Will the mere decriminalization of homosexuality bring about a change things radically? This is one aspect that the cover story of this issue explores. As Dr. Himadri Roy points out through the various cases of gay-hate crimes in the past and present that have been committed in Delhi, the homophobic attitude of the society will take a long time to change. An Indian video on the lines of S**t People Say has been doing the rounds of internet. Kareem writes about his experience of making the video S**t Gay Desi Boys Say. We have also published some of the entries that we received, for the photo contest ‘Colours of Freedom’ and also announce the winners of the contest.