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President Obama Affirms His Support for Same Sex Marriage
President Obama today announced that he now supports same-sex marriage, reversing his longstanding opposition amid growing pressure from the Democratic base and even his own vice president.
Call for entries: Chennai Queer Film Festival 2012
We invite entries of feature-length films, shorts and documentaries for screening at the Chennai Queer Film Festival 2012. Entries will be reviewed by a panel, and selections notified by 30 May.
IBN7 Zindagi Live feature on mothers of gay and lesbian children
IBN7′s Zindagi Live hosts an exceptional series of interviews with mothers of children who are gay or lesbian. Compered by Richa Anirudh, the 39 minute episode, primarily in Hindi, features Chitra Palekar, Padma Iyer, Amita Sharma and Shobha Doshi.
Video: I am Trans
Playwright and performer Deen shares his story in this truly amazing video. Deen is a transman of South Indian origin.
Supreme Court hearings on Naz: full transcript 2012
A compilation of 15 days of Supreme Court hearings in the Naz Foundation case held in New Delhi in 2012.
Dr. Gurvinder Kalra on Coming Out post-377
Psychiatrist Gurvinder Kalra from Mumbai provides guidance to fellow psychiatrists in India on how they should support a client who is lesbian, gay, bi or trans*. His article in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry is downloadable here.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry takes a stand on homosexuality
Drs. Rao and Jacob, in their editorial ‘Homosexuality and India’ in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry (2012), question unethical and unwarranted attempts at conversion therapy and call for physicians to provide medical service with compassion and respect for human dignity for all people irrespective of their sexual orientation.
Rajib’s Coming Out Story
Rajib D. Mukherjee, a member of Wajood (LGBT group in Hyderabad) shares his coming-out conversation with his mother.
Urgent: Information required for 377 Case – Data or Studies on LGBT People in India
Do you know of any published/quickly publishable data or research on Indian LGBT community? People involved with the 377 case need your help. Please spread the word.
Bangalore Queer Film Festival 2012
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Orinam.net is a bilingual website (Tamil and English), with information on alternate sexualities and gender identities. Our voices – The Orinam blog features news and views, personal stories and creative writing by Queers and allies.Podcast
Orinam.net is excited to bring you audio and video podcasts featuring conversation and creative expression by members of the MP/Orinam group and guests.
Campaign for Open Minds is one of the many ongoing efforts to end homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in India. We have three open letters, and invite you to sign the one most appropriate to you.
Chennai Rainbow Pride usually organized in the month of June, celebrates visibility of alternate sexualities and gender identities.