I am not looking for a “life partner”. God knows I find it hard enough to manage my regular flirtations, affairs on the side and small stimulations.
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Archive for the month - December 2008
Homosexuality In Ancient India
[Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik is the author of several essays and books on Hindu lore. His book ‘Man who was a woman and other queer tales from Hindu Lore’ was …
Condoms, For Men Only.
[Guest Author : Saakshi O. Juneja]
“If you are above the age of 18, a male and seeking a job that combines work with pleasure, here is an unusual …
Aliyah’s Story
An interesting piece from the LA Times:
Aliyah Bacchus is a Muslim who left an arranged marriage in Queens, N.Y., before coming to understand her sexuality as a lesbian. Before …
My First Coming Out
One of my best friends, V, is staying with The Girl & me for a week. V is the kind of crazy, non-judgmental, affectionate friend that everyone should have at …
Not One Of The Family
Friend and openly gay writer, Parmesh Shahani in his book Gay Bombay says that being gay isn’t just a sexual preference, it’s a lifestyle.
My sexuality was something that I …
The Straight Voice of Gaysi
Another new blogging project. My brief – to be the straight voice of a gay desi blog. I’m excited.
I wonder who the readers will be. Will they be …
Sakhi – The Nature of Female Bonding
[Guest Author : Saakshi O. Juneja]
A full review of Ruth Vanita’s Gandhi’s Tiger and Sita’s Smile: Essays on Gender, Sexuality and Culture is in the works. For now …
If Only Dostana Had Been This Funny
Cross posted on Broom Box.…
Fighting For The Gaysi Cause.
The Indian Express has an interesting piece on the young lawyers fighting for the gaysi cause of abolishing Section 377.
The jury might still be out, but there is no …
There Are No Gay People in India
[Guest post by: The Bride]
“Please tell my mother there are gay people in India,” my cousin said when I visited her in New York. My cousin is not …
Am I A Hypocrite?
[Guest Author : Saakshi O. Juneja]
Sometimes mere conversations can lead to such profound insights that the after effect continues to linger on, even after months. And one such …
Stop Gay Sex – Protect Indian Culture!
“What are the laws and what could be the law should be left to the wisdom of the Parliament. Neither the Courts are equipped nor is it the function of …
I Am
[Guest Author : Zikr]
I am the shimmering skyline. I am the largest slum. I am the mosque you shred into pieces. I am the temple bell you beat. …
Gaysi Plight
The Washington Post reports on the travails of being a gaysi:
In reality, gay and lesbian Indians say, they have few places to meet openly, and studies show that they …
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