I always thought of my home, Jammu, as a place of tolerance and tranquility. Not anymore.
Can We Understand Other Minds? Novels and Stories Say: No
The way that we imagine nonhumans in fiction reflects how little we, as humans, really get each other.
Why Teens Feel Better When They Help Others
Psychology researchers found that daily acts of kindness were linked to increases in positive mood – especially for teens who felt depressed.
Section 377 Verdict: An Ode to Love, Equality and Freedom
We have to seek strength from each other and our lived experiences. We have to give up self-hate and embrace self-love.
I Am so Gay Today: On Coming Out of the Closet
Today as I entered my home, mom and dad gave me a tight hug and said, in their happiest voices, “Congratulations son! Now it's legal.”
Section 377 Is Gone but We Still Have to Fight the Kangaroo Court of Society
A judgement or a new law is a good thing, but it's only the start to the real struggle.
Goodbye Section 377
This judgement has struck down the law, but hasn't guaranteed social acceptance for queer folks. There is still a lot to learn and unlearn.
As Section 377 Ends, These Artists Are Using Their Work to Take the Fight Forward
Artists are fighting stereotypes and discrimination, and tying to change public views in the way they best know how – through their art.
Here’s What It Took To Organise Bhubaneswar’s First Pride
The scrapping of Section 377 will hopefully enable Indians in smaller cities to shed the burden of societal stigma a little faster.
‘She Was I, and I Was Her’
What happens when lovers are split apart by Section 377?