n late February, I spoke to Maya, a 24-year-old higher-education professional who identifies as non-binary. They told me they had found a home in a shared flat in south Delhi with the help of a colleague. “I am living with people who not only understand my identity but also support it wholly and fully as much as they can,” they said. The 24-year-old’s homeowners, however, are not aware of their non-binary identity—let alone supportive of it. “Sometimes I have to hide the queer markers that I may have in my room,” they said. “And I also have to present myself in a certain way to them. Things like clothing, the way you do your face or even the posters
