Halloween Special: Visited
The stifled music was coming from an arms distance from him. Not from a radio, but from a person.
Archive for the month October 2018
Graphic Story: Heartly Controversial
Not all love stories end in happily ever afters, especially when it comes to Nivi.
Can I Call You Mine?
Upon hearing the clicking of the car door, I am startled, frightened even. But oh, it's just this one person I dote on. With furrowed brows and curiosity in their eyes, they sit beside me.
The Claustrophobic Closet And The Queer Quarter Life Crisis
As part of this study, a survey was conducted based on a sample size of 46 closeted queer Indians, between the ages of 16 to 25, to understand the nature of suppression of identity, how they believed it affected their personality development and what views they had regarding safety in the workspace.
Brooklyn Nine Nine: A Rosy Show
This tension between Rosa's identity and what her family expects of her is a tension between individual and the society, a tension as old as civilization itself.
Graphic Story: Booked!
Can feelings of comfort and safety come in the form of a person?
The Mariwala Health Initiative Furthering The Discussion On Mental Health And Wellness
All these initiatives, while working in different areas and on different platforms, strive to work on building a better base for mental health awareness and treatment all over India, and not just in metropolitan cities.
Desi Trans Men Who Are Breaking Barriers
From gymbods to activists to bloggers – the trans community has a Prince Charming for all your wishes!
Poem: Love Negotiations
You laugh.
At the unexpectedness of my bluntness
And ask me how can I know
About the constantly negotiating
Measurements in your head.
Representation In Sense8 And The Problematic Parts
However, being an Indian, I was most immediately affected by the character and development of Kala, a Mumbai based pharmacist. While other characters deal with a complex past, violence, prison and its threat, homophobia, gang wars and poverty, the main conflict in Kala's life is marriage to her boss's son.
Graphic Story: Matching With Serendipity
For Hayle, a few swipes helped her find a home that can be carried around like a favourite cuddly blanket of comfort around the world.
Poem: Madness
Mad love
of long-lost diaries
pages spilled with secrets
laid open
for me to devour.
377 Verdict – Move Towards A Queer Inclusive Society?
With your sexuality not being seen as something criminal, you are also viewed as equals, and no longer would you face discrimination based on your sexuality
6 Reasons Why “The Rabbit & The Squirrel” Is A Picture Book Every Adult Must Read
Written as a picture book marketed for adults, here are six reasons why The Rabbit & The Squirrel should be on your bookshelves right away!
Graphic Story: A Lip-Smackingly Amazing Match
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Book Review: “She’s Just Not That Into You” By Aryka Randall
Randall has a clear target audience in mind. She is talking to women in their thirties who have been screwed over by their relationships one too many times.
The Storytellers: Azaadi
Join us for this very rangeen shaam, laugh, cry (only thoda sa) and meet people from this wonderfully vibrant community!
In 12 Photographs, My Journey To Koovagam.
Restless thoughts were lingering on in my mind and I wanted to approach and talk to them. Because of the common attitude towards transgender people, I was shying away from them.
Screening Stereotypes: Lesbians And The Media
The depiction of queer relationships in media works as an agent of social sexualization and is particularly more influential in the Indian society where sex is not discussed, even for educative purposes.
Graphic Story: High School Sweethearts
What is the wonder that is time, that brought you back to me?
Sweeter than the memory of you, is the surprise of a chance encounter.
Really, how does one …
