g_b News Alert for: HIV and AIDS (aug15 2008)

[Aditya Bondyopadhyay]

News Alert for: *HIV and AIDS*

Researchers Hoping That 'Elite Controller' Could Help in *HIV*/*AIDS*
*...*
Kaiser network.org - Washington,DC,USA
An *HIV*-positive woman who has never shown symptoms of the virus might
provide insights into *HIV*/*AIDS* vaccine development, researchers from
Johns Hopkins *...*
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topic

Kenya *AIDS* communication strategy for youth
launched
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation - Nairobi,Kenya
The National *Aids* Control Council on Thursday launched the Kenya National
*HIV and AIDS* communication strategy for Youth. The strategy which
emphasizes on *...*
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topic

Ignorance spreads *AIDS* 
TheReporter.com - Vacaville,CA,USA
New methods of determining the spread of *HIV and AIDS* - which can be
difficult to track because symptoms often don't show up for a decade -
indicate that *...*
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topic

*HIV AND AIDS* related knowledge,source of information, and reported
*...*
7thSpace Interactive (press release) - New York,NY,USA
Information on the *HIV and AIDS*-related knowledge among dental students
provides a crucial foundation for efforts aimed at developing an appropriate
dental *...*
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topic

City's faith community active in *HIV*/*AIDS*
outreach
Examiner.com - USA
BALTIMORE (Map, News) - Baltimore's churches and religious groups have
opened their doors to those living with *HIV and AIDS*, becoming a visible
piece of the *...*
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topic

*AIDS* fight needs religious
leaders
Independent-Bangladesh - Dhaka,Bangladesh
Involving religious leaders is an essential measure to address
*HIV*/*AIDS*issue in Muslim countries, said visiting human-rights
activist Marina
Mahathir on *...*
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topic

Fight against *AIDS* celebrates
anniversary
abc7news.com - San Francisco,CA,USA
This front page gave people with *HIV and AIDS* hope that they didn't have.
By Vic Lee SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- It was a turning point in the fight
against *AIDS* *...*
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topic

Forsyth continues its *HIV*
outreach
Winston-Salem Journal - Winston-Salem,NC,USA
"We need to support people living with *HIV*/*AIDS*." The department's
renewed action coincides with a CNN-TV report in its documentary, Black in
America, *...*
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topic



Ban on *HIV*-positive visitors, immigrants continues - Washington
*...*
By pozlife
"Based on information from the CDC, CBO expects that the agency would amend
the regulations concerning communicable diseases to allow aliens with *HIV*or
*AIDS* into the United States if [the global *AIDS* bill] were enacted," say
the CBO *...*
POZlife - http://pozlife.wordpress.com 

Some thoughts on *HIV*/*AIDS* 
By Derrick
I have a feeling I'm not done on the topic, and I'd love to hear how people
out there who are dealing with *HIV and AIDS* first hand live their lives
with regards to dating and romance.
Random Screaming - http://randomscreaming.com/blog


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g_b Queeer Azadi Divas, or is it, yet?

[Aditya Bondyopadhyay]

Queer Azadi Divas, or is it, yet?



Today is 15 August, a day which is of enormous significance to all Indians,
for in 1947, exactly 61 years ago; we were freed from the slavery of the
British. Well that was political freedom of the most basic kind that, the
first step so to speak, for that step let us go on and try to free our own
selves of many of the other slaveries that we were mired with but had no
time to really address because we were busy getting rid of the British. We
have moved faster on some of those slaveries and relatively slower on some
others. Often, we have given the freedom on paper much before they were
translated into tangible freedoms that we could taste and feel and touch and
live with.



On paper, women, dalits, religious minorities, and many others were
given freedoms from years of oppression pretty soon after independence, but
they took years and years of further struggle to translate that freedom into
something tangible that they could actually enjoy. And they have still not
quiet reached there. But the proverbial golden lining is that we all feel
that they are getting there. There is reason for optimism there.



On other freedoms, like that from poverty and illiteracy, we have progressed
only at a snail's pace. We have pulled out only about 1% of out population
every year from below that rather flexible poverty line since 1991, and
therefore at this rate we still have about 25 years to go before we can say
we have no dire poverty left. I will be 63 years old then and most likely
not even alive to see that day.



It took us almost six decades of dithering and hiding behind the well
intentioned scapegoat of constitutional 'Directive Principles' to make right
to a basic primary education a fundamental right. Well we got there and did
it, congratulations! And what does this mean? it means that today the street
kid that you see begging at a railways platform actually has a right to go
to the supreme court and claim against the Indian Government that he be
given a free and proper education. The state will then most likely to be
forced to give him that, only its very unlikely that  the kid will go to the
supreme court, for very likely he does not even know that there is a thing
called supreme court, or that he has the right to go there to claim an
education. And there are 55 million like him across the length and breadth
of this great nation.



So why am I saying all this? Well, because in that incremental slippery
slope of freedoms, the queer people of this country are still in bondage. We
still have a law that criminalises me and the likes of me for simply being
me. I did not choose it, I was born with it, but none the less I am guilty
for being it. But like that woman or that dalit or that street kid, may be I
and the likes of me are getting there. We can almost smell it in the air
that like that first basic step of 15th August 1947, we will take that first
basic step to our emancipation with the ridding of the law that criminalises
me, Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. All from the health minister to
the media to the sundry aunty who has seen 'queer as folk' on pirated DVD
and feels his femme nephew may be 'like that' have joined in my cry for
freedom. I even feel kind of good at the way things are and the way things
are going. But hold that thought there..!!



With uncanny and bollywoodian sense of timing, Mumbai has chosen the day of
Pakistani Independence as the day to hold its Queer Azadi March. This is
great news for all queer people, for our visibility is on the upswing, and
the more we junk the closet, the closer we will get to realising that first
taste of real freedom. Bollywood has an uncanny ability to resurrect
accidental heroes with lots of song and dance and make a myth out of their
lives. Take Mangal Pandey, real history tells us that he was under the
influence of that potent Indian hemp sorbet 'Bhaang', when he pulled that
trigger against his British minders. But bhaang or not, he did pull that
trigger, he did get hung for it and he did in turn trigger that first battle
of freedom that ended with the sacking and loot of Delhi, the murder of the
last sovereign dynasty, and the exile of the last sovereign himself. For the
Brits it was at best a tactical victory, for the ember of that struggle
never died down and ultimately led to 15th August and independence 90 years
later.



One day we will likely have a gay Bollywood. And they will likely be
resurrecting other accidental heroes. Gay heroes..!! I have a candidate for
them when that happens. His name is Rafiqueul Haque Dowza, alias Ranjan. I
call him accidental for personal reasons. I do not quiet like him as a
person. But my liking, like Mangal Pandey's bhaang is immaterial. He did
gather 6 of his friends 9 years ago and marched through the streets of
Kolkata, marking the first pride march in India, and lighting an ember that
has only progressively burnt brighter. This year the fire spread to 3 cities
first 

g_b aditya b

[OM KHAN]

Hi Akshay;
u r absolutely right and am doing this since ages.but; i feel now it's too 
much.otherwise i m very quite member of this goup.
god bless you.
Zuber

--- On Thu, 14/8/08, akshay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

From: akshay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Re: g_b aditya b
To: gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, 14 August, 2008, 12:43 PM







  
I too find Aditya B's remarks too offensive n rude many times.. 

Best way is not to read his mails and simply delete. That's what I've deciced 
from now.

Akshay



On Wed, 13 Aug 2008 Aaditya ! wrote :
>With the risk of having to hear 'who-asked-you' comments, I would say that I 
>do agree with people who say that Aditya B.'s remarks are often offensive, 
>cocky and personal. It will surely discourage someone from posting on the list 
>- especially if the person is posting for the first time.
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>of a budding contributor with yr arrogant (and so called funny) comments. plz 
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Re: g_b Any Professional Photographer here?

[Salil]

You are likely to get a chain of mails this time too - but these would be 
mostly off the list, begging you to let them attend the photoshoots and fluff 
the models !

Salil


--- On Wed, 13/8/08, Tintin Mumbai India <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Tintin Mumbai India <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: g_b Any Professional Photographer here?
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "B G" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 13 August, 2008, 8:23 PM











Hi,



Hope this mail of mine does not trigger another chain of mails.



I have a friend, a straight guy, who is photographer.

He is inexperienced photographer, as much as assignments are

concerned. But he is full of enthusiasm and ideas and imaginations.



I am open to him and he also knows that I am member of some gay

groups, hence he wanted some help from me.



He has got some assignments from some aspiring models and the

assignments are mostly clicking them in sensual way, some topless or

some nudes even... (with light arrangements to hide their faces or

privates..)



Being a new comer, he is little worried about indian laws about

photography and publishing them.



So he wanted to know, if clicking nudes of a male and publishing them

(or keeping them with him) is an issue as per the law.



The reason to ask the query here is, the assignments are mostly for

male pictures, and mostly sensual in nature, nude or semi nude...



If anyone can provide some information, it would be great help.



A.


  

 

 

















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Re: g_b spelt vs spelled

[Salil]

British English may be a funny language, but sometimes one would rather prefer 
"spelt" over "spelled". Just try revising "spelt doom" to "spelled doom" - the 
former sounds right - but then maybe its all about what you learnt when you 
were a kid. 

Salil



All men are gay until proven innocent  -  Boy George

--- On Wed, 13/8/08, Bloot Fontaine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Bloot Fontaine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: g_b spelt  vs spelled
To: gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 13 August, 2008, 12:59 PM











I suppose that was to me? No, British English which we studied way 
back in 1970 accepts "spelt". I don't know if the American English nowadays 
does not accept "spelt". No, I wrote and meant "spelt".

Thanks for reading and for responding!

Regards.



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Subject: Re: g_b Re:Hi Guys,

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Date: Monday, 11 August, 2008, 9:56 PM 





Well, my dear I think you meant spelled, not spelt!!

 

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g_b Aditya - Please keep up the good job

[tapeshm]

Dear Moderator ,
With reference to  Mr .Aditya Bondhopadhiya 's postings , 
May I  only mention that Mr Bondhopahiya  has contributed immensely to gay 
causes internationally and within India -
  we just read his ' naughty ' posting/s !  &  it does make sense with his 
wittty remarks. Well some do take offence though - admittedly
Do any one of us within India or abroad realise Aditya's commitment to gay 
liberation within the sub continent / Internationally ?
He is an absolute genious .  I know this Gentleman only through this site .
Aditya - Please keep up the good job .
Tapesh
London










> Message Received: Aug 14 2008, 06:22 PM
> From: "Bloot Fontaine" 
> To: gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: 
> Subject: Re: g_b aditya b
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> > Neither will agree nor will I disagree with people who are infuriated with 
> > Aditya Bondopadhyaya, but I would like to point out that his continuous 
> > contribution to gay rights and the cause of gays is STUPENDOUS.
> The guy may have his faults and failings and maybe all this criticism and 
> brickbats may even give him a more mature roundoff to his personality, but at 
> the same time, personally, I would appreciate the guts of a qualified 
> advocate to come out as openly gay and champion the rights of gays without 
> caring a damn about his impression at home and in society.
> Maybe we too should take a more charitable and balanced view towards his 
> faults and failings?
> Regards and love to all.
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> Subject: Re: g_b aditya b
> To: gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, 13 August, 2008, 10:07 PM
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> With the risk of having to hear 'who-asked-you' comments, I would say that I 
> do agree with people who say that Aditya B.'s remarks are often offensive, 
> cocky and personal. It will surely discourage someone from posting on the 
> list - especially if the person is posting for the first time.
> 
> Aaditya
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if you can read THIS thank a teacher

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> --- On Wed, 8/13/08, OM KHAN wrote:
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From: OM KHAN 
> Subject: g_b aditya b
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com
> Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 1:16 PM
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> I AGREE WITH KAPS K; BANDO.WHATEVER; HE IS PIECE OF SHIT IN THIS AUTHETIC 
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> RGDS ZUBER
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> --- On Wed, 13/8/08, kaps k  wrote:
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> From: kaps k 
> Subject: Re: g_b Hi Guys,
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com
> Date: Wednesday, 13 August, 2008, 7:14 AM
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> bandopadhyay, first get yrself cured of the verbal diarrhoea... u keep on 
> shitting on every innocent enquiry coming from a newbee thus discouraging him 
> from any further contribution to the group. u r just killing the aspirations 
> of a budding contributor with yr arrogant (and so called funny) comments. plz 
> give a serious thought to it insted of thinking of retorting back to me with 
> yet another of yr so called witty reply.  that will help the group. 
> 
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g_b Please Stop Aditya Bond..........

[RAJEEV]

Hi everyone one the group,
 
 No one likes adity bond...rude comments but he keeps 
on commenting and being rude,etc

n we don't stop responding him back and take the negative communication, not 
one or two steps, but several steps adhead.

we should simply stop reacting to his commentshis interest will subside..

Aditya no matter what, u maybe giving proper comments, but what the use of them 
if instead of understanding them,we take offense at them.

A social worker or a intellectual like u or a good person (u r for sure)with 
rude communicating skills is indeed our badluck...totally ours:-(

Rajeev.

I am waiting for a digg at this mail of mine with full aniticipation for sure,I 
know, he won't be able to resist...my stars ain't bright:-(.


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Re: g_b aditya b

[RAJEEV]

Hi three,
  I Agree without a doubth and i wud add that he acts like 
frustrated granny and nanny to many of us in here,he surely gets kicks out of 
abusing other in whater ever way that is.Infact when he comments,we should ask 
him 'who asked ur comments?" to him.
I am myself am no saint and i do many a times lecture and take offense and give 
my comments n many a time too frequent. But said that, I wud like to highlight 
I am mostly rude to abusive contributers and not like The Aditya (The crusader 
and activist and lawyer but fails to connect to common gay person on 
gay online groups,etc) he is rude to mostly everyone at some point or the other.
 
Now the bi-pod who can be tripod and blah blah blah well get pissed off and 
come hauling after me.
 
I will advise you all abused by the TITAN,read his comments but don't 
react,probably Grandma will get some sleep:-)
 
Rajeev.

--- On Wed, 13/8/08, Aaditya ! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

From: Aaditya ! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: g_b aditya b
To: gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 13 August, 2008, 10:07 PM










With the risk of having to hear 'who-asked-you' comments, I would say that I do 
agree with people who say that Aditya B.'s remarks are often offensive, cocky 
and personal. It will surely discourage someone from posting on the list - 
especially if the person is posting for the first time.

Aaditya








if you can read THIS thank a teacher

--- On Wed, 8/13/08, OM KHAN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

From: OM KHAN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: g_b aditya b
To: gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 1:16 PM




I AGREE WITH KAPS K; BANDO.WHATEVER; HE IS PIECE OF SHIT IN THIS AUTHETIC 
GROUP
 
RGDS ZUBER

--- On Wed, 13/8/08, kaps k  wrote:

From: kaps k 
Subject: Re: g_b Hi Guys,
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com
Date: Wednesday, 13 August, 2008, 7:14 AM

bandopadhyay, first get yrself cured of the verbal diarrhoea... u keep on 
shitting on every innocent enquiry coming from a newbee thus discouraging him 
from any further contribution to the group. u r just killing the aspirations of 
a budding contributor with yr arrogant (and so called funny) comments. plz 
give a serious thought to it insted of thinking of retorting back to me with 
yet another of yr so called witty reply.  that will help the group. 

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g_b The Queer Azadi March is ON!

[Vikram]

The Queer Azadi March is ON! 

Date: Saturday, August 16th

Route: From August Kranti Maidan (in between Kemps Corner and Grant 
Road Station) to Girgaum Chowpatty. 

Time: 2 pm to 4.30 pm.  

I haven't posted much on the Queer Azadi March before this, but this 
is because until as late as last night there were questions about 
whether there would be a march at all. Getting all the police 
permissions has been a real circus, a nine day long battle with the 
bureaucracy and one really homophobic senior cop who almost succeeded 
in stopping us. 

But just as bad things can have good consequences, this one did too, 
because when things really looked desperate, we started looking for 
help and found it with a number of influential people - politicians, 
journalists, even past senior police officers, who quietly pulled 
strings behind the scenes and finally ensured that we got our 
permission today. So its ON! 

We have had to make some changes, but the basic route has remained 
the one we wanted. We will start from August Kranti Maidan, where 
Mahatma Gandhi issued the call for the British to Quit India, and 
will march from there to Nana Chowk, turn left to Kennedy Bridge, 
down to Opera House, turn right over the railway tracks to Sukh Sagar 
and down to Chowpatty Beach where we will disperse. 

The change has been the timings. The police want to make sure that 
the march is over by 4.30 after which peak hour traffic starts, and 
in the civic interest we have agreed. So now the march will start 
after lunch this Saturday, August 16th. Everyone must assemble at 
August Kranti Maidan from 2 pm and the march is scheduled to start at 
2.30. There will be a few speeches and then we will set out, walking 
in twos and as far as possible on the footpath (again, this is at the 
request of the traffic police), to arrive at Chowpatty just before 
our 4.30 pm deadline. 

This is going to be an orderly march, and we will do our best to walk 
peacefully and disrupting the area as little as possible. Media will 
be present at the march, and for those who this is an issue, we will 
be providing masks. But I'd urge you not to let this be an overriding 
concern for one simple reason - there are going to be many more than 
just queer people at the march. 

The one thing that has overwhelmed us is the amount of interest shown 
by straight people in marching with us. Some of them are celebs like 
Celina Jaitley, who gave a moving story in MidDay and TV yesterday of 
how she was going to march in memory of gay friend who committed 
suicide sometime back. But as important will be the very many other 
people - friends, families, human rights activists, just general 
supporters - who will also be marching. 

Like a call I just got from a cousin of my mother who knows I am gay, 
but has never really discussed it. She told me that her daughter who 
has just returned from studying in the US, where she clearly had many 
gay friends, is insisting on taking part in the march in solidarity 
with them, and she wanted her mother to come too. So her mother 
called me and asked me a few questions about the march and then 
decided she would come too with her daughter. 

There are many others who are coming like that and they will make 
this march really special. So please consider coming, and please 
consider bringing your family and friends too. See you on the 16th! 

Vikram

Re: g_b aditya b

[Bloot Fontaine]

Neither will agree nor will I disagree with people who are infuriated with 
Aditya Bondopadhyaya, but I would like to point out that his continuous 
contribution to gay rights and the cause of gays is STUPENDOUS.
The guy may have his faults and failings and maybe all this criticism and 
brickbats may even give him a more mature roundoff to his personality, but at 
the same time, personally, I would appreciate the guts of a qualified advocate 
to come out as openly gay and champion the rights of gays without caring a damn 
about his impression at home and in society.
Maybe we too should take a more charitable and balanced view towards his faults 
and failings?
Regards and love to all.

--- On Wed, 13/8/08, Aaditya ! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Aaditya ! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: g_b aditya b
To: gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 13 August, 2008, 10:07 PM











With the risk of having to hear 'who-asked-you' comments, I would 
say that I do agree with people who say that Aditya B.'s remarks are often 
offensive, cocky and personal. It will surely discourage someone from posting 
on the list - especially if the person is posting for the first time.

Aaditya


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--- On Wed, 8/13/08, OM KHAN  wrote:
From: OM KHAN 
Subject: g_b aditya b
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 1:16 PM








I AGREE WITH KAPS K; BANDO.WHATEVER; HE IS PIECE OF SHIT IN 
THIS AUTHETIC GROUP

 

RGDS ZUBER



--- On Wed, 13/8/08, kaps k  wrote:



From: kaps k 

Subject: Re: g_b Hi Guys,

To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com

Date: Wednesday, 13 August, 2008, 7:14 AM



bandopadhyay, first get yrself cured of the verbal diarrhoea... u keep on 
shitting on every innocent enquiry coming from a newbee thus discouraging him 
from any further contribution to the group. u r just killing the aspirations of 
a budding contributor with yr arrogant (and so called funny) comments. plz 
give a serious thought to it insted of thinking of retorting back to me with 
yet another of yr so called witty reply.  that will help the group. 



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Re: g_b love without sex

[Aditya Bondyopadhyay]

:-)

On 13/08/2008, alustycocklicker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>   mr. aditya bando.
> your views are perfectly apt on my situation.
> i m 26 y o and whatever u said is exactly what i experienced
> yet i think there are all kind of people in this world
> there will be sure guys who think like me.
> anyway u have experience i wud say.
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Re: g_b pen pal

[Sanjay Lulla]

do I qualify?
 Sanjay N Lulla



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RE: g_b Any Professional Photographer here?

[great guy]

Hi tintin,
Photography is an art like other s, and it cannot be bound in limits. I believe 
every one in India has the right of expression and nude photos are no 
exception. The only factor  your friend has to take care of  - it should not 
hurt feelings of others be it personal, religious or other.
I would not mind modelling in nude as long as it shows nature in good light and 
the photographer knows how to explore those without hidden motives.
love2u and all
javed in Dubai



To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: 
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:23:42 +0530Subject: g_b Any Professional Photographer here?




Hi,Hope this mail of mine does not trigger another chain of mails.I have a 
friend, a straight guy, who is photographer.He is inexperienced photographer, 
as much as assignments areconcerned. But he is full of enthusiasm and ideas and 
imaginations.I am open to him and he also knows that I am member of some 
gaygroups, hence he wanted some help from me.He has got some assignments from 
some aspiring models and theassignments are mostly clicking them in sensual 
way, some topless orsome nudes even... (with light arrangements to hide their 
faces orprivates..)Being a new comer, he is little worried about indian laws 
aboutphotography and publishing them.So he wanted to know, if clicking nudes of 
a male and publishing them(or keeping them with him) is an issue as per the 
law.The reason to ask the query here is, the assignments are mostly formale 
pictures, and mostly sensual in nature, nude or semi nude...If anyone can 
provide some information, it would be great help.A. 





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Re: g_b love

[shaunak dalal]

yes of course why not and thts what i call true and ppure love 

Bloot Fontaine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Come on, dear! 
Papa's love, Mama's love, brother's love, sister's love! Of course love is 
possible without sex! As we approach Raksha Bandhan which celebrates a sister's 
love for her brother/s, I am surprised at your question.
Want a friend's love, without sex? Try me!
Regards.

--- On Tue, 12/8/08, Gay Guy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  From: Gay Guy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: g_b love
To: gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, 12 August, 2008, 2:14 PM

  is love possible without sex?




  
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g_b Queer Azaadi Mumbai 2008 Timings Revised!!!!

[GayBombay Events]

PLEASE NOTE:
In compliance of the various permissions granted the Queer Azadi Mumbai 2008 
March shall leave August Kranti Maidan at 14:00 Hours. 




GayBombay Participates in Queer Azaadi Mumbai 2008.

Gaybombay will be marching  at the Queer Azadi Mumbai 2008 March.

Date: 16 August, 2008
Time: 1400 hrs to 1630 hrs
Route: August Kranti Maidan (nearest station: Grant Road) to Girgaum Chowpatty

About the Queer Azaadi March:

What is 'queer'? Queer was originally used as a put-down, but the word was 
reclaimed as a positive marker of identity by those of us whom society 
considered odd, strange or abnormal. We use the word to refer to all people 
marginalised by a society that is narrowly defined by hetero-normativity and by 
the male-female gender binary. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, hijra, transgender, 
kothi, panthi, intersex. all who identify with words like these have gathered 
here today under the umbrella of the "queer" community. 

What's the slogan "queer azadi" about? This country achieved Independence on 
15th August, 1947, but its countless queer citizens are still not free. We have 
no rights, and no place in a society that refuses to accept us for who we are. 
And that is why we've chosen 16th August as Queer Azadi Diwas, so that we may 
be seen and heard, and in order to bring to the notice of both our society and 
our government some issues that concern us: 

. Under Sec. 377 of the Indian Penal Code our desires and relationships are 
considered to be criminal acts. We want this regressive law read down. 

. Every individual is under tremendous pressure to marry a person of the 
opposite sex, as marriage is seen as a must in our society. We are launching a 
campaign against all such forced marriages.

. The Constitution must include provisions to deal with all discrimination on 
the grounds of sexuality or gender. 

. We call for an end to homophobia and transphobia - an end to violence and 
hate within families, in educational institutions, at places of work and in 
public spaces. 

Today's event is not just for the queer communities. Many others are here to 
encourage and support us - family members, friends, colleagues; NGOs, women's 
groups, human rights organizations, and trade unionists; educational 
institutions and their students. 

We invite you to join us on our march as well and to raise your voice along 
with ours. 

g_b Queer Azadi March is on!

[Nitin Karani]

-- Forwarded message --
From: The Humsafar Trust <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Aug 14, 2008 4:50 PM
Subject: Queer Azadi March
 Be there outside the gate of August Kranti Madian by 2 pm!



*Queer Azadi March*

*August Kranti Maidan* *to* *Girgaum Chowpatty*

*16th August 2008*

* *

*Who is 'queer'?* Queer was originally used as a put-down, but the word was
reclaimed as a positive marker of identity by those of us whom society
considered odd, strange or abnormal. We use the word to refer to all people
marginalised by a society that is narrowly defined by hetero-normativity and
by the male-female gender binary. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, hijra,
transgender, kothi, panthi, intersex… all who  identify with words like
these have gathered here today under the umbrella of the "queer" community.

*What's the slogan "queer azadi" about?* This country achieved Independence
on 15th August, 1947, but its countless queer citizens are still not free.
We have no rights, and no place in a society that refuses to accept us for
who we are. And that is why we've chosen 16th August as Queer Azadi Diwas,
so that we may be seen and heard, and in order to bring to the notice of
both our society and our government some issues that concern us:

   - Under Sec. 377 of the Indian Penal Code our desires and relationships
   are considered to be criminal acts. We want this regressive law read down.
   - Every individual is under tremendous pressure to marry a person of the
   opposite sex, as marriage is seen as a must in our society. We are launching
   a campaign against all such forced marriages..
   - The Constitution must include provisions to deal with all
   discrimination on the grounds of sexuality or gender.
   - We call for an end to homophobia and transphobia — an end to violence
   and hate within families, in educational institutions, at places of work and
   in public spaces.

*Today's event is not just for the queer communities.* Many others are here
to encourage and support us — family members, friends, colleagues; NGOs,
women's groups, human rights organizations, and trade unionists; educational
institutions and their students.

*We invite you to join us on our march as well and to raise your voice along
with ours.*

* *

*We will gather at August Kranti Maidan by 2:00 pm.*

* *

*Organised by:*

* *

Aanchal Trust, Astitva, Dai Welfare Society, GayBombay, Humsaaya, Humsafar
Trust,

INFOSEM, Lesbians and Bisexuals in Action, Queer Media Collective, Rainbow
Pride Connexion,Sakhi Char Chowghi, Salvation Star, Sarathi,Symphony in Pink

**


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My blog's at: http://queerindia.blogspot.com
You can leave me a voice message from any phone at
http://www.jaxtr.com/nitinkarani No call charges apply.

Re: Re: g_b aditya b

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I too find Aditya B's remarks too offensive n rude many times.. 

Best way is not to read his mails and simply delete. That's what I've deciced 
from now.

Akshay



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>cocky and personal. It will surely discourage someone from posting on the list 
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>shitting on every innocent enquiry coming from a newbee thus discouraging him 
>from any further contribution to the group. u r just killing the aspirations 
>of a budding contributor with yr arrogant (and so called funny) comments. plz 
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g_b Any one from Merchants' Navy here?

[sam raj]

  Is I 
  Is there 
 
  I am Rohit from Mumbai interested in making some friends from merchant Navy.