In The Breakthrough Voice

Chitrangada: A Crowning Wish Review – The Privilege Of Having A ‘Family’

By Jhilam Gangopadhyay 6th June, 2019

In a society which denies recognition to queer families, the significance of family rests in the eyes of the beholder.

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Nagarkirtan Film Review: Holding Up A Much Needed Mirror To Society

By Debarati 14th May, 2019

It’s not often that one comes across a film that makes you flinch from a scene unfolding before you. Thanks to the outstanding performances, there’...

In The Breakthrough Voice

The Norm Of Heteronormativity Can Destroy Us All

By Orpheus Sen 9th May, 2019

My partner and I wanted to move in together. But, we were told that since we are not married, society will never “accept” us. Why is it that whenev...

In The Breakthrough Voice

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga and the Crisis of Queer Intimacy

By Sohini Chatterjee 9th April, 2019

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga is a story of a queer woman Sweety (played by Sonam Kapoor) whose desires are forbidden in the small town where she...

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A Review Of: Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

By Mahika Banerji 8th February, 2019

Spoilers ahead. At long last, Bollywood’s relationship with anything non-binary isn’t just about gay men. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa La...

In In Focus

The Couples We Don’t See

By Alisha Asif 17th February, 2017

“Mera sheher ek lambi behes ki tarha hai,  Sadkein- betuki daleelon si,  Aur galiyaan iss tarah, Jaise ek baat ko, Koi idhar ghaseet-ta, koi udhar....

In The Breakthrough Voice

If some of us aren’t free, no one is.

By Richa Singh 29th November, 2016

Being the National Capital, Delhi is the heart of all political assertions in this country. Each year, last week of November in Delhi is marked by ...

In The Breakthrough Voice

Rethinking Free Speech

By Sanchit Saluja 8th November, 2016

‘What do you call an annoying gay man? A pain in the arse.’ Why should jokes even make a difference, right? They’re meant to be in good humor. I sh...

In In Focus

A Story Of Change

By Sariya Ali 22nd September, 2016

It all seemed so perfect when learning was all about rote and I was a prey to endosmosis. With all the trash fed in my head I had led my life being...

In In Focus

Resettlement Is My Only Option To Live As A Gay Man

By Irakowze 21st September, 2016

This piece was first published on Refugees Deeply. Irakowze is a pseudonym given to the author of the article to protect his identity. Ugandan righ...