The Mythology of United Nations: UDHR
Sometime in 2006, I was asked to make an oral statement on behalf of a Canadian NGO during the general discussion at the UN. I was oriented to the procedure of ... Read More...
Blogs
How and Why Chennai Rainbow Pride This Year Was Also a Political Protest Against the Majoritarian Policies of the State
This year’s Pride parade in Chennai was more politically charged than the previous ones. The larger political scenario in the state and the country was one of the primary reasons for the increased vocal assertion. There were slogans and placards against the raising right-wing politics and Hindutva, Hindi imposition and cultural erasure.
Vishal Tondon’s Suicide is a Collective Queer Failure
we need to talk; about our feelings and the hurt we feel, the insecurities, the invalidity we experience, the constant pressures of an oppressive heteronormative as well as a homonormative society and sub-culture which like a ruthless predator gets over us and takes away our well being, peace and happiness
Why Nepal May Never Call it a Gay Pride March?
As Nepal was never colonized, hence it never criminalized homosexuals and third genders, and the Nepali societies are relatively more tolerant towards our LGBTIQ populations compared to many other countries across the world. Thus the ‘Gay Pride Marching’ is not only unnecessary but can become counterproductive too
Vishal Tondon : In Memoriam
Vishal was a warm person, comfortable with himself, who had a good sense of humour, and could crackle someone up, in a good sort of a way.
Why I Did Not Celebrate Father’s Day
A lot of children of alternative sexuality and gender identity are raped by their fathers, uncles, brothers, cousins so as to be ‘cured’. Where do we place these fathers? What respect do they deserve?
Politics of Indifference : Shouldn’t LGBTQ People Speak Up Against Targeted Violence?
In times, when there is increasing and growing antipathy towards Muslims and Dalits, when the voices of hatred and sirens for bloodshed get louder to terminate those who eat beef, when poor farmers and cattle traders are lynched for transporting cattle, shouldn’t LGBTQ people stand up and protest against each act of crime and injustice that unfurls each day?
Understanding the Potential Power of Marginalization (With the Help of a Buddhist Story)
Let’s explore how the eastern cultures (Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism) look at marginalization:
Accused of Enjoying the Best of Both Worlds, But Respected by None : The Plight of Bisexual People
Slut-shaming bisexual people is a real phenomenon and occurs at a large scale. It is simply assumed that since the members of the bi community can get sexually attracted to both men and women, they’re naturally the ‘whores’ of the group, inherently polyamorous with a threesome being their ultimate sexual fantasy
Whose Pride is it Anyways? Beyond the Hashtag Wars, Pune Pride Raises Important Questions We Need To Answer
Queer people undergo enough repression in their daily lives by straight people, society, government and police, let them not face more repression and policing of their bodies and desires at pride marches.
Tired of Online Dating Apps? Then This Dating Event is For You!
Gaylaxy is organising a special dating event where the focus would be to bond with your date (and we help you get one too).
Going Beyond 377 : Panel Discussion for IDAHOBIT Focuses on Issues Queer People in India Face in Their Daily Lives
On the occasion of IDAHOBiT, Gaylaxy and Feminism in India organised a panel discussion on the topic: Beyond 377 - What India Needs to Do For Queer and Trans Justice" on May 1st at India Habitat Centre, Delhi.