Remembering GE Vahanvati, an advocate for LGBT rights in India
GE Vahanvati (1949-2014), former Attorney General of India, was a strong advocate of decriminalisation of homosexuality,
Archive for authorVikram
Vikram is a journalist who grew up in Chennai and currently makes Mumbai his home. He is among the founder-organizers of the Gay Bombay collective.
Reviewing Our Options
As the Supreme Court of India considers the review petitions filed against its Dec 11 2013 verdict that re-criminalised same-sex behavior among consenting adults, even when engaged in private, Vikram reviews the options left to us as queer citizens of India.
Asking the Right Question
Be it North Carolina's anti-gay marriage amendment or the Indian Supreme Court's hearing on decriminalization of homosexuality, it is important to ask the right question, says Vikram
Thanking Anjali
It is absolutely fantastic to see Anjali Gopalan on this year's Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list, says Vikram
Supreme Court hearings on Naz: Mar 13-14-15, 2012
Vikram’s updates on Supreme Court hearings on the Naz Foundation case
Tyler Clementi and Dharun Ravi
Ian Parker, writing for the New Yorker, has an absolutely must read story that goes in depth into the tragic story of Tyler Clementi and Dharun Ravi. People may remember this story from about a year and a half back. Tyler …
Supreme Court hearings on Naz: Feb 29 2012
Vikram’s updates on Supreme Court hearings on the Naz Foundation case
Supreme Court hearings on Naz: Feb 28 2012
Vikram’s updates on Supreme Court hearings on the Naz Foundation case. Detailed report of Feb 28th hearing.
Supreme Court hearings on Naz: Feb 28, 29 and Mar 1, 2012
Vikram’s updates on Supreme Court hearings on the Naz Foundation case. Opponents' arguments have concluded and arguments from our side (against 377) has started.
Supreme Court hearings on Naz: Feb 23 2012
Vikram’s updates on Supreme Court hearings on the Naz Foundation case
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