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Army Chief General Bipin Rawats recent comments about homosexuality at a press conference in New Delhi have created as much of a stir as the Supreme Courts verdict on Section 377 did last year.

Indian army's regressive stand

Despite the decriminalisation of section 377 last year, Indian armed forces not ready to have homosexuals in the...

13 Jan 2019 12:27 AM IST

Amrita Sarkar, a trans-rights activist feels that pride marches are organised with an aim to show solidarity within the LGBTQ community.

An ode to Love

Delhi's first ever LGBTQ carnival organised featuring performance, artwork and delicacies.

12 Feb 2019 12:40 AM IST

The key areas of focus for Mumbai Pride March 2019 were issues pertaining to inclusion and opposition of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mumbai flaunts its 'Pride'

LGBTQ community holds its annual pride march in south Mumbai.

2 Feb 2019 8:59 PM IST

Next to Beyonce on stage, Jay-Z praised his mother, Gloria Carter who was a lesbian. (Photo: File)

Beyonce, Jay-Z honour LGBTQ family members

Beyonce and Jay-Z dedicated their Vanguard Award win to spread acceptance for the LGBTQ community.

30 March 2019 1:06 PM IST

Season 7 of Game of Thrones averaged a viewership of 32.8 million per episode which rose from 25.7 million viewers of the previous season.

'Game of Thrones' and sexuality

Here's how 'Game of Thrones' treats its LGBTQ characters, making it an extremely dangerous place for them to exist.

24 April 2019 3:47 PM IST

Body-shaming continues

What Priyanka Paul finds funny is how most of the users who were body shamming her on Twitter are the ones with...

16 April 2019 10:49 PM IST

Flowers bloom in front of the Salt Lake Temple, at Temple Square, in Salt Lake City, which made surprise announcement on Thursday by reversing the rules that triggered widespread condemnations from LGBTQ members and their allies. (Photo: AP)

Reversal of anti-LGBTQ policy by Mormon Church

The LDS Church now allows baptism for children of same-sex couples, irrespective of whether the parents are members or...

5 April 2019 3:24 PM IST

American singer, songwriter and record producer popularly known as Lauv was recently in the city on his own Asia tour.

About Lauv

The American singer who was in the city recently chats about his songs, collaboration and India.

29 May 2019 12:17 AM IST

Saikat Majumder The Scent of God, by Saikat Majumder, Publisher: Simon & Schuster pp.248, 499

The Unspeakable

Author and professor Saikat Majumder writes about relationships that are yet to be completely accepted by our...

23 May 2019 1:38 AM IST

Sex and sexuality still remain taboo subjects in India and young children need a safe environment to discuss these issues. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Tackling India's sexual violence starts with sex education

There is an imminent need for sex education in India to bring about a true change in sexist attitudes and misogynistic...

17 May 2019 4:08 PM IST

Lawmakers from the majority Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) backed the bill, which passed 66 to 27, though the measure could complicate President Tsai Ing-wens bid to win a second term in presidential elections next year. (Photo: AP)

In a first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage

Bill which offers same-sex couples similar legal protections for marriage as heterosexuals, will take effect after Tsai...

17 May 2019 12:24 PM IST

The tighter restrictions have led the LGBT community in China, fearing a crackdown, to prepare for muted celebrations of the International Day Against Homophobia. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

China's LGBT community facing repression

Fewer rainbows, less social media for China's LGBT community.

16 May 2019 12:55 PM IST