Archive for the category Personal Stories
IBN7 Zindagi Live feature on mothers of gay and lesbian children
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.
Video: I am Trans
Playwright and performer Deen shares his story in this truly amazing video. Deen is a transman of South Indian origin.
Rajib’s Coming Out Story
Rajib D. Mukherjee, a member of Wajood (LGBT group in Hyderabad) shares his coming-out conversation with his mother.
Dharun and Ravi: Two Different Worlds
Dharun Ravi and his father Ravi Pazhani are from two different worlds. Is Dharun’s alleged homophobia a result of cultural conflict between these two worlds?
Gay and Guilty?
At a time when the Supreme Court is deciding whether homosexuality is a crime, hate mongers are accusing the gay community of so many things. But are the gays guilty?
My Son is like Krishna!
Sudha Santhanam explains how she came to terms with her son’s sexuality and accepted him unconditionally. Translated by Niruj Mohan Ramanujam.
Why I Do What I Do
Pramada Menon writes about her 20-year journey into queer activism and breaking the silence around gender and sexuality. The article has been reproduced with permission from TARSHI’s magazine In Plainspeak.
Indian Transgender Rights Activists talk about Love and Relationships
Transgender rights activists from different parts of India speak candidly about their life, love and relationships. Produced and directed by Chennai based activist Kalki Subramaniam.
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Campaign for Open Minds is one of the many ongoing efforts to end homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in India. We have three open letters, and invite you to sign the one most appropriate to you.
Chennai Rainbow Pride usually organized in the month of June, celebrates visibility of alternate sexualities and gender identities.