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…
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Exploring Vulnerability and Freedom in America: A Gay Man’s Perspective from India
As they walked into the club in shimmery ivory, turning heads. They seem like a mother bee walking in the hive, where everyone wants to have a glimpse of them. As a gay man from India, going to a Queer club in America can be a thrilling experience. It’s a place where people from all…
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…
तेरा बरामदा
आज भी जब उस राह गुज़रता हूँ,नज़रें एक टक उस बरामदे पर चली जाती हैं. खुद को झूठ ना बोल पाऊंगा,हाँ, देखते ही यादेँ ताज़ा हो जाती हैं. तू नहीं, पर तेरा एहसास आज भी है वहां,इक भ्रम सी परछाई आज भी दिख जाती है. उस कमरे की तस्वीर आज भी ज़हन में हैं छपी,वह…
Tum sab jaanti ho
Tum to sab jaanti thi,poocho apne dil se. Itne saal jise god mein khilaya,sine se laga ke duniya se bachaya. Uski har dhadkan se waqif thi,maathe ki chunwat ko bhi pehchnati thi. Jiski hansi mein tumhari khushi,Aur chot lagne par tum bhi roti thi. Tumhari lali lipstick lagakar bohot baar saja tha,Apni chunar orhakar jise…
2021: The Year it was
Here I am, relishing the last trip of the year with my man and a friend who is really close to my heart. There are a few unknown people who may become friends tomorrow. My heart goes out to all who are missing here. Sipping onto a hot Ginger Lemon Honey, with the chill running…
Coffee aur Chai
Ek karnama aisa ho gaya,Coffee lover ko chai lover se pyaar ho gaya. Jisko bhati thi roasted beans ki khusbu,Aaj lete hain chai ki chuski ka swaad. Starbucks ke date ab ho gaye hain chyoos pe shift,Palak patta chaat bhi karte hain inke mood ko lift. South delhi aur north delhi ka mel hain nirala,Ab…
Happiness: A state of Mind
After my last blog, I was asked if I had ever been happy throughout my entire life.The question also followed: Was I equally sad in my last relationship?If one scrolls down my blogs, they are filled with my feelings, which are unquestionably dark and sad. But again, they are pretty much real and part of…
I am otherwise a Straight man
A closet is perhaps the safest space, no wonder everyone is comfortable hiding there. I take pride in myself for being out and open. However, the journey of “finding myself” has been completely different from what it looks like now. My best friend’s mother always knew my love for him and was really apprehensive about…
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