g_b Invite : Book Reading @ Saturday 7pm

2012-02-22 Thread Vivek R Anand
*Bombay Dost – Sunday Highs – Yaariyan and GB Present* *A Book reading event* Ninad Jog (Author) who is currently visiting Mumbai will read passages from his books *The Tiny World of Vinod Saney* * * *And* * * *Ninny’s Natter* *Event details* Saturday 25th February 2012

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

2011-09-12 Thread Vivek R Anand
Name and Photo issued by Department of Posts* *17. Certificate of Identify having photo issued by Group A Gazetted Officer on letterhead* best Vivek Anand CEO The Humsafar Trust -- अक्षरों से निरक्षर हैं मगर अशिक्षित नहीं...ज्ञान का भंडार हैं यह औरतें ! *Maya Sharma talking about women of Vikalp

RE: g_b a frenchman's break in india

2011-09-04 Thread vivek mre
Sorry, I meant Goa - not God - but that he too is all over India - especially haridwar etc! To: gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com From: sammpat...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 12:04:59 -0700 Subject: Re: g_b a frenchman's break in india looks

g_b Fight Back : Nabi Azad calls homosexuality a disease

2011-07-05 Thread Vivek R Anand
as a health minister and does not deserve to be our health minister* * * *Homosexuality is not a disease but Mr. Gulam Nabi Azad is sick ! He needs urgent and immediate treatment. * * * * * Need support from all of you to take it forward. Vivek Anand

g_b I B Ministry Supports Kashish 2011

2011-05-16 Thread Vivek R Anand
as a delegate. Delegate registrations for Kashish 2011 is free ! best Vivek Anand Festival Director 2nd Kashish MIQFF -- अक्षरों से निरक्षर हैं मगर अशिक्षित नहीं...ज्ञान का भंडार हैं यह औरतें ! *Maya Sharma talking about women of Vikalp at the 2nd INFOSEM AGM*

g_b PRIDE EVENT : Ek Madhavbaug Dancing Queens

2011-01-21 Thread Vivek R Anand
* * * * *Ek Madhavbaug Dancing Queens *** *will be performed on 26th January 2011 as part of *** *QAM Pride Week Celebrations and Fund raiser.*** * *** *Venue : SNDT University Auditorium, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai*** * *** *Time : 5.00 pm to 9 pm *** * *** *Suggested Donation : Rs.

g_b Poor Audience for A Single Man in mumbai

2010-06-14 Thread Vivek R Anand
can go to any of the four PVR audi's ( the show timings are not really very comfortable ) and see the movie by thursday. Sad ! Vivek The film has been getting such rave reviews and it is rather sad that nobody bothered to go and see it.

g_b Re: {INFOSEM} Lesbian Play:- Together

2010-05-17 Thread Vivek R Anand
real funny. Just wanted to share. Aditya mail accessed and replied to from a handheld mobile device. -Original Message- From: Vivek R Anand Sent: 14-05-2010 15:10:33 To: bombay-d...@yahoogroups.com Bombay-Dost%40yahoogroups.com; Gay Underscore; gaybom...@yahoogroups.com gaybombay

g_b Lesbian Play:- Together

2010-05-15 Thread Vivek R Anand
*A friend and colleague at Humsafar wrote this piece and asked me post it on various groups about a new play titledTogether* *Vivek* Dear Vivek, Yesterday evening I went to see this Marathi play “Together” which is about a lesbian relationship and two women in love at the Ravindra Natya Mandir

g_b Kashish Overbooked : Festival Details

2010-04-21 Thread Vivek R Anand
110 films from 25 countries and make sure to catch up as many films and events as possible at KASHISH KASHISH wishes the entire LGBTI community its first International Queer Film Festival best Vivek CEO / Festival Director Humsafar Trust / Kashish MIQFF

g_b Have you Signed the Petition ?

2010-04-19 Thread Vivek R Anand
President on the 1st of May. Act now before the injustice against Dr Siras is forgotten. It took 11 years for Jessica Lal to get justice after relentless media pressure. Don't make Dr Siras wait that long. Vivek Volunteer, Infosem The petition title: Ask the Indian president to act against

g_b Goodbye Jai : We can love but we cannot claim our love

2010-04-11 Thread Vivek R Anand
We promise that we will keep loving you but we won’t cry. Keep smiling, little angel. with love Vivek ‘Sir’ --

g_b Letter to the President of India : Death of Dr. Srinivas Ramchandra Siras

2010-04-10 Thread Vivek R Anand
*LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA FOR UNRESTRICTED PUBLICATION* To The President of India Smt Pratibha Patil Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi 110,001 8 April 2010 Madam President, On behalf of the *Integrated Network of Sexual Minorities* (*INFOSEM*), the largest network of gay,

g_b Candlelight memorial for Dr Siras in Mumbai

2010-04-09 Thread Vivek R Anand
://www.petitiononline.com/AMUSiras/petition.html) Vivek Anand, CEO, Humsafar Trust, *

g_b Sign Petition Online: Dr. Srinivas Ramachandra Siras

2010-04-08 Thread Vivek R Anand
The petition title: Ask the Indian president to act against Aligarh Muslim University administration now!. The petition URL is: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/AMUSiras/petition.html The petition is directed to: The President of India The petition statement says: Smt Pratibha Patil Rashtrapati

g_b Gay friendly Psychiatrist's

2010-03-31 Thread Vivek R Anand
Jakhal at the Humsafar Desk on the numbers given above. We are also in the process of listing down more names of gay friendly psychiatrists and counsellors and will keep everyone posted on it. Best Vivek Anand Chief Executive The Humsafar Trust

g_b APCOM Board Elections

2010-03-25 Thread Vivek R Anand
Currently Manvendra Singh Gohil and Vivek Anand are the nominated board and alternate board members of APCOM. Vijay Nair is the nominated alternate board member from APN+MSM working group. At a community consultation held in Mumbai on 21st and 22nd March 2009 and a sub sequent consultation

Re: g_b Whose morality is this? Teachers react to the AMU professor sacking incident

2010-02-20 Thread Vivek R Anand
acceptable to the authorities ? There are questions that will need answers as this is no longer an individual victim issue but a larger issue of ethical practices that will need resolution. Vivek Anand Chief Executive Humsafar Trust On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 10:45 AM, modera...@gaybombay.in wrote

g_b Greetings from Archies !! [1 Attachment]

2010-02-08 Thread Vivek R Anand
to allow us to shoot in their store and responded to our questions. So guys what are you waiting for ? Walk into the nearest Archies Gallery and pick up a card ( first ones from India ) for your valentine ! Best Vivek Chief Executive Officer HST - Centre for Excellence I am a writer and my

Re: g_b Most Romantic things to do with your BoyFriend

2010-01-02 Thread Vivek R Anand
Dear Adi If this list has come from someone who is between 18 - 21, allow him his dreams But if this list has come from some one who is above 25 ( the four years in between i give for growing up ) than seriously needs a head check !! hugs and great wishes for the new year Vivek On Mon, Dec 28

g_b In defence of Chetan and Ek Madhavbaug : Reviewing Dreams of Taleem

2009-12-22 Thread Vivek R Anand
to remain one of the best plays written on hope by Chetan...Dreams of Taleem is best forgotten as a dark and sad play which offers no hope! Vivek

Re: g_b Humsafar

2009-12-21 Thread Vivek R Anand
hey Reshma Be yourselfnext year get your best costume out and come all dressed up thanks for your presence best Vivek Humsafar On Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 3:38 PM, Reshma Mathur kappun...@yahoo.com wrote: dear all i am thankful to you all for invitation. It was proud to attend

g_b Re: !*Bombay-Dost*! EventsHSTThe HST 16th Anniversary Bash - A report

2009-12-21 Thread Vivek R Anand
the number soared to 1862 and hopefully next year like i said at the event we will all meet again at brabourne stadium ! Thanks for being with us. hugs Vivek * PS: All friends who are part of Amma's family, which ever part of world you live in...this is just to let you know that you were missed

g_b Humsafar UTSAV 2009 - Invitation

2009-12-18 Thread Vivek R Anand
*THE HUMSAFAR TRUST* SHARING 16 YEARS WITH COMMUNITY In its 16th year, still serving spectrum of MSM / Gay and Transgender / Hijra community On this occasion, to share the success with community, friends, well wishers and all those who have stood by us and have been a constant support *THE

g_b Part II : Sec 377 : Next Steps : Bombay Consultation : 31st October 2009 : Minutes

2009-12-03 Thread Vivek R Anand
plans, - INFOSEM will write-up a proposal for funding to various agencies to fund activities suggested by the Participants, - Vivek: Gave a summary of the INFOSEM meeting conducted on Friday and emphasized the need to focus on a strong network within the next year. There was a brief

g_b Section 377 : Next Steps : Mumbai Consultation

2009-10-13 Thread Vivek R Anand
*Taking the Delhi High Court Decision Forward-Next Steps”* *A policy document to influence the decision makers of the nation* *A one day community consultation in Mumbai * * 31st October 2009* ** *B**ackground*: An eight year long court battle that sought justice for the gay community and its

g_b Report : Discussion on Delhi HC Judgment

2009-07-13 Thread Vivek R Anand
anyway without reason, we can fight. Be alert and be secure. Towards the end of the session Vivek Anand, Chief Executive, Humsafar Trust expressed gratitude for Anjali Gopalan and her team at Naz India Foundation, Anand Grover and his team at Lawyers Collective, all the lawyers, activists

g_b Q and A : Discussion on Delhi High Court Verdict

2009-07-07 Thread Vivek R Anand
court,* *will talk to the group present and brief everyone on the High court decision and will respond to questions from the audiences. Everybody is welcome ! best Vivek Chief Executive The Humsafar Trust 4th floor, Old BMC Market, Transit Building Opposite Vakola Masjid, Nehru Road Santacruz East

g_b conclusion of the judgement

2009-07-02 Thread Vivek R Anand
Congratulations to all!! The conclusion of the judgment is quite nice! Warmly, Vivek The notion of equality in the Indian Constitution flows from the ‘Objective Resolution’ moved by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on December 13, 1946. Nehru, in his speech, moving this Resolution wished

g_b 68 Pages at Ahmedabad Film Festival

2009-06-25 Thread Vivek R Anand
://aifilmfest.com/ Film Website: www.humsafar.org/68pages.htm Screenplay Direction: Sridhar Rangayan Script Executive Producer : Vivek Anand Produced by : The Humsafar Trust Solaris Pictures *Cast* Moulli Ganguly, Joy Sengupta, Jayati Bhatia, Zafar Karachiwala, Sherrin Varghese, Abhay Kulkarni, Ikhlaq

Re: g_b ASHOK ROW KAVI: ASHOKA FELLOW PROFILE (1993)

2009-06-20 Thread Vivek R Anand
it with us. hugs Vivek On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 8:17 PM, Aditya Bondyopadhyay adit.b...@gmail.comwrote: http://fellows.ashoka.org/node/2532 Ashok Row Kavi Country: *India* http://fellows.ashoka.org/india Region: *Asia*http://fellows.ashoka.org/asia Field Of Work: *Human Rights* http

Re: g_b being ugly in gay world

2009-06-12 Thread Vivek R Anand
Hi Adi Please count me in the list of TOP 50 UGLY GAY MEN IN INDIA. Vivek On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 1:15 PM, Alpha Leonis canes@gmail.com wrote: :)) Rgds, -Alpha Leonis On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 5:14 PM, Aditya Bondyopadhyay adit.b...@gmail.comwrote: HI, IM ALSO AADITYA UGLY

Re: g_b please help me

2009-05-01 Thread Vivek R Anand
with the counseling head and come and discuss your problem. If you are not based in Mumbai you can call us and we will work out how to support you Vivek The Humsafar Trust Mumbai On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 10:21 AM, asif sidd ur_sweet_a...@yahoo.com wrote: hello all. this is rehan , 24 years of age, i am

g_b Solidarity for Celina

2009-04-21 Thread Vivek R Anand
that she is facing. The websites are: www.mycelinajaitley.com and www.bollywoodhungama.com Thanks and looking forward to everyone's support Vivek Anand CEO -The Humsafar Trust Advisory Board - Bombay Dost

g_b Bombay Dost Launch Event

2009-04-14 Thread Vivek R Anand
, the cultural experiences that shape us—everything around us. Vivek

g_b Re: [GB] A suggestion

2009-04-13 Thread Vivek R Anand
If anyone desires to seek professional support you can always write to qs_...@hotmail.com This email help line is accessed by gay friendly pshycologist, pshciatrist, professionally qualified counsellors, doctors and an advocate to provide legal support. Vivek On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 4:43 PM

g_b Humsafar Annual Event

2008-11-17 Thread Vivek R Anand
, dancing queens -- to shut up and bounce. It was rocking! Next year, we'll rock a bigger stage, maybe a stadium! On behalf of Humsafar Team Vivek

g_b Invitation

2008-11-14 Thread Vivek R Anand
*The Humsafar Trust* ** *SHARING 15 YEARS WITH COMMUNITY* ** *In its 15th still serving the spectrum of Gay / MSM and Transgender community* ** *On this occassion to share the success with friends, well wishers and all those who have been a constant support* ** *The Humsafar Parivar invites you

g_b Fwd: Protest at Azad Maidan

2008-11-14 Thread Vivek R Anand
*MAIL POSTED ON BEHALF OF GIRISH KUMAR OF THE HUMSAFAR TRUST * *Protest against police harassment of MSM and Hijras* * * On Monday, 20th of October 2008, police at Girinagar police station, Bangalore had arrested 5 Hijras. Further police arrested a team of volunteers involved in crisis

g_b 68 Pages in Delhi on World AIDS Day

2007-11-29 Thread Vivek R Anand
a clear and concise picture of gay Indian life with great emotion and honesty' (Amos Lassen on Amazon) . *Executive Producer* Vivek Anand with a background in management studies works with the Humsafar Trust as its Chief Executive managing 10 projects on prevention, care, support, treatment

g_b Fwd: [lgbt-india] Get Visible! Get Going

2007-10-26 Thread Vivek R Anand
ART AND SEXUALITY Hello Everybody. Here is a competition that you can work towards to show the LGBT community as a visible and active segment of society. This is how: Ask the LGBT community / staff of your organization to come together as a group and put together a poster on issues of stigma

g_b Screening of Sridhar Rangayan's film 68 Pages at British Council on Oct 3, 6pm

2007-10-01 Thread Vivek R Anand
: Vivek Anand Produced by : The Humsafar Trust Solaris Pictures Cast: Moulli Ganguly, Joy Sengupta, Jayati Bhatia, Zafar Karachiwala, Sherrin Varghese, Abhay Kulkarni, Ikhlaq Khan, Ajay Rohilla, Mangal Kenkre, Roopal Patel, Dilnaz Irani and introducing Uday Sonawane as Umrao. *Film Outline

g_b Mental Health Study

2007-05-15 Thread Vivek R Anand
the study at any time. You may call any of the study staff (Vivek Raj Anand on 022 -26673800, Murugesan Siva Subramanian 98192 43639 or Hemangi Mhaprolkar on 022- 32449474 or ) between 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on all working days for participation in the study. Interviews would be done on prior

Re: g_b Orkut access!!

2007-03-23 Thread vivek kumar
Hi Guys!!! Whatever link u provide nothing is working to access orkut site or any other like mathtunnel Cheers - Here’s a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answers

g_b Hello

2007-03-22 Thread vivek kumar
Hello Friends, Hi to all. I had a friend G.Barucha who lives in Bombay, i lost his contact no. and unable to meet him for the last one year. He used to visit Delhi frequently. He is in age group of 45-50.If anybody knows about him please inform me with his contact no. Thanx

Re: g_b hi friends

2007-03-22 Thread vivek kumar
Hi 'I' While clicking on these sites like kproxy, and other they automatically goes to google.com. How to enter these sites or how to crack them. - Here’s a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answers

g_b Time please

2007-02-19 Thread vivek kumar
Hello Friends, Enjoy this time-pass Young Man: Sir, may I know the time, please? Old Man: Certainly not. Young Man: Sir, but why? What are you going to loose,if you tell me the time? Old Man: Yes, I may loose something if I tell you the time. Young Man: But Sir, can you tell me

Re: g_b Sex trafficking in South Asia -

2007-01-31 Thread vivek kumar
Hello Cann't we do something to stop all this forcing of children and women in sex, labour. Why such so in Muslim countires. - Here’s a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answers

g_b Ashok needs inputs

2007-01-23 Thread Vivek R Anand
*Dear All,* ** *Ashok has requested to post this mail on various egroups on his behalf. Please do find time to read it carefully and send your comments. We will compile all your comments and forward it to him.* ** *Vivek* *Chief Executive* *The Humsafar Trust* ** *Dear friends,* * * *I am

g_b delhi

2007-01-19 Thread vivek kumar
Hi Any guy in age group of 35-45 in Delhi. Bye - Here’s a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answers

g_b how does Rahul Singhal (Delhi) look?

2007-01-17 Thread vivek kumar
Hi All, Did anybody see Rahul, how he looks really. - Here’s a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answers

g_b Nightmare

2006-04-24 Thread Vivek R Anand
have to offer. The thought that I could have lost my little kid that night is an agonizing thought. A small, silly mistake can cause a life threatening situation.   Vivek Group Site: http://www.gaybombay.info == This message was posted to the gay_bombay Yahoo

g_b Re: Gay characters in TV serials

2006-04-10 Thread Vivek
giggles. The director Satish Kaushik has clearly and unambiguously made an association of limp-wristedness with being gay in this scene. Vivek Group Site: http://www.gaybombay.info == This message was posted to the gay_bombay Yahoo! Group. Responses to messages

g_b Re: Oprah show - Secret Lives - My Husband Is Gay

2006-03-24 Thread Vivek
out to his wife. Vivek Group Site: http://www.gaybombay.info == This message was posted to the gay_bombay Yahoo! Group. Responses to messages (by clicking Reply) will also be posted on the eGroup and sent to all members. If you'd like to respond privately

g_b Saif Ali Khan and the cowboys

2006-03-22 Thread Vivek
Anybody seen the new cowboys ad by Lenovo? Is it a coincidence that Saif Ali Khan is featured in the ad? :-) Vivek Group Site: http://www.gaybombay.info == This message was posted to the gay_bombay Yahoo! Group. Responses to messages (by clicking Reply

Re: g_b Humlog on NDTV

2006-01-23 Thread Vivek
It wasn't broadcast at this time today, for some reason. Information about any other repeat show would be appreciated. Vivek. --- In gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com, Rahul Singh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all The repeat telecast is on 22nd January, 2005 Sundae at 2:30 pm

g_b An appeal

2005-08-03 Thread Vivek R Anand
on immediate and urgent basis. Vivek Anand Chief Executive The Humsafar Trust Mumbai Group Site: http://www.gaybombay.info == This message was posted to the gay_bombay Yahoo! Group. Responses to messages (by clicking Reply) will also be posted on the eGroup and sent

Re: Re: Re: Re: g_b Marathi Movies - A Treat in itselves.......... Read add your views.

2005-06-11 Thread Vivek R Anand
me about Aamhi Jaato.. I had forgotten the name. Was dying to see Shwaas. Went to theatres twice but did not get tickets. Has anybody seen Devrai and Uttarayan Vivek On Fri, 10 Jun 2005 viren wrote : dear vivek, if i am not wrong, the name of the movie was amhi jato aamchya gaava

Re: Re: g_b Marathi Movies - A Treat in itselves.......... Read add your views.

2005-06-08 Thread Vivek R Anand
the great song ughad daar devaa aata..ughad daar deva let me know if you remember the name of the movie. Vivek Group Site: http://www.gaybombay.info == NEW CLASSIFIEDS SECTION SEEKING FRIENDS? VISIT www.gaybombay.info click on classified section and type your message

g_b Happy Birthday

2005-05-31 Thread Vivek R Anand
Here's wishing a very happy birthday to Mother Row Kavi...at 58 ( or is it 68 ?? ) you are still going strong. For your birthday all your children have come togather to buy you a wheelchair, a walking stick, a new set of dentures and one more face lift... with much love from your entire

g_b More on My brother...Nikhil

2005-03-25 Thread Vivek R Anand
..nevertheless it speaks positively about the film and even if some people are driven to the theatres all that the film has to say will be conveyed...audiences are not foolish.. Vivek My Brother Nikhil is heartfelt and touching Sukanya Verma | March 25, 2005 14:53 IST A day in the life of Nikhil

g_b 'My brother .. Nikhil'

2005-03-24 Thread Vivek R Anand
also posting an interview with the direcor of the film Onir at the end of this mail. Vivek My brother Nikhil – A Brave Effort If Phir Milenge was the beginning, with My Brother Nikhil Indian cinema has finally arrived as an industy that has matured, grown up and is capable of handling sensitive

Re: g_b Ashok Rao Kavi

2004-12-07 Thread Vivek R Anand
hey sameer...ashok's email id is [EMAIL PROTECTED] vivek Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- $4.98 domain names from Yahoo!. Register anything. http://us.click.yahoo.com/Q7_YsB/neXJAA/yQLSAA/WfTolB/TM

[gay_bombay] Society's not in a gay mood

2004-09-30 Thread Vivek R Anand

Re: Re: [gay_bombay] Gaymen, Marriage, Women and HIV

2004-09-18 Thread Vivek R Anand
of biological families that at times push gay men into marriage and do we need to stregthen gay support systems as alternate families ? I will post once the date is fixed and would request as many single and married gay men to attend the session. hope to see you soon Vivek On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 Ajay

Re: [gay_bombay] Coming Out resources

2004-09-18 Thread Vivek R Anand
to you so that you can follow up with them. any other help do let us know and we will try our best. Vivek The Humsafar Trust =On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 Just me wrote : Dear All, I am seeking some help from the group. I am originally from India but now

[gay_bombay] Re: Re: [lgbt-india] QueerIndia: Another one bites the dust

2004-09-16 Thread Vivek R Anand
P dear abhi,BR BR to say that i am proud of you would be an understatement. I have seen you all along through the ups and downs in life and despite all the turmoil that you have undergone I love you for being truthful and asking yourself a question that all gay men getting married should ask

[gay_bombay] Taking a step forward

2004-09-09 Thread Vivek R Anand

[gay_bombay] Petition challenging the anti-sodomy law in India, Section 377 dismissed

2004-09-03 Thread Vivek R Anand
  Dear friends, The petition challenging the anti-sodomy law in India, Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was dismissed by the Delhi High Court, by the bench comprising Chief Justice BC Patel and Justice BD Ahmed, today, i.e. 2 September 2004. The petition had been admitted on

Re: [gay_bombay] Petition challenging the anti-sodomy law in India, Section 377 dismissed

2004-09-03 Thread Vivek R Anand