17% Rise in Section 377 Cases in A Year, 1347 Cases Filed in 2015
There was a sharp 17% increase in Section 377 related cases in India in 2015. A total of 1347 FIRs were filed under "Unnatural Offences" in 2015 as against 1148 in 2014
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One Cubicle at a Time – Madhumitha Venkataraman
Madhu was awarded with ‘Woman of Wonder’ award in 2015 and has been featured in several media such as The Hindu, Times of India, Your Story and Eenadu for her personal journey and work on diversity and inclusion. Her dream is to see an open and inclusive world for everyone.
Wishberry – Helping LGBTQ Projects Raise Funds Via Crowdfunding
Since 2013, Wishberry has managed to organize 11 LGBTQ Crowdfunding campaigns, raising an amount of about Rs. 24 Lacs, with a hundred percent success rate
GALVA – A Space for Spiritual Gay Hindus
GALVA, or Gay & Lesbian Vaishnava Association, is a nonprofit religious organization offering positive information and support to Gay and Lesbian Vaishnavas and Hindus, their friends, and other interested persons
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
This Traditional South Indian Engagement of A Gay Couple Will Steal Your Heart
The two had been in a long distance relationship spanning different continents, and criss-crossing India, for close to three years and got engaged in January 2016
Video Series Captures Life Experiences of LGBTQ People
A new set of videos by 101 India is capturing the life and experiences of a whole spectrum of LGBTQ people. The videos, most of which are between five and six minutes long, cover the life stories, struggles, negotiations and triumph of queer individuals.
Xulhaz Mannan: A Friend, An Ally, A Fellow Rainbow Conspirator
Hadi Hussain recalls the indomitable spirit of Xulhaz Manan, and writes that getting back into the shell and cocooning wasn’t Xulhaz's best trait
In Pics: Pride Marches Held in Three Indian Cities in Last Two Months
Between March and April, three Indian cities have held pride parades. While Nagpur debuted on the pride map, making it the third city in Maharashtra to have held a pride parade, Jaipur and Chandigarh held the march for second and fourth time respectively.
Bangladesh LGBTIQs detained, released
4 members of the LGBTQI community of Bangladesh were detained by the police after their participation in Pohela Boishakh, a Bengali New Year festival celebration.
Apparel Brand Employs Transgender Model For Its Collection
Brown Boy, a new age apparel brand that claims to be the world's healthiest & happiest brand, has its goal to bring sustainable street style to the mainstream. At Brown Boy, they take pride in their quality and design aesthetics, and being a supp... Read More...
LGBT Fashion Show at Agra’s Taj Mahotsav Leaves Everyone Stunned
For the first time in its history, Agra and Taj Mahotsav were witness to a LGBT Fashion Show on February 24th.