The original L Word

By Orinam Feb 12 2013 Post comment

Essays, poems and a short story on love for V-Day 2013

Vishwaroopam: a queer critique

By Deepan Feb 9 2013 21 Comments

A movie like Vishwaroopam takes us even farther back in its retrogressive portrayal of queer masculinity as deviance. Such portrayal by a mass hero will only reinforce the already prevalent hatred and prejudice against the much maligned sexual and gender minorities.

Time to drop B and T from LGBT: Biphobic and Transphobic Piece on Hyderabad Pride

By Orinam Feb 8 2013 1 Comment

L.Ramakrishnan and Vijay Mogli respond to Dean William's Biphobic and Transphobic piece on Hyderabad Pride

Hyderabad (re)makes history with pride

By Orinam Feb 4 2013 2 Comments

Hyderabad celebrated its first Queer Pride on February 3, 2013. Some photographs, courtesy Smruthi Narayan, and to links to coverage from TV and print media.

Dykotomy: growing up lesbian in India

By Samira Obeid Feb 3 2013 20 Comments

I lived in Chennai, India, for 23 years. I’ve never been in the closet. Well, not really. I’ve always been butch — short hair, boys’ clothes, a gentleman’s manner, and of course, a way with the ladies. But in India, not being in the closet doesn't necessarily mean being out of it.

My Bisexual Story: Suri

By Suryatapa Mukherjee Jan 27 2013 35 Comments

Suryatapa, a college student, writes about growing into her bisexual identity.

Justice Verma Committee report on rape laws addresses sexuality concerns

By Orinam Jan 24 2013 4 Comments

Text of Justice Verma Committee report [downloadable pdf], highlights including proposed amendments, and the Committee's observations on the need for decriminalizing homosexuality and imparting sexuality education.