Hyderabad (re)makes history with pride
Hyderabad celebrated its first Queer Pride on February 3, 2013. Some photographs, courtesy Smruthi Narayan, and to links to coverage from TV and print media.
Dykotomy: growing up lesbian in India
I lived in Chennai, India, for 23 years. I’ve never been in the closet. Well, not really. I’ve always been butch — short hair, boys’ clothes, a gentleman’s manner, and of course, a way with the ladies. But in India, not being in the closet doesn’t necessarily mean being out of it.
My Bisexual Story: Suri
Suryatapa, a college student, writes about growing into her bisexual identity.
Justice Verma Committee report on rape laws addresses sexuality concerns
Text of Justice Verma Committee report [downloadable pdf], highlights including proposed amendments, and the Committee’s observations on the need for decriminalizing homosexuality and imparting sexuality education.
Ghosts of things past: a male rape survivor speaks
*Trigger alert* A queer man speaks about surviving rape.
“This is about you and me”: RJ Balaji on Men
RJ Balaji’s Tamil podcast on how gender roles oppress women, with English translation by Orinam member KMRamki
Aniruddhan Vasudevan in conversation with The Hindu
Margazhi conversation with Aniruddhan Vasudevan: Bharatanatyam dancer and LGBT activist: The Hindu
Human Chain Against Sexual Violence – 29 December, 4 pm, Elliots Beach
We invite you to come to Besant Nagar Beach on 29th December at 4 pm to engage in a protest and conversation on sexual violence.
Tamil Translation of Kavita’s speech on Violence Against Women
AIPWA Secretary Kavita Krishnan on violence against women and the recent Delhi gang rape incident
Spells and Charms
Vinodhan follows up on his post on living with depression by sharing how he copes with it.