India is full of paradoxes, always has been. We take two steps ahead and one step backward. While women of menstruating age are still banned from entering the Sabrimala temple, the year so far has seen many landmark developments that point in the direction of a progressive nation. On Independence Day, take a look at… Continue reading Happy Independence day: 15 reasons why 2018 could be India’s most woke year yet
Being gay in India means relatives suggesting a ‘cure’ for your err, orientation, and friends who may not always understand your state of mind. Even a regular check-up at your doctor could go south if he/she isn’t equipped to understand your sexual orientation and lifestyle. And let’s not forget, Section 377 makes homosexuality a crime… Continue reading The new portal helping the LGBTQ community find healthcare and legal aid without fear of discrimination
The British royal family is gearing up for another historic event. Later this summer, the Queen’s cousin, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, will become the first member of the extended royal family to have a gay wedding. Lord Ivar will marry his partner, James Coyle, in a private chapel in Devon. Lord Ivar’s ex-wife, Penny, with whom… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth’s cousin will become the first royal in history to have a gay wedding
Growing up in Goa, ‘bailem’ (pronounced buy-leh) was a term I heard a lot. It’s the Konkani equivalent to pansy, fairy, queen, faggot or any of the insults that stem from a lack of education or shameless intolerance. As a straight girl, it was just a word I avoided using. Not that I made a… Continue reading Non-binary, genderqueer and other gender identities you need to know
Karan Johar hasn’t come out. He hasn’t ever publically identified as a gay man. He hasn’t discussed his sexuality or defended it in public. He hasn’t denied the rumours, either. He has accepted innuendoes made by guests on Koffee with Karan, subjected himself to gay jokes at the AIB Roast and made a short film… Continue reading Karan Johar takes down a troll on Twitter
