R.I.P. Shakuntala Devi, math-evangelist and ally of the queer community
In registering our condolences on the passing of computational wizard Shakuntala Devi, we at Orinam recognize her as one of the early allies of our movement for LGBT equality
“This is about you and me”: RJ Balaji on Men
RJ Balaji’s Tamil podcast on how gender roles oppress women, with English translation by Orinam member KMRamki
Human Chain Against Sexual Violence – 29 December, 4 pm, Elliots Beach
We invite you to come to Besant Nagar Beach on 29th December at 4 pm to engage in a protest and conversation on sexual violence.
Kuralgal (Voices) – Suggest Slogans for Chennai Pride 2012!
Calling all you creative folks out to there to suggest Tamil and English slogans for placards, posters and banners for Chennai Rainbow Pride march.
Thanking Anjali
It is absolutely fantastic to see Anjali Gopalan on this year’s Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list, says Vikram
End Sexual Apartheid: Justice Michael Kirby
Justice Michael Kirby, one of the most outspoken voices against criminalization of LGBT people worldwide, has an excellent op-ed in the Sydney Morning Herald (Oct 25, 2011).
Poem: Reorient Ourseleves
Reorient Ourselves by Sashi Shekher Thakur
Mental Health Professionals oppose Criminalization of Homosexuality
A group of reputed mental health professionals from across India have opposed the criminalization of homosexuality saying that it will result in irreparable psychological and mental harm to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons.
Academics Support Delhi High Court Decision in Section 377 Case
In a petition that has just been admitted by the Supreme Court leading academics and professors from across the country have come together to support the Delhi High Court’s decision in the Section 377 case, Naz Foundation v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, decriminalizing homosexuality between consenting adults.
Parents say 377 destroys families
In a petition that has been admitted in the 377 case, a group of parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people from across the country have come together to describe the very real harm that criminalization has caused their children, and themselves.