Photo Series: Stripping Off The Soul
This series narrates the story of a person born as a cis-male, identifying himself as female in his alone time.
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A Day In The Life
When you - a straight person - visit a therapist, they won’t assume that all your problems stem from your sexuality. They are not going to confront you saying that “That bi thing you’re doing” is wrong and that you should stop being bi.
The (Super) Year It Was
2018 has been a good year for the LGBTQ community worldwide and now that the year is coming to a close, let’s take a moment to revisit all the milestones we have made as a community.
Walking The Queer Talk, Sonam Kapoor In Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
THERE'S A NEW LESBIAN MOVIE IN TOWN AND IT'S RELEASING JUST BEFORE BOMBAY PRIDE AND IT STARS SONAM KAPOOR AND JUHI CHAWLA AND ANIL KAPOOR.
Short Fiction: A Christmas Gift
Every year, she needed a nudge into Christmas. Although the parents simply adored their only child’s youthful, resolute enthusiasm for Christmas festivities, and went along with her every step of the way on all the ridiculously elaborate menus she planned (and more), they did it more for her, she knew.
The Hit And Miss/Educations Of A Queer Indian
I wish I had more teachers in my life who could have helped me in coming to terms with my identity. I wish I had more reliable sources and books within my access instead of having to search for things with no direction on the Internet.
Privilegendered Narrative: A Card I Was Born With.
Growing up, my choice to be effeminate was not questioned, it was enforced, applauded, supported, reinforced.
A Step Too Far
A majority of people are always interested in “that Pride Parade” but very rarely would they have a completely normal reaction to you being in any kind of relationship that is not a monogamous, heterosexual one; the only kind society completely accepts.
Photo Essay: Forbidden Desires
The blade of your hand carves a portal out of steam,
the two of us like boys behind frosted glass
who wave goodbye while a car shoves off
into winter.
Not Just A Tin Man
What does it mean for men to embrace feminism? What does it mean when we ask for a feminist masculinity?
Action and Activism with Adam Eli
In this age of social platforms, online activism is omnipresent and political engagement often ends at its inception — with a lone tweet or Instagram story, Adam stands above with his commitment to real world action.
Making Men un-Fantastic
As someone who has grown up reading and falling in love with the Harry Potter universe, re-looking at these books through a critical lens and examining carefully the gender and racial stereotypes they re-inscribe has been both, a fascinating and a personally trying exercise.
Dancing On Your Toes: How Gender Roles Inhibit Self Expression in Art
Bollywood, a cesspool of misogyny, markets films with item numbers done by females while the male protagonists project a supposedly “macho” or “cool” image and these roles have never been reversed barring a few films here and there.
Caste My Labels Away: The Battle For Caste Oppressed Queer Individuals.
The institution of privilege is very important in understanding the entire discussion of navigating through caste-oppressed queer identities today.
Pinky Promise: A Celebration Of Gaysi’s 10 YEARS And The Persistence Of Many More Against All Odds
You must believe that the last 10 years wouldn’t have been possible without your voice, sharing, undaunted love, thought and the indomitable faith.
A Gorgeous Photo Essay Inspired From Rekhti Urdu Poet’s Ghazals
Rekhti is generally written in ghazal form. It was a product of the particular socio-cultural and literary ambiance in the 19th century Lucknow.
Graphic Story: Puddles
Two weeks after coming out to his family, he came out to his friends, and that didn't go half as well: they stopped spending time with him and told everyone in the school that he was gay.
Film Review: Boy Erased By Joel Edgerton
It’s one of those films you expect to leave you feeling angry and disturbed, but instead, you’re left with a sense of calm and subdued melancholy, despite the fact that a lot of what was portrayed on screen was truly painful to watch.
Batwoman And The Importance Of LGBTQ Diversity In Indian Superheroes And Beyond
For a long time, characters who were portrayed as villains or comic relief were shown so because of their alternate sexuality or gender identity.
Graphic Story: Mine
She was born in the year 93 on a wintry morning inside a private hospital ward. She has no recollection of that day. Her grandma would tell her, “Your dad and I both jumped with joy when the nurse told us, ‘It’s a boy”.
