Picture this: the fear of losing your job looms over you like a sharp sword, ready to strike at any moment. It’s become the new normal—an epidemic of sorts. And let me tell you, it’s fueling a whole new level of corporate slavery. Now, corporate slavery isn’t exactly a groundbreaking concept. But with the threat…
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Exploring the delicate dance between Self-Love and Loneliness
In the tapestry of the fast-paced world we live in, we often find ourselves entangled in the threads of two contrasting feelings: self-love and loneliness. Sitting alone in a cosy restaurant, savouring my meal, a thought lingered in my mind: is this solitude an act of self-love or a reminder of my loneliness? In that…
Unleashing the Rainbow: Embracing Love, Equality, and the Spirit of Pride
In a world that values uniqueness and fairness, there comes a notable time when we gather to commemorate love, acceptance, and the courage to be true to ourselves. Welcome to Pride Month! Every June, Pride Month brings together the LGBTQ+ community and its supporters to honour the journey towards equality, embrace diversity, and acknowledge the…
Rethinking Monogamy: Embracing the Complexity of Modern Love
The traditional concept of monogamy is changing dramatically in the constantly shifting world of love and relationships. As technology advances and societal norms shift, it is time to reexamine monogamy as an absolute fact. Let’s look at the complexities of modern relationships and whether monogamy is fiction in today’s environment. Monogamy has often been seen…
Love Unrestricted: India’s Imperative for Marriage Equality
While the central government calls it an “urban elitist concept”, we call it a “Heterosexual Privilege”. Marriage equality has been a contentious issue for the LGBTQ+ community in India, which has faced discrimination for decades. The recent marriage equality hearing by the Honourable Supreme Court of India brings hope to the community, as it is…
Queer Representation @ Civil 20 Summit
This weekend, I had the privilege of attending the Civil 20 Summit, which was held as part of the G20. The summit aimed to discuss Integrated Holistic Health – mind, body, and environment, and brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to share their thoughts and experiences with everyone involved. It was held at Amrita Hospital…
Being gay is my identity, and my Pronouns are my designation
Being gay is not a choice; it is a fundamental part of one’s identity. It is not a phase, a trend, or a lifestyle. It is simply who we are. It took me 30 years to come to terms with my sexuality and to accept myself for who I am, and I am not going…
कुछ आज़ादी अब भी बाकी है
यह आज़ादी बड़ी महंगी पड़ी है,सही मायनों में ये लड़ाई अब भी जारी है। किसी का आँगन छूटा,कहीं छूटा माँ का आँचल। किसी का दामन छूटा,कहीं टूटा सपनों का बंधन। परछाई अब अधेरों से निकल रही है,सही मायनों में ये लड़ाई अब भी जारी है। किसी का हाथ थाम लूँ गर्व से फेरे,कोई प्यार से…
When I’m gone
Don’t hate me if I’m gone,Just know that I tried my best. Don’t hate me if I’m gone,Because it’s time for me to take a rest. Don’t hate me if I’m gone,As there were no purposeful possibilities. Don’t hate me if I’m gone,As I have been there to the best of my abilities. Don’t hate…
Bas, ab jane do
Thak chuka hoon,so jane do.Mat roko,bas, ab jane do. Bheed ka hissa na ban paya,alag jo tha dusro se.Kadam na chal sake saath,jakri thi beriya kadmo se. Jinke thamne the haath,woh khud liye hain sahara.Sapno ka ghota gala,kuch na ho saka humara. Gairo se mili mohabbat,apno se sahanubhuti.Upkaar si lagti hain zindagi,Shunya ki anubhuti. Ghut…
ANKUR MONDAL 