Literary

All stories about Lord Ayyappa are actually putting pressure on heterosexuality: Madhavi Menon

Writer and academician Madhavi Menon was in Kolkata recently to speak about her new book 'Infinite Variety: A History of Desire in India'. From Lord Ayyappa to various forms of desires that centres around sexuality, the nearly hour-long discussion made An Author's Afternoon event a fascinating journey for the audience. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra brings excerpts of the conversation at the event presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal, Kolkata.

by Trans World Features November 02, 2019