In a first, IISER Pune campus dons rainbow colours for pride march. The sky was dark and heavy with clouds, but the impending rains did not dampen the students’ enthusiasm. Decked up in rainbow hues, they turned out in large numbers.
We strive to build a platform for safe exploration and expression of identity.
We try to create awareness regarding sexual and gender minorities and tackle the problems they face
To organise events and workshops that explore culture through the queer lens.
We organise outreach programmes that foster support and allyship.
In a first, IISER Pune campus dons rainbow colours for pride march. The sky was dark and heavy with clouds, but the impending rains did not dampen the students’ enthusiasm. Decked up in rainbow hues, they turned out in large numbers.
Moumita Chakraborty (She/Her)
Reporter, Times of IndiaWith an event like this, (we are) providing a safe space for students to come out and discuss LGBTQIA+ issues, or at least educating them, so it becomes easier for students from the community to survive college days.
Uttiya Roy (She/Her)
PhD Student, IISER PuneOur college has always been open to discussions about the community, but this time around, we wanted to do something on a larger scale. The pride took place not only on the campus, but we also went around Aundh and Baner Road.
Suryodeepto Nag (He/Him)
BS-MS Student, IISER PuneMany times people around us aren’t aware of what’s happening, so they end up mocking one’s identity. So, if the college, as an institution, speaks up about it, it provides validation, and discussions and marches like these help educate people about the community.
Pratyush MR (He/Him)
BS-MS Student, IISER Pune