It’s a bright and sunny Saturday morning and 26-year-old Urmila (name changed) is hurrying to Manthan Plaza in Vakola, Santacruz East, trying not to be late for her class. It’s the one place where she is not judged based on her sexuality or looks, and simply gets to be a student. Computer class starts at 10.30 am and, as always, she’s the first to arrive.

Members from the LGBT community at a computer class at the Humsafar trust office in Vakola, Santacruz East, on Saturday. Pic/Nimesh Dave