Poem: Nath
“Poetry Is Possible” is a new poetry book by Vikram Kolmannskog. It is coloured by Vikram’s identity as a gay, spiritual, Indian-Norwegian man.
Literature
Short Story: Did I Really Steal Her Guy?
“Bastard! You ass hole you have stolen the guy I was dating,” she yelled at me while I was talking to Srinath at my office canteen. All the people were staring ... Read More...
Poem: The Cat and the Lover
Motherfucker!
That's what I'm labelled as because I kiss girls.
I kiss girls whereas I should be kissing boys.
I hold hands with my girlfriend who is clumsy and trips on road while wearing sneakers.
Homo! Faggot!
That's all I hear on the streets... Read More...
Poem: Coming Out
Thinking beyond my capabilities,
Stop calling them as atrocities.
Awaiting the news, I feared the worst and hoped for the best.
Life was about to put my fami... Read More...
Short Story: The Boy in the Picture
As Ali walked into the classroom, Naim couldn’t help but stare at him. He was tall, handsome with sexy stubble on his face and those lips.
Book Review: THE OTHER GUY – A Novel that Revives Your Faith in True Love
'The Other Guy' by Aakash Mehrotra is one such novel that has the potential to be the best seller for dealing with the emotions of two Indian gay men in love with the right balance of drama and facts.
Poem: Saga of Breakup
Scratch me hard, let me bleed
Show what all can be your wildest deed
Pounce my chest, and lie abreast
Treat on me, and enjoy your fest
Dare not say that y... Read More...
Poem: Taste and See
I have showered
I feel like a bride
My body is good
No mirrors in my room
No screens, no selfies, no scrolling
I sense myself and the world from the inside
I lie down naked on the bed
The linen is clean and fresh
I l... Read More...
Bengaluru’s Queer Book-Lovers get a Weekend Worth Remembering
Radio Active CR 90.4, in association with Namma Pride Bengaluru 2017, organised Queer Readings and Conversations – an effort to bring together Bengaluru’s queer community and allies, offer them a safe platform to express themselves, recite poems and discuss matters of queer existence through the passages from books they chose to read aloud.
Short Story: The Other Woman
His words appeared so cold to her, and it hurt her badly. All she wanted was a mere acknowledgement of her existence in his life