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During the hearings, the Supreme Court had observed that stigma attached to ‘gay sex’ will be removed once the ‘criminality attached to Section 377 of the IPC goes. (Photo: PTI)

All eyes on Supreme Court: Gay sex ruling due today

At present, sex between two consenting adults of the same genderis an offence.

06 Sep 2018 5:55 AM

The official also found 'potential for aggression' which 'wouldn't be expected from a homosexual', because the man fought with others in the charity accommodation where he was staying. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Austria rejects gay Afghan man because he doesn't 'walk, talk or dress' like one

An official in Lower Austria state found no grounds for fear of persecution based on the sexual orientation of the 18-year-old.

16 Aug 2018 1:15 PM

He was super ambitious and was always trying to go above and beyond to make sure he could be as successful as possible. (Youtube Screengrab)

Gay valedictorian rejected by parents gets USD 80,000 in donations for college

The Florida teenager had began to lose hope, until his Biology teacher stepped in to help him out.

02 Aug 2018 12:46 PM

Stigma may be playing a role in elevating their substance use risk or prevent those from needing help to speak up. (Photo: Representational/ AP)

LGBQ teens at higher risk of substance abuse

There have been some indications that LGBQ teens face increased substance use risks.

14 Jul 2018 12:58 PM

Counsel Menaka Guruswami, appearing for a group of IITians, argued that Section 377 curtails the freedom of expression and the right to form an association of a sexual minority. (Representational Image)

CJI Dipak Misra hints in favour of decriminalisation of Section 377

Once the court decriminalises Section 377, then the discrimination faced by the LGBT community in employment will vanish, CJI said.

11 Jul 2018 8:37 PM

On Monday, the Supreme Court began hearing petitions under the provision that criminalises homosexuality. (Photo: File | Representational)

Is homosexuality crime? Centre says it will ‘leave decision to wisdom of SC’

'We leave it to the wisdom of the court,' Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told Supreme Court.

11 Jul 2018 1:03 PM

A five judge Constitution Bench headed by the Chief Justice Dipak Misra will hear a batch of petitions for a declaration that Section 377 IPC as unconstitutional to the extent that it provides prosecution of adults for indulging in consensual gay sex. (Photo: File | Representational)

SC to begin fresh hearing on LGBTQ's sexual rights on July 10

SC will hear appeals against Delhi HC verdict in 2013 that decriminalised 'any form of sex against order of nature'.

07 Jul 2018 6:50 PM

Bong Biseo, of the Queens borough of New York, left, and others react as they watch the Gay Pride Parade (Photo: AP)

New York walks for rainbow pride as they march towards 50th year

Hundreds marched and danced on New York streets on Sunday in latest festive edition of Gay Pride parade that began in Central Park in 1970.

25 Jun 2018 5:25 PM

A woman poses for a photo in front of a wall mural during the San Francisco gay pride parade in San Francisco, California on June, 24, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Cute pups show off their 'Pride'

Here are some of the most adorable tweets shared by dog owners.

25 Jun 2018 1:17 PM

Risk factors measured included mental distress; health behaviors such as tobacco use, binge drinking, diet, and exercise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Being bisexual can be injurious to health

Bisexual men have a higher risk for heart disease compared with heterosexual men across several modifiable risk factors.

22 Jun 2018 8:25 AM

Activists feel that the community has to face homophobia on a daily basis, with people refusing accommodation and other basic needs to the LGBTQ members. (Representational image)

LGBTQ struggles to find standing in society

Violent incidents against community members on rise.

18 Jun 2018 1:30 AM

Shortly before his death a counsellor had phoned police after finding a suicide note written by the boy. (Representational Image)

Suspected to be gay, 8-year-old beaten and forced to eat cat poo, killed by mum

Mum and her boyfriend inflicted eight-months of horrific abuse on Gabriel Fernandez before finally killing him.

09 Jun 2018 12:48 PM

29-year-old Lalita Salve recently underwent a sex reassignment surgery. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra cop undergoing sex change operation to be treated as male constable

Salve received a letter from the state Home department last month allowing her to go on leave to undergo the surgery.

05 Jun 2018 4:23 PM

Samarpan Maiti says that being declared the second runner up was like a dream come true for him. (Photos: Mr Gay World organization and Gerhard Meirine)

Mr Gay World 2018: Kolkata boy Samarpan Maiti declared second runner up

Youngster who has become the first Indian to reach top three in coveted competition, shares stories of his journey and his future plans.

29 May 2018 4:39 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

New survey reveals LGBTQ teens experience high levels of stress

High number of LGBTQ youth report they have trouble sleeping at night

17 May 2018 3:36 PM

The others who have filed the petition along with him are Vivek Anand, CEO of The Humsafar Trust, Gautam Yadav, who handles crisis management cases and advocacy efforts on sexuality and HIV and Yashwinder Singh, who works in HIV/AIDS related healthcare programs with homosexual men and transgender persons at HST. (Photo: AP)

Humsafar Trust moves Supreme Court against Sec 377

Petition claims section 377 of Indian Penal Code deprives LGBTQ persons of equality before law, freedom of expression and right to dignity.

02 May 2018 1:49 PM

Systems that do not see and acknowledge a young person’s identity are the problem. (Photo: Pixabay)

Using transgender youths' chosen names may lower suicide risk

The reduction in mental health risks was strongest when the chosen name was used in multiple contexts.

15 Apr 2018 8:13 PM

Homosexuality is taboo in Malaysia and the country retains its colonial-era criminal ban on sodomy, with punishments of up to 20 years in prison, caning or a fine (Photo: AFP)

Outrage over competition for ideas to 'convert' gay students in Malaysian university

The contest organised by the Muslim Students Association called for participants to create videos and posters.

04 Apr 2018 7:25 PM

Teens who hide their sexual orientation have higher suicide risk

Nearly half of the kids who had experienced sexual orientation discordance – 46 percent – reported suicidal thoughts or behaviours.

20 Mar 2018 3:14 PM

However, an official statement from Phoenix Marketcity refuted Sonali's claims, and clarified that the concerned person was allowed to enter the mall premises within no time. (Photo: ANI)

Company policy disallows you: Pune mall denies entry to transgender

The victim said, security guards at the entrance refused to conduct her security check claiming the mall didn't allow transgenders to enter.

17 Mar 2018 2:38 PM

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