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Most were released as homosexuality is not illegal in Indonesia, but 10 men were charged under anti-pornography laws. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Study finds religious faith linked to higher suicidal risk in LGBQ...

Study finds greater religious feeling and engagement is tied to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions for LGBQ...

14 April 2018 10:09 AM IST

The ministry did not discriminate against any group in providing health services, including LGBT people. (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 July 2018 12:58 PM IST

A man uses a smartphone in Tokyo. Visitors to New Zealand can be fined 5,000 New Zealand dollars ($3,243) for refusing to provide passwords to unlock electronic devices and allow customs officials to examine them under a new law that a civil liberties group condemned as a grave invasion of privacy. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File)

Underage kids get HIV, Gay dating app halts registration

China has a vibrant lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender scene (LGBT) scene.

7 Jan 2019 9:44 AM IST

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 IST

The traditional labels of gay, bisexual and straight do not capture the full range of human sexuality, and whether a person is attracted to the same, or opposite sex can change over time. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sexuality evolves from adolescence to adulthood

Sexuality changes and develops well into adulthood: Study.

4 May 2019 11:00 AM IST

He alleged his bosses forced him to come out at work and attached screenshots of group message chats appearing to show colleagues mocking him. (Photo: Facebook)

Myanmar gay man posts bullying note on Facebook before committing...

The 26-year-old librarian at MIU, his profile picture black with an insignia of death, detailed how he had been bullied...

25 Jun 2019 4:52 PM IST

According to the latest public study in France, opening up blood donations to gay donors in 2016 has not increased the risk of HIV transmission via blood transfusion. (Photo: AFP)

Gay rights activists complain to EU over ban on blood donation in...

The move came three years after France lifted a 30-year ban on bisexuals donating blood, on condition they abstain sex...

20 Jun 2019 4:27 PM IST

Benny Gantzs centrist Blue and White party was projected to take 30 seats, more than the 26 forecast for Netanyahus right-wing Likud. (Photo:AP)

In a first, Israel PM Netanyahu appoints first gay minister

The appointment of Ohana, from Netanyahu's Likud party, comes as Jerusalem prepares for its annual Gay Pride...

6 Jun 2019 9:10 AM IST

You will also be able to choose to potential matches as per your orientation preference.

Straight? Gay? Lesbian? Tinder now lets you add your sexual...

Tinder explained that the new feature allows you to edit or add more information about your sexual orientation.

5 Jun 2019 10:39 AM IST

It further states that YouTubes regulation of speech has resulted in top quality and protected LGBTQ+ content getting restricted while homophobic are free to post obscene content. (Photo: ANI)

LGBTQ creators sue YouTube over alleged discrimination

The lawsuit alleges that the Google-owned service uses unlawful practices that block and financially harms the LGBT...

15 Aug 2019 7:37 AM IST

From sex causing heart attacks to headache being a reason to avoid sex, here are myths that need to be busted (Photo: AFP)

Study says no person is 100 per cent straight

Study says sexuality is a 'spectrum' and all of us get aroused by men and women.

14 March 2018 11:19 AM IST

Just over 90 percent of schools had anti-harassment policies by 2014, up from 88 percent in 2010. (Photo:Pixabay)

More US schools offering safe spaces for LGBTQ youth

LGBTQ youths have disproportionately higher risk in physical and mental health than their straight peers.

10 March 2018 4:16 PM IST