Music and Youth
Spread Love, Not Hate with MTV
MUMBAI: Love is universal- it’s for one and all. While most of us have heard of many phrases around limitless love and inclusivity, and scrapping of section 377 brought a new ray of hope, there still is a long way to go to celebrate individuality in all forms. To celebrate the spirit of World Pride Month, this June, MTV India echoed the sentiments of millions to celebrate uniqueness in all forms and spread love, irrespective of sexual orientations, with #MTVWithPride.
In a series of posts on social media, #MTVWithPride used popular instances, characters and anecdotes from Bollywood movies, to evoke the thought of, ‘Spread Love, Not Hate’. Referring to iconic characters from the pop culture, the queer representation of these characters provoke the unconventional thought of choices that each individual can make in their lives. The short videos mirror reality with different situations and stereotypes attached with the LGBTQ community, through different yet common characters, encouraging people to not be like them and create a positive happy world for everyone. These evocative messages, pepped up with sarcasm and distinctive thoughts communicate the need for an inclusive world that celebrates and respects the way of life for all our peers and loved ones. #MTVwithPride stands in support of the LGBTQ community and says ‘Spread Love, Not Hate’.
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MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to witness something it has never seen before. The Global Youth Festival arrives on 6-7 December at Jio World Garden with 15,000 attendees and 60-plus experiences sprawled across six sprawling arenas. On its sixth edition, this is no ordinary jamboree—it is a carefully orchestrated collision of wellness, adventure, arts, music, yoga and social change.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis will throw open the proceedings with a landmark ceremony, signalling the state’s backing for a movement that has already mobilised youth across 20-plus countries and 170-plus cities. The sheer scale is staggering: 500-plus volunteers powering the machine, 600,000-plus volunteer hours logged across previous editions, and millions of lives touched annually.
The speaker roster is formidable. Diipa Büller-Khosla and Dipali Goenka, chief executive of Welspun India, will share the stage with Malaika Arora in conversations spanning leadership, creativity and culture. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukhbhai Mandaviya will also attend, reinforcing GYF’s reach into the corridors of power.
But this is not mere talk. The Solaris Mainstage promises concerts from renowned Indian artists. Innerverse delivers a 360-degree LED spectacle of art, technology and sound. The Love and Care Arena houses hands-on projects spanning women’s empowerment, child education, rural upliftment and animal welfare. India’s largest outdoor sound-healing experience awaits. An inflatable obstacle course, neon drifter karts and open-sky bouldering cater to thrill-seekers.
Some have branded GYF the “Coachella of Consciousness.” Others call it “India’s Largest Sober Festival.” Spiritual visionary Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, who inspired the festival, will deliver the Wisdom Masterclass. Every rupee goes to charity.
After Mumbai comes Kolkata on 14 December. New York looms next year. For one weekend in December, Mumbai becomes the epicentre of youth-driven change—and nothing will be quite the same after.
Tickets available on BookMyShow. Visit youthfestival.srmd.org or follow @globalyouthfestival on Instagram.
