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2009 Chennai Rainbow Coalition Highlights

A look at the accomplishments of various Chennai LGBT groups in the year 2009

By Oct 19 2009 Post comment

Ganesh’s Coming Out Story

In this essay Ganesh talks about his attraction to men and his concerns around the reactions his parents might face from relatives and society

By Oct 8 2009 Post comment

Shri’s Coming Out Story

Shri writes about how he came out to his parents and how they reacted hearing the big news that their son is Gay.

By Oct 8 2009 Post comment

7 Things NEVER to Say to LGBT Coworkers & Friends

So what are seven things you should NEVER say to your LGBT colleagues? Here’s what GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network), Out & Equal Workplace Project, and PricewaterhouseCoopers executive Stephanie Peel Peel suggest: No. 1: “I suspected you were…

By Oct 3 2009 Comments off.

Reforming Macaulay

Image courtesy:Washington Post

An absolutely must read account of the historic 377 verdict by Kajal Bharadwaj. Cross posted from Asian Age.

By Jul 15 2009 Post comment

A Mother’s Take On Handling Extended Family’s Reaction

A mother’s take on handling extended family’s reaction to her son’s coming out.

By Oct 8 2008 Post comment

A Father’s Response – On Facing Society, Pride, The Marriage Question

A letter on marriage, family, social circles, relatives and a father’s response.

By Oct 8 2008 Post comment

Experiences Of A Mother When Her Gay Son Comes Out

A mother’s experiences when her gay son came out to her.

By Oct 8 2008 Post comment

Like the confluence of the tungA and bhadrA rivers

A Queer auto-biography.

By Oct 8 2008 Post comment

Vijay’s Coming Out Story

Vijay talks about his attraction to men in this story.

By Oct 8 2008 Post comment

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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.