LGBTQ+: News
10 Apr 2023
United States of AmericaWest Hollywood witnesses massive protests against anti-drag laws: All details
On Sunday (April 9), thousands of protesters took to the streets in West Hollywood to protest against the recent anti-drag laws passed by the Government of Tennessee, United States.
22 Mar 2023
UgandaUganda: Bill passed imposing jail term, death penalty for homosexuality
Uganda's parliament on Tuesday passed legislation criminalizing those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ).
18 Mar 2023
Kiren RijijuParliament must debate on same-sex marriage before SC decision: Rijiju
Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju stated on Saturday the issue of same-sex marriage must be debated in the Parliament to come up with a law as it represents all parts of the country.
15 Mar 2023
Blood DonationBlood donation rules for LGBTQ+ across the globe
Blood donation is a selfless act that can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
14 Mar 2023
Rashtriya Swayamsevak SanghRSS jumps the gun as same-sex marriage awaits SC nod
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Tuesday said that the organization supports the government's stance on same-sex marriage as marriage can only take place between persons of opposite genders.
13 Mar 2023
Supreme Court Of India'Seminal importance': SC refers same-sex marriage petitions to Constitution bench
While hearing petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages, the Supreme Court stated on Monday that the issue was of "seminal importance" in India.
12 Mar 2023
Central GovernmentSame-sex marriages incompatible with 'Indian family' concept: Centre to SC
The central government on Sunday opposed the legal recognition of same-sex marriages in the country in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court.
06 Mar 2023
JapanJapan will 'disappear' if people don't have kids: PM's advisor
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's advisor Masako Mori, in a recent interview, said that the country would cease to exist if the fall in its birth rate is not immediately controlled.
06 Mar 2023
Rashtriya Swayamsevak SanghRSS women's wing wants to teach babies 'sanskar' in womb
The Samvardhinee Nyas, a unit of the Rashra Sevika Samiti—the women's wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)—has reportedly launched a campaign called Garbha Sanskar (pregnancy culture) to "impart cultural values to babies in the womb."
22 Feb 2023
South KoreaSame-sex couples in South Korea finally enjoy same-spousal insurance coverage
When it comes to the LGBTQ+ community, many countries around the world have started practicing inclusivity.
20 Feb 2023
Rebel WilsonRebel Wilson and girlfriend Ramona Agruma engaged; see photos
Actor Rebel Wilson took to Instagram to announce her engagement with girlfriend Ramona Agruma. She posted two photos flaunting the ring as the couple donned pink and white striped sweaters.
10 Feb 2023
Mental HealthHow to support a child exploring gender or sexual identity
Wondering how to support your child as they explore their gender and sexuality but are not sure where to start?
05 Feb 2023
Relationships#LoveIsLove: Debunking 5 myths about LGBTQ+ community
After decades of being sidelined and looked down upon, the LGBTQ+ community around the world (barring a few countries) has finally received its due rights in today's time.
25 Jan 2023
Republic DayRepublic Day: Parade includes transgenders; front row for rickshaw pullers
This year's Republic Day Parade is about being thoughtful and inclusive.
11 Jan 2023
Mohan BhagwatRSS chief Bhagwat speaks in support of LGBTQ community
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) head Mohan Bhagwat spoke in support of the LGBTQ community, stating that they are humans and have the right to live like others.
06 Jan 2023
High CourtSupreme Court transfers all same-sex marriage recognition pleas to itself
The Supreme Court on Friday transferred all petitions seeking the recognition of same-sex marriages in India—which are pending before various High Courts—to itself, Live Law reported.
06 Jan 2023
Hollywood'Stranger Things' star Noah Schnapp comes out as gay
Hollywood actor Noah Schnapp is out of the closet!
19 Dec 2022
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Same-sex marriages shouldn't be allowed: BJP MP Sushil Kumar Modi
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Modi on Monday strongly objected to same-sex marriages in the Parliament, saying "two judges can't decide" on the significant subject.
25 Nov 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC seeks Centre's response on pleas to recognize same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the Centre and Attorney-General for India R Venkataramani on two pleas seeking the recognition of same-sex marriages under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
22 Nov 2022
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup: US journalist detained for wearing rainbow t-shirt
A US journalist covering the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has claimed that security officials detained him outside a stadium for wearing a rainbow t-shirt showing support to the LGBTQ+ community.
21 Nov 2022
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup: Why are European teams abandoning 'OneLove' armband?
Seven European nations, England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, and Denmark have decided to abandon the "OneLove" armbands.
26 Sep 2022
ItalyItaly: Far-right leader Meloni set to become first woman PM
Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni is set to become the first woman prime minister of Italy and succeed Mario Draghi after scoring a clear victory in Sunday's general election.
23 Sep 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaCelebrate Bisexuality Day 2022: Meaning and India's take on bisexuality
September 23 marks Celebrate Bisexuality Day every year.
29 Aug 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaUnmarried partnerships, queer relationships count as family: Supreme Court
Familial relationships may take the form of domestic, unmarried partnerships, or queer relationships, said a Supreme Court bench in a noteworthy observation.
13 Aug 2022
Books5 best queer love novels you must read
Queer romantic novels challenge readers to explore worlds beyond conventional definitions.
12 Aug 2022
BooksReignite your passion for romance with 2022's best romantic novels
Falling in love with fiction is good but fiction leading your way to love is a lot more beautiful.
04 Jul 2022
XLeena Manimekalai's 'Kaali' poster invites major flak; netizens demand arrest
Director Leena Manimekalai is drawing major flak on social media for "deliberately hurting Hindu sentiments."
21 Jun 2022
Defence Ministry#NewsBytesExclusive: DefMin rejecting script on gay soldier 'homophobic,' says Onir
In January, National Award-winning director Onir revealed the script of his upcoming anthology We Are was rejected by the Defence Ministry.
14 Jun 2022
Aligarh Muslim UniversityPride Month special: Revisiting Hansal Mehta's brilliant LGBTQ+ drama 'Aligarh'
Manoj Bajpayee-Rajkummar Rao starrer Aligarh (2015) is a landmark film in the Indian LGBTQ+ landscape.
10 Jun 2022
Instagram#LoveIsLove: Rebel Wilson comes out, confirms relationship with Ramona Agruma
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson recently came out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
09 Jun 2022
Bollywood#NewsBytesExclusive: Bollywood LGBTQ+ movies often miss mark, says 'Admitted' helmer
Admitted became the Best Documentary Film at this year's Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF).
08 Jun 2022
BollywoodPride Month: Looking at loud and proud queer Indian celebrities
From making homosexuals a butt of jokes in films such as Kya Kool Hain Hum to eventually portraying the matter sensitively in dramas such as Badhaai Do, Bollywood has come a long way.
06 Jun 2022
GreeceSame sex wedding destinations across the globe
A wedding is supposed to be a gay affair, no pun intended!
03 Jun 2022
LifestylePride Month: All you need to know about it
June 1-30 is celebrated as Pride Month in the United States.
01 June 2022
NetflixCelebrate 'Pride Month' by watching these 5 web shows
June has officially started, which means only one thing: Pride Month is here!
11 May 2022
Manipur#NewsBytesExclusive: 'Oneness' director explains why we need more LGBTQ+ films
Filmmaker Priyakanta Laishram was 15 when he experienced a sexual identity crisis. But he had no one to guide him.
25 Apr 2022
YouTube'Oneness' becomes Manipur's first film to address homosexuality, societal discrimination
Oneness is an upcoming Manipuri film that talks about the alleged honor killing of a gay youth in 2013.
25 Apr 2022
Bollywood'Lock Upp': Saisha Shinde talks facing abuse, backlash upon sharing
On Sunday, Lock Upp hosted the Judgement Day episode, where contestants shared some dark secrets to avoid elimination.
13 Apr 2022
Jude Law'Fantastic Beasts 3': Warner Bros. censors gay dialog for China
And the saga of censoring gay scenes/dialogs in Hollywood movies before screening in certain regions continues.
17 Mar 2022
Netflix'Heartstopper' trailer: This Netflix show looks like tender LGBTQ tale
Netflix has dropped the teaser for its upcoming series, Heartstopper.
