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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+
personal+accounts+of+people+like+us.
slip+into+depression+which+provoked+him+to+take+his+ life.+Even+though+he+didn’t+succeed+in+the+attempt,+ his+sufferings+didn’t+end+with+this.+Soon+he+had+to+ come+out+to+his+family+and+instead+of+getting+ support,+he+was+subjected+to+even+more+humiliation+
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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+
which+showed+parents+and+children+sharing+their+
forward+and+submitted+their+petition+to+counter+this+
experiences+and+views.
homophobic+move.+The+group+of+parents+is+led+by+ Mrs.+Minna+Saran,+the+mother+of+late+Nishit+Saran*.
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+
another+important+aspect+of+how+the+schools+should +
these+parents+who+dared+to+openly+support+their+
sensitize+the+issue+of+sexuality+and+the+care+and+
children.+The+article’s+headline+screamed,+‘My%Son%Is%
approach+a+counsellor+should+take+on+while+
Gay,%And%I’m%Proud%Of%Him’.+A+very+moving+piece,+it+
counselling+a+child+who+seeks+help+regarding+his+or+
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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where+entrepreneurs+are+identifying+and+ realizing+the+potential+of+a+section+of+the+market+ which+had+remained+untapped.+Now+a+string+of+ services+have+sprung+up+to+address+the+growing+ demand+from+the+LGBT+community.+We+now+ have+a+travel+boutique+that+specifically+caters+to+ gays+>+Indjapink,+an+exclusive+gay+event+ management+firm+–Salvation+Star,+a+fashion+ store+for+gay+men+>+D’Kloset,+a+retail+store+that+ sells++practically+everything+LGBT+related+from+t> shirts+and+accessories+to+mugs+–Azaad+Bazaar,+a+ dedicated+web+portal+to+shop+for+queer+books,+ DVDs+and+CDs+–+Queer+Ink,+an+annual+ International+LGBT+Film+Festival+>+Kashish+and+ the+latest+is+a+discount+card+specifically+for+the+ LGBT+crowd+(claiming+to+be+Asia's+first).+The+ tabloid+Sunday+Mid+Day+carried+an+article,+'It's%A%% Pink%Deal'+(again+a+cover+story)+on+the+boom+of+ Pink+commerce+in+India.
largest+democracy+to+
The+Supreme+Court+of+India+is+expected+to+deliver+
succeed+in+ushering+equality+to+its+citizens.
the+final+on+legalization+and+decriminalization+of+gay+
We+have+a+long+way+to+go+in+bringing+anti>
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+
discrimination+laws+at+public+and+work+places,+ legalizing+gay+marriages+and+in+laying+down+ inheritance+laws+and+adoption+rights.+But+ nevertheless,+this+is+a+good+start!
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> About&Crazy&Sam’s&Bloginess&(CSB):+Crazy+Sam's +Bloginess +(CSB)+is +one +of+the+ popular+gay+blogs+from+India.+The +website +enjoys +a +good+readership+with+over+ 250,000+hits,+more +than +400+dedicated+subscribers +and+above +500+followers+ since +its +inception+in+September+2007.+Covering+wide+range +of+topics +from+gay+ life,+ homophobia+to +photography+ and+ modelling,+ the +blog+ is +followed+ by+ fashion+ photographers +and+ gay+ fraternity+ world>wide.+ Unlike+other+ Indian+gay+ blogs,+CSB+is +unique+in +the +sense +that+ it+is +'straight>friendly'+ aiming+to+sensitize+the +subject+of+homosexuality+among+straight+people.+What+was +started +as +a +personal+blog,+ slowly+transformed +into+a +gay+website +portal +(single>handedly+managed+by+Sam)+highlighting+the +issues +faced+ by+ gay+ community,+offering+support+to+lessen+their+ dilemmas,+ voicing+against+ homophobia +and+paedophile,+ Sam's + coming+ to+ terms+ with + sexuality,+ interacting+ with + famous + photographers + and + male+ models,+ and+
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Meet Jojo. TQC’s Calendar Model for February 2013 Date of Birth: 11/01/1992 Height: 5.7 inch Chest: 40 inch Waist: 30 inch Trouser length: 41 inch Hips: 38 inch Shoe size: 7 Eye color: Black Hair color: Black
Jojo’s Favorite actors are Sylvester Stallone, Amitabh Bachan, Arnold Schwarzenegger Favorite actress is Priyanka Chopra Favorite singers are Sonu Nigam, Lata Mangeshkar, A R Rehman, Swedish House Mafia, Bon Jovi. Favorite hobbies include drawing, reading comics and watching movies Favorite holiday destination is Shillong Fitness regime includes high intensity training Most memorable moment during the TQC Calendar Shoot was... Standing 6 to 7 hours at a stretch, Photographs courtesy Studio ZSL
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What$Makes$You$Beautiful One#Direction
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJO3ROT-A4E
Call$Me$Maybe Carly#Rae#Jepsen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWNaR-rxAic
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We$Are$Young fun.#(feat.#Janelle# Monรกe)#
Payphone Maroon#5#
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Rock$&$Roll$Love$ Affair Prince#
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Stronger$# Kelly#Clarkson#
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The+boy+band+craze+made+a+comeback,+and+British+pop+
has+stayed+true+to+itself+by+
quintet+One$Direction+is+leading+the+way.+In+order+to+
highlighting+each+member’s+
impress+those+who+grew+up+listening+to$‘N$Sync,$
outstanding+vocals+and+giving+each+of+
Backstreet$Boys$and$98$Degrees,$One$Direction+had+a+
them+time+to+shine+with+their+own+solos.
lot+to+prove+—+and+it+managed+to+do+so+with+its+ sophomore+album+“Take+Me+Home”.+
“Take+Me+Home”+also+includes+a+few+ballads,+such+as+ “Little+Things”+and+“Over+Again,”+to+break+up+the+
The+album+is+a+recipe+for+fame+and+success,+but+how+
overall+cheerfulness+of+the+album.+“Little+Things”+is+a+
could+it+not+be+with+the+backing+of+Simon+Cowell,+who+
song+that+will+make+every+girl’s+heart+melt,+as+each+
gave+the+band+its+start+on+UK’s+“The+X+Factor?”
band+member+describes+the+things+he+loves+about+his+ girl+with+lyrics+such+as+“You’ve+never+loved+your+
The+band’s+first+album+“Up+All+Night,”+which+included+
stomach+or+your+thighs+/+The+dimples+in+your+back+at+
singles+“What+Makes+You+Beautiful”+and+“One+Thing,”+
the+bottom+of+your+spine+/+But+I’ll+love+them+
had+millions+of+teenage+girls+(and+some+boys)+falling+in+
endlessly.”
love+and+weakening+at+the+knees.+ As+the+members+of+One$Direction$have+grown+up+and+ A+year+later,+with+each+member+of+One$Direction+more+
matured,+their+music+has+improved+and+remained+
confident,+mature+and+experienced,+the+band+has+
impressively+catchy.+I’m+sure+the+band’s+loyal+fanbase+
delivered+another+album+with+13+songs+that+sound+like+
is+thrilled+to+be+dancing+and+bopping+its+heads+to+this+
they+could+all+be+top+10+hits.+The+lead+single+“Live+
new+album.
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While+We’re+Young”+has+already+become+a+frequently+ played+song+on+the+radio+before+the+album’s+release. Adapted$from$the$review$by$Nicole$Albanese In+this+album,+you+don’t+hear+any+over>used+guest+
Source:$The$Lantern
rappers,+featured+top+artists+or+dubstep.+One+Direction +
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Busy$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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List of LGBT friendly psychiatrists, counselors, STD/HIV specialists in India Mission for Indian Gay & Lesbian Empowerment (Mingle) Email: contact@mingle.org.in; Website: www.Mingle.org.in
MUMBAI & THANE Note:
A psychiatrist is qualified to prescribe medicines in addition to counseling. A clinical psychologist / counselor / psychoanalyst is not a qualified medical practitioner and is not allowed to prescribe medicines. The names are preceded by an (M) Male or (F) Female to indicate the gender of the doctor / counselor. LGBT folks of any gender (M/F/T) can seek their appointment.
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 – 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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(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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MUMBAI & THANE (Continued..) Note:
A psychiatrist is qualified to prescribe medicines in addition to counseling. A clinical psychologist / counselor / psychoanalyst is not a qualified medical practitioner and is not allowed to prescribe medicines. The names are preceded by an (M) Male or (F) Female to indicate the gender of the doctor / counselor. LGBT folks of any gender (M/F/T) can seek their appointment.
Disclaimer:
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.
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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List of LGBT friendly psychiatrists, counselors, STD/HIV specialists in India Mission for Indian Gay & Lesbian Empowerment (Mingle) Email: contact@mingle.org.in; Website: www.Mingle.org.in
BENGALURU Note:
A psychiatrist is qualified to prescribe medicines in addition to counseling. A clinical psychologist / counselor / psychoanalyst is not a qualified medical practitioner and is not allowed to prescribe medicines. The names are preceded by an (M) Male or (F) Female to indicate the gender of the doctor / counselor. LGBT folks of any gender (M/F/T) can seek their appointment.
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
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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.
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(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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List of LGBT friendly psychiatrists, counselors, STD/HIV specialists in India Mission for Indian Gay & Lesbian Empowerment (Mingle) Email: contact@mingle.org.in; Website: www.Mingle.org.in
PUNE Note:
A psychiatrist is qualified to prescribe medicines in addition to counseling. A clinical psychologist / counselor / psychoanalyst is not a qualified medical practitioner and is not allowed to prescribe medicines. The names are preceded by an (M) Male or (F) Female to indicate the gender of the doctor / counselor. LGBT folks of any gender (M/F/T) can seek their appointment.
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)
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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:
A psychiatrist is qualified to prescribe medicines in addition to counseling. A clinical psychologist / counselor / psychoanalyst is not a qualified medical practitioner and is not allowed to prescribe medicines. The names are preceded by an (M) Male or (F) Female to indicate the gender of the doctor / counselor. LGBT folks of any gender (M/F/T) can seek their appointment.
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:
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.
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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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