A Study In Non-Binary Characters In YA: Alex Fierro from Magnus Chase And The Gods of Asgard.
We meet Alex Fierro without knowing she’s Alex Fierro. In fact when we meet her, she’s a cheetah. A cheetah.
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Koushik Hore Working Towards Colourful Beginnings For The Transgender Community In India
Sathrangi is a trans-feminine Indian livelihood venture that aims to create employment opportunities for transgender and queer people with a vision to create a inclusive society, "a society for all".
Have You Been Queering With Tinder?
Tell us more on gaysifmaily[at]gmail[dot]com or comment below and your story could be featured on GAYSI.
My Friends Were There When Family Failed
The mornings of Mumbai winters aren't particularly chilly but that day I felt chills run down my body and it sort of made me shiver but then again.
Fiction: The Curious Incident Of The Drag-Queen In The Night-Time
Muttering under my breath, and ignoring a steadily mounting headache, I carefully slipped on my gown. The bell was still buzzing, and it had been a straight ten minutes!
6 #GaysiPets Stories To Warm Up Your Heart
Gaysi collected stories of a few queer folx talking about the best parts of their lives and here’s a cute little compilation!
Does Language Have A Gender?
Not all languages are gendered, but all of them do play a major role in influencing the way we think about gender.
Party Girl Problems: Between Patriarchy And The Pole
I realized expressing oneself freely in the public sphere whether through dance or any other medium for that matter, can be a complicated for gender and sexual minorities.
We Are The Enbys!
We spoke to a few people who identify themselves in the non-binary spectrum to share stories that celebrate the (very) valid gender identities that exist.
The Queer Questionnaire #11: What Does Non-Binary Mean?
Popular culture and media often highlight and elevate the lives of binary individuals— however, non-binary people are here, have always been here, and will continue to be here. But what does this mean?
ME WE Makes Room For The Great Grand In-Between
The art within these walls and stairwells has already found its ways into art collections and audience’s homes and offices. Finally, there is room to breathe. Me We provides that, and raises the bar for LGBTQ art exhibits.
Tips For Aspiring Drag Artists
Be warned, these might not be the glamorous answer you were looking for. But even though my stones aren’t real diamonds, they sparkle more brightly.
In Conversation With Mr. Gay World India 2018 Samarpan Maiti
When I set out to meet Samarpan Maiti, who is quite the celebrity now having bagged the second runner-up prize at Mr. Gay World 2018 held in South Africa, I quite expected to meet a ‘star’.
Zine Bazaar (Mumbai Edition): Date Announcement & Call Out For Exhibitors!
The bazaar is a celebration of individuals and collectives involved in the art of storytelling through all kinds of mediums.
Queer Eye For The Sapphic Girl: Lesbian Subtext In Bollywood
We have seen many ‘butch’ looking women in Bollywood whose apparent lesbian sexuality has always been completely absent, and has rather been replaced by a more heteronormative story which frankly, does their characterization a great disservice.
The Day Sam Smith Turned Gay
One day she excitedly told me about how she recently read an article on Facebook titled "10 celebrities you probably didn’t know were Gay" and found out that Sam Smith was gay.
7 Real-Life Narratives Of Desi-Queers Out At Work
At home, one must be loved, comfortable and able to grow. Identity and acceptance are a large part of how good and welcome someone feels in their ‘home’.
I Know It’s Pride Month But I Hate StrangeLove
Alex Truelove (yes, that's his real name, haha, look how post-hipster we are) is a sweet, nerdy boy reclaiming those hitherto derogatory labels.
Zine Bazaar (Bombay Edition): Call Out For Exhibitors!
Zine Bazaar in its first edition focuses on Identity and all facets of identity- how we create it, share it, how it is viewed and consumed by others.
The Straight Best Friend Dramarama
Coming out to myself has made it less surreal and more tangible and since then I have been subtly coming out to few trusted friends here and there. Some were shocked, some were neutral and some came out as bisexual and asexual themselves.
