Dawning of a new age
Chennai Dost founder Vikranth reflects on visibility, community and the meaning of Pride in his blog post
Being a Transexual
Every transsexual┬аgoes through a battle to relate her personal feelings to the society and often to his/her own family. But certainly that is what makes us that much stronger and┬аwholesome. Atleast we take on the mental conditioning of society, feel a lot more┬аliberated and question suppression. And being a Transexual for me is not about┬аthe glamour or the awe-struck compliments from sleazy men. Its about being ME!
Statement from Tyler Clementi’s Brother
James Clementi, brother of Tyler Clementi, who is also gay, read an impact statement at the courthouse right before Dharun Ravi’s sentencing
IBN7 Zindagi Live feature on mothers of gay and lesbian children
IBN7’s Zindagi Live hosts an exceptional series of interviews with mothers of children who are gay or lesbian. Compered by Richa Anirudh, the 39 minute episode, primarily in Hindi, features Chitra Palekar, Padma Iyer, Amita Sharma and Shobha Doshi.
Video: I am Trans
Playwright and performer Deen shares his story in this truly amazing video. Deen is a transman of South Indian origin.
Dharun and Ravi: Two Different Worlds
Dharun Ravi and his father Ravi Pazhani are from two different worlds. Is Dharun’s alleged homophobia a result of cultural conflict between these two worlds?
Gay and Guilty?
At a time when the Supreme Court is deciding whether homosexuality is a crime, hate mongers are accusing the gay community of so many things. But are the gays guilty?
My Son is like Krishna!
Sudha Santhanam explains how she came to terms with her son’s sexuality and accepted him unconditionally. Translated by Niruj Mohan Ramanujam.
Me, a feminist man
Deepan supports feminism, and explains why, in this impassioned essay.
The Ex-files
Equations change when that special someone gets downgraded to Ex. Families on both sides are instantly forgotten and abandoned; friends are torn apart and left hanging clueless; anniversaries and birthdays are like Friday the 13th; and gifts and pictures are packed in cartoon boxes, labeled with a skull and crossbones and put in the attic. Chandra D and his Ex-files.