Mahmood Saberi

of left-wing liberals. There are some things that are socially taboo in some countries, but in India you can hold hands and walk on the streets and nobody will bother you.

Dubai and the UAE also have norms for dressing while shopping and signs at the entrance to the malls advise that you should be dressed modestly. And in case you are unsure, there are drawings posted of what is considered immodest.

It must seem unkind to those living in countries that barely get sunshine,