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
First anniversary of Hillary Clinton’s historic speech on LGBT rights. Tamil translation now available on Orinam.net
Tamil translation of Hillary Clinton’s historic speech on LGBT rights
Many Savitas
India has a lot of work to do when it comes to women’s sexual and reproductive freedom and rights
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?
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.
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!
Call for entries: Reel Desires – Chennai International Queer Film Festival 2013
We invite entries of feature-length films, shorts and documentaries for screening at the Chennai International Queer Film Festival 2013. Entries will be reviewed by a panel, and selections notified by 30 May.
Video: I am Trans
Playwright and performer Deen shares his story in this truly amazing video. Deen is a transman of South Indian origin.
How to Tell A Trans Person They are Beautiful
Poem by Kaia. நீ அழகாய் இருக்கிறாய்! – Tamil translation by Shridhar Sadasivan.
Me, a feminist man
Deepan supports feminism, and explains why, in this impassioned essay.