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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

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