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Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Legalising gay marriage: Societal shift takes time

In many ways, the LGBTQ+ community senses the conservatism inherent in Indian society, & they are not in a hurry to break the barriers.

23 Oct 2023 12:05 AM

The debate around trans-genders is about the rights of people to identify as they wish and not be discriminated in any way for so doing. (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA / AFP)

Farrukh Dhondy | If you can pick your gender... why can’t you choose species?

Liberal opinion in the shape of the Scottish Parliament passed a law to allow people to choose their gender.

08 Jul 2023 12:10 AM

School students in Minnesota protest in front of a billboard advertising gay conversion therapy in 2015. (Photo | Medium — James Finn - The Blog)

Quackery not allowed: Posts claiming to change gays' sexual orientation banned from Facebook

The move is an extension of an existing ban on ads that promote conversion therapy, which medical experts consider ineffective and harmful.

11 Jul 2020 4:13 PM

They had written to the Mumbai police asking for the arrests. (Photo: Pixabay)

Saffron rainbow rises as queers police their own

First, there was the singling out of protesters who exercised the democratic right to protest against CAA-NPR-NRC as part of Bombay Pride.

08 Feb 2020 3:02 AM

The LGBT issue is quite prominent in the coming elections. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Pride activism in Poland before elections

Pride parades in Poland prove flashpoint ahead of general election.

27 Sep 2019 12:58 PM

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Where rainbows begin

More than 44 per cent users claim to have told their families about their sexuality.

01 Sep 2019 12:42 AM

Anjali Chakra and Sundas Malik during their photoshoot. (Photo: Twitter)

Same-sex couple win the internet with their mesmerising pictures

This couple, with the women belonging to India and Pakistan each, broke the internet with photos in the rain.

31 Jul 2019 6:58 PM

Ishikawa said his election showed that a growing number of Japanese people backed same-sex marriage. (Photo: File)

Election of gay lawmaker in Japan spurs hopes for same-sex marriage

Japan’s laws on LGBT+ issues are relatively liberal compared with many Asian countries, with homosexual sex legal since 1880.

24 Jul 2019 4:19 PM

The plaintiffs have agreed to drop pending legal action against the governor and other defendants. (Photo: AP)

Agreement affirms North Carolina transgender restroom rights

'Nationally, this decree sends an important signal that targeting transgender people for discrimination is unacceptable.'

24 Jul 2019 2:46 PM

Be You-niversity

Apart from gender sensitisation cells, there exist university clubs and societies for students who identify as queer.

16 Jul 2019 5:41 AM

Four hundred thousand people turned out on the streets of Madrid Saturday for a Gay Pride parade dedicated this year to pioneers of the LGBT+ cause, amid growing fears of fresh repression with the rise of the far-right in Europe. (Representational Image)

Hundreds of thousands march across Europe for Gay Pride

Vox has said that the Madrid Gay Pride Parade should be moved to a park in the suburbs and opposes public subsidies for the event.

07 Jul 2019 2:54 PM

Educators who for centuries have divided students into boys and girls are now figuring out better ways to address students who are non binary, gender fluid and gender nonconforming. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Texas boy spreads awareness about queer youth among educators

Nine-year-old who defies labels helps teach educators about queer youth.

20 Jun 2019 8:00 PM

Onlookers cheered from apartment balconies along the parade route, much of which was lined with balloons, flags and signs supporting the LGBT community. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Streets flooded with rainbow colours on Tel Aviv pride parade

Tel Aviv runs rainbow colours at city’s annual jubilant pride parade

15 Jun 2019 3:52 PM

Tanwarin Sukkhapisit, a lawmaker for the progressive anti-junta Future Forward Party (FFP), is one of four transgender MPs in the house. (Photo: Facebook/Tanwarin Sukkhapisit)

‘Not here for decoration’: Thai transgender MPs make history in Parliament

Thailand’s transgender community enjoys a high profile, but still faces major hurdles in the conservative Buddhist-majority kingdom.

07 Jun 2019 10:37 AM

From pride to proud

Pride is all about love, reflection and acceptance. And living equally in the society.

06 Jun 2019 12:01 AM

Some dozen couples were among the first to arrive at a government office in downtown Taipei to legally register their relationships as marriages. (Photo:AP)

Historic day for Asia as Taiwan holds first gay marriage

The weddings, which came a week after lawmakers took the unprecedented decision to legalise gay marriage.

24 May 2019 11:16 AM

Conservatives have tabled two other versions which noticeably avoid the word marriage, and offer something closer to same-sex unions with no adoption rights. (Photo: AFP)

Will Asia witness first gay marriage?

Taiwan gay couples plan weddings even as opponents fight back.

15 May 2019 11:31 AM

Anastasia does not want to reveal her real identity and asks for her face not to be shown on camera. (Photo: AFP)

Transgender woman wins against ‘gay propaganda’ law

Russia transgender woman wins case in rare win for LGBT rights.

16 Apr 2019 12:32 PM

Last month, Facebook removed hundreds of Indonesian accounts, pages and groups from its network. (Photo: AP)

Facebook takes down fake accounts in UK, Romania

About 175,000 accounts followed one or more of these pages, and around 4,500 accounts followed one or more of these Instagram accounts.

08 Mar 2019 3:14 PM

The tennis legend, an 18-time Grand Slam title winner, was branded as 'transphobic' after writing in a newspaper column that allowing trans athletes to compete with women who were assigned female at birth is 'cheating and unfair'. (Photo: Twitter)

Navratilova apologises for describing competing transgender athletes as 'cheats'

She was also dropped as an ambassador for the Athlete Ally group which campaigns for LGBT rights in sport.

04 Mar 2019 2:40 PM

Here's why Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor chose to do 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'

The story of Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga will be instrumental in pushing the queer conversation forward in India.

19 Jan 2019 3:28 PM

The Supreme Court is hearing petitions challenging criminalisation of gay sex. (Representatioanl Image)

'As society changes, values change', SC told during Sec 377 hearing

ASG Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, told the apex court that the govt will file its response today.

10 Jul 2018 1:51 PM

No adjournment of LGBT hearing

SC to hear petitions filed on homosexuality from today.

10 Jul 2018 2:07 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

More than half of gay males on hookup apps are underage: Study

The study is the first to document that gay and bisexual teenage boys use sex and dating apps designed for adult men to find male partners.

28 May 2018 7:16 PM

The Supreme Court ordered tagging of the plea with other similar petitions which have already been referred by the top court to a five-judge constitution bench on January 8. (Photo: AP/File)

SC seeks Centre’s reply on fresh plea challenging criminalisation of gay sex

The plea has been filed by 20 former and current students of the prestigious IITs, who are from the LGBT community.

18 May 2018 1:32 PM

According to the parents, the authorities of Kamala Girls School in South Kolkata, forced the ten students to submit a written admission. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)

Kolkata school 'accuses' students of homosexuality, tries to 'correct' them

Parents rubbished the claims saying that holding hands, or putting arms around each other's shoulders did not qualify as homosexuality.

13 Mar 2018 6:56 PM

The panel Vidya was part of resolved several disputes, including a Rs 19 lakh claim settlement between an insurance company and a medical insurance policy-holder. (Representational Image)

Society should back LGBT community: Transgender activist joins Lok Adalat

Vidya Kamble, a social activist for 10 years, is the 1st transgender to be a Lok Adalat panel member in the state.

11 Feb 2018 1:46 PM

Every year, the LGBT Mumbai Pride March brings new things to Mumbai.

City unites for LGBT walk

But that is only the secondary message that Ram wants to give through his costume.

04 Feb 2018 12:27 AM

The march started from August Kranti Maidan (where Mahatma Gandhi had announced the Quit India movement) and ended at the Girgaum Chowpaaty beach. (Photo: PTI)

Sec 377 Quit India theme for Mumbai Pride March

Pride marches are organised every year across world to assert community's collective voice and to demand equal rights and dignity.

03 Feb 2018 7:26 PM

The festival will take to the road later this year to proudly spread the word, the partying and the glitter across the country. (Photo: AFP)

Myanmar LGBT festival goes public for first time

The race and other games including handbag throwing were some of the highlights of the "&Proud" festival.

29 Jan 2018 4:41 PM

Vicki Cook decided to create Queer Prom so that she could give those in the LGBT community another chance to have the best prom of their lives. (Photo: AFP)

Woman organises Queer Prom in Brighton for LGBT community

For people, who do not identify themselves as heterosexual, prom can be a daunting and alienating experience.

18 Jan 2018 2:27 PM

Adverse childhood events included such things as being physically forced to have sex with someone, or being beaten, kicked or physically hurt by an adult.

Childhood trauma from teenage sexual identity linked to suicidal behaviours

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents and young adults.

19 Dec 2017 8:21 AM

Secrets and wives: Gay Chinese hide behind 'sham marriage'

Around 90% of gay men in China are married to women who are usually straight and unaware of their husband's real sexual orientation.

21 Nov 2017 1:16 PM

Eight Egyptian men convicted for 'inciting debauchery' following their appearance in a video of an alleged same-sex wedding party on a Nile boat leave the defendant's cage in a courtroom in Cairo, Egypt, November 2014. (AP FIle Image)

Egypt police are luring gay men through Grindr and arresting them

Crackdown on gay men began last month following a Mashrou’ Leila concert in Cairo, where some members of the crowd waved rainbow flags.

31 Oct 2017 4:43 PM

Couple in Nepal's 'first transgender marriage' finds acceptance

Born and raised as a boy in rural Nepal, Monika Shahi Nath never dreamed she would be a bride, accepted as a wife and daughter-in-law.

09 Oct 2017 1:05 PM

The survey further stressed on the fact that even the travel industry shows discriminatory attitude when it came to LGBT couples. (Photo: AFP)

Find out why so many LGBT couples do not go on vacations

According to survey, one in 3 LGBT couples experience discrimination on holidays, including being laughed at or even being verbally abused.

07 Oct 2017 2:48 PM

British lesbian wins Hong Kong visa rights in legal bid

She was denied a dependant visa and has instead stayed in Hong Kong on a visitor visa, which does not allow her to work

25 Sep 2017 3:21 PM

Brazilian judge under fire for re-legalising 'gay cure therapy'

The ruling has been met with backlash from LGBT rights campaigners, psychologists and celebrities.

21 Sep 2017 3:17 PM

The companies said bias against gay employees is widespread, with more than 40 percent of gay workers reporting harassment.

Google, Microsoft among companies urging court to back gay workers

Dozens of companies urged a federal appeals court on Monday to rule that a law banning sex discrimination in the workplace.

27 Jun 2017 8:40 AM

Thirteen-year old Savannah spoke about her belief that she is the child of heavenly parents who didn’t make any mistakes when she was created.

Church mic cut off after girl reveals she’s gay, but loved by God

The video , which Kester says was taken by a friend of Savannah who came to support her.

25 Jun 2017 2:49 AM

Finally, a space for the older gay men

Elderly gay men in Mumbai will soon have a platform to connect over a cup of coffee and conversations.

22 Jun 2017 12:44 AM

Any reason to be gay?

“As part of the LGBT community, we can be proud that something like this has happened anywhere in the world,” says LGBT activist Harish Iyer.

08 Jun 2017 12:38 AM

Internet regulator the Cyberspace Administration of China also did not immediately respond to a faxed request for comment on Monday (representational image)

Popular Chinese lesbian dating app removed from internet

The service was temporarily suspended due to an "important adjustment in service"

29 May 2017 9:41 PM

“Superb”, that launches in July, will feature the first superhero with Down syndrome — the chromosomal condition that affects roughly 1 in every 700 babies born.

A Down Syndrome superhero

It was long due. Physically, mentally or socially challenged people are part of our lives and communities, says Raj Kamal.

18 May 2017 10:04 AM

Opponents say it robs children of stable homes while funding discrimination with taxpayer dollars. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Texas could ban Jews, gays, Muslims from adopting children

An Austin-based adoption attorney said the bill fails to provide alternatives for prospective parents rebuffed by adoption agencies.

07 May 2017 10:08 AM

Katy Perry tried to ‘pray the gay away’

These people were nothing like I had been taught to fear.

21 Mar 2017 12:55 AM

The grey shade of gender

Faezeh Jalali talks about bringing Shikhandi’s tale of gender and ambiguity to life in a contemporary context.

21 Mar 2017 12:13 AM

The 54-year-old accused fumed with anger and raped his daughter in a fit of rage. (Representational image)

UK: Man rapes gay daughter to prove 'sex is better with men'; jailed

The accused also admitted to raping his other daughter for over two decades.

04 Mar 2017 1:28 PM

Patients shouldn't need to teach their doctors about transgender or gender nonconforming healthcare, but they often do. (Photo: Pixabay)

Emergency doctor training important to improving transgender care

Doctors were often unprepared to account for their patients' needs as related to their gender identity.

02 Mar 2017 11:09 AM

A fight against prejudice

Pictures against Prejudice, a two-day photo display is looking to depict the everyday struggles and inspiration of the LGBT community.

05 Jan 2017 2:29 AM

A mural on the wall of the Second Avenue Subway station shows Thor Stockman, left, and his husband, Patrick Kellogg. (Source: AP)

New US subway station has a rare mural: gay couple holding hands

The station on the city's long-awaited Second Avenue subway line is scheduled to open January 1.

27 Dec 2016 12:21 PM

87 per cent people suffering from HIV were ffound to be heterosexual (Photo: AFP)

Indore doctor calls for HIV awareness among LGBT

"Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community only should not be accused for rise in AIDS due to unsafe sex." says activist

01 Dec 2016 6:29 PM

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