Queer expression

A queer woman turns to ChatGPT to process the heartbreak of being ghosted by a man. What began as an emotional coping mechanism turned into dependency, as she used the AI to analyse patterns, decode behaviour, and regain control. This confession highlights how technology can mirror human bias, shape emotional narratives, and offer both comfort and distortion in moments of vulnerability and…

Telegram is widely known for its lack of privacy-by-design and disregard for users' safety. Yet, in India, LGBTQIA+ communities are using it to seek connections when mainstream platforms and deeply violent society continue to fail them.

This edition traverses a broad spectrum of personal and political themes, offering deeper insights into the often-overlooked threads in the fabric of community infrastructure, while keeping the experiences of people at the heart of the discussion. The community’s needs and processes remain central, sustained by these tools, hence practising intentional communication and dialogue, albeit…

This illustration shows a mix of emotions—grief, anger, at times hopelessness, reflecting the pain of watching people leave, seeing only their backs as they go, while mourning the impact of violence on LGBTQIA+ community.