Gay man coming to Delhi

Inague · Jun 7th, 2009, 02:36

I am 45 ys. old gay Latin American man who will be coming to Delhi to live for a couple of years. I have been in a relationship for some years now, so I only want to make new friends (Indian or foreigners) for common activities and travel around when possible. I love movies, theater, books (serious literature), history, traveling, etc. I am masculine, openly gay but very discreet, well-educated, well-traveled and speak German, Italian and Portuguese. Hope to hear from someone living now in Delhi.

roopeeman · Jun 7th, 2009, 02:56

Good for you, will be easy to make friends as lots of Indians are gay!

Indizen · Jun 7th, 2009, 03:26

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Originally Posted by Inague

I am 45 ys. old gay Latin American man who will be coming to Delhi to live for a couple of years. I have been in a relationship for some years now, so I only would like to make new friends(Indian or foreigners) for common activities and travel around when possible. I love movies, theater, books (serious literature), history, traveling, etc. I am masculine, openly gay but very discreet, well-educated, well-traveled and speak German, Italian and Portuguese. Hope to hear from someone living now in Delhi.

There are several online city specific gay communities in India, such as gaydelhi, in Yahoo groups, etc.

palerider · Jun 7th, 2009, 05:15

Ahem... in my experience, there are one or two gay men in India, oh, better make that one or two Billion.
I found many gay groups in India, hobby specific. There was a painting group in Bangalore, a trekking group in Shimla etc. I doubt you'll have any shortage of friends, gay or not.

Haylo · Jun 7th, 2009, 05:45

Welcome to IndiaMike.

The Delhi issue of time out lists gay meetups, though there's nowhere near as many as I'd expect for such a large city. There have already been a few good discussions on here about gay issues in India, you might want to have a search.

A good way to search for similar threads is to scroll to the bottom of the page, where a number of threads with matching titles are listed.

Oh, and do be aware that physical contact between male friends such as hugging, walking down the street arm in arm, or holding hands is considered to be perfectly normal heterosexual behaviour. If I hadn't known this before arriving in Delhi, I'd have thought 90% of the guys were gay!

palerider · Jun 7th, 2009, 06:15

And PLEASE remember, though you probably already know, that Homosexuality is illegal in India.
It's against the law to BE gay, let alone engaging in sexual acts.
But Indian men are very open to a hug and holding hands, as Haylo said.
But Indian people in General have a very small personal space thing going on.

Inague · Jun 8th, 2009, 00:39

Thanks for the information and yes, I already know homosexuality is illegal in India.

zenia · Jul 9th, 2009, 22:07

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Originally Posted by Inague

Thanks for the information and yes, I already know homosexuality is illegal in India.

Not anymore! Last week, homosexuality was decriminalized by a Supreme Court ruling so it is not illegal - at least in Delhi.

Indizen · Jul 9th, 2009, 23:15

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Originally Posted by zenia

Not anymore! Last week, homosexuality was decriminalized by a Supreme Court ruling so it is not illegal - at least in Delhi.

Delhi High Court had ruled in favor of decriminalizing gay sex, and the matter is now under consideration in the Supreme Court, with the next hearing on 20 July.

palerider · Jul 10th, 2009, 05:07

Decriminalisation doesn't mean legalisation.

Decriminalisation means it's not illegal to BE a homosexual, but you can still be prosecuted for going homosexual things.

Like decorating, no sorry, like acting out in public etc.

But it is usually a step towards equality and legal rights.
I reckon you should go to Chennai or Jaipur, They're very gay places, or at least very openly tolerant.

brishti · Jul 10th, 2009, 16:49

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lots of Indians are gay!

getting back on topic...

welcome to indiamike inague

rummage through the sites here....
and there're a couple of threads of the same on IM... here

stay safe

:brishti

pantelis · Jul 12th, 2009, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by palerider

And PLEASE remember, though you probably already know, that Homosexuality is illegal in India.
It's against the law to BE gay, let alone engaging in sexual acts.
But Indian men are very open to a hug and holding hands, as Haylo said.
But Indian people in General have a very small personal space thing going on.

Now it's legal after the recent law

palerider · Jul 12th, 2009, 17:53

It's still not legal, it's decriminalised. Very different.

Inague · Jul 15th, 2009, 20:30

Thanks for all your answers. Yes, I heard Delhi has decriminalized homosexuality but my point here is trying to have some acquaintances, I am not looking for anything beyond that... Cheers!

ashukkb · Jul 15th, 2009, 23:16

Got the wrong idea, so I am editing this post.

Jun 7th, 2009, 02:36	#1
Inague Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: France Posts: 3	Gay man coming to Delhi I am 45 ys. old gay Latin American man who will be coming to Delhi to live for a couple of years. I have been in a relationship for some years now, so I only want to make new friends (Indian or foreigners) for common activities and travel around when possible. I love movies, theater, books (serious literature), history, traveling, etc. I am masculine, openly gay but very discreet, well-educated, well-traveled and speak German, Italian and Portuguese. Hope to hear from someone living now in Delhi. Last edited by Inague : Jun 7th, 2009 at 04:47.

Jun 7th, 2009, 02:56	#2
roopeeman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hottingen Posts: 177	Good for you, will be easy to make friends as lots of Indians are gay! __________________ I believe in incarnation

Jun 7th, 2009, 05:15	#4
palerider this is Brad. He's cute Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Armidale, N.S.W., Australia Posts: 2,226	Ahem... in my experience, there are one or two gay men in India, oh, better make that one or two Billion. I found many gay groups in India, hobby specific. There was a painting group in Bangalore, a trekking group in Shimla etc. I doubt you'll have any shortage of friends, gay or not. __________________ I always wanted to be someone when I grew up, I realise now that I should have been more specific.

Jun 7th, 2009, 05:45	#5
Haylo Structural Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Middle East and heading Easter Posts: 5,804	Welcome to IndiaMike. The Delhi issue of time out lists gay meetups, though there's nowhere near as many as I'd expect for such a large city. There have already been a few good discussions on here about gay issues in India, you might want to have a search. A good way to search for similar threads is to scroll to the bottom of the page, where a number of threads with matching titles are listed. Oh, and do be aware that physical contact between male friends such as hugging, walking down the street arm in arm, or holding hands is considered to be perfectly normal heterosexual behaviour. If I hadn't known this before arriving in Delhi, I'd have thought 90% of the guys were gay! __________________ The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful - E.E. Cummings, poet (1894-1962)

Jul 15th, 2009, 23:16	#15
ashukkb Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai/ Delhi Posts: 148	Got the wrong idea, so I am editing this post. __________________ Ships are safe in the harbour But that is not what ships are built for-- "John A. Shedd", Last edited by ashukkb : Jul 16th, 2009 at 14:26.

Jun 7th, 2009, 06:15	#6
palerider this is Brad. He's cute Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Armidale, N.S.W., Australia Posts: 2,226	And PLEASE remember, though you probably already know, that Homosexuality is illegal in India. It's against the law to BE gay, let alone engaging in sexual acts. But Indian men are very open to a hug and holding hands, as Haylo said. But Indian people in General have a very small personal space thing going on.

Jun 8th, 2009, 00:39	#7
Inague Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: France Posts: 3	Thanks for the information and yes, I already know homosexuality is illegal in India.

Jul 10th, 2009, 05:07	#10
palerider this is Brad. He's cute Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Armidale, N.S.W., Australia Posts: 2,226	Decriminalisation doesn't mean legalisation. Decriminalisation means it's not illegal to BE a homosexual, but you can still be prosecuted for going homosexual things. Like decorating, no sorry, like acting out in public etc. But it is usually a step towards equality and legal rights. I reckon you should go to Chennai or Jaipur, They're very gay places, or at least very openly tolerant.

Jul 12th, 2009, 17:53	#13
palerider this is Brad. He's cute Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Armidale, N.S.W., Australia Posts: 2,226	It's still not legal, it's decriminalised. Very different.

Jul 15th, 2009, 20:30	#14
Inague Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: France Posts: 3	Thanks for all your answers. Yes, I heard Delhi has decriminalized homosexuality but my point here is trying to have some acquaintances, I am not looking for anything beyond that... Cheers!

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