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Hues may vary but humanity does not | வண்ணங்கள் வேற்றுமைப் பட்டால் – அதில் மானுடர் வேற்றுமை இல்லை

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IBN7 Zindagi Live feature on mothers of gay and lesbian children

IBN7 Zindagi Live feature on mothers of gay and lesbian children

Orinam Apr 30, 2012 2 min read

IBN7’s Zindagi Live hosts an exceptional series of interviews with…

My Son is like Krishna!

My Son is like Krishna!

Sudha Santhanam Mar 3, 2012 5 min read

Sudha Santhanam explains how she came to terms with her…

My feelings at the LGBT parents’ meet in Chennai, by Muthukumar

My feelings at the LGBT parents’ meet in Chennai, by Muthukumar

Guest Author Jun 29, 2011 3 min read

Muthukumar from Lotus Sangam, Kumbakonam who participated in the parents…

Parents say 377 destroys families

Parents say 377 destroys families

Orinam Feb 8, 2011 4 min read

In a petition that has been admitted in the 377…

My Feelings As A Mother

My Feelings As A Mother

Orinam Oct 8, 2010 5 min read

A mother talks about how she came to term with…

A Mother’s Take On Handling Extended Family’s Reaction

A Mother’s Take On Handling Extended Family’s Reaction

Orinam Oct 8, 2008 2 min read

A mother’s take on handling extended family’s reaction to her…

A Father’s Response – On Facing Society, Pride, The Marriage Question

A Father’s Response – On Facing Society, Pride, The Marriage Question

K.S. Vasudevan Oct 8, 2008 8 min read

A letter on marriage, family, social circles, relatives and a…

Experiences of a mother when her gay son came out to her

Experiences of a mother when her gay son came out to her

Orinam Oct 8, 2008 4 min read

A mother’s experiences when her gay son came out to…

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