Being Sikh, Gay and Growing up in New York
Being a Gay Sikh male while growing up in New York City, you come across various obstacles and struggles relating to your sexual identity. Personally, I was al... Read More...
Queer Voices
A Letter to My Straight Friends
Dear Straight Friends,
I don't have a girlfriend because I'm not interested in girls. Yes I'm gay. I don't have a boyfriend because first- you people won't... Read More...
Growing up as a Trans Kid
I am a pre-operated trans woman from Bihar. In the state of Bihar, the LGBT movement is still at a nascent stage. But in 2017, a trans woman from Patna represe... Read More...
The Touching Story of India’s First Trans Man Pilot
On the occasion of Transgender Day of Visibility yesterday, The Queer Muslim Project shared the story of Adam, a young trans man from Kochi, Kerala.
Adam te... Read More...
Why Coming Out of the Closet is Important
Coming out is perhaps one of the most common phrases for a queer individual. Is it a ritual that every queer person necessarily has to take part in, at some po... Read More...
The Gaylaxy Calendar and its After-Effects
After the verdict against Section 377 being outlawed was broadcast on television screens and across social media, many people were in a jubilant mood. Some cam... Read More...
Despite Being Bullied in School After Coming Out, I Believe the Future Holds Promise
My mom always wanted a girl as she already had a boy 5 years ago. But she did not know I will be somewhat like that. I remember seeing girls playing with Barbi... 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...
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...
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.
How I felt on the Day I underwent my Sex Reassignment Surgery
Today I have completed one year of my surgery and I am happy about my decision. I
Queer in a Metro
I have always wanted to be independent, for the fact that I believed being independent means making my own decisions and controlling my own life. Therefore, rig... Read More...