LGBT

US Mormon church won't oppose gay conversion therapy ban for minors

The announcement is key in part because LGBT members have historically reported that church leaders encouraged them to attend therapy aimed at changing their sexual orientation, said Troy Williams with the group Equality Utah.

Pune: LGBTI community seeks parties’ stand on same-sex partnerships

In Pune and Pimpri, there are an approximate 10,000 such people, according to estimates and they had already sent a list of their demands to some political parties.

Pakistan: Transgender gunned down by armed men, another injured

The incident occurred in Jattak Ismail Khel area of restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa late Tuesday night when three transgenders from Peshawar were returning after attending a wedding ceremony.

LGBT+ people in Singapore 'more fearful' after HIV data leak

About half of the 434 new HIV cases reported in 2017 were transmitted through same-sex intercourse, official data shows. Gay sex remains a crime in Singapore under a British colonial-era law.

Without fear, without masks: First LGBTI pride walk in Pimpri-Chinchwad

The 1.5-km walk started from Nano Homes Society near the Sant Tukaram Bridge in Ravet at 11 am.

Pandal spreads message of inclusivity, acceptance

The Baro Bagan Cultural Association in Behala has used “transcendence” as its theme. It is the brainchild of artist Upasana Chatterjee, a third-year student at Government College of Art and Craft.

Over the Rainbow

The Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2019 edition wrapped up with a rainbow themed grand finale where designers celebrated the recent Section 377 verdict

Delhi: Women in relationship say fear for safety, HC gives police protection

The HC said the police should ensure that “no damage is caused to their life and limb”. Following the HC order, the women have been put in a safe house at Shahdara.

43rd Toronto International Film Festival Day 7: Under the Rainbow

TIFF features the best of queer-themed cinema

UP, Kerala top list of gay sex cases registered under IPC Section 377

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), as many as 2,195 gay sex cases were registered under Section 377 in 2016, 1,347 in 2015 and 1,148 cases in 2014.

LGBT activists celebrate after SC refers Section 377 to Constitution Bench

LGBT rights activist hug each other after Supreme Court referred the Section 377 curative petition to a five judge Constitution Bench for further examination.

LGBT community members, supporters march in Delhi

Members and supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community take part in a Gay Pride Parade in New Delhi

Celina Jaitley, Imran Khan stand up for LGBT rights

Celina Jaitley and Imran Khan attended a United Nations event in support of the LGBT community on April 30.

Kashish Queer Film Festival Begins In Mumbai