The changing scenario...

The ball set in motion by the Delhi High Court verdict is slowly gathering momentum. With the Government of India opting not to challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court, it appears that homosexuality is finally going to be de-criminsalised in this country. It is a small step in the fight against prejdice and social stigma that haunts sexual minorities in India.

A slightly more inclusive and sympathetic approach is evident among the media and the Hindustan Times advertisement is a laudable effort in this regard. Such subtle but powerful nuances shown in national television can definitely help our cause(the same is true for negatove campaigns like TVS ad as well). It will take years and may be decades for us to be able to come out and live with dignity in our own villages in different parts of India. Yet, the hope that things are changing for the better is a great promise for our future.

Here is wishing the gay community(of which I am also a member) all the very best..