New piece for Condé Nast Traveller India on advice, connection, and hope
Author: rvittal
Love and Travel
New Article on finding love in a place I never expected to find it. Published internationally at Conde Nast Traveller India
India’s Love Affair with Archie Comics
Nostalgia, childhood, and trying to interpret Americana from the gang at Riverdale High. Published on TOR
How I Became An Agony Aunty for Queer Indians on Instagram
Hashtags can speak louder and reach further than you know. Published originally on INTO (RIP). Full article below
Six Queer Books I Read in 2017
I read quite a bit this year. More than other years. Seemed a fitting distraction from what is going on in the world. Here are six short reviews of some of my favorite LGBTQ novels, three new and three rediscovered. Enjoy! Dancer from the Dance by Andrew Holleran (1978) Narrated by an unseen chorus […]
The Gay Porn Industry is Still Super Racist
After calling out an awards ceremony for a “Best Ethnic Scene” category, a white porn star is juggling support and backlash. Published on VICE
Interview with Rabih Alameddine
My interview with author Rabih Alameddine on Death, Satan, and cats (amongst other things) in his book The Angel of History. Published on The Rumpus
New Grub Street and the Starving Artist
How does the Oxford World Classic New Grub Street by George Gissing relate to the modern writer today? Published on Oxford University Press
Moral Quandaries and Baby Unicorns: Dungeons and Dragons animated series
Revisiting a somewhat forgotten childhood cartoon and understanding the importance of quests. Published on TOR