Two Same-sex Adults Living Together Not Illegal: Kolkata High Court
A Kolkata High Court bench comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Ravi Krishan Kapur has observed that cohabitation by two adults of same-sex cannot be... Read More...
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Mumbai’s Iconic Arts Festival ‘Kala Ghoda’ to Feature Several LGBTQ Events
Following close on the heels of the theatrical release of feature films Evening Shadows and Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, it is now the turn ... Read More...
Rahul Gandhi Meets Seven Young Student Activists, including LGBTQ activist, over Dinner
As elections come near, parties are prepping up to woo various sections of the society. Taking lessons from Narendra Modi's "Chai pe Charcha" in the 2014 elec... Read More...
Book ‘Straight to Normal’ Launched in Delhi
'Straight to Normal', the autobiography of Sharif D Rangnekar, was launched in Delhi yesterday. Published by Rupa Publications, the book is an autobiographical... Read More...
Gaylaxy Launches Queer Calendar 2019 Featuring 12 LGBTQ Indians
Gaylaxy, an Indian LGBTQ e-magazine, launched a Queer Calendar as part of its 9th Anniversary celebration in Delhi on 13th January. Gaylaxy was founded by Sukh... Read More...
Lok Sabha Passes Surrogacy Bill That Prohibits Same-Sex Couples and Single Persons To Have Kids via Surrogacy
The bill bans commercial surrogacy, and allows only married Indian heterosexual couples who have been married for at least 5 years to opt for surrogacy.
Breaking Free is Best Film, Onir honoured with Trailblazer award at 3rd Likho Awards For Excellence In Media
National award winning film 'Breaking Free', directed by Sridhar Rangayan won the Best Film and director Onir won the 'Trailblazer' award for his film 'My Broth... Read More...
Lok Sabha Passes Transgender Bill, Trans Activists Rechristen it the Transgender Persons (Violation of Rights) Bill
The passage of the Bill has met with anger and outrage from the transgender community, who say the Bill has failed to take into consideration the suggestions or demands of the trans community.
Celebrating Namma Pride 2018, Bengaluru’s First March since Decriminalizing of Homosexuality
The Namma Pride march this year was celebrated with immense energy and enthusiasm. Besides, it was also a reminder that the much-awaited journey towards granting LGBT rights and total equality has just commenced.
Community Consultation Held in Delhi to Push for Transgender Welfare Board in State
Aarambh Foundation, a Delhi based organisation working on addressing health, economic, social and human rights issues of LGBT community members in and around De... Read More...
Blued App launches Episode 2 of ‘Still About Section 377’ Season 2
Gay social networking app, Blued, launched Episode 2 of web series ‘Still About Section 377’ Season 2 on their app. In association with production house Dancing Shiva, this queer based series is live on Blued App
Trans Person Finds Employement in Karnataka’s Vidhan Soudha
M Monisha, a transgender woman from Belagavi in Karnataka, has been appointed as a full time employee at the Karnataka state secretariat. She will join as a gro... Read More...