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THE GREAT INDIAN MAINSTREAMING OF HOMOSEXUALITY Often+I+have+expressed+my+anger+and+frustration+

–+the+psychologist+they+took+him+to+even+did+

about+how+media+was+being+insensitive+when+

chromosome+tests+on+him,+to+check+whether+he+was+

dealing+with+topics+surrounding+homosexuality+and+

a+normal+male!+The+doctors,+his+family+and+his+

how+we+were+always+misrepresented.+However,+

friends+–+no+one+understood+him+and+he+shut+

over+the+past+few+months,+I+see+that+there+has+been+

himself+off+from+the+outside+world.+This+moving+

a+drastic+change+on+what’s+been+written+about+us.+

account+then+talks+about+how+Vidhur+finally+made+

Thanks+to+the+High+Court+rule+decriminalizing+gay+

peace+with+his+sexuality,+how+he+tore+down+all+the+

sex,+it+seems+that+the+media+has+now+got+a+new>

walls+he+had+built+around+him,+how+he+found+his+

found+courage+to+not+stick+to+the+usual+perceptions+

love+and+in+the+end+what+led+to+his+parents+welcome +

and+instead,+they+are+now+trying+to+bring+out+the+

their+“son+in+law”!

real+stories+behind+the+rainbow.+And+the+best+part+is+ they+are+doing+this+with+no+qualms+which+in+a+sense+I+ feel+as+if+they+are+shouting,+screaming+and+discussing+ the+topic+like+never+before+to+compensate+all+these+ years+of+misrepresentation.+

The+struggles+that+Vidhur+faced,+is+experienced+by+ many+of+us.+When+I+was+under+depression+because+ of+failing+to+understand+why+I’m+feeling+something+ which+was+unusual,+my+parents+were+not+aware.+Like + many+of+us,+the+path+of+accepting+my+sexuality+was+

For+the+Sunday+magazine+of+Hindustan+Times+

frustrating+and+tiring,+to+say+the+least.+And+this+is+

newspaper+–+Brunch,+the+publication+ran+a+cover+

why+‘coming+out’+is+such+a+big+event+for+us,+because+

story+titled+‘One%Man’s%Story’,+about+the+famous+

it+marks+the+end+of+a+long+struggle.+This+facet+of+us+

stand>up+comedian,+Vidur+Kapur.+The+article+very+

perhaps+was+never+openly+talked+about+in+the+

vividly+narrated+the+troubled+childhood+and+

mainstream+media,+until+now.+And+this+could+be+the+

confusion+Vidhur+had+to+go+through+and+he+couldn’t+

beginning+of+the+change+in+their+attitudes+–+

find+any+solace+from+his+family+either.+With+every+

sensitizing+and+enlightening+the+readers+through+

passing+day,+his+self>esteemed+dipped+making+him+

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When+Delhi+High+Court+decriminalized+ homosexuality+in+2009,+certain+political+and+religious + groups+challenged+the+verdict+and+brought+the+ matter+in+front+of+the+Supreme+Court.+However,+a+

touching+development+took+place+following+this.+19+

NDTV+news+channel+aired+the+show+'We%The%People'+

parents+of+LGBT+children+from+across+the+country+

devoted+to+the+parents’+petition.+This+is+another+

(along+with+a+group+of+16+academics+and+teachers,+

bold+move+to+bring+out+the+issue+to+the+forefront+

and+a+group+of+14+mental+health+professionals)+came+

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forward+and+submitted+their+petition+to+counter+this+

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During+the+program+it+was+highlighted+how+it+was+ clearly+breaking+the+long+associated+stereotype+of+

The+Indian+Express+daily+carried+a+full>fledged+cover+

gay+males+being+effeminate.+It+also+focused+on+

story+in+their+Sunday+supplement,+Express+Eye+about+

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these+parents+who+dared+to+openly+support+their+

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Gay,%And%I’m%Proud%Of%Him’.+A+very+moving+piece,+it+

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talks+about+how+they+felt+when+their+children+came+

her+sexuality.

out+to+them+and+what+they+thought+of+the+hogwash+ propagated+by+their+(our)+opposition.

Now+I+have+to+strongly+emphasize+and+appreciate+ the+efforts+of+a+newspaper+for+having+balls+to+come+ up+with+their+initiative.+These+ guys+have+actually+gone+ahead+ one+step+further+than+the+rest+ and+are+truly+mainstreaming+ homosexuality. DNA+newspaper+from+time+to+ time+has+been+dedicating+an+ entire+page+in+their+Sunday+ edition+for+LGBT+issues.+This+ section+called+'Out%Of%The% Closet',+features+diverse+stories+ and+realities+of+what+it+feels+to+be + part+of+a+minority+that+is+ ridiculed+and+shunned.+DNA+ journalists+are+talking+to+various+ people+in+the+community+and+ bringing+out+their+voice+to+the+ much+larger+audience.+This+ specific+page+also+features+guest+ articles+from+the+well+known+ LGBT+personalities+in+India+and+ provides+an+update+on+LGBT+ news+from+around+the+world! India+is+also+witnessing+a+trend+

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The+Supreme+Court+of+India+is+expected+to+deliver+

succeed+in+ushering+equality+to+its+citizens.

the+final+on+legalization+and+decriminalization+of+gay+

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sex+soon.+There+are+many+who+have+been+fighting+ tirelessly+to+bring+about+the+changes+that+we+are+ witnessing+now.+Hope+we+will+be+able+to+sustain+this+ momentum+and+good+sense+prevails+for+the+world's+

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Busy$lives,$even$busier$lifestyles! TQC$presents$an$easy$to$make$ Granola$Bar$recipe$to$provide$ quick$energy$for$people$on$the$ move. Ingredients • 2#cups#rolled#oats • 1/2#cup#mixed#seeds,#such#as#pumpkin,# sunflower,#flax#and#sesame • 1/3#cup#brown#sugar • 1/3#cup#canola#oil • 1/3#cup#honey • 1/3#cup#maple#syrup • Pinch#salt • 1#1/2#cups#mixed#dried#fruit,#such#as#raisins,# cherries,#apricots,#blueberries,#pears,#figs#and# cranberries • A#shake#of#cinnamon Preparation$ • Preheat#the#oven#to#350F#and#line#a#9×9F# baking#pan#with#parchment#paper#or#foil,# letting#a#few#inches#hang#over#side#of#pan.# Spray#with#nonstick#spray. • Spread#oats#and#seeds#on#a#rimmed#baking# sheet#and#toast#in#the#oven#just#until#golden# and#fragrant,#6#to#8#minutes,#shaking#pan# once. • In#a#small#saucepan,#combine#brown#sugar,# oil,#honey,#maple#syrup#and#salt#over#medium# heat.#Cook,#stirring#often,#until#smooth#and# starting#to#bubble.#Transfer#the#toasted#oats# and#seeds#to#a#mixing#bowl.#add#the#dried# fruit#and#cinnamon#and#pour#the#hot#sugar# mixture#overtop.#Stir#well#with#a#heatOproof# spatula,#then#spread#into#the#prepared#pan. • Bake#for#25O30#minutes,#until#golden.#Cool# completely#in#the#pan#on#a#wire#rack.#Using# the#overhanging#foil#or#paper,#lift#out#of#pan# and#place#on#a#cutting#board;#cut#into#squares # or#bars.#Makes#about#2#dozen#bars. TQC

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MUMBAI & THANE Note:

PSYCHIATRISTS (F) Dr. Anjali Chhabria (M) Dr. Ketan Parmar

www.anjalichhabria.com

Mobile: 9820900115 (M) Dr. S.L. Khanna (M)Dr. Bharat Shah

Mobile: 9820067355

Chembur clinic: 022-25229200 Lilavati Hospital OPD: 91-22-26751000, 26568000

(M)Dr. Harish Shetty Hiranandani Hospital, Powai OPD: 022- 25763300 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 33

(M) Dr. Gurvinder Kalra Sion Hospital, Department of psychiatry 9 am to 12 noon

COUNSELLORS

Humsafar Trust - Tues & Fri by appointment 26673800, 26650547

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All information in this document is provided for general information only and is not in the nature of advice. It should not be relied upon for any purpose and Mingle makes no warranty or representation and gives no assurance as to its accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose and Mingle cannot be held responsible for any losses thereof.

(M) Dr. Rajesh Parikh Jaslok Hospital by appointment only

(F) Dr. Eshita Mandal Mobile: 9833122303 www.in.linkedin.com/pub/dreshitamandal/1a/726/855

4933333, 4963333, (ext: 3200/3830) (M) Kuldeep Datey (M) Dr. Rajiv N. Jerajani (Versova)

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Mobile: 9870066282

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(M) Dr. Rajendra Barve (Dadar) 022-24382525

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Disclaimer:

HIV, STD and Skin Specialists (F) Sandhya Panaskar (For LBT women only)

(M)Dr. Maninder Setia

Mobile: +91-9167535765

HIV and AIDS specialist

SNE HA, Savitribai Phule Gender Resource Centre c/o Savitribai Phule Stree Sansadhan Kendra,

Mobile: +91-8976062646 Clinic – 66 Hi Life, Ground Floor, Near Santa Cruz Stn. (W), Landmark: Shabari

Rajgruh Society,1st Floor, Balashet Madurkar marg, Behind Holy Cross Church, Elphinstone West, Mumbai 400 013

(F) Dr. Hemangi Jerajani

Professional qualifications: Masters in Social Work Number of years spent as a counselor: Five years

Mobile: 98200 31483

Working hours and days at SNEHA: Monday to Friday and fourth Saturday- 10 to 6 pm . (preferable to take appointment before coming)

Directions to reach Sujoy Hospital: Come out of

(M) Deepak Kashyap

HIV, skin, VD specialist and counselor

Sujoy Hospital OPD: 022-2632 7252

Juhu Gali, pass Talwalkar Gym, Next to Criticare Hospital Landmarks: Bhakti Vedanta Road, Tian restaurant, Mithibai College

Mobile: 9769331585 E-mail: deepak.j.kashyap@gmail.com

(M) Dr. M.S. Menon – HIV specialist

Skype i.d.: deepak.kashyap2

Life Care Center – Andheri (E)

(M) Dr. Torsekar Skin, STD, HIV, Sexologist (Mulund/Dombivali) +91-9404174078, +91-22-2163 9899, +91-22-2163 0899

THANE (M) Dr. Shirish Kulkarni – Skin, STD, HIV, Sexologist– Madhav Tower, 1st floor, LBS Marg, Near Hari Niwas Circle, Naupada, Thane (W) Mobile: +91-9820598046

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BENGALURU Note:

PSYCHIATRISTS

COUNSELLORS

(M)Dr. Bhupendra

(M)Mahesh Natarajan

Manipal Hospital OPD:

Counsellor at Innersight

+91-80-25024444/3344

+91-80-41649080

(M)Dr. Shekhar Seshadri

(F)Ajanta De

NIMHANS Hospital

Counsellor at Innersight

email: shekhar@nimhans.kar.nic.in

+91-80-41649080

(M) Dr. Biju Viswanath

Parivarthan

Senior Resident - Psychiatry

Counselling Facility: +91-80-25298686

Department of Psychiatry (NIMHANS) email: bijuv1@gmail.com

HIV, STD and Skin Specialists

Disclaimer:

(M) Mohan Raju M.Phil Mental Health & Social Psychology Consultant Clinical Psychologist CADABAM's Mind Talk Phone: 080-26581455, 080-26590940

APTA Health Pod Services : Testing (HIV & other STIs) Treatment ( STIs & Colo-Rectal Diseases and other life style diseases e.g. hypertension & diabetes. Doctor: Dr. Sanjay Sharma Email: consult@healthpod.in Phone: 080-41214111 / +919901521111 www.healthpod.in

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PUNE Note:

PSYCHIATRISTS

COUNSELLORS

(M)Dr. Raman Khosla (Trained at NIMHANS)

(F) Shubhanjali Mukherjee

Mobile: +91-9326848501 (SMS before calling)

(Counselor with an experience of 3 years) Phone: +91-8447944534

email: ramankhosla@gmail.com (F) Sunita Wahi (M) Dr. Bhooshan Shukla & (M) Dr. Kaustubh Joag MD, DNB, MRCPsych ( London), Diploma in Medical Hypnosis ( UK)

Mobile:9850221021 Email: sunitawahi@hotmail.com

Specialty - Child and family Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist. Phone: 020 32319922 ( Mon-Fri. 10am2pm and 4-8pm)

Disclaimer:

Location of clinic - Trimiti Clinic . B 222. Swapna-Nagari, Near Union Bank of India, Karve Road, Pune 411004. Website- www.trimiticlinic.com (M) Dr. Arvind Panchanadikar MD Psychiatry Mobile: 9822 558594. Consultation only by appointment Clinic address: 9/102 Soba Mansion Near Mhatre bridge Mahadev mandir chauk Off Nal stop on Karve road Pune 020-25423100 (10 am - 7 pm Mon - Fri. Sat 10 am to 1 pm) Email: arvind.panchanadikar@gmail.com

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DELHI & GURGAON Note:

PSYCHIATRISTS (M) Dr. Shalabh Mohan (F) Dr. Shalini John

Phone: 9811150753

Clinical Psychologist

Address: Max hospital Sushant Lok 1, Gurgaon

Mobile: +91-9717312951

Clinic: C 209 Nirwana Courtyard Nirwana

Qualifications - M.Phil in Mental Health and Social Psychology from National Institute of Mental Health and Social Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru

Country Gurgaon Timing: By appointment Specialty: Laparoscopic and Bariatric surgeon

(F) Dr. Ayesha Kapur Psychotherapist and Counselor, New Delhi Mobile: 9810033235

KOLKATA

Website: www.ayeshakapurpsychotherapist.in

COUNSELLOR Disclaimer:

HIV, STD and Skin Specialists (F) Dr. Joly Laha (F) Dr. Kaushiki Dwivedee

Counsellor at Samikshani Mobile: +91-33-24663504

Phone: 9818767581 Address: Max Hospital ,Gurgaon Timings: By appointment. Either at mobile number or Max Hospital Gurgaon landline . Medical Specialization: Obstetrics and Gynecology

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