Tag: LGBTQ
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LGBTQ activists hit the streets in Kolkata against alleged inaction of transgender development board
The agitation was led by popular city-based LGBTQ activist Ranjita Sinha, who was herself in the first team of board members when it was formed in 2015 under the state Women & Child Development and Social Welfare Department.
August 8, 2022 -
Pride parade returns in London on 50th anniversary
After two years of cancellations because of the coronavirus pandemic, the parade came a half-century after London’s first march to celebrate Pride in 1972.
July 2, 2022 -
Long road of acceptance for LGBTQ+
Their slogan was: “Meye-Meye Prem Korechhe!! Besh Korechhe Besh Korechhe!! Chhele-Chhele Prem Korechhe!! Besh Korechhe Besh Korechhe!!”
June 21, 2022 -
LGBTQ+ matchmaking app breaking stereotypes
A key differentiator setting it apart is its manual verification of profiles, to ensure that all profiles on the app are genuine. Besides matchmaking, users can try new features like 'Group Chat' and 'WE, As You Are Community' to connect with other queer users.
January 20, 2022 -
LGBTQ youth of faith pray, bond at ‘Beloved Arise’ group
They are among hundreds of young people worldwide who have joined Beloved Arise during the coronavirus pandemic to worship, sing and bond virtually.
July 4, 2021 -
Pride Month gets hybrid celebrations in US cities
It is the perfect excuse for an end-of-summer escape with great weather and a charming welcome. Charleston Pride Festival is held over 7 days with a series of rainbow studded events culminating in a final weekend pride festival and parade.
June 14, 2021 -
51 people booked under sedition in Mumbai for allegedly supporting Sharjeel Imam
The development comes a day after a lower court in Delhi extended sedition-accused Sharjeel Imam's police remand by three days.
February 4, 2020 -
With alpona, LGBTQ group marks a year of Section 377 victory
The initiative was jointly taken by Adi Ballygunge Sarbojojin Durgostsab Samity, a Durga puja committee of north Kolkata and a 14-year-old organisation that works for the marginalised youth.
September 29, 2019 -
Delhi High Court dismisses plea seeking rules for LGBT marriage
The court said that if the government 'chooses to constitute' a LGBT Committee, they were permitted to do so.
July 8, 2019 -
1 in 3 LGBTQ Indians finding love through dating apps: Survey
The research showed that though the community is in pursuit of love
June 28, 2019 -
UK police bail five teens arrested over bus attack on lesbian couple
London's Metropolitan Police on Friday arrested four teens aged between 15 and 18 on suspicion of involvement in what a senior officer called the "disgusting attack".
June 9, 2019 -
Richa Chadha lends support to LGBTQ initiative
Actress Richa Chadha will inaugurate an LGBTQ medical clinic in Mumbai, thereby extending support to the community.
March 7, 2019 -
Apple removes app claiming homosexuality is ‘sin’
The app was created by Living Hope Ministries, a Texas-based religious group.
December 24, 2018 -
Tinder adds 23 new gender identity options for Indian users
Dating app Tinder on Tuesday announced it has added 23 new gender options for users in India to allow them to add information about the orientation.
November 13, 2018 -
From darkness to light
There is a celebration in the air. The Supreme Court of India has just finished its hearing on whether Section 377, an archaic Victorian-era law which criminalises sexual activities “against the order of nature”, should be done away with once and for all. The queer community in India achieved a victory after decades of activism …
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September 23, 2018 -
Once criminality of Section 377 goes, stigma against LGBTQ will go too: Supreme Court
Referring to the provision of the Mental Health Care Act, the bench said: "it also recognises the fact that such persons cannot be discriminated against on the ground of sexual orientation".
July 12, 2018 -
LGBTQ characters to be introduced to Marvel universe
Two LGBTQ characters will be featured in future Marvel Studios films, the studio president Kevin Feige has said. This comes about eight months after actress Tessa Thompson told fans that her Thor: Ragnarok character Valkyrie is bisexual. Feige spoke on introducing LGBTQ charcater in an interview with The Playlist, reports dailymail.co.uk. Asked “when are we …
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June 26, 2018