Opinion: Femme-shaming Within the Gay Community
Many gay guys struggle to define their masculinity and themselves as men and rely on an aggressive, competitive and derisive demeanor to compensate for the insecurity.
Transgender
MNS Workers Beat Three Trans Women in Thane, Police File FIR against 15 after Video Goes Viral
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers, including women, brutally beat up three trans women at Kapurwadi in Thane on May 27th. A group of 15 people attacked the three trans women near Majiwada bridge at night, alleging that they engaged in prostitution.
Watch: Devdutt Pattanaik Explains How Karmic Faiths are an Ally of LGBTQ People
Devdutt Pattanaik, renowned Mythologist and author of books like Shikhandi: And Other Queer Tales they Don't Tell You, and The Pregnant King, has recently intro... Read More...
Congress Party Tweets About IDAHOBIT, Confirms Its Support for LGBTQ People
the official twitter handle of Indian National Congress tweeted about IDAHOBIT and wrote that it stands against discrimination, prejudice and hate of all kinds. This is the first time that any political party in India has tweeted/celebrated IDAHOBIT and affirmed their support not only for removal of Section 377, but LGBTQ rights in general
Protest Held in Kashmir to Demand Transgender Rights
A sit in protest was held by the transgender community of Kashmir at Press Colony, Srinagar on 13th May against non-implementation of NALSA judgement in Jammu and Kashmir and disregard of transgender rights in the state.
Kaushik Ganguly’s Nagarkirtan (2018): A Reality in Motion
The desire of a queer person to be loved and have a family is well portrayed in the film. Kaushik Ganguly brings another magnanimous art for cinegoers, almost like a reality in motion.
In Historic Move, Pakistan’s National Assembly Passes landmark Transgender Rights Bill
Pakistan’s National Assembly passed a Bill to protect the rights of transgender people in the country.
Delhi Government to set up Transgender Welfare Board
AAP government in Delhi has initiated the process to set up a Transgender Welfare Board in the state soon
Congress ready to remove Section 377, says Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka
At an informal chat with women in Bengaluru on 8th April, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said that his party was ready to do away with Section 377
No Reservation for Transgender in Govt’s TG Bill
The NDA government has not included reservations for transgender people in the revised Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill
J&K State Budget Makes Provisions For Transgender People, Free SRS, Benefits of BPL and Monthly Pension Promised
Every transgender in the state shall be treated as living under BPL (Below Poverty Line), unless stated otherwise. They would be entitled to all the benefits under the BPL scheme, including cheap food-grains, LPG, electricity connections etc.
The Web Series ‘All About Section 377’ Season 2 is Launching Soon. Watch its Trailer
While the first season educated the viewers about homosexuality and Section 377, the second season will focus on transgender rights and may be even same-sex marriage.