The Coming Out Conundrum – A Conflict Of Duties
Coming Out - A Conflict of Duties. Image: Brijesh Sukumaran.
Why does a closeted person go through so much mental turmoil on the matter of coming out? Int... Read More...
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Adieu, Swagat…
There was something different about 'him'. Something really different. Last year during Gujarat Pride, a reporter referred to him as a 'Bald & Bold Super Hu... Read More...
Open letter to Indian PM Narendra Modi by queer activist from Nepal
Indian PM Narendra Modi with Nepal's PM
Honourable Narendra Modi,
PM of India
We, the third gender community of Nepal, are happy to extend you a heart... Read More...
An Open Letter To PM Modi
Honourable PM Narendra Modi,
Hearty congratulations to have emerged as the victor in what was one of the most vitriolic election fights, which you won with ... Read More...
Why Health Minister’s Comment on ‘Protection of Gays’ May Not Mean Support for Queer Rights in India
My dear lovely kalamwali-bais and jhola-bag wale patrkaar bandhu!
Firstly, let me thank you all for bringing our health ministers statement.
While I continu... Read More...
Opinion: Ian Thorpe Is Gay. Here’s Why It Does matter
Coming to terms with one’s sexuality isn’t easy even if you’re one of the biggest names on the planet, proved multiple Olympic gold medallist Ian Th... Read More...
The 11 Kinds Of Prejudiced Homosexual Men
As gay men in India, most of us are rather proud of our identity. But we are more proud of what we can stick our tongues up on. Condescension shows that we ar... Read More...
Lesbian Kills Self: What Is The Truth Behind The Story?
On June 16, the Times of India reported from Chhattisgarh that a 22-year-old woman, who was in a relationship with an allegedly minor girl, had committed suic... Read More...
LGBTI Rights: Nepal’s International Image, Reality On The Ground And UPR
Participants of the Gay pride festival 2012 on the occasion of Gaijatra festival in Pokhara, Nepal.
Nepal is often presented as a progressive country for havi... Read More...
Opinion: Elections 2014 – What It Means For LGBT Rights
BJP president Rajnath Singh with Narendra Modi
The election results are out and the worst fears of some of us have come true. If the thought of a BJ... Read More...
Opinion- Is Sex The Problem In India?
(Photo by: Shiv Sahoo)
The apex court of the country has yet again ruled on the rights of a minority community in the country. This time though, unlike the De... Read More...
The Silver Lining In Supreme Court’s Dec ’13 Verdict
Justic G S Singhvi
Four months have passed since the Supreme Court of this country criminalized same-sex sexual relations in this country again. For the highe... Read More...