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Of the LGB students who completed an online questionnaire, 65 per cent had carried out non-suicidal self-harm over their lifetime. (Photo: Pixabay)

Lesbian, gay, bisexual students at higher risk of self-harm

Self-harm typically includes behaviour such as cutting, hair pulling, scratching, burning or non-lethal overdoses.

27 Nov 2018 7:08 PM IST

The lowest rungs of police forces often used the provision for harassment and extortion. The sooner its off the statute book, the easier life would get for LGBTQ people.

Sexual orientation linked to opioid misuse, says US study

Findings suggest that men and women who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are more likely to misuse opioids.

20 Nov 2018 4:24 PM IST

More gender on Tinder

The dating app has recently rolled out 23 gender identity options for Indian users.

18 Nov 2018 12:21 AM IST

Maiti who is working as a senior research fellow in the field of cancer drug discovery from a reputed institute in Kolkata, stumbled upon a modeling career after his friends pushed him towards getting into shape.

Kolkata boy wins Mr Gay World India 2018, wants to help create world...

Samarpan Maity who won the recognition says the pageant is important towards creating awareness about the LGBTQ...

16 Jan 2018 4:00 PM IST

From Left to Right: Atri Kar, Miss Trans Queen Nitasha Biswas and Harish Iyer (Harish Iyers image clicked by Vinod Shreedhar)

People speak out on SC decision reconsidering Section 377

Supreme Court on Monday agreed to reconsider and examine its 2013 decision which criminalised homosexual relations.

10 Jan 2018 1:32 PM IST

Naqvi represents Lalita Salve, a woman constable from Beed who wants to change her gender and had approached High Court on the same. (Representational image)

Activists, experts welcome Supreme Court's move on sec 377

The section penalises sexual intercourse between two consenting adults of the same gender.

9 Jan 2018 1:54 AM IST

Napoles says he realised he was gay at a young age when he started developing crushes on boys. (Facebook/ Desmond is Amazing)

New York boy creates first ever drag club for children

Napoles, known on social media as Desmond is Amazing, was first spotted wearing rainbow-coloured outfit at New York...

4 Jan 2018 1:10 PM IST

Unite for pride

Unite for pride

In a run-up to the pride month, the LGBT community is coming together for a month long festival.

4 Jan 2018 12:29 AM IST

It has been hailed by some as a landmark moment in Games history and the footage went viral on social media. (Twitter/GusKenworthy)

Let's hope gay Olympians spark even greater change

Let's hope the rest of the world has been watching, and learning, and growing ever more accepting.

21 Feb 2018 6:12 PM IST

It has been hailed by some as a landmark moment in Games history and the footage went viral on social media. (Twitter/GusKenworthy)

Skier Gus Kenworthy's televised gay kiss with boyfriend lights up...

The 26-year-old American finished 12th in the slopestyle on Sunday but still found himself making headlines.

19 Feb 2018 10:46 AM IST

Prior research has not found a protective effect like this for support from parents and friends. (Photo: Pixabay)

Romance can counteract effects of bullying

Bisexual men in relationships with women described difficulties discussing their bisexuality and experiencing...

18 Feb 2018 2:46 PM IST

$Lesbians, the stereotype-laden list by the paper said, \hate men\ and enjoy hugging. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

'Spot a gay' list in Malaysian newspaper sparks outrage

The Malay-language tabloid Sinar Harian claimed gay men love to go to the gym -- just to check out other men.

13 Feb 2018 2:59 PM IST