Embracing Diversity: 10 Essential LGBTQ+ Mental Health Books For Millennials
The mental health of the LGBTQ community in India remains legally and emotionally wounded and stretched. They’re dynamic, young, and constantly under strife due to the immense scrutiny, and scalding offered to them, what they’re permitted, what they aren’t, how to present themselves at the hands of civic bodies, families, friends workplaces, and what India provides as permissible
Jun 17, 2024, 14:05 PM IST
Suchetana, Daughter Of Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, Opts For Sex Change Surgery 'To Be A Man'
Suchetana Bhattacharya, the daughter of former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, has declared herself as a "transman", adding that she would shortly undergo sex reassignment surgery (SRS).
Jun 22, 2023, 08:25 AM IST
Indian-American LGBTQ Members Urge PM Modi To Support Equal Rights For LGBTQ Community In India
During his four-day visit starting on June 21, the US president and the First Lady will host Modi for a state dinner on June 22.
Jun 11, 2023, 06:22 AM IST
Delhi: Gay 'Sextortion' Gang Busted, Used To Blackmail Victim Via Grindr App
Due to the fear of social stigma, the victims succumb to the demands of the accused and transfer money into the accounts provided by them.
May 26, 2023, 23:16 PM IST
Uproar After Third Gender Denoted As 'Caste' In Bihar's Caste-Based Survey
Terming the Bihar government's move of considering 'third gender' a separate caste in the ongoing exercise as a 'criminal act', Reshma Prasad, founder secretary of Dostanasafar, a Bihar-based NGO.
Apr 08, 2023, 17:02 PM IST
'Legalising Same-Sex Marriage Will Have Devastating Impact On Society': Former Judges
The group of former judges opined that legalising same-sex marriage will strike at the very root of the family system and thus will have a devastating impact on society at large.
Mar 29, 2023, 19:02 PM IST
Uganda Makes It A Crime To Identify As LGBTQ, To Impose Death Penalty For Aggravated Homosexuality
More than 30 African countries, including Uganda, already ban same-sex relations.
Mar 23, 2023, 09:33 AM IST
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida Sacks Secretary Over Anti-LGBT Remarks
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida termed the anti-LGBT remarks as totally unacceptable and incompatible with the policies of his administration.
Feb 04, 2023, 15:34 PM IST
Kerala Transgender Couple Expecting Baby After Trans Man Gets Pregnant
After long discussions and deliberations, the couple is now expecting their first baby in March, details below.
Feb 03, 2023, 23:44 PM IST
BIG WIN for LGBTQs! Singapore passes law to decriminalise gay sex
A repeal of the colonial-era Section 377A of the Penal Code was passed with a majority of 93 to three votes in parliament, reported Channel News Asia.
Nov 29, 2022, 22:25 PM IST
'Landmark step': Transgender persons to get 'special healthcare benefits', says govt
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hailed the step to provide composite health package for transgender persons as one of its kind in the country.
Aug 24, 2022, 19:42 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir announces transgender welfare board for protection of community
Jammu and Kashmir: The welfare board will look at the protection rights and interests of the transgender community in the region.
Jul 12, 2022, 21:02 PM IST
Gay couple enters into wedlock in Hyderabad, see pics
As the same sex marriages are not legally recognised in India, Supriyo and Abhay held a 'promising ceremony' to make their eight-year-long relationship official.
Dec 20, 2021, 11:46 AM IST
Virat Kohli and his restaurant land in trouble with LGBTQIA community, THIS is the reason
A restaurant chain owned by Team India captain Virat Kohli, One8 Commune, has raised a fresh storm after it was accused of being biased by an advocacy group of discriminating against the LGBTQIA+ community.
Nov 16, 2021, 12:33 PM IST
Germany carpark allocates parking spots for LGBTQ community and migrants
The wall behind the cars in Germany has been painted in rainbow colours with words “Vielfalt Parkplätze” (diversity spaces) adorning them.
Oct 02, 2021, 12:56 PM IST
Google security official faces lawsuit for mocking gay employee: Report
The employee is now seeking unspecified monetary damages for alleged physical and emotional harassment at Google’s Los Angeles offices.
Oct 02, 2021, 09:46 AM IST
'Milestone for equality': Switzerland gives nod to legalise same-sex marriage
Around 64.1% of voters voted in favour of same-sex marriage in the nationwide referendum that was conducted under Switzerland’s system of direct democracy.
Sep 26, 2021, 23:09 PM IST
Man shocks wife, comes out as bisexual after 16 years of marriage
The woman said she suspects her husband is having an affair with a man.
Sep 12, 2021, 20:12 PM IST
Megan Fox celebrates 'over two decades' of bisexuality in honour of Pride Month
Hollywood actress Megan Fox asserted that she has been bisexual for over two decades, in a new social media post. Although she came out over a decades ago, she doesn't often openly address her sexuality.
Jun 28, 2021, 17:59 PM IST
Zareen Khan-Anshuman Jha's LGBTQ+ drama, 'Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele' garners 2 mn views in release week!
Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele is written and directed by Harish Vyas. It is produced by Anshuman Jha and Navey Mittar under the banner of First Ray Films.
May 21, 2021, 13:10 PM IST
