Orlando shooting: 50 killed in worst assault in US since 9/11; Obama calls it 'terror act', emergency declared
The overnight shooting at a gay nightclub that left 50 dead and 53 wounded is "clearly an act of terror," Florida Governor Rick Scott said Sunday.
Jun 12, 2016, 22:34 PM IST
Student comes out as 'non-binary' at Barack Obama event in London
Obama said he was "incredibly proud" of Munir for speaking out and encouraged her to "keep pushing" for rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Apr 24, 2016, 03:00 AM IST
Lesbian, gay, bisexuals face more mood, anxiety disorders
Gay, lesbian and bisexuals experience more mood and anxiety disorders than other people, says a new study, adding that they are more likely to turn to heavy drinking.
Mar 19, 2016, 16:23 PM IST
Lesbian, gay, bisexuals experience more anxiety disorder: Study
Gay, lesbian and bisexuals experience more anxiety disorders than others, and are more likely to turn to heavy drinking, according to a first of its kind study.
Mar 19, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Instant noodles, formula milk are making babies gay: Indonesian Mayor
An Indonesian Mayor is making news for claiming that infants can become gay if they consume instant noodles and milk formula.
Mar 11, 2016, 11:42 AM IST
Beware! Dating sites helping spread HIV
According to a new study, more than 60% of gay and bisexual men diagnosed with HIV reported meeting sexual partners online in the preceding year.
Feb 29, 2016, 12:09 PM IST
Manny Pacquiao: Nike drops boxer's contract over 'homosexuals are worse than animals' comment
We find Manny Pacquiao`s comments abhorrent, says Nike.
Feb 18, 2016, 04:08 AM IST
Sri Sri favours decriminalisation of gay sex, calls for scrapping obsolete laws
As the debate over Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that calls for criminalising gay sex continues, spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has favoured making homosexuality legal.
Feb 05, 2016, 13:25 PM IST
SC to hear in open court curative plea on homosexuality
The SC will hear in open court on February 2 a curative petition of gay activists challenging its verdict criminalising homosexuality in the country.
Jan 29, 2016, 19:41 PM IST
LGBT Indians to drive taxis in Mumbai, sign of social acceptance
A project launched by Wings Travels and community organisation Humsafar Trust will train up to 300 members of the LGBT community to drive cabs in Mumbai.
Jan 21, 2016, 17:28 PM IST
US lifts lifetime ban on gay blood donations
The United States today formally lifted its lifetime ban on blood donations by gay men, replacing the rule with a 12-month waiting period after last sexual contact.
Dec 22, 2015, 00:29 AM IST
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo spends £1 million on ‘wild party’ in Morocco
The Portuguese forward spent time with his friends in the seaside town of Agadir, it has been claimed.
Dec 11, 2015, 21:59 PM IST
Sting's daughter Eliot Sumner comes out gay
The musician said she has been dating Austrian model Lucie Von Alten for two years.
Dec 03, 2015, 15:29 PM IST
Why women trust gay men more than straight male friends
The findings shed new light on why many heterosexual women develop close friendships with gay men.
Dec 02, 2015, 16:42 PM IST
There's no such thing as 'straight' woman
Women are either bisexual or gay but "never straight," according to a new research.
Nov 07, 2015, 11:45 AM IST
Japan issues first same-sex partner certificates
Two Tokyo districts issued Japan's first certificates officially recognising samesex partnerships on Thursday, a major step forward for gay couples in a nation where being openly gay remains largely a taboo.
Nov 06, 2015, 05:43 AM IST
Vatican sacks priest after he comes out as gay
The Vatican dismissed a priest from his post in a Holy See office on Saturday after he told a newspaper he was gay and urged the Catholic Church to change its stance on homosexuality.
Oct 04, 2015, 00:38 AM IST
Obama nominates first openly gay US Army secretary
US President Barack Obama nominated Eric Fanning as Army secretary Friday in a move that if confirmed by the Senate would make him the first openly gay person to serve in that role.
Sep 19, 2015, 06:10 AM IST
Swara Bhaskar supports LGTB community, slams Article 377
Actress Swara Bhaskar of "Tanu Weds Manu" and "Raanjhanaa" fame has come out in the support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community by slamming the controversial Article 377 of the constitution and terming it "shameful" and "saddening".
Sep 17, 2015, 18:36 PM IST
Lithuanian `aviator` bill gains wings in gay circles
Lithuania abandoned the litas on Thursday when it became the 19th country to adopt the euro but at least one of the old bills is still in vogue, a gay activist said on Friday.
Jan 03, 2015, 04:35 AM IST
