What a refreshing and heart-warming cover story (Waxing Sapphic Gently, Apr 15). And what a lovely twist to the well-worn phrase “women in love”. In the midst of all the threats, harassment and violence dealt to all those who dare to ‘love’ freely in our country, this was a much-needed reminder of the beauty of love.
Leena Vrijendra, on e-mail
Though homosexuality may no longer be a crime, the majority believes it to be an aberration, an abnormality. What can these couples leave for posterity? Only stigma.
K.P. Rajan, Mumbai
Making any relationship work is hard work. There are too many variables, too many quirks to deal with, too many balls up in the air to catch. That’s why some relationships fail, some succeed and most potter along with constant adjustments and small sacrifices on a daily basis. If all these couples have still made it work, hats off to them.
Ashutosh Kaul, Toronto
Homosexuality is a sin. Period.
Abhishek Sharman, New Delhi
Different strokes for different folks. Good luck.
Kishore Dasmunshi, Calcutta
Indeed, society IS changing. Best wishes to a healthy relationship to all.
Manas Mukhopadhyay, Chinsurah, Hooghly, WB
All is well! Live and let live...
Harit, on e-mail
Going by the behaviour, demeanour and general worldview of an increasing number of Indian males, it’s hardly any surprise if more women turn lesbian, only to find a life partner who will value their worth!
Ganesh Natrajan, Isere, France
India needs to look at people with other sexual preferences more humanly, including changing our archaic laws that treat homosexuals as objects of ridicule. We need to give them more security, a decent social standing and better protection.
K. Chidanand Kumar, Bangalore
Lesbianism, gay and bisexual sex, transgenders, transvestites are as old as humanity, heterosexuality and prostitution. There are references galore in our ancient texts. Yet, in ‘modern’ India, such relationships are looked down upon as abnormal, grotesque and taboo, and have great stigma attached to them. This is unfortunate as every man or woman is entitled to choose their partner—from their own or the opposite sex. It’s a personal choice and should be accepted as such.
M.Y. Shariff, Chennai
We have come a long way indeed. Once the slogan would have been, Proudly say I am an Indian. Now it is, Proudly say I am a lesbian.
Rajneesh Batra, New Delhi
