LGBTQ+: News
16 Oct 2023
HollywoodHollywood movies that got LGBTQ+ representation right
After years of conversations, controversies, and criticisms, there's an increase in LGBTQ+ presence in Hollywood with actors from the community getting more opportunities in the industry and Oscars recognizing and honoring them as well.
16 Oct 2023
OnirMarriage equality: Onir shares heartfelt message ahead of SC verdict
Onir is one of the very few filmmakers in India who has been vocal about LGBTQ+ issues. The director is known for his hard-hitting films and for sharing his constant support for equal rights.
25 Sep 2023
HollywoodLiked 'Red, White & Royal Blue'? Watch these similar movies
Amazon Prime Video gave us a fresh love story with Red, White & Royal Blue and the hopeless romantics have been melting ever since.
28 Aug 2023
TikTokWho is trans advocate Dylan Mulvaney, honored at Streamy Awards
Touted as the "cultural crystal ball," the Streamy Awards—a celebration of online creators, took place on Sunday night (local time) in Los Angeles.
07 Aug 2023
OTT releasesSushmita Sen's 'Taali' trailer promises hard-hitting drama
Sushmita Sen's upcoming social biopic series Taali has been in the buzz for a long time and the makers have now released its much-awaited trailer. The show is slated to premiere on JioCinema on August 15.
04 Aug 2023
NetflixIf you liked 'Heartstopper,' watch these similar shows
The latest Netflix British coming-of-age rom-com drama series Heartstopper has created quite a ripple and for all the right reasons.
26 Jul 2023
Books#NewsBytesExclusive: 'Naked' co-authors share insights on queer love
The world of literature recently received a new addition that brings out the struggles and joys of city life, queer love, and the quest for a spiritual home.
22 Jul 2023
CelebrityMatty Healy's Malaysian concert canceled over onstage kiss
British pop band The 1975's frontman Matty Healy has once again sparked controversy, this time for kissing his male bandmate onstage during a concert in Malaysia.
01 Jul 2023
Uniform Civil CodeUttarakhand: Panel completes drafting of proposed Uniform Civil Code
Former Supreme Court (SC) judge, Justice (retired) Ranjana Prakash Desai, announced on Friday that the draft of the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for Uttarakhand was ready.
24 Jun 2023
NetflixPride Special: Why 'Schitt's Creek's David-Patrick remain iconic queer couple
Netflix's Schitt's Creek is a hug-shaped heartwarming drama, a rare project that can boast about getting everything right.
15 Jun 2023
HollywoodTrans flag: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' banned in Gulf countries
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse has emerged to become one of the biggest money spinners of 2023. The film received rave reviews from critics and viewers.
12 Jun 2023
Dua LipaSpotify record: 'Dua Lipa' crosses 11B streams
Dua Lipa is one of the most known faces globally and the pop star is known for her sassy style and catchy music. The English-Albanian singer has been smashing records ever since and now her debut album titled Dua Lipa has become the first album by a female artist to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify.
09 Jun 2023
Google DoodleGoogle Doodle celebrates Willi Ninja, dancer and 'godfather of voguing'
Google is celebrating the iconic American dancer Willi Ninja with a special doodle video today.
06 Jun 2023
Ayushmann KhurranaAyushmann donates food-trucks to Chandigarh's transgender community; but problems abound
Ayushmann Khurrana is one of the socially responsible actors in Bollywood. Recently, the Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui actor donated food trucks to the LGBTQ+ community in Chandigarh to empower the community in entrepreneurship.
03 Jun 2023
NetflixPride Month special: Revisiting heartbreaking 'Thangam' from anthology 'Paava Kadhaigal'
Paava Kadhaigal (Sinful Tales), an anthology film, features four different stories by noted South Indian directors: Sudha Kongara, Vignesh Shivan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Vetrimaaran.
30 May 2023
BollywoodOnir unveils first look of upcoming directorial, 'Pine Cone'
Filmmaker Onir has been one of the most vocal LGBTQ+ figures in India and has been producing stellar content over the years. The filmmaker unveiled the first look of his next directorial titled Pine Cone.
30 May 2023
Bengali CinemaRituparno Ghosh death anniversary: Directing pan-Indian films with universal storytelling
"Mathura Nagarpati Kahe Tum Gokul Jaao"
29 May 2023
UgandaUganda: President signs anti-LGBTQ law imposing jail, death penalty
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni signed a contentious anti-gay bill into law on Monday, the Associated Press reported.
27 May 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Police bust gay sextortion rackets, arrest 4 suspects
The Delhi Police on Friday busted two gay sextortion rackets active in South East Delhi and arrested four people who allegedly used to trap victims on social media, reported ANI.
23 May 2023
HollywoodJoaquin Phoenix-Todd Haynes collaborate for NC-17 gay romantic drama
Joaquin Phoenix is one of the most adept actors in Hollywood, who is known for donning challenging roles on celluloid.
22 May 2023
Cannes Film Festival4 work-in-progress human rights documentaries showcased at Cannes
The international documentary Labs and Forum Docs-by-the-Sea is presenting and showcasing work-in-progress films for the first time at the Marde u Film's Cannes Docs. Curator Gugi Gumilang spoke about the importance of showcasing films at such a global level and how it will help in representation.
17 May 2023
CelebrityKim Petras becomes first transgender model for 'Sports Illustrated'
German pop star Kim Petras became the first transgender cover model for the coveted Sports Illustrated magazine. The magazine unveiled its Swimsuit edition and Petras is seen posing for the cover alongside stalwarts like Megan Fox, Brooks Nader, and Martha Stewart.
16 May 2023
BollywoodOnir's 'Pine Cone' to premiere at KMIFF 2023; details inside
Filmmaker Onir is known for his hard-hitting films. The director has been in the news for being a vocal LGBTQ+ figure and is known for his adept storytelling.
11 May 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC reserves judgment on petitions pertaining to same-sex marriage
After ten days of hearing, the Supreme Court (SC) Constitution Bench reserved its judgment on various petitions pertaining to marriage equality rights for the LGBTQIA+ community on Thursday.
05 May 2023
Movie Review'UnWoman' review: Sensitive, piercing LGBTQ+ drama rooted in rural India
UnWoman, directed by Pallavi Roy Sharma and produced by Gunjan Goel, Susheel Sharman, and Shalmali Prakash, is a sensitive, poignant, searing drama that exposes the grim reality of the LGBTQ+ community in India, especially in the hinterlands.
03 May 2023
Government of IndiaCentre to form panel to look into LGBTQIA+ community issues
The central government has agreed to set up a committee to address "genuine human concerns" faced by members of the LGBTQIA+ community in their day-to-day lives, according to the news agency ANI.
28 Apr 2023
DY ChandrachudSame-sex marriage would 'destroy' Indian beliefs: Hindu body to CJI
A Hindu religious body named Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha on Friday wrote an open letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, calling the legalization of same-sex marriage "unacceptable."
27 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaTime to update the laws: SC on marriage equality
On the sixth day of the Supreme Court hearing on marriage equality for the LGBTQ+ community, the five-judge Constitutional bench presiding over the matter said it's time to update the laws.
26 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaConsider leaving marriage equality to Parliament: Centre to SC
The Central government on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to consider leaving the decision regarding marriage equality for the LGBTQ+ community to Parliament.
26 Apr 2023
Met GalaPolitical statements at Met Gala: LGBTQ+ Pride to equal rights
The countdown to the most-awaited fashion event of the year has begun!
25 Apr 2023
DY ChandrachudParents of LGBTQIA+ members write to CJI, seek 'marriage equality'
Parents of more than 400 LGBTQIA+ children have written an open letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud asking him to consider the plea for marriage equality, reported CNBC.
20 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSame-sex marriage: Are binary spouses necessary for marriage, asks CJI
On the third day of the Supreme Court hearing arguments on legalizing same-sex marriages on Thursday, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud said that same-sex relationships are not just physical, but also stable and emotional.
19 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaCentre seeks states' opinion on same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court on Wednesday continued hearing pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriages and the Centre's petition opposing the former.
18 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaNo absolute concept of man, woman: SC on same-sex marriage
Hearing a batch of pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriages and the government's petition questioning the maintainability of the former, the Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that there is no absolute concept of a man or woman.
18 Apr 2023
HomosexualityEquality for all: Countries where same-sex marriage is legal
As the Supreme Court of India hears final arguments on petitions seeking to legalize same-sex marriage, it is worth noting that a growing number of countries around the world have already taken this step.
18 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC to hear same-sex marriage pleas, Centre's objection today
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a batch of petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages in India and the Central government's plea challenging the maintainability of the petitions.
18 Apr 2023
OTT releasesOTT watchlist: 5 top BL dramas you absolutely can't miss
The emergence of OTT platforms has given birth to greater representation and gone are the days when love stories only revolved around a boy and a girl.
17 Apr 2023
Central GovernmentSame-sex marriage 'urban elitist' concept, judiciary can't legalize it: Centre
The Centre on Monday termed the demands for legal recognition of same-sex marriage as merely a voicing of "urban elitist views" for social acceptance.
17 Apr 2023
OnirSame-sex marriage: Onir-Apurva Asrani slam Centre's 'urban elitist concept' comment
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is to hear petitions regarding legally recognizing same-sex marriages on Tuesday.
21 Feb 2022
HomosexualityLavender marriage: What is it and how does it work?
Despite LGBTQ+ rights undergoing several changes worldwide, full social acceptance of homosexuality is still a distant goal in several countries, including India.
