Archive for the category News and Views

The Government’s case against legalizing same-sex marriage in India is weak. Here’s why.

By Kanav Narayan Sahgal May 5 2021 1 Comment

A critique of the Centre's arguments against same-sex marriage.

Gender Inclusion through Ultimate Frisbee

By Rasika Gopalakrishnan Feb 10 2021 Post comment

Unlike other sports that have separate divisions for men and women, in Ultimate Frisbee all players play together, irrespective of their gender identity. PUL is interested in collaborating with queer and trans community groups in India.

My Boyfriend is a Scam

By Vinay Chandran Jan 16 2021 3 Comments

Vinay Chandran writes about the burgeoning scams involving (allegedly)overseas men preying on the loneliness and desperation of gay and bisexual men in India to fleece them of large sums of money.

Madras Week 2020: Tales of the Queer City

By Orinam Sep 2 2020 Post comment

Video of Madras Week 2020 online discussion on the involvement and contributions of queer and trans communities to Madras culture, social history and life: August 28, 2020.

[film review] ‘Marielle’s legacy will not die’: a viewpoint from India

By Arvind Narrain Jul 15 2020 Post comment

Arvind Narrain reflects on Brazlian queer activist Marielle Franco (1979-2018) and the need to remember otherwise forgotten queer lives in the Indian context.

[podcast] Colours of Pride: A Talk on Gender, Sex and Sexuality

By Orinam Jun 29 2020 Post comment

Podcast of June 20, 2020 panel discussion on gender-sex-sexuality, organised by rYMS and Orinam on Insta Live.

Locked Down in the Time of COVID-19: Safety and Self-Care for Queer and Trans Persons

By Orinam Apr 13 2020 1 Comment

Some coping tips from community members, peer counselors and therapists for LGBTIQA+ folks staying home in isolation and/or in abusive family situations