Pakistan's First Transgender TV Anchor Marvia Malik Attacked By Gunmen, Escapes Unhurt
The Pakistan TV news anchor Marvia Malik luckily survived the gun attack by two unidentified assailants on Thursday night in Lahore.
Feb 25, 2023, 10:58 AM IST
We will not let LGBTQ activists among our children: Hungary PM Viktor Orban
The PM said on Thursday (July 7) that it will not bow down before European Union's efforts to force Hungary to abandon a new law that bans the promotion of homosexuality in schools. His government will not allow LGBTQ activists into schools, Orban insisted
Jul 08, 2021, 17:54 PM IST
Pride Month: Madras HC issues directions to remove prejudice against LGBTQIA+ community
The Court also called for a change in curricula of schools and universities to educate students on understanding the LGBTQIA+ community.
Jun 08, 2021, 06:18 AM IST
YouTube CEO addresses LGBTQ creators' monetisation concerns
Addressing the concerns of YouTube's LGBTQ community members, CEO Susan Wojcicki has denied claims that the video-sharing platform demonetises content from the community members because they fall under queer categories.
Aug 07, 2019, 16:10 PM IST
Delhi High Court dismisses plea seeking law for LGBT marriage, divorce
The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking directions to make rules and regulation to recognise LGBT community members` relationships such as marriage, adoption and divorce.
Jul 08, 2019, 19:41 PM IST
6 LGBT scenes cut from 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in China
In the Chinese version, those two lines are removed.
Mar 25, 2019, 11:14 AM IST
The rise of stories on lesbians casts shine on Indian screens
It is a new and sexually liberated India, say those bringing lesbian stories to the screen.
Feb 07, 2019, 18:02 PM IST
A parade to pride: Delhi LGBT+ community walks to claim their place in society
With happy faces and bodies swaying to drum beats, rainbow revellers took over the heart of Delhi and celebrated 'pride' and their newfound independence, two months after the Supreme Court quashed a colonial-era law that criminalised homosexuality.
Nov 25, 2018, 23:03 PM IST
Love not restricted to any gender: Huma Qureshi
"I've often spoken very strongly about civil liberties and equal rights", she said.
Oct 18, 2018, 18:31 PM IST
SC verdict on Article 377: India joins 25 nations where homosexuality is legal
72 countries and territories worldwide still continue to criminalise same-sex relationships.
Sep 06, 2018, 18:25 PM IST
LGBT community celebrates SC verdict on Section 377
The Supreme Court on Thursday (September 6) read down Section 377 and said that homosexuality cannot be considered a crime.
Sep 06, 2018, 12:55 PM IST
Pride, not prejudice: Congress tweets in support of LGBT after SC verdict on Section 377
Celebrating Supreme Court's historic verdict decriminalising homosexuality under, Congress on Thursday said that the judgement marks the first step towards an equal and inclusive society.
Sep 06, 2018, 12:52 PM IST
Love knows no gender: Tears of joy as LGBT community celebrates end of Section 377 tyranny
Members of the LGBT community, including rights activists, broke into celebration as the Supreme Court judgement was read out.
Sep 06, 2018, 12:37 PM IST
Homosexuality genetic flaw, cannot be equated with normal sexual behaviour: Subramanian Swamy
In a landmark judgement, the SC on Thursday repealed Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, decriminalising consensual gay sex.
Sep 06, 2018, 12:23 PM IST
Homosexuality not a mental disorder: Key observations by SC on Section 377
The five-judge bench of the SC led by CJI Dipak Misra unanimously decriminalised consensual gay sex.
Sep 06, 2018, 12:14 PM IST
Deep-rooted trauma forces LGBT community to live in fear: SC on Section 377
The SC said that it is because of the family and societal pressures that members of the LGBT community are forced to marry the opposite sex which leads to bi-sexuality and mental trauma.
Jul 12, 2018, 13:00 PM IST
Transsexualism will no longer be treated as a 'mental disorder': World Health Organization
This comes about 40 years after WHO stopped treating homosexuality as a disorder.
Jun 21, 2018, 11:38 AM IST
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, Uttar Pradesh government on plea against Section 377
The plea is likely to be look at differently this time, considering the Supreme Court has ruled that privacy is a fundamental right.
May 01, 2018, 15:09 PM IST
In Argentina, 60-yr-old man officially becomes a 'she' just to retire early
While women retire at 60 in Argentina, men have to retire at 65 to get the same pension benefits.
Mar 26, 2018, 21:01 PM IST
Parents stage protest after Kolkata school 'accuses' 10 students of being lesbians
The school management claims fellow students have complained of being inappropriately touched by the ten girls in question. Parents of the girls though refute the charges.
Mar 14, 2018, 10:17 AM IST
