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Premankur Biswas
Premankur Biswas is editor, east and news videos of indianexpress.com. He also oversees IeBangla.com. He has been associated with the Express Group since 2006 in various capacities but now primarily focuses on news videos and writes on queer culture for the Indian Express. He has a keen interest in visual storytelling and queer narratives. Premankur has a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from St Xavier's College (Calcutta University) and a Master's Degree in Cultural Studies from English and Foreign Language University (formerly CIEFL), Hyderabad. He writes regularly on LGBTQIA+ issues for Indian Express and also writes on Bangla films and culture. His focus is on writing about queer experiences in smaller cities and towns of India, a country where same sex relationships are still stigmatised by the society. Premankur Biswas has 1.8 K followers on X, formerly Twitter.
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Sun, Aug 06, 2023
From Rocky aur Rani, a question: What is the fate of a Bengali man amidst North Indian testosterone?Subscriber Only
July 28, 2023 18:23 IST
Don’t blame us for not expecting a nuanced depiction of masculinity from Karan Johar. But in his latest film, the Bengali man is his trump card, which allows for an idea of masculinity that can learn from its mistakes
Fri, Aug 04, 2023
No Bangla medium students, please: A Kolkata college’s notice brought back the prejudices I grew up withSubscriber Only
July 04, 2023 17:20 IST
The thing is, most students from Bengali medium schools will still attest that this announcement is just symptomatic of a larger malaise. The rot lies within.
Tue, Jul 04, 2023
Why this former CM’s child wants father’s name to be left out of his coming out storySubscriber Only
June 30, 2023 12:30 IST
Suchetan says he got a lot of attention because his father Buddhadeb Bhattacharya is a former CM of West Bengal, but adds that “there are many trans men along with other members of our community who are fighting their battle on a daily basis” and their stories too deserve to be told.
Fri, Jun 30, 2023
‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ teaser shows how desperately Bollywood wants Bollywood backSubscriber Only
June 21, 2023 13:19 IST
We weren’t there. But its pretty clear how the meeting at Dharma Productions to green-light the film went
Wed, Jun 21, 2023
The new Pride flag: Why the change, what the colours signifySubscriber Only
June 18, 2023 15:31 IST
While many organisations in India still use the older rainbow pride flag in their events, the new variation is increasingly being accepted as a more inclusive representation of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Mon, Jun 19, 2023
How small town India fails its queer citizensSubscriber Only
June 02, 2023 11:00 IST
Fearing shame and rejection, queers feel trapped as they struggle with the everyday
Sun, Jun 04, 2023
Why India should recognise same-sex marriages: Testimonies by queer, trans personsSubscriber Only
April 04, 2023 20:46 IST
At a press conference by PUCL, activists presented their findings in the context of Marriage Equality Petitions in the Supreme Court.
Tue, Apr 04, 2023
Sent on ‘long leave’ by school, HIV +ve teacher says he will fight for his ‘pride’Subscriber Only
February 21, 2023 04:10 IST
Kolkata school says parents fear children May get infected
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Why legalising same sex marriages in India might be essential to keep this couple safeSubscriber Only
February 12, 2023 06:10 IST
The words 'safety' and 'security' crop up many times in the conversation. For the couple, they seem to be operative words
Sun, Feb 12, 2023
Bangla film industry’s gripe about ‘Pathaan’ shines the light on its own shortcomingsSubscriber Only
January 30, 2023 18:00 IST
Once known for producing great cinema, the Bangla industry is now trapped in mediocrity, relying on formulaic content
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
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January 29, 2023 04:20 IST
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Sun, Jan 29, 2023
Saurabh Kirpal: Every judge will have a viewpoint… That’s not biasSubscriber Only
January 25, 2023 05:09 IST
The senior advocate on Tuesday addressed some of the issues the government cited while sending his name back, including his sexual orientation.
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
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January 13, 2023 20:04 IST
The fifth edition of the three-day Bhopal Literature and Art Festival began at Bharat Bhavan in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal on Friday.
Sat, Jan 14, 2023
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December 16, 2022 04:12 IST
Amitabh Bachchan referred to the history of censorship in Indian cinema, and said, “Even now, I'm sure my colleagues on stage would agree, questions are being raised on civil liberties and freedom of expression.”
Fri, Dec 16, 2022
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December 05, 2022 12:37 IST
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Mon, Dec 05, 2022
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September 17, 2022 15:17 IST
When representatives and leaders are steeped in prejudice -- as Trinamool Congress has shown -- it sends out a chilling message to the most vulnerable
Sat, Sep 17, 2022
Lokkhi Chele review: A promising concept marred by amateurish writingSubscriber Only
August 29, 2022 18:10 IST
A film that could have been much more than what it ends up being, Lokkhi Chele is a strange beast. It tries to critique religious dogmatism but its ambitions are marred because of an almost amateurish screenplay.
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
Why a sweetmeat could land people in jail in pre-independent KolkataSubscriber Only
August 15, 2022 15:17 IST
From the 1920s to 1940s, many Kolkata eateries supported freedom fighters by providing them rooms for secret meetings (like Paramount and Swadhin Bharat Hotel) or sheltering freedom fighters like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Surya Sen, Rash Behari Bose.
Mon, Aug 15, 2022
The toxic Fathers of St. Xavier’s, KolkataSubscriber Only
August 12, 2022 07:14 IST
Premankur Biswas writes: The teacher forced to resign, her privacy violated, is no aberration. St Xavier’s has a history of control and oppression
Sat, Aug 13, 2022Journalism of Courage
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