Watch: Teasers of India’s First Lesbian Web-Series
The ‘Other’ Love Story that will debut this month over the internet, is a same-sex web-series. It is also the first lesbian web-series from India
Sukhdeep Singh
Watch: This Man Gives Sex-Education Lessons in Punjabi (And Explains LGBT Issues Too!)
The video explains in Punjabi as to what LGBTI means, and then gives some lessons on sex-education as well
Transgender People to be Jail Warders in Odisha
The Odisha government has decided to recruit people from the transgender community as Jail Warders
Rajya Sabha Passes Transgender Persons Bill
The Upper House of Parliament today passed The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016
India Had Voted In Favour Of Amendments Moved by Pakistan to Dilute the SOGI Resolution in UN
Although India abstained from voting for the SOGI resolution at UN, India voted in favour of various amendments that were aimed at diluting or nullifying the resolution
UN Passes Resolution for Formation of LGBTI Independent Expert, India Abstains from Voting
In a historic move, a resolution on the creation of an Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was passed despite stiff opposition from some countries. India abstained from voting for the resolution
Supreme Court Clarifies NALSA Judgement, Says Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals Not Part of Third Gender
Only transgender people are to be classified under third gender and Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals are not part of third gender, clarified the Supreme Court
Prominent Gay Personalities File Writ Petition Against Section 377 in Supreme Court
A writ petition has been filed against Section 377 in the Supreme Court by eminent LGBT personalities of India, who have argued that Section 377 violates their right to life.
Pakistani Cleric Issues Fatwa Allowing Transgender Marriages
An Islamic scholar belonging to the Barelvi school of thought issued a religious decree (fatwa) allowing transmen and transwomen to marry
Pope Says Church Should Seek Forgiveness From Gays
Pope Francis has said that the Church should ask for forgiveness from gays for the way it has treated them.
Six Inspiring Pictures From Pride Parades Held In India
Six powerful and inspiring images from the various pride parades that have been held in India over the years
27 Foreign Diplomats Come Together and Pledge Support for LGBTI Rights, Say Pressure to Change Section 377 Must Come From Within
Foreign missions of 26 countries and the European Union came together in New Delhi to reaffirm their commitment to LGBTI rights
Sukhdeep Singh
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'