Report of LGBT writing workshop in Chennai: July 21-22, 2012
Report of the writing workshop organized by Vanavil Foundation in Chennai for members of the LGBT communities that was held on July 21 and 22, 2012, at the AICUF premises in Chennai.
R.I.P. Deepu
We mourn the loss of transman Deepu, who took his life on July 26, 2012, in Kerala.
No more Raksha Bandhan!
Isn’t it hypocritical of Indian men to celebrate Raksha Bandhan on one hand and perpetuate violence against women on the other?
Fiction: Friends and Lovers
A gay-themed story by NeelKamal, narrated largely from the viewpoint of a straight person.
Ancy and Andy
I read my sister’s diary entries about her feelings of confusion, desire and guilt mixed with her overbearing desire to be faithful to God. Her death has taught me the importance of being honest to myself.
Acceptance and Denial
One year after coming out to her parents as trans, Brenda still finds them in denial and hoping she will return to being their son.
Reforming Macaulay
An absolutely must read account of the historic 377 verdict by Kajal Bharadwaj. Cross posted from Asian Age.
Madurai to Celebrate Rainbow Pride Festival
The temple city is all set to become the 10th Indian city to celebrate LGBT rainbow pride festival aimed in bringing visibility to alternate sexuality and gender identity issues.
Colours of Sexuality – Chennai Queer Film Festival 2012 Brochure
Brochure: Colours of Sexuality Chennai Queer Film Festival 2012
Being a Transexual
Every transsexual goes 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 wholesome. Atleast we take on the mental conditioning of society, feel a lot more liberated and question suppression. And being a Transexual for me is not about the glamour or the awe-struck compliments from sleazy men. Its about being ME!