Same-sex marriage is still not legal in India, but Jiji and Vishal have been together for 21 years, married abroad yet invisible at home. In this powerful interview, they open up about the discrimination they face daily — from denial of medical rights to challenges with adoption and property. Despite it all, their love stands strong. Why should love need approval? Why is India still denying marriage equality? Their story is not just about love—it’s about dignity, rights, and justice. Take a look. 

Pride Month 2023 is celebrated every June worldwide to honour the members of the LGBTQIA+ community. In the fourth episode of our series, ‘Queer Freedom with Harish’, Harish Iyer - known as one of the most influential gay men in the world, gives out an exclusive message for all those struggling to come out as LGBTQIA+. Harish is an Indian equal rights activist being a voice for several causes, including promoting the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, children, women, animals, and survivors of child sexual abuse.