13 Trans People Recruited as Constables in Chhattisgarh Police
Chhattisgarh police have recruited 13 people of the Transgender community into its ranks, a first for the state.
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Bihar Govt to Patna High Court : Will set up Special Trans Police Units in Each District
Bihar Government will set up a separate unit of Transgender Police Personnel called Special Unit (Transgender) at each district under the District SP
“Marriage Between Man and Woman,” Says Indian Govt as it Opposes Legalising Same-Sex Marriages
Govt said that marriage is a sacred institution and can only be between a biological man and a biological woman, and that sexual relationships between two same-sex partners cannot be granted the same status.
Allahabad High Court Reinstates Home Guard Removed from Service due to His Sexual Orientation After Viral Clip
The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Commandant General of Home Guards, Head Quarters, U.P. Lucknow to take back a person who had been dismissed from service on account of his sexual orientation.
No Plan for Reservations for Transgender Community, Says Govt in Parliament
There are no plans to provide reservations to the transgender community in educational institutions or government jobs.
Allahabad High Court Grants Police Protection to Lesbian Couple Living Together
Court was hearing the petition of two women, aged 23 and 21, who have been living together for a few years and had sought protection as they were facing resistance from their families
Manjamma Jogati, Transgender Folk Artiste from Karnataka Conferred with Padma Shri
Manjamma Jogati, a transgender folk artiste from Karnataka, has been conferred with the Padma Shri
Watch: How a Mother Became an Advocate of Queer Rights after Accepting Her Gay Son
As she understood more about LGBT things, she was aghast to know how some parents treated their queer child. She decided she had to do something to change things.
‘Pheida – Gender at the Periphery’ Traces Gender Diversity and Its Acceptance in Manipur of a Bygone Era
The project aims to look at gender diversity and acceptance in the Manipuri Society of a bygone era
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s Reply to Same-Sex Marriage Petition, Urges Govt to take Favourable view
The Delhi High Court has sought the views of Indian Government in response to two petitions regarding recognition of same-sex marriages in India under the Special Marriages Act and the Foreign Marriage Act (FMA)
Two New Petitions in Delhi High Court Seek Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages in India
Two new petitions have been filed before the Delhi High Court by a lesbian and a gay couple, seeking recognition of their relationship under the Special Marriage Act and the Foreign Marriage Act respectively.
Maharashtra’s NCP set up ‘LGBT Cell’ in Party
The National Congress Party (NCP) has established an 'LGBT cell', becoming the first party in India to form an exclusive LGBT cell.
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Editor-in-Chief
Sukhdeep Singh is the founder and editor of Gaylaxy magazine. He is the director of Sab Rab De Bande - an award winning documentary on LGBTQ Sikhs in India. He has contributed the chapter on Homosexuality and Sikhism in the book 'I Am Divine, So Are You'