Book Review: The Scent of God
I had such extraordinary high hopes for The Scent of God. The Indian publishing industry has very, very few openings for queer fiction; we get more non-fiction... Read More...
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5 Safest LGBTQ Destinations in the World
It’s 2019, so basically, we think we can go anywhere in the world, regardless of our sexual orientation and preferences. However, the truth is somewhat differe... Read More...
Book Review: ‘Straight to Normal’ is a Beacon of Hope to all Gay Men Growing up in Small Town India
To say that this is a “very necessary book” makes it sound rather dull, however, “Straight to Normal” is anything but.
Written in a clear lucid style, that... Read More...
This is the Sweetest Gay Love Story this Valentine’s Day
We all dream of a Happy Ever After, we all want to grow old with that one person we love. But given the circumstances that we have in India, that's not the sto... Read More...
This is What Delhi has to Say about Legalising Same-Sex Marriages in India
In a landmark judgement, he Supreme Court of India decriminlaised Homosexuality on 6th September 2018. As India celebrates the first "free" Valentine's Day, Ga... Read More...
Walking the Guwahati Pride
I have already decided the clothes I am going to wear at the Guwahati pride- blue jeans and black tee. What? I still am going to hold a strong poster! Being me... Read More...
How to Spend Valentine’s Day If You’re Queer and Single
I’ve always been one of those people who judged others who hate on Valentine’s Day. Perhaps it was because I’ve never been single on that specific day though –... Read More...
Dieting Cautiously: An Exploration of Dietary Supplements
With 2019 in full swing, a lot of us are keen on seeing our resolutions through, whether they be to find a new partner or lose some weight. In order to look as... Read More...
I Was Invited to Interact with Rahul Gandhi in Delhi and Discuss LGBTQ Issues. This is What Transpired
A week ago when I was invited to a meeting with a couple of senior Congress leaders, I had already started my presumption that it would be Rahul Gandhi. Well, ... Read More...
Movie Review: ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’ is the Most Sensitive and Sensible Lesbian Movie from Bollywood
Bollywood has been toying with gay/lesbian characters for quite sometime now. From the stereotyping and mockery of the past, to some sensitive portrayal in the... Read More...
“Those Left Behind Things” – an ode to queer refugees
Vikram Phukan's new play "Those Left Behind Things" opened in Mumbai at Cuckoo Club, Bandra, yesterday evening. It is an intense, minimalist expression of the ... Read More...
I was Raped on my Date
It hurt so much that I was in a lot of pain and agony. I was barely conscious and was trying my best to resist, but in vain.