The idea of six degrees of separation is enchanting. This thought suggests any two people in the world are connected through just six acquaintances. It suggests that the world may feel vast. Still, we’re only a few handshakes away from one another. Yet, within this comforting notion lies a quiet question: what about the people…
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A Table for One
My heart is yellow,The thoughts are deep,A table for one,Is all I need. The world spins fast,It voices loud,But here I sit,Away from the crowd. No masks to wear,No roles to play,Just me, myself,At the end of the day. This quiet moment,So rare, so true,A space to breathe,The life renew. It’s not escape,It’s a loving…
Embracing Bad Luck: The Art of Pivoting
I once caught a line from a movie that really stuck with me: “It’s one of the benefits of bad luck. It teaches you to pivot.” There’s definitely some truth there. Life can throw us off track, and sometimes it feels like it does so over and over again. As a middle-aged Indian gay man,…
दिल की कचोट
कभी-कभी बहुत रोना आता है,पर आँसू नहीं आते।एक कचोट सी है दिल में,पर बयान नहीं किये जाते। है दुनिया खुशनुमा,पर मैं खुश नहीं।हूँ भीड़ में भी तन्हा,पर उसमें भी गम नहीं। अकेलेपन में अक्सर,क्षण भर की ख़ुशी पा जाता,पर मेरी परछाई को भी,मेरा साथ रास नहीं आता। मन की चाहत से हूँ मैं अनजान,बस मिल…
Frozen Gaze
I may look cold as ice,When I see in them nothing nice.With a gaze that could freeze,And a heart that’s hard to please. You may find me rude,But on good days, I’m the next-door dude.A familiar face with hidden grace,Waiting for a smile to light up this space. Behind the frost, there’s warmth untold,A story…
The Limit of Humanity: A Reflection
In the crazy world of advertising, things move at lightning speed. We’re all in a race against time, chasing quick turnarounds, instant results, and immediate satisfaction. It’s like we’re living in fast-forward mode, trying to get everything done in a flash. But in this rush, how often do we lose our cool when things don’t…
I Am Your Gay Best Friend
Do you even realise how lucky you are? Like, seriously. Having a Gay Best Friend (GBF) is like winning the friendship lottery. It’s all glitter, sass, and a dash of emotional support you never knew you needed. First things first, I’m a multitasking wizard. One minute, I’m giving you life-changing advice while I’m sober, and…
Born Free Yet Caged by the Society
Hey there, Awesome folks! I’m Ankur, a middle-aged guy from New Delhi. My life is all about making films, travelling, taking photos, telling stories, and irritating my partner. But beyond the cool pictures and exciting tales, there’s a deeper story—the journey of being gay in India. Today, I want to share a bit of that…
Happy Father’s Day!
Father’s Day brings on a whole jumble of feelings, each one a real mixed bag. My old man and I’ve had quite an unconventional relationship. It’s been a real rollercoaster ride – nothing like your typical father-son story. When I was a kid, my dad was my hero, someone I looked up to like he…
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