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Never said section 377 could be scrapped, clarifies Law Minister Gowda
National | Jun 30, 2015, 03:03 PM ISTNew Delhi: Union Law Minister DV Sadananda Gowda today rejected the reports in which he was quoted as saying that the government could decriminalise ‘unnatural sex' by scrapping Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.“I
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US Supreme Court extends same-sex marriage nationwide
World | Jun 26, 2015, 09:22 PM ISTWashington: The U.S. Supreme Court declared Friday that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the country, in a culmination of two decades of litigation over marriage, and gay rights generally."No union is
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#DUadmissions: Provisions for the transgenders
India | Jun 01, 2015, 11:28 AM ISTNew Delhi: Till last year, Delhi University (DU) allowed the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queers (LGBTQs) to take admission only in Post Graduate Programmes. The University introduced the third Gender option in the OBC
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Meet the Gay couple who got hitched in 'Bollywood' style wedding in California!
Life | Apr 03, 2015, 11:21 PM ISTSeems like Indian wedding system is gaining much popularity in America, especially among the same sex couples.After we saw the first American- Indian lesbian couple Shannon and Seema getting married in ancient Hindu rituals, here
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Apple CEO slams 'very dangerous' religious freedom laws
World | Mar 30, 2015, 11:45 PM ISTApple Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Cook has slammed the new religious freedom laws that he blames would promote discrimination and erode equality. Cook wrote his views in an editorial published in Washington Post where
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First American-Indian lesbians Shannon-Seema are now proud parents of a baby boy!
Life | Apr 18, 2015, 02:34 PM ISTAs the world is still beaming over Shannon & Seema's stunning wedding photos, we'll tell you why there's even more happiness coming their way.Coz' the beaming duo are now proud parents to a cute baby
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LGBT members take out protest march in Hyderabad
India | Feb 09, 2015, 07:14 AM ISTHyderabad: Scores of members of the LGBT community today took out a rally and held a dharna here over the alleged atrocities committed against its members and seeking fulfilment of other demands.Representatives of the community
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'Crazy Cukkad Family' screened for LGBT community
Bollywood | Jan 22, 2015, 06:55 AM ISTMumbai: A special screening of comedy film "Crazy Cukkad Family" was organised for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community here.A Prakash Jha production, the film touches upon the sensitive topic of sexual orientation,
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Goa minister says centres to be set up to 'cure' LGBT youths
India | Jan 12, 2015, 09:23 PM ISTPanaji: Goa's sports and youth affairs minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Monday said the government was planning to set up centres to administer treatment to the LGBT youths to make them "normal".He was speaking to reporters
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Same-sex marriage law adopted in Scotland
World | Dec 16, 2014, 11:53 AM ISTLondon: Scotland's new law on same-sex marriages has come into effect, a media report said Tuesday.A number of other Scottish couples, already in civil partnerships, are planning to make the conversion later, BBC reported.Others wishing
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Without fanfare, Obama advances transgender rights
World | Jun 22, 2014, 01:26 PM ISTSan Francisco: President Barack Obama, who established his bona fides as a gay and lesbian rights champion when he endorsed same-sex marriage, has steadily extended his administration's advocacy to the smallest and least accepted band
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Obsessed with Britney Spears, boy changes sex to look like her
World | Mar 14, 2014, 06:35 AM ISTNew Delh: A male pop fan who idolised Britney Spears has undergone a sex change operation to make himself look more like the star.He was born a man and used to be known as Kody
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UN chief denounces attacks on LGBT people
Other Sports | Feb 06, 2014, 02:46 PM ISTSochi, Russia: U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned attacks and discrimination against homosexuals on Thursday, touching on the gay rights issue in Russia that has overshadowed preparations for the Sochi Olympics. In a speech to the
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Celina Jaitly's fight for LGBT rights goes to UN
Bollywood | Jul 28, 2013, 05:29 PM ISTMumbai, July 28: Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly, a prominent voice for the rights of gays and lesbians in the country, will support Free & Equal, the United Nation's (UN) year-long campaign for equality and justice
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A Magazine about Women for Women, first lesbian magazine in Russia
Lifestyle | Mar 11, 2013, 08:57 AM ISTMoscow: The pilot issue of a glossy magazine for lesbians has gone on sale in Russia this month, in the face of escalating anti-gay sentiment and a new nationwide law against "homosexual propaganda" expected soon.Agens,