LGBTQ

Was in relationships where I was open but my significant other wasn't: Onir

During the conversation, Onir honestly opened up about society's perception of relationships and sexuality. 

Sep 27, 2018, 15:45 PM IST

Section 377 decriminalised in India: How global media organisations reported on this landmark judgement

The verdict, which is also an important issue globally, has been covered by several media organisations worldwide.

Sep 06, 2018, 15:13 PM IST

SC decriminalises consensual gay sex; LGBTQ community rejoices after verdict

"Any consensual sexual relationship between consenting adults - homosexuals, heterosexuals or lesbians - cannot be said to be unconstitutional," said the Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra, as he read out the judgement.

Sep 06, 2018, 12:55 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In a landmark judgement, the SC on Thursday repealed Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, decriminalising consensual gay sex.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

What is Section 377? Here's all you need to know

The archaic law making gay sex a crime was introduced during the British era in 1862.

Sep 06, 2018, 10:58 AM IST

Live updates: SC reads down Section 377, says homosexuality not a crime

Section 377 refers to 'unnatural offences' and says whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 10 years.

Sep 06, 2018, 09:52 AM IST

'Batwoman' star Ruby Rose quits Twitter post backlash

Before bidding adieu to Twitter, 'The Meg' star responded to criticism in a series of tweets. 

Aug 13, 2018, 11:54 AM IST

Won't wait for majoritarian governments to enact or delete laws: SC on Section 377

The SC bench said the moment it is convinced about violation of the fundamental right, the object of these fundamental rights give power to the court to strike down the law.

Jul 17, 2018, 14:42 PM IST

Centre passes the buck on Section 377 to SC, says its validity is up to the wisdom of court

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra is hearing a batch of petitions seeking decriminalisation of consensual sex between two adults of the same gender. 

Jul 11, 2018, 14:02 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

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

Term LGBTQ doesn't help community as much as it used to: Amber Heard

Actor Amber Heard said she believes the term "LGBTQ" does not help the marginalised community as much as it did at one point of time, especially in Hollywood.

Nov 15, 2017, 16:35 PM IST

Despite having world's third-largest 'pink market', gay Chinese flock to Thailand for acceptance

Bathed in a pink spotlight, the caberet singer at Phuket's ZAG bar lip-syncs the top notes of a popular Mandarin love song, delighting the crowd of gay Chinese tourists who have escaped judgement at home for sexual freedom in Thailand. 

Nov 10, 2017, 09:38 AM IST