Blued- gay dating app partners with the world’s first LGBTQ web series – Still About Section 377...

World’s largest gay dating application Blued has partnered with the popular and much talked about web series ‘Still About Section 377’. Blued is known to connect people from the LGBT community and promotes a healthy conversation between them.

It has several features including live streaming and video call, that distinguishes fake accounts from the real ones. Apart from it they have many connecting features like group chatting, post stream etc.

The series is written and produced by Amit Khanna who has been awarded with Dadasaheb Phalke award in fashion photography. Amit has acted in the series too. The story of ‘Still About Section 377’ focuses on acceptance, it’s a journey of an urban gay couple who land up in the village in order to convince the family of one of the partners to accept the same gender relationship. It also highlights the myths people have about the LGBT community and the story hence focuses on breaking those myths as well as educate masses on how one should not be judgmental.

Talking on this partnership, Sanyam Sharma – Marketing Director, India says, “Like the web series ‘Still about section 377’ highlights the societal and family pressure which often develops the fear of coming out in GBTQ community, due to that fear, a lot get married to the opposite sex under pressure. Blued provides a social platform to the community which is much more than dating and hookups where everyone can feel free to be themselves. Blued will be the first GBTQ app which strongly supports, the theme and story line of this web series.”

Amit Khanna is happy about this association, expresses, “I’m extremely delighted that blued is now presenting our show still about section 377 and it will stream on YouTube which will give the show a big reach and help spread the message of love further.”

The web series stars Amit Khanna, Gulshan Nain, Ankit Bhatia, Gunjan Malhotra, and Yash Yogi as the main protagonists and is directed by Amit Khanna. The dialogues are written by Niranjan Iyenger, along with Amit Khanna.

Still About Section 377 is presented by SP Cinecorp and Asmiy Entertainment and produced by Mumbai based content driven production house Dancing Shiva and Phillum Makers.

Blued App launches Episode 2 of ‘Still About Section 377’ Season 2

Mumbai, December 3, 2018: 

A gay social networking app, Blued, today launched Episode 2 of web series ‘Still About Section 377’ Season 2 on their app. In association with production house Dancing Shiva, this GBTQ based series is live on Blued App and later will be published on YouTube.

Mumbai-based fashion photographer, writer and director, Amit Khanna launched the Episode 1 of the series in September this year and received a tremendous response from audiences, geared up with more episodes. The Blued app aims to strengthen and spread awareness about the LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex) community by associating with platforms that cater to masses for a broader outreach. Blued’s recent campaign, #whatsnext377 has focused onto bring the change in society and drive people from LGBTQ community to further fight for the actual rights i.e equal civil partnership laws that are applicable to a heterosexual couple.

Amit Khanna who plays the central protagonist along with other cast members Gulshan Nain, Ankit Bhatia, Mustafa Shaikh, Yash Yogi, Gunjan Malhotra and Gaurav Mishra. The crux of this season revolves around an urban gay couple who land up in a village in order to convince one of the partners family to accept them. The journey flows here with various emotions – funny, happy, sad and set of highs and lows.

Speaking on the launch, Yu Jun – Country Manager, Blued India said “LGBTQI community has faced harshness multiple times from the society. With the abolishment of Section377, this community is and should be looked upon as equals with laws similar to a heterosexual couple. At Blued, we celebrate these different orientations. We are glad to have partnered with Amit for his webseries, ‘Still about Section 377’ to help raise the community’s united opinion, educate those who still don’t accept the community and drive away the stigma of being a homosexual.’

He further added, “Through our recent campaign, we allow people to come forward, stand together and celebrate their sexuality in a democratic country like India.”

Speaking at the event, Amit Khanna said, “Love is a beautiful emotion which must be expressed freely and not be restricted on the basis of gender.  Our series ‘Still about section 377’ season 2 highlights the issues LGBTQ community go through in India on a daily basis. The web-series is the first of its kind, revolutionary series that highlights the transgender issues. Associating with Blued App, will give our series the unity and a voice this community needs especially in India and more importantly, the support that we can gather from the international communities to help us in educating those with a stigma of homosexuality.”

The web series ‘Still about section 377’ Season 2 is an important content for the world as it aims to break prejudices and brings in light the reality of the LGBTQ community.

Anissia Batra – Is it an instance of false dowry allegation?...

New Delhi : The Hon’ble High Court granted bail to the in-laws of Anissia Batra on 20 November 2018. While passing the order granting bail said that considering the facts of the case and that in the detailed narration of the deceased to her lawyer the allegations against the petitioners are not of demand of dowry, the fact that the charge sheet and supplementary chargesheet have already been filed against the petitioners and they have been subject to custodial interrogation, directed that they be released on bail.

In the bail order, it is observed that in the very own words and language of Anissia to her lawyer, “there was no allegation of demand of dowry, much less any demand of Rs 1.2 crores received from the sale of Vasant Kunj flat, although admittedly the flat had already been sold prior to the time the email was written in June 2018.”

As per the order of the High Court, “selective whatsapp messages are being relied upon by the prosecution and therefore they cannot be relied upon this stage, prior to receiving the entire transcript of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL).”

“Allegations of Anissia to her lawyer against her in-laws is only of instigation and not primarily of demand of dowry,” the order stated.

Sources present in the court during the hearing said that it appeared that the dowry allegation was slapped by the Batras as an afterthought to strengthen their feeble case.

The Batras alleged that the Singhvis demanded a dowry of INR 10 lacs. The counsels representing the Singhvis informed the Honorable High court that:

The Singhvi’s stay in a self-owned house in Panchsheel Park

Since July 2017, Anissia and Mayank were staying in a separate house, also owned by the Singhvi’s.

In addition Mayank was giving Anissia a monthly allowance of INR 30-35000

Not a single rupee from the sale of Anissia’s apartment in Vasant Kunj was credited to Mayank or the Singhvi’s account. The entire proceeds admittedly went to Anissia Batra’s parents, mainly her mother Mrs. Nillum Batra

Mayank also showered Anissia with expensive gifts like a BMW, a diamond ring worth INR 16 lacs amongst other expensive gifts.

A close friend of the couple said that Mayank (41) and Anissia (39) had met through common friends 3.5 years ago, and it was a love marriage and there was no question of any dowry exchange.

This case once again raises question about false dowry cases being raised by girl’s families in India and lop-sided laws in favor of women. Some legal experts reckon that a stringent punishment should be meted out to persons making false allegations, so as to serve as a deterrent.

Anissia Batra – Is it an instance of false dowry allegation?...

New Delhi : The Hon’ble High Court granted bail to the in-laws of Anissia Batra on 20 November 2018. While passing the order granting bail said that considering the facts of the case and that in the detailed narration of the deceased to her lawyer the allegations against the petitioners are not of demand of dowry, the fact that the charge sheet and supplementary chargesheet have already been filed against the petitioners and they have been subject to custodial interrogation, directed that they be released on bail.

In the bail order, it is observed that in the very own words and language of Anissia to her lawyer, “there was no allegation of demand of dowry, much less any demand of Rs 1.2 crores received from the sale of Vasant Kunj flat, although admittedly the flat had already been sold prior to the time the email was written in June 2018.”

As per the order of the High Court, “selective whatsapp messages are being relied upon by the prosecution and therefore they cannot be relied upon this stage, prior to receiving the entire transcript of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL).”

“Allegations of Anissia to her lawyer against her in-laws is only of instigation and not primarily of demand of dowry,” the order stated.

Sources present in the court during the hearing said that it appeared that the dowry allegation was slapped by the Batras as an afterthought to strengthen their feeble case.

The Batras alleged that the Singhvis demanded a dowry of INR 10 lacs. The counsels representing the Singhvis informed the Honorable High court that:

The Singhvi’s stay in a self-owned house in Panchsheel Park

Since July 2017, Anissia and Mayank were staying in a separate house, also owned by the Singhvi’s.

In addition Mayank was giving Anissia a monthly allowance of INR 30-35000

Not a single rupee from the sale of Anissia’s apartment in Vasant Kunj was credited to Mayank or the Singhvi’s account. The entire proceeds admittedly went to Anissia Batra’s parents, mainly her mother Mrs. Nillum Batra

Mayank also showered Anissia with expensive gifts like a BMW, a diamond ring worth INR 16 lacs amongst other expensive gifts.

A close friend of the couple said that Mayank (41) and Anissia (39) had met through common friends 3.5 years ago, and it was a love marriage and there was no question of any dowry exchange.

This case once again raises question about false dowry cases being raised by girl’s families in India and lop-sided laws in favor of women. Some legal experts reckon that a stringent punishment should be meted out to persons making false allegations, so as to serve as a deterrent.

Rolex Chooses Sandip Soparrkar As The Brands Indian Youth Icon...

Fashion is the right combination of celebrity and luxury.  Brands are best known for its gifting opportunities. Not only does gifting allow people to notice the product, but it is a great way to create wonderful relationship with celebrities themselves. When celebrities receive a gift, the brand is able to develop a strong bond with the leaders with perfect styles and trends.

One of the World’s most luxurious brands Rolex recently gifted international renowned dancer Choreographer Sandip Soparrkar one of their timeless master pieces at their headquarters in UAE and chose his as their youth icon. Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons who are the official Rolex retailers in Dubai welcomed the ballroom and Latin dance king of India and in a very warm and special way gifted the nibble footed dancer a stunning Black and gold Oyster, 40mm, yellow gold Watch worth Rs. 22 lakhs.

This model is equipped with calibre 3135, a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 3135 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. It is fitted with a Parachrom hairspring, offering greater resistance to shocks and to temperature variations. Its architecture, in common with all Oyster watch movements, makes it singularly reliable

Speaking on the occasion Seddiqi said,  “We at Rolex want to be an inspiration for the youth and who better than the dance Guru Sandip Soparrkar to relate it together. Our new found relationship with the dance maestro will surly have the younger generation strive to posses a Rolex in the near future.”

Speaking about his association with Rolex Soparrkar said, “I feel honoured to join the list of achievers who have been associated with Rolex for years. To me Rolex is not just a watch but it is perfect lifestyle and style statement and I am humbled to be representing a brand with this caliber and international appeal.”

Rolex watches are crafted from the finest raw materials and assembled with scrupulous attention to detail. Every component is designed, developed and produced in-house to the most exacting standards.

Pigeon Media- (Abhishek Dubey)

Rolex Chooses Sandip Soparrkar As The Brands Indian Youth Icon...

Fashion is the right combination of celebrity and luxury.  Brands are best known for its gifting opportunities. Not only does gifting allow people to notice the product, but it is a great way to create wonderful relationship with celebrities themselves. When celebrities receive a gift, the brand is able to develop a strong bond with the leaders with perfect styles and trends.

One of the World’s most luxurious brands Rolex recently gifted international renowned dancer Choreographer Sandip Soparrkar one of their timeless master pieces at their headquarters in UAE and chose his as their youth icon. Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons who are the official Rolex retailers in Dubai welcomed the ballroom and Latin dance king of India and in a very warm and special way gifted the nibble footed dancer a stunning Black and gold Oyster, 40mm, yellow gold Watch worth Rs. 22 lakhs.

This model is equipped with calibre 3135, a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 3135 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. It is fitted with a Parachrom hairspring, offering greater resistance to shocks and to temperature variations. Its architecture, in common with all Oyster watch movements, makes it singularly reliable

Speaking on the occasion Seddiqi said,  “We at Rolex want to be an inspiration for the youth and who better than the dance Guru Sandip Soparrkar to relate it together. Our new found relationship with the dance maestro will surly have the younger generation strive to posses a Rolex in the near future.”

Speaking about his association with Rolex Soparrkar said, “I feel honoured to join the list of achievers who have been associated with Rolex for years. To me Rolex is not just a watch but it is perfect lifestyle and style statement and I am humbled to be representing a brand with this caliber and international appeal.”

Rolex watches are crafted from the finest raw materials and assembled with scrupulous attention to detail. Every component is designed, developed and produced in-house to the most exacting standards.

Pigeon Media- (Abhishek Dubey)