Sec 377 Archives

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Review: The Lesbian Love Story a Post-377 India Needs

A small-town lesbian love story might make Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga the most unexpected romance of the year, but equally riveting is its secondary plot. The Sonam Kapoor-starrer needs to be lauded for its honest portrayal of parent-child relationships, and exactly how far Indian children go to not disappoint their parents.

Sonali Kokra July 21, 2016

Gender

One Year Since the Sec 377 Verdict, My Father Still Hasn’t Asked Me How I Feel

A lot has changed since the Sec 377 verdict. But zoom in a little and you’ll realise that despite the reading down of Section 377, the world around us is still struggling to transition into creating a more empathetic and accepting space for the community.

Kshitij Bisen July 8, 2016

Gender

Dear Rakhi Sawant, You’ve Gone Too Far with Your #SheToo Drama

At a recent press conference, Rakhi Sawant claimed that Tanushree Dutta raped her and muddied the waters of the #MeToo movement by calling it a publicity stunt. Because if anyone knows anything about cheap publicity stunts, it is Rakhi Sawant. It is fine to issue wedding proposals from your commode, but dismissing a movement for solidarity is going too far.

Kahini Iyer June 12, 2016

Culture

Ancient Indian Texts Are Filled with Stories of Same-Sex Unions. Why Are We Opposing Them Now?

Opposing same-sex marriage, the Centre argued that marriage, by definition, should only take place between a biological man and woman. But mythology and ancient texts are replete with stories of same-sex unions. And let’s not forget the temples of Khajuraho.

Kahini Iyer April 24, 2016

People

Tales from My First Pride

I attended my first Pride march this Saturday. I was nervous at first, but at the end of the two-hour walk I was elated and inspired.

Tanvi Dhulia March 17, 2016

People

The Mixed Legacy of Justice Dipak Misra

Today is CJI Dipak Misra's last day as top judge. He will be remembered as the judge who scrapped Section 377 – but his legacy will be shrouded by the impeachment motion and the Justice Loya investigation.

Kahini Iyer March 16, 2016