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Drag Queens Tell Us Why Dating is So Difficult in India
“I have come across people who jump straight to, ‘I want to fuck you in drag.' These are the people you block in life.”
Is India’s Supreme Court Reluctant to Appoint a Gay Judge?
A report by the Intelligence Bureau declared the man “a security risk,” while others say it's got a lot more to do with his sexual orientation.
We Asked Queer Indians How They First Learned About Sex
Porn, trial-and-error, Sidney Sheldon—LGBTQ+ youth tell us about their initiation into the world of sex and sexuality in a country where sex ed is either super-hetero or missing altogether.
Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea to Recognise LGBTQ+ Relationships
The court also refused to direct the Central Government to create laws that would allow LGBTQ+ couples to get married or divorced, or adopt a kid.
New Year, Same Struggles: Is Total Acceptance of the LGBTQAI+ a Myth in India?
To help understand and normalize the conversations around the community, we asked its younger reps about their most pressing mental health issues.
Living and Loving in Queer India
An ongoing immersive exhibition in the capital city explores life in limbo, even post the reading down of Section 377.
Indian Queer Muslims Share Their Hopes and Dreams for 2019
Being a double minority presents a double set of issues—one concerning culture and religion, the other concerning sexual identity.
The Gaysi Guide To Coming Out
To celebrate 10 years of the online community dedicated to the desi LGBTQIA movement, we asked some of its members to share their experiences of coming out in India.
Queer Men Are Finding Love on WhatsApp Groups Instead of Dating Apps
“In a short span of time, I had chatted with over a 100 other gay men, decided to meet a few, block some and mute a couple. It isn’t as organised as dating apps, but it helps.”
Decriminalising Gay Sex Is the Least of the Indian Queer Community’s Worries
“It’s cool that you’re gay, I support gay rights. But my child could never be gay.”