Changing the popular narrative of LGBTHQIA+ India
in print and across screens
In 2010, we initiated an innovative project by introducing Queer Ink, a groundbreaking platform committed to exploring and honouring Queer India.
As we uncovered and thoughtfully compiled books that delved into the diverse aspects of LGBTHQIA+ life in India, we realised that our purpose extended beyond curating existing works. This realisation sparked our journey into publishing, enabling us to actively contribute to the elevation of queer voices and narratives.
We acknowledged that storytelling transcends the written word alone. Thus, we delved into events, theatre, and filmmaking, creating a multi-faceted cultural tapestry.
Reflecting on our fourteen years of exploration, our commitment to uncovering queer India and amplifying queer voices remains unwavering. We are dedicated to reshaping the prevailing narrative of LGBTHQIA+ experiences in this diverse and dynamic country.
What we do
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Publishing
Queer Ink Publishing: Stories by and about LGBTQIA+ Indians, bringing authentic voices and diverse experiences to readers worldwide while empowering emerging queer Indian writers.
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Queer Ink Archives
Documenting Indian LGBTHQIA+ lives by recording Oral Histories and Digitising Physical Objects of importance.
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Sapphic India
Networking with Indian women-who-love-women to create a platform for LBQ women’s voices and experiences.
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Crowdfunding
Harnessing the power of crowdfunding to unlock the potential of LGBTHQIA+ Indians and empowering creative expression.
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Documentary
The Queer Ink Documentary is in the research phase and will look at the development of LGBTHQIA+ India since the 1980s.
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Counselling
Shobhna S. Kumar offers a unique approach to holistic well-being, combining powerful modalities to help you uncover your true potential.
Publishing
Currently, there are Less than 1,000 books related to the Queer community in India. The Queer community lacks representation in Books with Central LGBTHQIA+ Indian characters, themes, or in Indian languages.
Predictions for the Indian Publishing Industry in 2024 anticipate sustained growth, projecting an estimated market size of approximately 781 billion Indian rupees. Read more here.
We must scale up number of books with central Indian LGBTHQIA+ characters and themes ASAP!
Queer India Archives
The Queer India Archives is a collective endeavour to document, preserve, and, most importantly, celebrate the stories, struggles, and achievements of the Indian LGBTQIA+ community. Your contribution will help create a legacy of visibility and recognition for generations to come, ensuring that queer narratives are embraced as an essential part of India’s diverse cultural heritage.
Contribute
Join us in making queer lives visible and an integral part of Indian history! Contribute your story, expertise, or funds. Write to us info@queer-ink.com
Documentary
Publications
A Safe Space
Our vision is to harness the transformative power of crowdfunding to unlock the potential of LGBTHQIA+ Indians, transcending financial barriers and empowering creative expression. With an unwavering commitment to inclusivity, we pave the way for diverse voices to flourish, ensuring that production costs never stand in the way of opportunity. Your participation and involvement in this empowering initiative will make a difference.
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