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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 Ansari Nov 30, 2021 4 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 Gaikwad Jan 21, 2015 5 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 Sriram Aug 22, 2014 9 min read

Soorya Sriram reflects on his journey into becoming a supporter…

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

Sudha Santhanam Jun 8, 2014 1 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┐?

Orinam Feb 10, 2014 1 min read

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

yellow ribbon [suicide prevention] image

To Raghu, with love

Guest Author Sep 10, 2013 3 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 Dutta Jul 18, 2013 12 min read

Chhanda Dutta speaks of her journey towards unconditional acceptance of…

Poem: A boon she sought!

Poem: A boon she sought!

Shri Aug 11, 2012 1 min read

I ask not for the sun or the moon, A…

Statement from Tyler Clementi’s Brother

Statement from Tyler Clementi’s Brother

Orinam May 23, 2012 8 min read

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

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