Kiran
Meenakshi tells us about Kiran, a transgender. She shows us the conflicts, trials and tribulations of such a person, who feels trapped in the body of another sex. Here’s...
Asexual Kishori is a Devotee of Shree Radhe
Shormita profiles Kishori, an asexual person, who defies the heterosexual binary of the society. An exclusive for Different Truths. Lord Krishna, the invisible force, which is present in the...
Why Does Society Need Intersectional Outlook?
To overcome taboo, society needs to develop an intersectional outlook toward the LGBTQIA+ community, the marginalised gender, asserts Shormita. An exclusive for Different Truths. In the social structure of...
A Hijra Exposes Society’s Underbelly in her Novel
Shormita examines the life and times of a hijra. Here’s a critique of the first transgender novel, The Truth About Me: A Hijra Life Story. An exclusive for Different...
Lesbian Liberation is Classic
Shormita dwells on the issue of lesbian liberation. An exclusive for Different Truths. It is true that lesbians also face discrimination in society. Women liking or loving each other...
Why Discrimination and Violence Dog the LGBTQIA+ Community?
The LGBTQIA+ people continue to be persecuted. A marginalised community, they face discrimination and violence. Shormita probes the issue, exclusively for Different Truths. It is heartbreaking to witness that...
Why Bisexuals Search Their Individuality?
Shormita takes a hard look at the individuality of the bisexual people. An exclusive for Different Truths. The bisexual people have their own individual struggle in their lifespan. It...
Pride Month is All About Acceptance
Shormita tells us about the initiatives taken by the Student Federation of India, OTT platforms, and Unilever to sensitise the masses about Pride parades, digitally. An exclusive for Different...
What’s the Significance of Pride Month?
Shormita tells us about the importance of Pride month, mapping its genesis. It is celebrated to remind us of the discrimination and marginalisation of the LGBTQIA+ community. They still...
Transgenders Stand for the Society
Transgenders are emerging from the shadows of the margins. They are proactive and are working for the wellbeing of the society, reports Shormita. An exclusive for Different Truths. Kaushalya...