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Orinam.net is a bilingual website (Tamil and English) associated with the Chennai-based social-support-arts-advocacy group Orinam. The site contains information on alternate sexualities and gender identities and resources for the public, media, healthcare, educational institutions, workplaces, and family members of LGBT people. Our voices – The Orinam blog features news and views, personal stories and creative writing by Queers and allies.

art: Rainbow Tree

By Orinam Aug 3 2017 Post comment

Rainbow Tree, by Nayan: Watercolor on paper, 2017

Irresponsible Police Action and Media Reportage on LGBTQIA+ issues : Bengaluru

By Orinam Jul 6 2017 Post comment

Unethical, irresponsible and misleading coverage by Bangalore Mirror and Public TV further jeopardize the situation of two women in the city.

No Pride: T. Nhaveen and the brutality of gender

By Orinam Jun 16 2017 Post comment

[Trigger warning for violence] The tragic passing of T. Nhaveen in Penang, Malaysia, on June 15, 2017, is a grim reminder of how gender non-conformity kills.

LGBT Workplace Symposium Chennai: May 19, 2017

By Orinam May 9 2017 Post comment

A symposium on LGBT inclusion in Indian workplaces, to be held on May 19, 2017, in Chennai.

TransVision: new community video channel by transpeople in India

By Orinam Apr 27 2017 Post comment

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TransVision, community-run Youtube channel, debuts with a web series 'Anjali' by and about the transgender community in India.

Experiences of Queer Students During their School Life in India

By Orinam Apr 8 2017 2 Comments

Based on a qualitative study of school experiences of young queer people in Delhi, Surabhi Shukla has developed a website with online resources and a model 'Sexual Rights and Anti- Discrimination Policy' for schools in India.

from Chennai, an anthem for lesbian love

By Orinam Apr 2 2017 Post comment

Chennai's Malini Jeevarathnam brings you a lesbian anthem you will _want_ to stand up for.

Gauri, Gayatri, and the Vicks ad

By Orinam Mar 30 2017 Post comment

The Vicks ad, featuring Gauri Sawant and daughter Gayatri, raises questions around discrimination and denial of rights of transgender people in India.