Orinam.net is a bilingual website (Tamil and English) associated with the Chennai-based social-support-arts-advocacy group Orinam. The site contains information on alternate sexualities and gender identities and resources for the public, media, healthcare, educational institutions, workplaces, and family members of LGBT people. Our voices – The Orinam blog features news and views, personal stories and creative writing by Queers and allies.
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A unique opportunity for the LGBT Community to shape the Tamil cyber space. Participate in the Tamil Wikipedia Media contest and win prizes up to 850 US dollars! Please share this link and spread the word.
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Love the logo. Priyadarshi