On the last episode of this season, Navin and Farhad talk about breakups. Why do relationships often end on a nasty note? Is there a better way of calling it off? Can there be an ideal breakup? Tune in to the season finale where our hosts share their experiences of dealing with a breakup and becoming a better person as they overcome it. You can follow Farhad Karkaria on his instagram handle- @theqr8r You can follow Navin Noronha on his instagram handle- @houseofnoronha You can listen to this sho...
Nov 07, 2019•44 min•Season 3Ep. 19
On this episode, Navin and Farhad are joined by their show Producer at IVM Podcasts, Madhuri Adwani to understand asexuality. They bust various myths around asexuality while also discussing the ACE spectrum. Is sex the base of every relationship? How are asexual people perceived? Why is it still treated as invisible on the LGBTQIA spectrum? Tune in to find out what it means to be an ACE and how not to stereotype when someone comes out as one. Find out more about asexuality on AVEN- The Asexual V...
Oct 17, 2019•51 min•Season 3Ep. 18
We are rebroadcasting Episode.20 from the second season of Keeping It Queer to understand our myths better. On this episode of Keeping it Queer, author Devdutt Pattanaik joins Navin to have an in-depth discussion about: How he was first introduced to Indian mythology. How people don't read enough history before interpreting religion. How India's greatest monk wrote the best book on erotica. How he was exposed to all kinds of cultures as a child in the Pre-Hindutva era. In the Culture Vulture seg...
Oct 10, 2019•53 min•Season 2Ep. 20
On this episode, Farhad and Navin are joined by Anish Gawande to discuss their celebrity crushes and fantasies around it. They share the experience of watching equivalent-to-porn videos they would jerk off to, falling in love with Shahid Kapoor phase, straight conventional guys playing queer roles and more. Tune in to this episode as you get to revisit your crushes as adolescents and how it taught you to embrace queer aspect of your personality. You can follow Anish Gawande's work on the Pink Li...
Oct 03, 2019•59 min•Season 3Ep. 17
On this episode, Navin and Farhad are joined by the Director of Dara Shikoh Fellowship, Anish Gawande, who throws light on everything political from voting to the Kashmir issue. Have we ever looked at the queer perspective of these issues? Who are the candidates supporting LGBTQIA community? How does a queer lover express during the communication blockade in Kashmir? Tune in to this political understanding from a queer eye to gauge the deeper understanding of issues surrounding us. This time it'...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 16
On this episode, Farhad and Navin are joined by the Performing Artist, Swapnil Alizeh, who has reclaimed the title "Girl With A Beard". She shares her journey of being gender fluid and embracing the idenity of Alizeh . What is her story? Why does she hate Bollywood movies with cliched representations of trans lives? What is true love? Tune in to listen to Alizeh open up about her experiences so far as Navin and Farhad add their humorous anecdotes to this conversation. You can follow Swapnil Aliz...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 15
On this episode, Navin and Farhad talk to the Photographer Praveena Venugopal about her perspectives captured through the lens. She discusses her photography project Beyond Gender where she captured Scottish Queer Lives. What does a photograph represent? Could it tell a queer story? What impact can an artwork create? Tune in to this episode which has detailed photographic and other sensory details about all things queer. You can follow Praveena Venugopal on her instagram handle: @praveenaphotos ...
Sep 12, 2019•49 min•Season 3Ep. 14
On this episode of Keeping It Queer, Mansher Dhillon joins Navin and Farhad for yet another conversation on adulting which revolves around their finances, friendships, jobs, cooking, self-care and more. Is there anything queer in growing up the way you do? Tune in to this fun ride as they take you through their insecurities and experiences that made them what you call an 'adult'. You can follow Farhad Karkaria on his instagram handle- @theqr8r You can follow Navin Noronha on his instagram handle...
Sep 05, 2019•48 min•Season 3Ep. 13
On the Producer Special, Navin Noronha and Farhad Karkaria are joined by the Producer at IVM Podcasts, Madhuri Adwani. They talk about body image issues related to size, color, ailments etc. Where does the body stand in relation to one's experiences and perceptions? Does the societal conditioning cause damage to one's idea of the self? Tune in to this episode where they share anecdotes of their life that shaped their idea of the body image. You can follow Madhuri on her instagram handle @mad_ad1...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 12
On this episode, Farhad Karkaria introduces his straight best friend, Mansher Dhillon, a Life Enthusiast and Web Series Creator to Navin Noronha. They discuss how dating differs for a straight person in comparison to a queer person. Have we become more open than the previous generation? Have guys become more conscious after the #metoo wave? What does it take to be an ally? Tune in to this fun conversation which is filled with insights on all kinds of dating scene. You can follow Farhad Karkaria ...
Aug 22, 2019•45 min•Season 3Ep. 11
On this episode, Navin and Farhad talk to the Drag Queen, Sushant Divgikar about his journey as he takes on different roles of being a host, a model, a video jockey, a performer and the list goes on. Known as Rani Ko-He-Nur, Sushant shares what it means to chart the unconventional way that inspires people to come out of the closet. Do we have Drags in our mythology? What can you do to represent yourself as part of the community? Tune in to this fun conversation to know what it means to create a ...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 10
On this episode, Navin and Farhad talk about their favorite Tik Tok videos and how technology has affected their lives. Is it the emerging genre of comedy? Is there something queer in the videos where a guy plays the role of a girl? Does it allow role play and gender bending? Tune in to know how tech savvy your hosts are and how have they used these platforms for Keeping It Queer! You can follow Farhad Karkaria on his instagram handle- @theqr8r You can follow Navin Noronha on his instagram handl...
Aug 08, 2019•35 min•Season 3Ep. 9
On this episode, Farhad and Navin talk to the Queer Mental Health Professional, Richa Vashista. She shares her journey of coming out and working with queer communities to talk about the stigma around HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections. What is high-risk behaviour? What is condom negotiation and how can one practice self-care? How does Humsafar help people by talking about physical, mental and sexual health? Has STI been mis-represented in Pop culture? Tune in to steer clear of all the doubt...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 8
On this episode, Farhad and Navin are joined by Suresh Ramdas, Mr.Gay World India 2019. He shares his journey of going through Gay Pageant and why are these representations important in a queer space. How is it more than the fanfare of appearance? What are some other ways for him to actively support the cause after Section.377 has been struck down? Tune in to this tete-a-tete where Navin, Farhad and Suresh open up about the Transgender representation in LGBTQAI+. You can follow Suresh Ramdas on ...
Jul 25, 2019•54 min•Season 3Ep. 7
On this episode, Farhad and Navin are joined by Stand-up Comedian Jeeya Sethi to discuss monogamy. They discuss the generational shift of how relationship and commitment is perceived by their parents viz the youngsters today. Are there any loopholes in the concept of monogamy? What is a toxic relationship? Do open marriages or open relationships work? Join our hosts and the guest on this open conversation about all things open ended and in the state of fluidity- be it identity or a relation! You...
Jul 18, 2019•33 min•Season 3Ep. 6
On the fifth episode, Navin Noronha and Farhad Karkaria are joined by Jagruti Wandrekar and Advaita Nigudkar, Queer Affirmative Therapists. They share how fan-fiction helped them to come out and how they began Saahas therapy group as a queer-friendly space. They explain the queer affirmative counseling approach, group therapy format and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. They ask important questions like - how accessible is therapy? How affordable is it? Can therapy be gender-sensitive? What does it me...
Jul 11, 2019•56 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On this episode, Navin Noronha introduces his fag hag Jeeya Sethi to Farhad Karkaria. They discuss the term fag hag and what role does that play in a gay person's life. Can there be a bad fag hag? Navin and Jeeya go down the memory lane about how they met and how they work as each other's support system. Tune in to this episode to get a peep into funny anecdotes from Farhad and Navin's life. You can follow Jeeya Sethi on her instagram handle- @jeeyadhadkdhadk You can follow Farhad Karkaria on hi...
Jul 04, 2019•31 min•Season 3Ep. 4
On this episode, Navin and Farhad discuss 'Why Straight Pride?' with our straight guest Abbas Momin who is a stand-up comedian. Navin throws light on the history of the pride month and traces its importance for LGBTQAI+ community. Farhad joins in with his observations about the Pride Walk and Abbas gives his side of the story when he joins in the walk as a straight guy. Do we need a 'straight pride'? Is it another form of practicing homophobia? Tune in to the episode to understand how colors and...
Jun 27, 2019•39 min•Season 3Ep. 3
On the second episode of our queer podcast, our hosts Navin Noronha and Farhad Karkaria are joined by the Social Media Influencer and Writer, Mahima Kukreja. She led the bandwagon of #MeToo movement in India and addressed issues around it. Mahima talks about the movement and its repercussions. Can there be an apology for the same? Has #MeToo reached queer spaces? Who is allowed to call out the harassment? Tune in to this discussion where Mahima, Farhad and Navin articulate what can be a safe-spa...
Jun 20, 2019•39 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to the third season of Keeping It Queer. This time around, we have double dose of everything from stories, to discussions, to opinions. We also have a full-time co-host Farhad Karkaria along with Navin Noronha. On the first episode, they discuss how life has changed after Section 377 was struck down. What does it mean to come out? How is coming out to one's parents different than coming out to the public? What if you are a public figure? Both the hosts give a sneak peek into their journe...
Jun 13, 2019•34 min•Season 3Ep. 1
On the season finale of Keeping It Queer, Navin speaks to one of India's early LGBT activists; journalist and writer, Ashok Row Kavi. Ashok is credited to having founded India’s first LGBT magazine in 1990 - Bombay Dost and The Humsafar Trust in 1994. He discusses: His early days as a gay journalist and writer in the country. How he came out in a Hindu monastery. The queer community as part of the Indian pop-culture culture. The politics of shame. On the Culture Vulture segment, Navin and Farhad...
Aug 23, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 30
On this episode of Keeping It Queer, Navin speaks to Manak Mataiyani, Executive Director, YP Foundation. Manak is a feminist queer activist facilitating youth leadership for social change. He opens up about: Growing up gay in Delhi and dealing with coming out during his college days. How he came to be a feminist in his approach. His work with the YP Foundation, focussing on gender and sexuality. His involvement with the Delhi Pride. On the Culture Vulture segment, Navin and Farhad talk about wel...
Aug 16, 2018•37 min•Season 2Ep. 29
On Keeping it Queer this week, Navin talks to artist and activist Durga Gawde. Their drag name is Shakti. They talk about: Durga's journey with her gender fluidity. How their parents created an artistic environment for them. What Durga's parents thought about gender roles and how it made an impact on Durga. Durga's days at the Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology in Bangalore and The Rhode Island School of Design, America. On the Culture Vulture segment, Navin and Farhad pick on Sacred G...
Aug 09, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 28
On Keeping it Queer this week, Navin talks to Author of Gay Bombay and the Head of the Godrej Culture Lab: Parmesh Shahani. They talk about: Parmesh's early days as a Sindhi boy from Colaba, what his sense of inclusion is and his journey with self-discovering his sexuality. How Parmesh is the diva of 'Viva Vikhroli!' His work with India Culture Lab and collaborating with other corporates and colleges for LGBT inclusion. On the Culture Vulture segment, Navin and Farhad go down south with their ch...
Aug 02, 2018•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 27
On Keeping it Queer this week, Navin and Farhad talk to Esha Paul and Sneha Nair, the producers of the series, Sex Rated: A Vice Guide to Sex in India. ( https://video.vice.com/en_in/show/sex-rated-the-vice-guide-to-sex-in-india ) They talk about: The notions of sex they had, growing up. The sex toys they have used and the different props they discovered while working on the series. How the four of them were first exposed to porn and content about sex. What the state of porn is in the country an...
Jul 26, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 26
On Keeping it Queer this week, Navin talks to social worker, gay rights activist, founder and chairperson of GALVA (Gay & Lesbian Vaisnava Association), Mumbai. He opens up about: His coming out at the age of 17. How and why he founded GALVA in Mumbai. His perspective about inclusion through faith. How he went around the country in trains to talk about LGBT rights. On the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin riff-raff about some recent Bollywood films they watched and didn't really like...
Jul 19, 2018•53 min•Season 2Ep. 25
On Keeping it Queer this week, Navin talks to gender rights activist, writer and poet Ishmeet Nagpal. She is also the Co-Founder, SXonomics and works with Save the Children, India. She opens about: Her journey with fighting for women's rights and her experiences of being stalked and harassed in Harayana. How incels are coming in the way of women's freedom and rights. How society pressurizes women, irrespective of the different stages in life. The real reasons behind acid attacks. Ishmeet tweets ...
Jul 12, 2018•53 min•Season 2Ep. 24
On Keeping it Queer this week, Navin talks to Ishaan Sethi, Co-Founder, and CEO, Delta App. He opens up about: - His journey about being accepted as a gay man in the U.S and then in India. - Setting up an app to promote inclusion for the LGBT community in the country. - The specifications that differentiate Delta from other networking and dating apps. - The stories, that have come out of this app, the responses to the platform, from across the country. Ishaan tweets at @_IshaanSethi Download the...
Jul 05, 2018•37 min•Season 2Ep. 23
On Keeping it Queer this week, Navin talks to Vivek Tejuja, major book nerd and critic. He opens up about: - Discovering great erotica through books. - Watching queer films on Indian movie channels late at night. - The 10 LGBT-themed book every queer kid should read. - How most of the shows we grew up with have queer undertones. Vivek tweets at @vivkeisms On the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin discuss fetishes and weird things that turn them on. You can listen to this show and other aw...
Jun 28, 2018•51 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This week on Keeping it Queer, teacher and Instagrammer Dan Rebello joins Navin to talk about: What's it like to not conform to one gender. How they deal with their over-inquisitive extended family. How society is not equipped to accommodate non binary individuals. What their Instagram campaign 'Dekhi Andekhi' is all about. On Culture Vulture, Farhad and Navin discuss toxic masculinity and a TV series that breaks that mould. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast ...
Jun 22, 2018•40 min•Season 2Ep. 21
