Hey there, my friends! It’s that time of year again: World Mental Health Day. This year, let’s shed light on a subject that often remains in the shadows: the mental health challenges faced by gay men in India. Life has its ups and downs for all of us, but for gay men in India, it…
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Elemental Love: Five Years of Fire and Water
In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common. That is the plot of the movie ‘Elemental’. While watching it last week, I couldn’t help but see our own story reflected in it. Now,…
The One Who Cracked Open My Heart
The One Who Cracked My Heart Open
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On the most amazing vacation of my life, which was spent in the tranquil lands of Bhutan with my former partner, I never imagined that I would face my greatest fear. In early spring 2016, I went on an unforgettable road trip to Paro with my partner and a friend. This trip is one that…
I came into the spotlight to avoid the limelight
In a world where many people want to be famous and get attention on social media, it might seem strange to want to avoid the spotlight. Being a Gay man isn’t easy. Even I had to deal with self-doubt and mockery. But here I am, an unexpected main character in a story about trying to…
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…
Tata Starbucks Ad: A Bold Step Towards Progress in India
It is depressing to see that the LGBTQ+ community is being singled out once more for their visibility and campaigning in a society that is steadily moving in the direction of acceptance and inclusion. In a recent advertisement, Tata Starbucks drew attention to the problem of gender acceptance in India and the difficulties transgender people…
The Triumvirate of Love: Respect, Understanding, and Communication
In relationships, three important elements create a deep bond between two people. Respect, understanding, and communication are the strong pillars that can either build or break connections. They bring love, trust, and harmony to life, forming the basis for a lasting and successful union. Respect is the foundation of all relationships. It means recognizing and…
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…
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