SC backs 'openly gay' lawyer Saurabh Kirpal for Delhi HC judge; argues against Centre's objections
"The proposal has been pending for over five years," expressed the Supreme Court Collegium in their letter.
Jan 19, 2023, 19:41 PM IST
Had never kissed another man before, reveals Ankur Rathee on his bold scene with Akshay Oberoi in 'Inside Edge'
The actor also shares a kissing scene with co-star Akshay, who happens to be a great friend off-screen as well.
Dec 18, 2021, 07:56 AM IST
NCPCR questions CBFC, UNICEF over screening of films on gay relationships in West Bengal schools
According to media reports, eight short films on same-sex relationships made by young filmmakers have been shortlisted for Prayasam's 'Bad and Beautiful World Film Festival' and will be screened at several schools after the reopening of educational institutes in West Bengal.
Nov 10, 2021, 22:29 PM IST
Google Doodle honours gay rights activist Marsha P Johnson marking Pride month 2020
Marsha was also known as the 'mayor of Christopher Street' and from 1987 through 1992, was an AIDS activist with ACT UP.
Jun 30, 2020, 09:40 AM IST
Gays hold influential positions in Bollywood but don't support community: Onir
Onir laments that the percentage of such films being made in India is abysmal.
Oct 30, 2018, 12:59 PM IST
Society must treat LGBT community with respect: Hansal Mehta
According to Mehta, the court can only make rules and laws, but a change in society can come if people practice it.
Sep 06, 2018, 19:17 PM IST
Bakery refuses to make cake for gay wedding, case to be heard in US court
When Dave Mullins and Charlie Craig entered the "Masterpiece Cakeshop" bakery in a Denver suburb on July 19, 2012, they were giddy about choosing their wedding cake.
Nov 23, 2017, 11:12 AM IST
Microsoft, Apple among companies urging US Supreme Court to weigh gay workers' rights
A group of 76 companies submitted a brief to the court saying a split among lower courts on that question had created uncertainty for employers and gay workers.
Oct 11, 2017, 22:08 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin stirs controversy, says 'I am not a woman, so I don't have bad days'
Putin has stirred a controversy by making a sexist comment in a documentary.
Jun 07, 2017, 17:03 PM IST
Taiwan to make landmark gay marriage ruling
Conservative and religious groups in Taiwan says that gay marriage would destroy family values.
May 24, 2017, 10:02 AM IST
Homophobia up in Mexico after gay marriage push: NGO
Alejandro Brito, head of the Citizen Commission against Homophonic Hate Crimes, said there was a "defamation campaign" against gays.
Jul 13, 2016, 04:12 AM IST
Pope Francis visits Ugandan shrine amid gay rights debate
Francis, on the second leg of his first African tour, said Mass for tens of thousands of people huddled on muddy hillsides surrounding the soaring modern shrine.
Nov 28, 2015, 15:47 PM IST
Prank call? Elton John says Putin phoned him over gay rights; Russia says no
If not Vladimir Putin, who called up popstar Elton John in the name of the Russian President?
Sep 16, 2015, 19:16 PM IST
