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On learning why pronouns matter! A tribute to a friend

On learning why pronouns matter! A tribute to a friend

Salik AnsariNov 30, 20214 min read

In 2015, at an event, I noticed that while introducing…

What I Realised When My Close Friend Came Out To Me

What I Realised When My Close Friend Came Out To Me

Raveen GaikwadJan 21, 20155 min read

Raveen, a straight guy in Pune, shares insights from his…

Soorya Sriram

Why I am a feminist and supporter of LGBT rights

Soorya SriramAug 22, 20149 min read

Soorya Sriram reflects on his journey into becoming a supporter…

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роирпА роХро╛роЯрпНроЯро┐роп ро╡ро┤ро┐!

Sudha SanthanamJun 8, 20141 min read

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Video: Dealing With Family – роХрпБроЯрпБроорпНрокродрпНродро┐ройро░рпИ роЪрооро╛ро│ро┐рокрпНрокродрпБ роОрокрпНрокроЯро┐?

Video: Dealing With Family – роХрпБроЯрпБроорпНрокродрпНродро┐ройро░рпИ роЪрооро╛ро│ро┐рокрпНрокродрпБ роОрокрпНрокроЯро┐?

OrinamFeb 10, 20141 min read

In this hangout, some of Orinam’s members who are gay,…

yellow ribbon [suicide prevention] image

To Raghu, with love

Guest AuthorSep 10, 20133 min read

An Orinam reader reflects on the suicide of his cousin…

No Room for Hatred: A Mother Writes

No Room for Hatred: A Mother Writes

Chhanda DuttaJul 18, 201312 min read

Chhanda Dutta speaks of her journey towards unconditional acceptance of…

Poem: A boon she sought!

Poem: A boon she sought!

ShriAug 11, 20121 min read

I ask not for the sun or the moon, A…

Statement from Tyler Clementi’s Brother

Statement from Tyler Clementi’s Brother

OrinamMay 23, 20128 min read

James Clementi, brother of Tyler Clementi, who is also gay,…

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