Creative Writing
Short Story: Rain
I have always loved rain as a young boy. I used to play with my siblings in our garden every time it rained. Our parents dreaded it because we would get sick e... Read More...
SAGE Publications India announces the Special Anniversary Edition of ‘Gay Bombay’ by Parmesh Shahani
The book Gay Bombay critically examines the formulation and reconfiguration of contemporary Indian gayness in the light of its emergent cultural, media and political alliances.
Book Review: My Father’s Garden
My Father’s Garden, presents a story that shows how we as society failed to love and accept, be it in a city like Jamshedpur or a town like Pakur.
Heading into College as an LGBTQ Student
We all want to feel accepted and comfortable in our communities, and figuring out which colleges will provide the right environment can be even more difficult for students who identify as LGBTQ.
Poem: A Big Deal of Shame
Some boast of loosing virginity early, some prefer it as game
I have no words to describe, how much it was for me a big deal of shame
When He Cut My Hair
He unwraps the towel and folds it. Underneath he is wearing a red langot, not covering much, generously revealing some of his round ass cheeks.
Fearless Love – An Anthology in Celebration of the Navtej Singh Johar-Verdict
Fearless Love, an anthology in celebration of the Navtej Singh Johar-verdict, will be launched on 8 December during the Rainbow Literature Festival in Delhi.
When Guru Nanak Met a Cross-Dressed Sufi
This lore, while unlikely to be of a historical nature, hints at the comfort and acceptance Guru Nanak exhibits during his encounter with a cross-dressing sufi.
Poem : Proud of Being Me
They say am cursed, am a sinner,
Yes I am, in all glamour.
They say am against God, am not pious,
Yes I am not, I love being inauspicious.
Poem: Pride 2019- An Ode to Stonewall Riots
It starts…
The stillness withinThe indignation withoutAn initiation of movementThe murmur of thought
Building like lightningAcross the mindAbove the embe... Read More...
Poem: The Darkness Behind Me
How special to know your identityTo wear it with impunityAnd walk tall among societyConfident of your gender singularity.
But there is living inside of meMore than the average dualityRather a spectrum of she and he,And the places between this bin... Read More...