Plight of LGBTQ communities during Covid-19 pandemic
Homosexuality was legalized in India by the Supreme Court of India in September, 2018. A five-judge bench of the top court declared Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code as … Read More
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Best LGBTQ Friendly Bars In Mumbai
Mumbai never fails to offer multiple options if you are looking for a great bars to let loose. Recently, we brought you guides to the city’s best cocktail bars, as … Read More
Lockdown dangerous for LGBTQ Indians?
But being stuck inside with their families for months has made this hard for them to keep up. Mumbai: In conservative India, many in the LGBTQ communities hide their real selves. … Read More
India’s Constitution is ready for gay marriage. Are India’s society and courts?
In ‘Sex and the Supreme Court’, Saurabh Kirpal writes about how marriage equality will fulfill the Constitution makers’ promise to all Indians. Marriage is an ancient institution that has existed … Read More
Nepal to count LGBTQ population in census for first time
Nepal’s upcoming national census will for the first time count the LGBTQ Communities population in the Himalayan nation in order to better allocate government jobs and education set aside for … Read More
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. In February, it is time for the ladies to come out of the closet. … Read More
Here’s a list of countries where Homosexuality is legal
The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce on Thursday its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the Constitutional validity of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that criminalizes … Read More
A homegrown dating app for the LGBTQ communities in India
‘As You Are‘ aims to offer a safe space for people to make connections while keeping their identity confidential The few dating apps that are popular among the LGBTQ communities … Read More
‘Same-sex marriage not a part of our culture’, says top govt lawyer, opposes plea in Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court is hearing a PIL that seeks marriage rights for the gay community under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955. New Delhi: Same-sex marriages are neither a part … Read More
Problems faced by LGBT in India
India Fight for LGBT Rights NEW DELHI INDIA – The SC scrapped a colonial era ban on gay sex on Thursday, in a landmark judgement that sparked celebrations across India … Read More
LGBTQ Events in India
On 6 September India’s Supreme Court struck down the colonial era that made gay sex punishable. India has been fighting for the rights of the LGBTQ people and there were … Read More
When is Pride month?
Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBTQ communities (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, non-binary, asexual, poly sexual, gender queer and gender variant people). Pride month kicks off on … Read More
When was the first Gay Pride flag used?
The original LGBTQ gay pride flag was seen in the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade on June 25, 1978. Around 30 volunteers helped to hand-dye and stitch the first … Read More
Who created the Gay Pride flag?
Gay activist Gilbert Baker from Kansas, who was born in 1951, was the person who created the iconic flag. He taught himself to sew after getting an honourable discharge from … Read More
What do the rainbow colors in the Pride flag mean
What do the rainbow colors in the Pride flag mean? Each colour in the original flag had a different meaning, which many still celebrate today. When the flag was first … Read More
LGBT Communities Pride Flag Colors
What is the Gay Pride flag? What do the rainbow colors mean? The rainbow flag has become widely known as a symbol for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer … Read More
Meet the out and proud Bollywood allies of the LGBTQ communities
The month of June is dedicated to the LGBTQ Communities rights; social media today was flooded with pride pictures, Harvey Milk quotes and shades of rainbow. Celebs from across the … Read More
Number of LGBTQ elected officials in U.S. hits new high
The report also found the number of openly LGBTQ Communities mayors increased by 35%, while the number of state legislators increased to 160 in June from 147 in June 2019. … Read More