What Indian parents can learn from Padma Iyer
According to statistics, 70% of gay Mumbaikars are married to straight women. When will Indian parents stop forcing their children to lead closeted lives? Being pressured by our homophobic society…
Former United Nations High Commissioner reflects on 50 years of fighting for equal human rights
Born into poverty in South Africa to Tamil parents, Navi Pillay was the first South African to earn a doctorate in law from Harvard Law School. Her experiences growing up…
“Don’t bring your children up to be gays”- Karan Johar reflects on becoming a dad.
I have come to realise that in our country, it does not take much for a celebrity to receive unwarranted flak. Just trying to live your life in the best…
Jassi Singh and his journey out of the closet
30 year old Jasmeet “Jassi” Singh shares his journey about coming out of the closet 12 years back as a Sikh in Mumbai. Jassi starts his conversation talking about his…
Defying all odds: This Indian Lesbian Couple Will Melt Your Hearts
What is that they say? Love is love, right? Who you fall in love with is your own choice, it doesn’t need labelling. It’s a romance between two people, gender…
“I am an Ally”: Sonali Shetty
“I am an Ally”: Sonali Shetty, former teacher from Dehradun Our next ally in the “I am an Ally” series is no stranger to pledging her support to social causes…
Manghoe Lassi : One of the most prominent desi drag queens in Toronto
With the LGBTQIA community finding their voice and finding new ways to express their individuality, the drag scene around the world is slowly becoming even more diverse and interesting. In…
Imran Khan says he is open to being gay on screen
“We’re going to wonder how homophobia even existed?” Homophobia is the hatred or fear of homosexuals – that is, lesbians and gay men. Indian superstar- Imran Khan, knows better than to…
Pammi Aunty is the reflection of the current society of Punjabi Aunties
In India, you’d expect a 50-something Punjabi Aunty to sit at home all day gossiping with other such aunties on the phone, bickering about tv serials and their daughter-in-laws. Our…
“There is nothing wrong about being in the closet, and it doesn’t make you any less gay” – Adrija
1. First of all, tell us a little bit about yourself. How do you identify yourself? I am 17 years old . I was born to kolkata and 2013 I…
