MTV Airs India’s First-Ever Lesbian On-Screen Kiss
First, Japan saw their first lesbian kiss air on television, and now India’s population set their eyes on a steamy…
World’s Best Mom Takes Out India’s First-Gay Matrimonial Ad for her Son
An Indian mother has taken out the country’s first-ever same-sex matrimonial ad on behalf of her gay son, Harish Iyer.…
Things Get Worse for India’s Gay Community: Government to Open AA-Like Centers
If it wasn’t bad enough for the LGBT community in India after a court recriminalized homosexual acts, things seems to be…
Indian City Elects its First Transgender Mayor
Independent candidate Madhu Kinnar has won the Raigarh Munipal Coroporation mayoral election, making her the first transgender individual to hold…
Despite a Ban on Gay Sex, Hundreds of Indians March at Pride in New Delhi
It wasn’t just a protest over the country’s reinstatement of an anti-gay sex law that brought hundreds of LGBT and allies…
India Gets First Transgender News Anchor
While gay and lesbian rights in India have taken a step back in recent years, the transgender community has seen slow…
India’s Government to Ban Gays From Adopting
In yet another blow to the lesbian and gay community of India, India’s Cabinet may ban gays from adopting children.…
Watch: UN Free & Equal Bollywood Campaign Video has been Seen by One Million People
In a symbolic gesture, the United Nations Free & Equal campaign released a music video starring actress and former Miss…
Anti-Gay Law Costs India $31 Billion
Anti-gay legislation and homophobia costs India $31 billion annually, according to a new study from the World Bank. Between violence,…
India’s Top Court Upholds Ban On Gay Sex
India’s top court upheld a colonial-era ban on gay sex when it dismissed a review petition. According to Bloomberg: “A…
’30 Rock’ and ‘Weeds’ Actor Gets Engaged to His Partner in India
Weeds and 30 Rock actor Maulik Pancholy, who late last year came out of the closet, announced via Twitter that he…
India’s Supreme Court Re-Criminalizes Homosexuality
In a shocking decision, India’s Supreme Court struck down a 2009 lower-court ruling that decriminalized homosexuality once again making homosexuality…
New Helpline Created for Lesbians in Delhi, India
“Confused about your sexual orientation? Worried about your gender identity? Need somebody to talk to? Need information on queer life?…