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From a terrace in Bhopal to 7,000 flying hours, Captain Poonam Devrakhyani built her career shift by shift. Today, she inspects India's airlines. How did she turn one childhood moment into a career in the skies?

Bullied, rejected, and denied basic rights — Ani Mangaluru rose from the streets to become a gym trainer, actor, and auto-owner supporting her community.

Queer couples in India are redefining love through simple, everyday moments, from gentle mornings to family gatherings filled with warmth. Their stories show how love grows quietly but powerfully, breaking rules and creating spaces where acceptance and joy can exist.

From Mumbai to Hyderabad, these five LGBTQIA+ organisations are creating safe spaces, offering support, and building awareness through their everyday work. Pride Month shines a light on their efforts, but their commitment continues all year, reaching people through care, conversation, and community.

For LGBTQ+ individuals in India, finding a safe space can be life-changing. This guide maps trusted, affirming places offering support, community, and care. From counseling to conversation, these spaces are where identities are embraced, not questioned — where you’re not just accepted, but deeply seen, heard, and valued.

Activist Nu Misra, who has an acquired physical disability, talks about the “gaze” of pity they have been subject to all their life, and how they navigate sexuality as a disabled person.

Srivatsan’s journey from Chennai to Toronto to find acceptance, find his partner Saravanan, and adopt their son Sendhan, highlights their struggles and triumphs as a gay couple.

Behind Jackielynn’s dazzling smile is a story of fear, love, strength and home. The first trans Miss Universe winner from Sikkim, she didn’t just win a title; she claimed her place in the world. Now, she stands tall so others can walk more freely in their truth.

What began as a wildlife encounter became a story of courage, queerness, and healing — told through the lens of a 23-year-old filmmaker.

When the pandemic hit, Amita Naik didn’t panic — she pivoted. From selling raw milk to launching her own dairy brand, this Goan woman shows how resilience, training, and local resources can turn a simple farm into a flourishing business.