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As part of Queer, Not Quiet’s “Portraits of Pride”, we share with you the story of an Instagram photographer who is quietly reshaping how we see male bodies, desire, and vulnerability. In a culture where masculinity is often equated with control and detachment, his intimate portraits tell a different story: of queer longing, emotional presence, and permission to be soft. #QueerNotQuiet #TheQuintQu...

In our first episode, of our podcast series ‘Tell Me All’ we spoke to content creator Apoorva Makhija, popularly known as #theRebelKid. She spoke about growing up in a home where emotions were buried, and her journey to finding her voice, the #India's got Latent Controversy rebellion that started at home and eventually took on the internet, the cost of being a woman online, censorship, being a par...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is intensifying security operations against Naxals as he has vowed to eliminate Naxalism in India by March 2026. As part of this 'Naxal-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan,' security forces recently launched Operation Black Forest, targeting Naxal hideouts along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. The forces conducted 21 encounters in 21 days—killing at least 31 Maoists, including CPI...

At just 19, Vee became India’s first trans male model and a fierce voice against gender stereotypes. This Pride Month, as part of Queer, Not Quiet’s “Portrait of Pride”, we share Vee’s story: of transition, self-discovery, and joy. This is a story of breaking molds - not just with fashion, but with identity. #QueerNotQuiet #TheQuintQueerArchive #TheQuintOutLoud #IndiaQueerNow #VoicesOfPride #LifeA...

We spoke to the cast and crew of #panchayat to talk about the ongoing 8-hour work shift debate in the industry, the most challenging characters to write, how deeply the actors resonate with their roles, and more. 0:52 ‘Panchayat’ cast and crew weigh in on the 8-hour work shift debate in the industry 4:41 The cast talks about the impact the success of ‘Panchayat’ has had on their lives 7:20 What ar...

In the past one week since the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, the Indian media hit new lows of insensitive and unethical journalism. Several reporters not only hounded grieving families but also the locals in Ahmedabad for bytes and interviews. This BTS video recorded over the past 7 days shows the circus behind the minute-by-minute coverage we all saw on our TV and mobile phone screens. Lear...

Were the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections rigged? Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of rigging the polls, calling it ‘match-fixing.’ The Election Commission, however, denies these claims, calling them baseless and misleading. In this video, we break down the key allegations made by Rahul Gandhi: Was the selection panel for Election Commissioners compromised? Why were 41 lakh new...

In a place often marked by silence, Reshma sang for herself, and for an entire community. A trailblazing transgender singer and activist in Kashmir, Reshma didn’t just break barriers — she redefined what visibility, dignity, and pride could look like in the Kashmir Valley. As part of Queer, Not Quiet’s segment “Portrait of Pride” we present to you voices from the community that are driving change...

Priya Christian's family in Ahmedabad runs a business of making coffins. Today, her family is providing coffins for the Air India crash victims, even as she waits for the body of 30 year old Lawrence Daniel Christian, her cousin brother who was also killed in the crash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48-year-old Nilesh Waghela provided over 100 coffins to carry the mortal remains of the victims of the Air India crash at Ahmedabad airport on 12 June. The plane crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel building, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. The government is yet to release the total number of casualties on the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(TW: This story contains accounts of transphobia and sexual misconduct.) Replug: “We only want acceptance, love and respect.” Avni and Muskan, two trans women featured in Ek Jagah Apni, open up about the relentless rejection they face while searching for housing and jobs. As part of Queer, Not Quiet’s “Legal, But Not Equal”, we share with you a story that reinstates that legal recognition isn’t en...

Rajesh Patni, an auto driver, had just dropped a passenger near the site when the Air India flight crashed. He was injured in the crash while trying to save people but what he saw that day, and in the hospital over the next three days, has stayed with him. Now worried about his recovery, his medical bills, and how to support his family of 16, Rajesh shares what it’s like to survive a plane crash a...

Therapy is supposed to be a safe space. For many queer Indians, it’s anything but. From being dismissed, misgendered, or threatened with forced ‘treatment’ — mental health spaces often don’t hold up a safe space for the queer community. As part of Queer, Not Quiet’s "Legal, But Not Equal”, we spotlight the urgent need for queer-affirmative therapy in India. Activists, mental health professionals,...

In a tragic incident on 12 June, an Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after take-off, killing 241 passengers and crew, with just one survivor. Besides those on board, over 24 people on the ground were also killed. To understand the developments and what may lie ahead in the investigation, The Quint's Tanishka Sodhi spoke to Captain Minoo Wadia, founder of the Federation of...

Mahakumbh Compensation: महाकुंभ में 29 जनवरी की भगदड़ के बाद मृतकों के परिवारों का जो संघर्ष शुरू हुआ वह आज भी जारी है. मुआवजे के नाम पर गुपचुप तरीके से 5 लाख रुपए की नोटों की गड्डियां पकड़ाई जा रही हैं. वह भी बिना किसी डॉक्युमेंट. कुछ परिवारों ने तो आरोप लगाया कि उनसे कहलवाया जा रहा है कि मौत भगदड़ में नहीं बल्कि बीमारी से हुई. इन परिवारों में एक हैं गोरखपुर के सिकंदर निषाद. 29 जनवरी को महाकुंभ म...

Javed Ali Syed, a 37-year-old hotel manager from London, returned to Ahmedabad to visit his ailing mother during Eid. Tragically, he, his wife Maryam, and their two young children, Amina (4) and Zain (5), were among the 241 passengers who perished in the Air India Flight AI171 crash on June 12, 2025. Their brief visit ended in heartbreak, leaving relatives in shock and awaiting DNA identification....

GROUND REPORT: A 13-year-old boy lost his life when metal debris from an Air India flight struck him while he was sleeping under a tree; his mother narrowly escaped the tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Replug | When Sanjana* was just 8, she was given shock therapy to ‘fix’ her. At 14, she was married off to a man a decade older. All because she loved women. As part of Queer, Not Quiet’s “Legal, But Not Equal”, we share stories from small towns across India, where queer women are still fighting battles the law can’t always protect them from — families, silence, and violence. #QueerNotQuiet #India...

Replug | “Why should we fear coming out?”, the Indian queer community asks while talking about their workplace. As part of Queer, Not Quiet, we present to you, “Legal, But Not Equal” where we will share stories of struggle and inequality through real-life queer voices. Watch this video as queer individuals read out real workplace stories — sent to us anonymously by queer employees across India. If...

Replug | Using the right pronouns isn’t just polite; it’s about dignity, identity, and inclusion. It’s not just a ‘queer thing’. As part of Queer, Not Quiet’s “Queeriously Speaking” segment, we’re breaking down why asking and respecting pronouns is essential in today’s world — from boardrooms to classrooms to everyday conversations. #QueerNotQuiet #IndiaQueerNow #VoicesOfPride #LifeAfter377 #TheQu...

Get the inside scoop on Deep Cover with Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed as they chat about blending high-octane action with laugh-out-loud comedy, behind-the-scenes moments, and what makes this spy caper truly unique. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Replug: The rainbow isn’t just colorful: it’s a symbol of protest, pride, and power. As part of Queer Not Quiet’s "Queeriously Speaking" segment, we bring to you a journey tracing the roots of the iconic Pride flag from the streets of San Francisco to parades across India. What do the colors really mean? Why this flag? And how did it become a global symbol of queer resistance and joy? #QueerNotQui...

In February 2025, an 81-year-old elderly woman from South Delhi fell victim to a sophisticated scam, losing Rs 25 lakh after being "digitally arrested" by a caller posing as a Mumbai Police official. The fraudster falsely accused her of involvement in a "money laundering case," claiming her Aadhaar details had been misused in Mumbai. Sharing her ordeal with The Quint's My Report team, she revealed...

Replug: Confused between cisgender and transgender? Wondering what heteronormativity actually means? As part of Queer Not Quiet with The Quint, we present to you “Queeriously Speaking”, a series of three videos which aim at making queer vocabulary accessible to everyone, breaking down some of the most used terms and symbols. This is not just for the allies, but for everyone still learning. Because...

Karan Tejpal’s debut feature #stolen released on Amazon Prime on June 4 and opened to rave reviews. The film is backed by some of the finest names in the industry — #anuragkashyap, #kiranrao, Nikkhil Advani, and #vikramadityamotwane and stars Abhishek Banerjee, Shubham Vardhan, and Mia Maelzer in key roles. The Quint spoke to them about the reasons behind diminishing theatrical footfalls, why dire...