Dharun Ravi Apologizes for His Actions. Your Thoughts?

By Orinam May 30 2012 15 Comments

On Tuesday May 29, for the first time, Dharun Ravi issued an apology for his actions related to the Rutgers webcam incident. What do you think?

Statement from Tyler Clementi’s Brother

By Orinam May 23 2012 4 Comments

James Clementi, brother of Tyler Clementi, who is also gay, read an impact statement at the courthouse right before Dharun Ravi's sentencing

Dharun Ravi Sentenced

By Orinam May 21 2012 2 Comments

Dharun Ravi, an Indian citizen living in New Jersey was sentenced by the Middlesex county courthouse today in the NJ vs Dharun Ravi case.

R.I.P. Anil/Mariya

By Sumathi May 11 2012 4 Comments

On May 10th, Anil Sadanandan (who also went by Mariya), a trans activist living and working in Kerala, India was brutally murdered.

President Obama Affirms His Support for Same Sex Marriage

By Orinam May 10 2012 Post comment

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.

Asking the Right Question

By Vikram May 9 2012 1 Comment

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

Best Businesses to Work in 2012

By Velu May 7 2012 Post comment

Do you know that several MNC/Global companies look to attract, retain and promote diversity which includes LGBT diversity?

Call for entries: Reel Desires – Chennai International Queer Film Festival 2013

By Orinam May 4 2012 Post comment

We invite entries of feature-length films, shorts and documentaries for screening at the Chennai International Queer Film Festival 2013. Entries will be reviewed by a panel, and selections notified by 30 May.

IBN7 Zindagi Live feature on mothers of gay and lesbian children

By Orinam Apr 30 2012 3 Comments

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.