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Basil Joseph's Maranamass banned in Saudi Arabia owing to presence of LGBTQIA actor in cast, makers cut scenes for release in Kuwait
April 09, 2025 8:48 pm
Maranamass has also faced a setback in Kuwait, where the authorities have demanded that scenes featuring the actor be edited out before the movie can receive approval for release.
A shift on the big screen: When films opened up on same-sex relationships
October 17, 2023 10:40 pm
Hijras who clap-and-sing-and-dance, limp-wristed fashion designers, the exaggerated sway of the waist: for far too long, Hindi films have stuck to this trope in their portrayal of same-sex relationships. That's changing.
5 takeaways from Supreme Court's verdict on same-sex marriage
October 19, 2023 6:54 am
Bench rejected the main plea of petitioners, but the minority view advocated civil unions. What else did the SC say?
Why this former CM's child wants father’s name to be left out of his coming out story
June 30, 2023 10:24 pm
Suchetan says he got a lot of attention because his father Buddhadeb Bhattacharya is a former CM of West Bengal, but adds that “there are many trans men along with other members of our community who are fighting their battle on a daily basis” and their stories too deserve to be told.
Indian Psychiatric Society bats for legalising same-sex marriages
April 13, 2023 1:27 pm
The society told the top court that a “legislative understanding of marriage in the Indian statutory and personal law regime” refers only to marriage between biological men and women and that any interference “would cause complete havoc”.
What is the 'Hogwarts Legacy' controversy, tied to JK Rowling’s 'anti-transgender' views?
February 14, 2023 9:08 pm
Three camps have emerged in the ‘art vs artist’ debate surrounding Hogwarts Legacy, the open-world Harry Potter game that released this Friday. We take a closer look.
LGBT groups celebrate as Spain passes transgender law
December 22, 2022 9:17 pm
Under the law, minors aged 12 or 13 will need a judge's authorisation to change their legally registered gender, while those between 14 and 16 will have to be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
'City of Joy' comes together for a march of ‘Pride’; see pictures
December 19, 2022 4:11 pm
Thousands came together in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community to demand elimination of gender-based discrimination
Instant justice is not the way of a civilised society
April 29, 2022 6:49 pm
V N Rai writes: The tendency of law enforcement agencies to pronounce verdicts and dispense punishment, without going through due process, signals a setback to the quest for a more humane justice system.
Pune: Advait International Queer film festival on Dec 24-25, theme is Pride and Prejudice
December 15, 2021 4:26 pm
The Foundation has also requested a statement from the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) in support of legalising gay marriages.
LGBT COMMUNITY PHOTOS
In Pictures: Pride month celebrations across the globe
June 07, 2021 7:00 pm
The month of June is celebrated is Pride Month across the world in support of the LGBTQ+ communities. As Covid-19 restrictions ease in some parts of the world, pride parades and celebrations are in full swing.
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