please feel free to share. Best Regards, Advocacy Unit The Humsafar Trust

g_b Invitation for UTSAV 2015 The Humsafar Trust Parivaar 21st Anniversary

*Invitation for UTSAV 2015 * *The Humsafar Trust Parivaar 21st Anniversary* In its 21st year, The Humsafar Trust, India's oldest sexual minority organization continues to serve the spectrum of Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and hijra communities. In our 21 years as a community bas

g_b Re: Invitation for UTSAV 2015 The Humsafar Trust Parivaar 21st Anniversary

Time :- 5.00 PM Venue :- Santacruz Railway Hall, Santacruz East, Mumbai On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 3:51 PM, The Humsafar Trust Advocacy Unit < advocacy.humsa...@gmail.com> wrote: > > *Invitation for UTSAV 2015 * > *The Humsafar Trust Parivaar 21st Anniversary* > > > In its