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Madras Week 2020: Tales of the Queer City

ByOrinam Sep 2 2020Sep 2 2020

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

ByArvind Narrain Jul 15 2020Jul 15 2020

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

Out, Proud and Liberated: Reflections of a former officer in the Indian Army

ByJ Suresh Jul 1 2020Jul 3 2020

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Major J. Suresh (ret’d) reflects on his coming out journey, motivated by General Rawat’s homophobic statements around gay people in the Indian Army.

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

ByOrinam Jun 29 2020Jun 29 2020

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

My closet: safe haven, graveyard of dreams

ByButterfly Boy Apr 21 2020Apr 21 2020

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I remain ensconced in this cozy closet, drawers filled with desires, dreams and hopes. I wonder… what if I were to never leave?

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

ByOrinam Apr 13 2020May 16 2020

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