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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)

Is homosexuality a crime? SC to deliver verdict on Section 377...

The verdict is expected to be a landmark judgement with gay rights activists believing that SC will strike down section...

5 Sept 2018 5:56 PM IST

Tech Mahindra ex-employee accuses manager of discrimination against...

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said the company is investigating the matter.

11 Sept 2018 7:13 PM IST

The minister was responding to a question about the governments view on promoting LGBT tourism in the country in the backdrop of the Supreme Court decriminalising homosexuality and Thailand promoting itself as a safe destination for the community. (Photo: Twitter | KJ Alphons)

No discrimination against tourists for sexual orientation: KJ Alphons

On September 6, the Supreme Court ruled that gay sex between consenting adults is not a crime saying sexual orientation...

17 Sept 2018 5:49 PM IST

Legal experts said that the couple could also face allegations of polygamy- which is illegal in Nepal- as Yogi has an existing wife, and 2 children, prior to this marriage. (Photo: AFP)

First in Nepal: Man, transgender woman register for marriage without...

In 2013 Nepal introduced grant of citizenship with a third gender option and began issuing passports reflecting the same...

6 Aug 2017 10:19 AM IST

the militants had kept rocks on the street with which the crowd could stone the victim the moment he fell down. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Man pushed from rooftop by ISIS militants, stoned to death for being...

This is not the first time the ISIS has indulged in carrying out such executions in the name of Islam.

30 March 2017 4:40 PM IST

In this photograph taken on December 12, 2016, young Afghan woman Rayhana (L) speaks with a sexologist at a youth healthcare centre in Kabul. (Photo: AFP)

Sex, love, libido: Helpline brings succour to Afghan youth

Marriage is often the only outlet for pent-up sexual desires, as dating or any social co-mingling of the sexes is...

27 Jan 2017 6:09 AM IST

he new rules come just one week after China ordered a halt to video streaming on three major websites. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

China bans Homosexual content from online video and live streaming

Earlier this month, authorities also closed dozens of celebrity gossip blogs which were described as 'catering to the...

1 July 2017 1:48 PM IST

Chang feels Hollywood films have dealt with gay characters with utmost dignity, something which Indian movies need to follow. (Photo: PTI)

Bollywood insensitive while portraying homosexuality: Meiyang Chang

The actor will be seen playing a gay man in an upcoming web-series.

7 Jan 2017 11:45 AM IST

Protest criminalisation: There has been a growing demand for decriminalising Section 377 and doing away with archaic laws.

When is India dropping Section 377?

There are people who truly believe that homosexuality should be punished, but that is very regressive.

31 July 2017 1:52 AM IST

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Okay to be attracted to members of same sex, says Health Ministry

The section on reproduction also took everyone by surprise, listing masturbation as one of the safest sexual practices.

22 Feb 2017 2:49 PM IST

The ministry did not discriminate against any group in providing health services, including LGBT people. (Photo: Representational/ AP)

Malaysia hosts contest on how to 'prevent' homosexuality

The contest on the ministry's website calls participants to submit video clips for categories including one on 'gender...

3 Jun 2017 9:06 PM IST

Lauren Price, 31, and Amy Laker, 29, exchanged vows in Sydney because their families had to travel from Wales in the UK to attend what was to have been their commitment ceremony. (Photo: AP)

Days after Australia legalizes same-sex marriage, first couple tie the...

Amy and Elise McDonald were given an exemption to marry in Melbourne since their relatives also had flown in from...

17 Dec 2017 5:16 PM IST